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Table of Contents Product Overview.......................................................................... 4 Package Contents.................................................................. 4 Introduction............................................................................. 5 System Requirements.......................................................... 5 Features..................................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview...............................
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-6315 HD Outdoor Fixed Dome Camera CAT5 Ethernet cable CD-ROM with User Manual and Software Screws and Wall Socket Quick Install Guide Weather Shield Power Adapter 4-Pin Terminal Block Security Wrench If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction The DCS-6315 HD Outdoor Fixed Dome Camera with Color Night Vision is a professional surveillance and security solution for small, medium, and large enterprises. The DCS-6315 uses a 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor which produces high quality images with low noise. This makes it ideal for surveillance applications. Since the DCS-6315 has Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) enhancement, users can identify image details in both extremely bright and dark conditions.
Section 1: Product Overview Features Wide Dynamic Range Wide Dynamic Range technology corrects imperfect lighting conditions, providing clear images with the right amount of contrast even when a subject is backlit Remote Monitoring Utility The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the DCS-6315 and allows administrators to configure and access the Network Camera from a remote site via Intranet or Internet.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 4 2 3 1 Light Sensor The light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly 2 Camera Lens Vari-focal lens records video of the surrounding area 3 IR LEDs 4 Power/Status LED D-Link DCS-6315 User Manual Infrared LEDs illuminate the camera's field of view at night Status LED indicates the camera's current status 7
Section 1: Product Overview Top 1 2 3 1 Weather Shield Shields the camera sensor from direct sunlight. 2 Adjustment Screw Used to secure the weather shield to the camera. 3 Bottom Camera Shoe Used to attach to the optional mounting accessories. Note: When the weather shield is attached, you may see reflections in the video if the IR LEDs are turned on and the camera is at a high angle. If you experience this, you should lower the angle of the camera or turn off the IR LEDs.
Section 1: Product Overview Cable Harness 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 DI/DO Connector I/O connectors for external devices. (12V DC output.) 2 Audio Out (Green) Connects to a speaker. 3 Audio In (Red) 4 Power Connector 5 Ethernet Jack Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used with PoE to provide power to the camera. 6 Reset Button Press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the camera. D-Link DCS-6315 User Manual Connects to a microphone.
Section 1: Product Overview Internal 1 1 microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for storing recorded images and video Note: For step-by-step instructions on how to insert a microSD card, skip to "Installing a microSD Card" on page 11. This camera currently supports SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) cards up to 64GB, in FAT32 format only.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Assembly and Installation Installing a microSD Card Step 1 Place the camera base-down on a non-slip flat surface. Step 2 Remove the three retaining screws, which will allow you to remove the adjustable top part of the camera housing. Step 3 Remove the base of the camera by holding the camera firmly and rotating the base in a counter clockwise direction.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 4 Insert your microSD memory card into the slot, making sure the notch is oriented toward the front of the camera. Step 5 Replace the base of the camera by holding the camera firmly and rotating the base in a clockwise direction ensuring a tight fit. Note: Make sure that the weatherproof seals are secured firmly in place.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Deploying the Camera Note: Before deploying the camera to a fixed location, you should take a photo from the intended location to make sure the camera will have an adequate field-of-view. Step 1 Place the Alignment Sticker in the intended location for your camera, making sure you allow sufficient space for both the DCS-6315 and the wire-in bracket. You can refer to the diagrams for "Dimensions" on page 71.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Fasten the camera firmly to the mounting plate using the screw provided. Make sure the cables are routed through the cable channel or via the mounting plate cut-out.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Mounting the Camera There are several methods for mounting the DCS-6315 to a wall or ceiling: • Mount Camera Directly to a Wall or Ceiling • Attach Camera to Pendant Mount • Attach Camera to Bent Mount Step 1 Use the included security wrench to unscrew the three retaining screws, and then remove the top part of the camera housing. Step 2 Next you must use a screwdriver to remove the bottom mounting plate from the lower half of the camera housing.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 3 After remove the mounting plate from the lower half of the camera housing, the DCS-6315 can be attached to a wall or ceiling using the Alignment Sticker. Refer to "Deploying the Camera" on page 13. If you will be installing the camera onto a surface that cannot house the cable, the cable access part can be removed so that the cable can exit the camera housing easily. Once the mounting plate has been removed, you will be able to remove the cable access panel.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Reattach the top part of the camera housing, and secure it by tightening the three retaining screws. Step 6 If needed, the included weather shield may now be attached to the camera.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Attaching the Camera to the Pendant Mount Step 1 The mounting plate that you removed from the lower part of the camera housing must be attached to the bracket cap, using the three screws as shown in the diagram. Step 2 Use the included Alignment Sticker for marking the mounting holes on the ceiling. Drill the corresponding holes. For more details, see "Deploying the Camera" on page 13. Step 3 Place the rubber seal onto the mounting part of the pendant bracket.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Reattach the bottom part of the camera housing, by first pushing the cable sheath up through the pendant mount. Once the cable has been pushed through, you can then firmly reattach the bottom part of the camera housing, and secure it by tightening the three retaining screws. Dome Camera Step 6 Reattach the top part of the camera housing, and secure it by tightening the three retaining screws.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Attaching the Camera to the Bent Mount Step 1 The mounting plate that you removed from the lower part of the camera housing must be attached to the bracket cap, using the three screws as shown in the diagram. Bracket Cap Step 2 Use the included Alignment Sticker for marking the mounting holes on the ceiling. Drill the corresponding holes. For details, see "Deploying the Camera" on page 13.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Reattach the bottom part of the camera housing, by first pushing the cable sheath up through the bent mount. Once the cable has been pushed through, you can then firmly reattach the bottom part of the camera housing. Secure it by tightening the three retaining screws. Dome Camera Step 6 Reattach the top part of the camera housing, and secure it by tightening the three retaining screws. If needed, the included weather shield may now be attached to the camera.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Orienting the Camera The DCS-6315 can be adjusted to maintain the optimum view when mounted to a wall by following the steps below: Step 1 Turn the lens module to the left and to the right until you find the preferred position. Step 2 Loosen the tilt screws on both sides of the camera, and tilt the lens module up and down until you find the preferred position. Step 3 Turn the lens to adjust the IP camera’s image until the desired orientation is achieved.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Camera Installation Wizard General Connection Using 12 V DC Power Adapter Step 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the network camera to a switch. Step 2 Connect the supplied power adapter from the power connector on the camera to a power outlet.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Connection Using Power over Ethernet (PoE) Step 1 If you are using a PoE switch, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet Jack on the IP camera to the switch. This will enable the transmission of both power and data over a single cable.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Software Installation Step 1 Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive to start the autorun program. This will launch the Camera Installation Wizard. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process of configuring your camera. Note: If the autorun program does not automatically start on your computer, go to Windows, click Start > Run. In the Run command box type D:\setup.exe, where D: represents your CD-ROM drive.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 4 By default the Admin ID is admin and the password field is blank. It is recommended that you create and confirm a Password for your camera. Click Next to continue. Step 5 Select Static IP if you want to manually enter the network settings supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you want your router or DHCP server to automatically assign the camera it's network settings.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 6 Confirm your camera's login details and settings, and then click Restart. The LED on the front of the DCS-6315 will blink, then turn solid green once it successfully connects to your network. Step 7 Your camera setup is complete. Click Exit to exit the wizard. You can skip to "Configuration" on page 28 for advanced configuration of your camera.
Section 3: Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration Interface When you complete the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to begin using your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-6315. Step 1 Click the Link button at the end of the Camera Installation Wizard.* The wizard will automatically open your web browser to the IP address of the camera.
Section 3: Configuration Live Video This section explains your camera’s Live Video. You may select any of the available icons listed below to operate the camera. DCS-6315 You can zoom in and out on the Live Video image using your mouse. • Right-click to zoom out • Left-click to zoom in SD Status: This option displays the status of the microSD card. If no microSD card has been inserted, this screen will display the message, Card Invalid.
Section 3: Configuration Digital Input Indicator This indicator will change color when a digital input signal is detected. Motion Trigger Indicator This indicator will change color when a trigger event occurs. Note: The video motion feature must be enabled. Recording Indicator This indicator will change color when a recording is in progress. Control Pad This control pad can be used to electronically Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (ePTZ) within the camera's predefined view area, if one has been defined.
Section 3: Configuration Setup Setup Wizard To configure your IP Camera, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. To manually configure your camera, you may click Manual Internet Connection Setup, and skip to "Network Setup" on page 37. DCS-6315 To configure your IP Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings manually, click Manual Motion Detection Setup, and skip to "Motion Detection" on page 47.
Section 3: Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This Setup Wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link camera and connect the camera to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you want your router or DHCP server to automatically assign the camera it's network settings, or if you are unsure of which method to choose.
Section 3: Configuration If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the IP camera to update your IP address automatically, check the box to Enable DDNS, and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your IP camera and click Next to continue.
Section 3: Configuration Select the applicable Time Zone to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next to continue. Confirm the IP camera settings are correct and click Apply to save your settings, or click Back to modify settings. When you save your settings, the camera will restart.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This Setup Wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your IP camera's motion detection functions. Click Next to continue. Step 1 This step will allow you to enable or disable motion detection, and adjust the sensitivity of your camera’s ability to detect movement. Check the box by Enable Video Motion to enable motion detection.
Section 3: Configuration Step 3 This step allows you to specify how you would like to receive event notifications of events captured by your camera. Choose Do not notify me if you do not want to receive notifications, or select a method for receiving notifications. If you select E-mail or FTP, enter required fields for your e-mail or FTP accounts. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Your setup is complete.
Section 3: Configuration Network Setup Use this section to configure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately. DCS-6315 LAN Settings: This section lets you configure settings for your local area network (LAN). DHCP: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP address automatically.
Section 3: Configuration Enable PPPoE: Click to Enable if your network uses PPPoE. User Name/ Enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE Password: account. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field. You can obtain this information from your ISP. HTTP Port: The default HTTP Port number is 80. Access Name The default name is video#.mjpg, where # is the for Stream 1~2: number of the stream. HTTPS Port: You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to the HTTPS Port of the camera.
Section 3: Configuration Enable IPv6: If your network environment and equipment support IPv6, check the box and click Save to Enable IPv6 protocol. IPv6 Click the IPv6 Information button to obtain the IPv6 Information: information. Or check the box to Manually set up the IP address. Then enter an Optional IP address, an Optional default router, and an Optional primary DNS.
Section 3: Configuration Dynamic DNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. A user name and password are required when using the DDNS service. DCS-6315 Enable DDNS: Check the box to Enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Enter the Server Address manually or select your Dynamic DNS provider from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name of the DDNS server.
Section 3: Configuration Image Setup In this section, you may configure the video image settings for your camera. A preview of the image will be shown under Live Video. DCS-6315 Enable Privacy Check the box to Enable Privacy Mask Setting. Mask Setting: This allows you to specify up to three rectangular areas on the image from the camera that you want hidden. These areas will be blocked or excluded from recordings and snapshots.
Section 3: Configuration Exposure Use the drop-down menu to change the Exposure Mode: Mode. Set the camera for Indoor, Outdoor, or Night environments. Select Moving to capture moving objects. The Low Noise option will create a high-quality picture without noise. You can also create three different custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture. Shutter: Select a minimum and maximum value from the drop-down menu.
Section 3: Configuration Audio and Video You may configure up to three video profiles with different settings for your camera. This allows you to set up a profile for your computer that is different from your mobile display. You can also configure the two-way audio settings for your camera. DCS-6315 Number of Select the number of profiles from the drop-down Active Profiles: list. (Maximum is three.) Aspect ratio: Set the aspect ratio of the video to 4:3 for standard or 16:9 for widescreen.
Section 3: Configuration Maximum Select a number that represents video frames per frame rate: second. A higher frame rate means motion appears to be smoother, and requires more bandwidth. A lower frame rate will generally result in a stuttering motion, and requires less bandwidth. Video Quality: Your selection limits the Maximum frame rate, which can be combined with the Fixed quality option to optimize the bandwidth utilization and Video quality.
Section 3: Configuration Preset This screen allows you to set Preset points for the ePTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) function of your camera. Presets allow you to quickly go to and view a specific part of the viewing area your camera is covering. You can create Preset Sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the various presets according to a predefined order and speed. DCS-6315 Note: If your View window area is the same as your Frame size, you will not be able to use the ePTZ function.
Section 3: Configuration Preset This section allows you to create a Preset Sequence, Sequence: which automatically moves the camera's view between a set of Preset views. To add a Preset to the sequence, select it from the Preset List dropdown menu, set the Dwell time to determine how long the camera view will stay at that Preset, then click Add. The Preset Name will appear in the list, followed by the specified Dwell time.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Enable Video Motion to allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may define a specific area that the camera will use for monitoring. DCS-6315 Enable Video Check the box to Enable the motion detection Motion: feature of your camera. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that indicates motion. Enter a value between zero and 100.
Section 3: Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to automatically or manually configure, update, and maintain the internal system clock for your camera. Time Zone: Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu. DCS-6315 Enable Daylight Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Saving: Auto Daylight Click Auto Daylight Saving to allow your camera's Saving: clock to automatically adjust according to the Daylight Saving Time of the selected Time Zone.
Section 3: Configuration Event Setup Typically, when motion is detected, the DCS-6315 sends images to a FTP server or sends e-mail notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by various conditions, such as motion detection or system reboot. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed. You can configure the Network Camera to send snapshots or videos to your e-mail address or FTP site. Action Event Condition ex.
Section 3: Configuration The Event Setup page includes four different sections. • Server • Media • Event • Recording DCS-6315 1. To add a new item select a Server, Media, or Event and click Add. A screen will open allowing you to update fields and add the item. 2. To remove a selected item from the drop-down menu, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name from the drop-down menu to open up a window for modifying the item.
Section 3: Configuration Add a Server You can configure up to five servers for saving snapshots and videos to. Select a server type, Email, FTP, or Network Storage, and fill-in the corresponding fields below. Or simply select SD Card. DCS-6315 Server Name: Enter the unique name of your server. Email: Click Email and enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Click FTP and enter the configuration for the target FTP server account.
Section 3: Configuration Add Media You can configure up to five instances of Media using the three types, Snapshot, Video Clip, and System log. Media Name: Enter a unique name for Media Type you want to create. DCS-6315 Snapshot: Click to set Media Type to Snapshot. Source: Select a Video Profile to use as the media source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 43 for more information. Send pre-event Select the number of pre-event images to send.
Section 3: Configuration Add date and time Check this box to Add date and time as file name suffix to file name: suffix. Refer to the previous page for an example of how the file name will be displayed when this option is enabled. Video Clip: Click to set the Media Type to Video Clip. Source: Select a Video Profile to use as the Media Source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 43 for more information. Select the number of seconds to record before the Pre-event main event video clip starts.
Section 3: Configuration Add Event You can create and schedule up to three Events. Event name: Enter a Name for the Event. DCS-6315 Enable this event: Check the box to Enable this event. Priority: Select the Priority level for this Event. The one with the higher priority will be executed first. Delay: Enter the Delay (time in seconds) before checking for the next event. The delay time is used for both motion detection and digital input triggers.
Section 3: Configuration Add Recording You can set up a schedule for recording video to network storage. Recording entry Enter a unique Name for the Recording. name: DCS-6315 Enable this Check the box to Enable the recording function if recording: you would like to upload the recording to a shared folder on the network. Priority: Set the Priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority value will be executed first. Source: Select the Profile to use as the Source of the stream.
Section 3: Configuration Size of each file for Click Size of each file for recording if you want the recording: file size to be based on the number of megabytes you specify. Time of each file for Click Time of each file for recording if you want recording: the length of the video clip to be based on the maximum length of time (in seconds) that you specify. File Name Prefix: Enter the prefix name to be added onto the file name of the recording file(s). Click Save Settings.
Section 3: Configuration SD Card You can manage the video files that are stored on the SD card. Organize and view pictures and recorded video. Files per Page: Select a number of files to view at once from the drop-down menu. DCS-6315 Refresh: Click on the Refresh link to reload the file and folder information from the SD card. Delete: Check the box by the link(s) to the file(s) you would like to remove and click OK.
Section 3: Configuration Advanced Digital Input/Output This screen allows you to control the behavior of digital input (DI) and digital output (DO) devices. The I/O connector provides the physical interface for DO and DI that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices, like IR-Sensors and alarm relays. Once the alarm is triggered, images are recorded and sent by e-mail.
Section 3: Configuration ICR and IR You can configure the ICR (Removable IR-Cut Filter) and IR (Infrared Light Control) settings. When the ICR filter is switched on, it blocks infrared light and allows only visible light to pass through. The ICR filter is disengaged for increased sensitivity in low-light environments. DCS-6315 Automatic: Click Automatic if you want the Day/Night mode to be set automatically. Generally, the camera will use Day mode and switch to Night mode when it gets dark.
Section 3: Configuration HTTPS You can create and activate an HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) certificate for secure access to your camera. DCS-6315 Enable Check the box to Enable the HTTPS service, for HTTPS Secure secure communication over computer networks. Connection: Create Certificate Choose the way the certificate should be created.
Section 3: Configuration Access List Here you can set permissions to access video from your IP camera. Allow List/Start IP The starting IP Address of the device(s), like a address: computer, that has access to the video from the camera. Click Add to save. DCS-6315 End IP address: The ending IP Address of the device(s) that has access to the video from the camera. Click Add to save. Note: A total of seven lists can be configured for each column. Delete: Remove the IP Address from the Allow List.
Section 3: Configuration Maintenance Device Management Here you may change settings for the administration of the camera. You can add or delete user accounts, as well as enable or disable certain functions like the on-screen display (OSD) or camera LEDs. Admin/New Enter a New Password for the administrator’s Password: account, retype to verify password, and click Save. DCS-6315 User Name: Enter a User Name for a new User Account.
Section 3: Configuration System In this section, you may backup, restore and reboot your camera. Save To Local Click Save Configuration to save your current Hard Drive: camera configuration as a file on your computer. DCS-6315 Load From Click Choose File to locate a pre-existing Local Hard configuration on your local hard drive. Restore the Drive: pre-defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration.
Section 3: Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. Visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. DCS-6315 To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6315, download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive and then upload the firmware. Current Displays the detected Firmware Version.
Section 3: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your DCS-6315 and your network connection.
Section 3: Configuration Logs This page displays the system log information of your DCS-6315. First Page: Click on First Page to go to the first page of the system logs. DCS-6315 Previous 20: Click Previous 20, to view the previous 20 events that have occurred. Next 20: Click Next 20, to view the next 20 events that have occurred. Clear: Click Clear to delete the saved log information. Download: Click Download to download the log information.
Section 3: Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation.
Appendix A: DI/DO Specifications DI/DO Specifications D-Link DCS-6315 User Manual 68
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Network Camera Hardware Profile • • • • • • Camera Housing • IP68 compliant weatherproof housing • IK-10 compliant vandal-proof housing • Included weather shield Image Features • Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate • Time stamp and text overlays • Configurable motion detection windows • Configurable privacy mask zones • Configurable exposure time, brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications System Management General System Requirements for Web Interface • Browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari Event Management • Motion detection • Event notification and uploading of snapshots/video clips via e-mail or FTP • Supports multiple SMTP and FTP servers • Multiple event notifications • Multiple recording methods for easy backup Remote Management • Take snapshots/video clips and save to local hard drive • Configuration interface accessible via
Appendix A: Technical Specifications O1 28 mm Dimensions 123.2mm 113.7mm Order Information Part Number Description DCS-6315 HD Outdoor Fixed Dome Camera with Color Night Vision DCS-34-2 Pendant Mount 201 x 150 mm (7.9 x 5.9 inches), 665 grams (1.45 lbs) DCS-34-3 Bent Arm Mount 253 x 150 mm (9.96 x 5.9 inches), 770 grams (1.
