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Models: DCS-5300

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Contents of Package	3
Introduction	4
Features and Benefits	4
Connections	6
Hardware Installation	9
Installation Wizard	10
Installation Wizard Screen	15
Enabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/Me	18
Installing IP surveillance Software	22
Testing the DCS-5300	26
Security	27
Using and Configuring the DCS-5300with a Router	28
Using the DCS-5300with an Internet Browser	34
Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection	62
Using IP surveillance Software	66
Installing IP surveillance Software	66
Launcher	71
Monitor Program	74
Scheduling	99
Playback Program	107
Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection	122
Appendix	125
Frequently Asked Questions	125
How to PING Your IP Address	128
Reset and Restore	129
I/O Connector	130
Adjusting the Camera Focus	134
Technical Specifications	135
Contacting Technical Support	137
Time Zone Table	138
Warranty	140
Registration	143

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Manual Building Networks for PeopleDCS-5300 Internet CameraContents Package Contents Minimum System RequirementsMotorized Pan and Tilt Operation Features and BenefitsIntroduction CCD SensorSurveillance Software Features & Benefits continuedA/V. Output Internal/External MicrophoneConnections Ethernet Cable ConnectorDC Power Connector MicrophoneBottom Panel I/O ConnectorConnections continued Attachment socket for the Camera StandArrows Home Auto-Patrol Auto-Pan Center Stop Infrared Remote ControlConnections continued Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand Hardware InstallationAttach the external power supply Connect an Ethernet cableInstallation Wizard Launching the Installation Wizard programClick Installation Wizard Installation Wizard continuedPlease wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install Click NextClick Next Installation Wizard continuedPlease wait while the Installation Wizard is installed Click NextInstallation Wizard continued Installation is now completeInstallation Wizard continued Click on the Link to Selected Devices buttonSystem Settings Installation Wizard ScreenSetup Date/Time SettingsNetwork Settings Installation Wizard Screen continuedUpgrade Package InformationExit Reset to DefaultAbout Installation Wizard Screen continuedGo to Start Settings Enabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/MeClick Add/Remove Windows Components Enabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/Me continuedSelect Networking Services Communications in Windows MeClick Next Please wait while Setup configures the componentsEnabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/Me continued Click FinishInternet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Enabling UPnPTM for Windows XP/Me continuedTo view your DCS-5300 Internet Camera in an Network PlacesInstalling IP surveillance Software Click Yes Installing IP surveillance Software continuedEnter your name and company information and click “Next” Click NextSelect the destination directory Click Next Installing IP surveillance Software continuedSelect the program folder the software will be installed into Click NextClick Next Click Finish Installing IP surveillance Software continuedThe installation is complete Testing the DCS-5300 Internet Camera Security Materials Needed Configuring a DCS-5300 Behind a NAT Router or Internet GatewaySETTING UP THE DCS-5300 FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER GuideUsing & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a NAT Router continued View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browserAccess Your Router on Your Web Browser Router Set-Up and InstallationUsing & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a NAT Router continued Your WAN IP Address will be listed here Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a NAT Router continuedOpen Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing Using & Configuring the DCS-5300 with a NAT Router continued Select Both under Protocol Type TCP and UDPViewing Your Camera Viewing the DCS-5300 RemotelyUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Home Page ScreenConnection Type and Configuration Home Page Screen continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Click Connection TypeMedia Option Home Connections ScreenUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Protocol OptionHome Configuration Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedSMTP Configuration Advanced NetworkGeneral Settings Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Advanced Network continuedFTP Settings SMTP passwordUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued HTTP SettingsStreaming Settings Configuration Advanced Network continuedImprove audio quality in low bandwidth Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedConfiguration Advanced Network continued Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Advanced DDNS & UPnPDynamic DNS DDNS Click DNS & UPnPUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Advanced DDNS & UPnP ContinuedUPnP Enable DDNS - Provider Host name- Username/E-mail Password/KeyAudio Settings - Audio Source Color Size Configuration Advanced Audio/VideoUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Maximum frame rate Configuration Advanced Audio/Video ContinuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Video quality controlRecording settings for clear identification for each image Recommendations for setting video for the best performanceRecording settings for real-time motion images Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedRecording settings to compromise between real-time and clear images Recommendations for setting video for the best performance continuedConfiguration Advanced Image Setting Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Advanced Image Setting continuedConfiguration Advanced Motion Detection Sensitivity Configuration Advanced Motion Detection continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued PercentagePan Speed Tilt Speed Configuration Advanced Camera ControlUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Enable IR Control Current Position Preset Position Dwelling Time Configuration Advanced Camera Control ContinuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Patrol SelectionConfiguration Tools Admin Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Tools Admin continuedConfiguration Tools System Click SystemKeep current date and Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedConfiguration Tools System timeConfiguration Tools Applications Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Tools Applications Continued Weekly scheduleEvent operation Delay seconds beforeUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Tools Applications ContinuedSequential operation Trigger actionUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Tools DefaultConfiguration Status Device Info Click DefaultClick Device Info Configuration Status LogUsing the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continued Configuration Help Using the DCS-5300 with an Internet browser continuedRecord Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection continued Click Networkmode 2nd FTP passwordRecord Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection continued 2nd FTP serverRecord Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection continued Check “Event operation.”Using IP surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance SoftwareClick Next Using IP surveillance Software continuedInstalling the IP surveillance software continued Click YesClick Next Using IP surveillance Software continuedInstalling the IP surveillance software continued Click NextSelect the installation directory for this application software and click “Next”, which is shown in the figure below. You can change the installation directory by clicking “Browse…” Using IP surveillance Software continuedInstalling the IP surveillance software continued After checking all the setup information in the window shown below, click “Next” to start the installation of the application software Using IP surveillance Software continuedInstalling the IP surveillance software continued Security for Launcher LauncherSystem Tray Icon Using IP surveillance Software continuedUsing IP surveillance Software continued Launcher continuedUser Interface Lock LauncherTools Using IP surveillance Software continuedLauncher continued Autorun at StartupTraditional Surveillance Features Using IP surveillance Software continued Monitor ProgramFeatures of the Monitor Tool Special FeaturesMisc. functions Monitor Program continued Application Layout and FunctionalitiesUsing IP surveillance Software continued Channel areaUsing IP surveillance Software continued Monitor Program continuedLogging In Layout areaUsing IP surveillance Software continued Camera ConfigurationsTheAdmin Privilege Monitor Program continuedThe Layout of the Configuration The Layout of the ConfigurationUsing IP surveillance Software continued Monitor Program continuedMonitor Program continued Using IP surveillance Software continuedInsert - To insert a remote network camera to the camera list. Click the “Insert” button, an “Insert New Channel” dialog will popup, as shown below. Specify the IP address, port, and admin password of the network camera, click the “Ok” button to close the dialog. Then the system will try to connect to the selected camera. If the connection succeeds, the camera will be inserted to the camera selection list Alert Settings Recording Settings Alert and Recording SettingsUsing IP surveillance Software continued Monitor Program continuedEnable motion detect Using IP surveillance Software continuedAlert Settings Enable digital inputMonitor Program continued Changing the Camera Order in the ListUsing IP surveillance Software continued Monitor Program continued Global Settings Using IP surveillance Software continuedRecord Diskspace Usage Settings Cycle Recording Using IP surveillance Software continuedDirectory Settings Snapshot directory Monitor Program continuedMonitor Program continued Using IP surveillance Software continuedModulation Mode Display OptionsBackup Location Select Using IP surveillance Software continuedBackup Settings Monitor Program continuedUsing IP surveillance Software continued Monitor Program continued Using the Monitor ProgramConnection of the DCS-5300 ChannelMonitor Program continued Show the video of a specified channelUsing IP surveillance Software continued Not droppable area Using IP surveillance Software continuedMonitor Program continued Monitor Program continued Removing video from a display windowUsing IP surveillance Software continued Video shown Empty video boxMonitor Program continued The LayoutUsing IP surveillance Software continued Press and hold the left mouse button hereUse to switch between cameras Using IP surveillance Software continuedDouble click a display window to switch to a single channel layout Monitor Program continuedMonitor Program continued Input/Output Control ToolsUsing IP surveillance Software continued Back to previous layoutUsing IP surveillance Software continued P/T ControlDI/DO Control Monitor Program continuedMonitor Program continued AlertMessageUsing IP surveillance Software continued Using IP surveillance Software continued AboutMiscellaneous Functions Monitor Program continuedConfiguration Menu Common Control FunctionsUsing IP surveillance Software continued Volume ControlMonitor Program continued Status BarUsing IP surveillance Software continued RecordStart the Scheduler Using IP surveillance Software continued SchedulingInvoke Scheduler Introduction Scheduling continuedThe Layout and Functionalities Using IP surveillance Software continuedScheduling continued The Functionalities of Configuration ComponentsUsing IP surveillance Software continued PartWeek Time-Line Primary ScheduleSchedule with Time Lines Marking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Week Time-LineSchedule with Time Picker Hour Time-LineMarking/Unmarking the Recording Time on the Hour Time-Line Begin and End TimeMotion Detection Schedule in event modeApply and Erase Buttons Using IP surveillance Software continuedDigitalInput Schedule in Continuous modeSecondary Schedule Schedule modesScheduling continued The Schedule Scheme operationsUsing IP surveillance Software continued LoadPowerful play control tool Using IP surveillance Software continued Playback ProgramFeatures of Playback Convenient display adjustment toolUsing IP surveillance Software continued Playback Program continued Logging InLayout DisplayArea Playback Program continuedMainAreas Using IP surveillance Software continuedHistogramArea IndicatorsArea Selection Indicator ControlAreaUsing IP surveillance Software continued SettingsPull Bar Settings MinimizePlayback Program continued Using IP surveillance Software continuedModulation Mode Database locationPlayback Program continued Normal Single Frame Mode Using IP surveillance Software continuedSelector Tools Using ToolsHistogramArea Using IP surveillance Software continuedUsing IP surveillance Software continued Location SelectorPeriod Selector Playback Program continuedPlay Control Playback Method SelectorAlertAreaSelector Using IP surveillance Software continuedPlay Using IP surveillance Software continuedPlayback Program continued StopZoomOut DisplayAdjustment ToolZoom In Using IP surveillance Software continuedUsing IP surveillance Software continued Searching Range Adjustment ToolboxFull Screen Playback Program continuedLock Window Full RangeSystem Control Toolbox Using IP surveillance Software continuedExit SettingsMinimize Using IP surveillance Software continuedSchedule Video Recording with Motion Detection Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection continued Click SchedulerSchedule Video Recording with Motion Detection continued Check if you want the recording schedule to occur Once or Every dayInternet Camera Installation Frequently Asked QuestionsInternet Camera Features AppendixQ Why am I unable to access the Internet Camera from a web browser? Frequently Asked Questions continuedQ Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? Q Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally?Q The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it? Frequently Asked Questions continuedQ Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? How to PING Your IP Address Frequently Asked Questions continuedReset and Restore Reset buttonI/O Connector I/O ConnectorI/O Connector Definition for the Internet Camera I/O Connector continued Configuring Your Camera for External Trigger Based RecordingI/O Connector continued I/O Connector continued Adjusting the Cameras Focus Configuration Advanced Audio/Video pageTechnical Specifications Technical Specifications continued Tech Support for customers within the United States Contacting Technical SupportTechnical Support Tech Support for customers within CanadaTime Zone Table Time Zone Table continued Warranty USA onlyWarranty continued USA only Warranty continued USA only Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaRegistration 10/04/04