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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. Manual Revisions Revision Date 1.0 July 12, 2012 Description DCS‑7513 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.
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‑7513 Full HD WDR Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera Wire in Bracket and Mounting Shoe CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter CD-ROM with User Manual and software Mounting Plate Alignment Sticker and Fixings Kit Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction The DCS‑7513 Full HD WDR Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera is a professional surveillance and security solution for small, medium, and large enterprises alike. The DCS-7513 uses a 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor; the professional sensor results in low noise and high sensitivity capabilities ideal for surveillance applications. The DCS-7513 is equipped with a P-iris lens that controls the iris with extreme precision.
Section 1: Product Overview Features P-iris The P-iris lens in the DCS‑7513 solves the long-standing problem of capturing sharp images in varying light conditions. The the DCS‑7513 optimizes the iris opening under all lighting conditions and the result is images with better contrast, clarity, resolution and depth of field with improved image sharpness and increased image usability for network video surveillance.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 3 4 1 2 5 1 Camera Lens Vari-focal lens to record video of the surrounding area 2 Light Sensor The light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly 3 IR LEDs 4 Power/Status LED 5 Weatherproof Casing D-Link DCS-7513 User Manual Infrared LEDs illuminate the camera's field of view at night Indicates the camera's current status The camera is housed in an IP66 certified weatherproof casing, whi
Section 1: Product Overview Sides 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 Adjustable Top Shield 2 Adjustment Screw 3 Camera Shoe 4 Wire in Bracket Tightly assembles and protects the cables from outdoor wear and tear. 5 Cable Channel Channel for cable placement. 6 Quick Release Rod D-Link DCS-7513 User Manual Shields the camera sensor from direct sunlight. Allows positioning of top shield. Adjustable mounting seat. Allows the camera to be swiveled into position for easy maintenance.
Section 1: Product Overview Cable Harness 8 7 1 Power Connector 2 Audio In (Red) 3 Audio Out (Green) 4 BNC Connector 5 Reset Button 6 24 V Power Connector 7 DI/DO Connector 8 Ethernet Jack D-Link DCS-7513 User Manual 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power connector for the provided 12V DC power adapter. Connects to a microphone. Connects to a speaker. The BNC connector is recommended for use with handheld monitors to check the Field of View during installation.
Section 1: Product Overview Internal 1 1 SD Card Slot Insert an SD card for Local storage for storing recorded image and video Note: For step-by-step instruction on how to insert an SD card please skip to "Installing an SD Card" on page 11.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Assembly and Installation Installing an SD Card Step 1 Place the camera face down on a non-slip flat surface. Step 2 Remove the adjustable top shield by removing the two retaining screws. 2 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 SD memory card into the slot with the notch oriented to the fore of the camera. 4 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: Users are advised to ensure that the weatherproof seals are secured firmly in place.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Mounting the Camera The DCS-7513 is suitable for mounting to a wall using the camera shoe and wire-in bracket provided. Step 1 Straighten the two sets of cables from the camera side by side. Step 2 Pass individual cables into the wire-in bracket ensuring the head of each has fully passed through the bend. Step 3 Once all the cables are in the wire-in bracket push the cable until you are able to pull them through the base of the bracket.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Attaching the Camera to the Wire-in Bracket Note: Before attaching the camera to the wire-in bracket, ensure the camera shoe is oriented correctly for its final position. For instructions on how to orient the camera shoe skip to "Orienting the Camera" on page 16. Step 1 Using the two screws provided attach the quick release retention clip to the underside of the camera.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 2 Push the quick release rod to reveal the attachment notches. Step 3 Slot the quick release retention clip over the quick release rod. Step 4 Allow the quick release rod to return. 3 2 Step 5 Using the Allen Wrench provided, tighten the two remaining fixing bolts.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Orienting the Camera The DCS-7513 can be adjusted to ensure an optimal viewing position when mounted to a wall by following the steps outlined. Step 1 Using the Allen Wrench provided, loosen the adjusting bolts on both sides of the camera shoe. This will allow you to adjust the vertical orientation of the camera. Step 2 Firmly tighten the adjustment bolts on both sides of the camera shoe.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Deploying the Camera Note: Before deploying the camera to a fixed location, it is recommended that you take a photo from the desired location to ensure an adequate field-of-view. Step 1 Position the Alignment Sticker in the desired location making sure the Camera and Wire-in-Bracket have sufficient space. Use the dimension diagrams in "Dimensions" on page 71 for additional reference. Step 2 Use a 6mm drill bit to make required holes approximately 30mm deep.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 5 Suspend the camera and wire-in bracket from the two lugs on the mounting plate. 5 Step 6 Fasten the camera firmly to the mounting plate using the screw provided ensuring clear passage for the cables through the cable channel or via the mounting plate cut-out.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Camera Installation Wizard General Connection Using 12 V DC Power Adapter Step 1 Connect the network camera to a hub via an Ethernet cable. Step 2 Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation General Connection Using 24 V AC Power Wiring Step 1 Connect the network camera to a hub via an Ethernet cable. Step 2 Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power source such as your building's emergency power.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Connection Using Power over Ethernet Step 1 If you are using a PoE hub, connect the IP camera to the hub via an Ethernet cable, which will provide 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 optical drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process through to 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:\DCS7513.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 is blank. It is recommended that you create and confirm a password for your device. Click Next to continue. Step 5 Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 6 Confirm your camera login details and IP address details and click Restart. The LED on the front of the DCS‑7513 will blink, then turn solid green once it successfully connects to your network.. Step 7 Your DCS‑7513 camera is now set up, Click Exit to exit the wizard and can skip to "Configuration" on page 27 for advanced configuration of your camera.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation D-ViewCam Setup Wizard D-ViewCam software is included for the administrator to manage multiple D-Link IP cameras remotely. You may use the software to configure all the advanced settings for your cameras. D-ViewCam is a comprehensive management tool for IP surveillance. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Install D-ViewCam Software" from menu, and select "D-ViewCam" to install the VMS software.
Section 2: Assembly and Installation Step 3 Click Finish to complete the installation. Step 4 To start D-ViewCam, select Start > All Programs > D-Link D-ViewCam > Main Console. Step 5 For more detail operation of using D-ViewCam software, please refer to D-ViewCam Manual.
Section 3: Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration Interface After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS‑7513. At the end of the wizard, click Link, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
Section 3: Configuration Live Video This section shows your camera’s live video. You may select any of the available icons listed below to operate the camera. You may also select your language using the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen. You can zoom in and out on the live video image using your mouse. Right-click to zoom out or left-click to zoom in on the image. SD Status: This option displays the status of the SD card.
Section 3: Configuration Global View: This window indicates the total field of view (FOV) of the camera. The red box indicates the visible region of interest (ROI). Language: You may select the interface language using this menu.
Section 3: Configuration Setup Setup Wizard To configure your Network Camera, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Alternatively, you may click Manual Internet Connection Setup to manually configure your Network Camera and skip to "Network Setup" on page 36. To quickly configure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to"Motion Detection" on page 47.
Section 3: Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This 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. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose. Click Next to continue.
Section 3: Configuration Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct configuration information and click Next to continue. If you are using PPPoE, select Enable PPPoE and enter your user name and password, otherwise click Next to continue.
Section 3: Configuration Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next to continue. Confirm the settings are correct and click Apply to save them. The settings will be saved to the DCS-7513 and the camera will restart.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera's motion detection functions. Click Next to continue. Step 1 This step will allow you to enable or disable motion detection, specify the detection sensitivity, and adjust the camera’s ability to detect movement. You may specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video clip when motion is detected.
Section 3: Configuration Step 3 This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notifications from your camera. You may choose not to receive notifications, or to receive notifications via e-mail or FTP. Please enter the relevant information for your e-mail or FTP account. Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts.
Section 3: Configuration Network Setup Use this section to configure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. LAN Settings: This section lets you configure settings for your local area network. 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 UPnP Presentation: Enabling this setting allows your camera to be configured as a UPnP device on your network. Enable UPnP Port Forwarding: Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port forwarding entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable network. Enable PPPoE: Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE. User Name / Password: Enter the username and password for your PPPoE account. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field.
Section 3: Configuration Enable CoS: Enabling the Class of Service setting implements a best-effort policy without making any bandwidth reservations. Enable QoS: Enabling QoS allows you to specify a traffic priority policy to ensure a consistent Quality of Service during busy periods. If the Network Camera is connected to a router that itself implements QoS, the router's settings will override the QoS settings of the camera. Enable IPv6: Enable the IPv6 setting to use the IPv6 protocol.
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. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable DDNS: Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually.
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 in Live Video. Enable Privacy Mask: The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify up to 3 rectangular areas on the camera's image to be blocked/ excluded from recordings and snapshots. You may click and drag the mouse cursor over the camera image to draw a mask area.
Section 3: Configuration The Low Noise option will focus on creating a highquality picture without noise. You can also create 3 different custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture. Enable Automatic Iris Adjustment Selecting this option will allow the camera to automatically determine the optimal iris adjustment. Iris Adjustment To counteract difficult lighting scenarios you can manually adjust the camera's iris.
Section 3: Configuration Audio and Video You may configure up to 3 video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up different profiles for your computer and mobile display. In addition, you may also configure the two-way audio settings for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Aspect ratio: Set the aspect ratio of the video to 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen. Mode: Set the video codec to be used to JPEG, MPEG-4, or H.264.
Section 3: Configuration This limits the maximum frame rate, which can be Video Quality: combined with the "Fixed quality" option to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If fixed bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video quality, choose "Constant bit rate" and select the desired bandwidth. The bps will affect the bit rate of the video recorded Constant bit rate: by the camera. Higher bit rates result in higher video quality.
Section 3: Configuration Lens Control The settings on this page allow you to remotely fine tune the zoom and focus to achieve optimal performance. Focus Mode: Select an option from the drop down menu. Auto Allow the camera to automatically adjust Manual Show the Focus Slider control to allow manual adjustment. Zoom Control Use the slider control to fine tune the camera zoom. Focus Control Use the slider control to fine tune the camera focus.
Section 3: Configuration Preset This screen allows you to set preset points for the ePTZ function of the camera, which allows you to look around the camera's viewable area by using a zoomed view. Presets allow you to quickly go to and view a specific part of the area your camera is covering, and you can create preset sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the different presets according to a defined order and timing you can set.
Section 3: Configuration Preset List: To add a preset to the sequence, select it from the dropdown box at the bottom of this window, set the Dwell time to determine how long the camera view will stay at that preset, then click the Add button. The preset name will appear in the list, followed by the dwell time to view that preset for. You can rearrange your presets in the sequence by selecting a preset in the sequence, then clicking the arrow buttons to move it higher or lower in the current sequence.
Section 3: Configuration Motion Detection Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable Video Motion: Select this box to enable the motion detection feature of your camera. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Please enter a value between 0 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. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Saving: Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time. Auto Daylight Saving: Select this option to allow your camera to configure the Daylight Saving settings automatically.
Section 3: Configuration Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS‑7513 sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection. 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 4 different sections. • Event • Server • Media • Recording 1. To add a new item - "event, server or media," click Add. A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly. 2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying.
Section 3: Configuration Add Server You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and/or video to. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Server Name: Enter the unique name of your server. E-mail: Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Storage: Specify a network storage device. Only one network storage device is supported.
Section 3: Configuration Add Media There are three types of media, Snapshot, Video Clip, and System Log. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Media Name: Enter a unique name for media type you want to create. Snapshot: Select this option to set the media type to snapshots. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to Audio and Video on "Audio and Video" on page 42 for more information on video profiles.
Section 3: Configuration File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name. SNAPSHOTS20080104_100341 File name prefix Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Add date and time suffix to file Check this to add timing information as file name suffix. name: Video clip: Select this option to set the media type to video clips. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 42 for more information on video profiles.
Section 3: Configuration Add Event Create and schedule up to 3 events with their own settings here. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Event name: Enter a name for the event. Enable this event: Select this box to activate this event. Priority: Set the priority for this event. The event with higher priority will be executed first. Delay: Select the delay time before checking the next event.
Section 3: Configuration Add Recording Here you can configure and schedule the recording settings. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Recording entry name: The unique name of the entry. Enable this recording: Select this to enable the recording function. Priority: Set the priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority value will be executed first. Source: The source of the stream. Recording schedule: Scheduling the recording entry.
Section 3: Configuration Size of each file for recording: If this is selected, files will be separated based on the file size you specify. Time of each file for recording: If this is selected, files will be separated based on the maximum length you specify. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s).
Section 3: Configuration SD Card Here you may browse and manage the recorded files which are stored on the SD card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the SD card and create "picture" & "video" folders. View Recorded Picture: If the picture files are stored on the SD card, click on the picture folder and choose the picture file you would like to view.
Section 3: Configuration Advanced Digital Input/Output This screen allows you to control the behavior of digital input and digital output devices. The I/O connector provides the physical interface for digital output (DO) and digital input (DI) that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices such as IR-Sensors and alarm relays. The digital input is used for connecting external alarm devices and once triggered images will be taken and e-mailed.
Section 3: Configuration ICR and IR Here you can configure the ICR and IR settings. An IR(Infrared) Cut-Removable(ICR) filter can be disengaged for increased sensitivity in low light environments. Automatic: The Day/Night mode is set automatically. Generally, the camera uses Day mode and switches to Night mode when needed. Day Mode: Day mode enables the IR Cut Filter. Night Mode: Night mode disables the IR Cut Filter. Schedule Mode: Set up the Day/Night mode using a schedule.
Section 3: Configuration HTTPS This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certificate for secure access to your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable HTTPS Secure Connection: Enable the HTTPS service. Create Certificate Method: Choose the way the certificate should be created.
Section 3: Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS‑7513. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera. Click Add to save the changes made. Note: A total of seven lists can be configured for both columns.
Section 3: Configuration Maintenance Device Management You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the camera. You may also use this section to create a unique name and configure the OSD settings for your camera. Admin Password Setting: Set a new password for the administrator’s account. Add User Account: Add new user account. User Name: The user name for the new account. Password: The password for the new account.
Section 3: Configuration System In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the camera configuration, or reboot the camera. Save To Local Hard Drive: You may save your current camera configuration as a file on your computer. Local From Local Hard Drive: Locate a pre-saved configuration by clicking Browse and then restore the 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. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS‑7513, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. Locate the file on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button. Select the file and click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware.
Section 3: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection.
Section 3: Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved 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-7513 User Manual 68
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Network Camera Hardware Profile 1/2.8” 2 Megapixel progressive CMOS sensor 30 meter IR illumination distance Minimum illumination 0 Lux with IR LED on Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR) Filter module 3~9mm vari focal lens Aperture F12 Angle of view (16:9) -(H) 121.2° ~ 38.1° -(V) 62.1° ~ 21.3° -(D) 148.4° ~ 43.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications System System Management Requirements for Web Interface General 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 or NAS via web browser Configura
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Dimensions 316.5 223.5 120 249.1 90.7 97.5 100 D-Link DCS-7513 User Manual 216.
