D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual
5 megapixel day & night outdoor dome network camera
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Page 1: User Manual
Version 1.10 | 10/16/2015 User Manual 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Dome Network Camera DCS-6517... -
Page 2: Manual Revisions
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. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description March 19, 2015 DCS-6517 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the lens 3-axis angle ......31 Event Settings ..........67 Camera Cover and Sunshield ......32 Recording ............73 Sunshield ............33 Recording Settings ........73 Local Storage ..........75 Configuration ............. 34 PTZ Control ............. 76 Live Video .............. 34 D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 4 System ............. 77 User Settings ..........77 Device Settings ..........78 Time and Date ..........79 Maintenance ..........80 Parameter List ..........82 Logs .............. 83 Appendix A - Technical Specifications ....84 Technical Specifications ........84 D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-6517 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Sunshield Dome Network Camera Power adapter* Screws CD-ROM with User Manual and software Alignment Sticker Extension Adapter Mounting Adaptor Quick Installation Guide Security Wrench CAT 5 Ethernet Cable *Depending on your region, a power adapter may not be included. -
Page 6: Introduction
The DCS-6517 is equipped with metal housing certified by IK-10 criterion which protect the camera from damage. The built-in removable IR-cut filter and IR LEDs give the DCS-6517 the capability to view up to 20 meters at night. The ability to use Power over Ethernet (PoE) also allows it to be easily installed in a variety of locations without the need for supplemental power cabling. -
Page 7: System Requirements
• VGA card resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above) Utility Requirements • CPU: 1.7 GHz or above (2.8 GHz plus processor with 512 MB memory and a 32 MB video card is required for multiple camera viewing and recording in IP surveillance programs) D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 8: Features
High-Quality Video at HD Resolution The DCS-6517 provides real-time video feeds at up to 15 fps with 2560x1920 resolution and 30 fps with Full HD resolution. H.264 encoding ensures that images remain crisp, clear, and vivid without taking up too much network bandwidth. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Product Overview Hardware Overview Metal housing Sunshield (Plastic) The camera is housed in an IP66 certified weatherproof casing, which protects it against rain and dust. This case is also IK-10 certified vandal-resistant. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 10: Hardware Overview
Light Sensor color and infrared accordingly Camera Lens Vari-focal lens to record video of the surrounding area IR LEDs Infrared LEDS illuminate the camera's field of view at night Power/Status LED indicates the camera's current status D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 11: Micro Sd Card Installation
Install the SD Card Push the SD card into the camera with the gold contacts oriented towards the base of the camera. To eject the SD card, push the SD card into the slot. Micro SD Slot D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 12: Cable Connectors
Audio In (Red) Connects to a microphone. RJ-45 Extension Connector The Extension connector for connector the extending Ethernet cable. RJ-45 connector for Ethernet which can also be used to power the Camera Ethernet (PoE) using PoE D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 13: Connectors And Di/Do
Camera. Reset Orange Reset Pink Blue Yellow Green Audio Out Audio Out Audio in Yellow Audio in Black Video out White Black Video out BNC connector (Video out) D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 14 2. The unsheathed part of the wire connectors should be positioned at a downward-facing angle when they extend out of the rear of the camera, not upward. The unsheathed part of the wire connectors must either be sealed or enclosed in a junction box. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 15: Installation
Thread the cables through the waterproof plugs at the bottom of the base of the camera. Attach the cables to the corresponding cable connectors. Connect the Camera bottom Ethernet cable and the other cable, threading them through the hole in the ceiling. Connect to the Ethernet cable. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 16 Installation Attach the dome up with the mounting template latch, then push forward lock the latch. Using the bolt for security lock the Camera. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 17: Pendant Mount (Optional)
7. Attach the bracket cap to the bottom of the pendant bracket by rotating the cap Bracket counterclockwise to tighten it into place. 8. Insert the screw into the base of the pendant bracket at the top of the bracket cap to secure the bracket cap into place. Bracket D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 18 Installation 1. Connect the Ethernet cable and the power cable, then thread them through the pendant bracket. 2. Place the dome body onto the base of the camera. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 19 Installation 1. Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the three long screws and the provided security screw. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 20: Bent Mount (Optional)
8. Insert the screw into the base of the wall mount bracket at the top of the bracket cap to secure the bracket cap into place. 9. Connect the Ethernet cable and the power cable and thread them through the wall mount bracket. Bracket D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 21 Installation 1. Place the camera body onto the housing of the bent bracket mount. Bent Bracket Dome Camera D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 22 Installation 1. Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the three long screws and the provided security screw. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 23: Cable Connections
PoE will transmit both power and data over a single cable. Note: Once power has been established, the LED will turn red. When the device has obtained an IP address and is accessible, the LED will turn green. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 24: Software Installation
Setup Wizard Insert the DCS-6517 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. - Page 25 Installation Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. To start the installation process, click Next. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 26 Installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 27 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 28 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 29: Web-Based Configuration Utility
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"... - Page 30 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 31: Adjusting The Lens 3-Axis Angle
4. Loosen the zoom and focus controller and adjust the zoom and the focus factor by moving the controller left and right until the desired range is achieved and the image is clear; tighten the zoom and the focus controller once completed. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 32: Camera Cover And Sunshield
6. Attach the Sunshield with the Camera, attach the opposite of the bolt hook to side of the camera first then hook the bolt side. Using the bolt for security lock the Camera and the sunshield. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 33: Sunshield
Note: When the sunshield is attached, the camera video may show reflections when the IR LEDs are on and the camera is at a high angle. If you experience this, it is recommended that you lower the angle of the camera or turn off the IR LEDs. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 34: Configuration
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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 35 (Electronic Pan/Tilt/Zoom). For more information Global View about e-PTZ operation, please refer to PTZ Control. For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to Video settings on page 42. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 36 Stop: Stop patrol and auto pan Select from the preset drop-down list to quickly move the camera to the desired preset position. Go Preset Control Pan/Tilt/Zoom speed Pan Speed Control Tilt Speed Control Speed Control Zoom Speed Control D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 37 50%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 50% Zoom ratio 25%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 25% Click the Help button to learn the detailed information regarding camera setup and solve any problems you encounter. Help D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 38: Client Setup
Local Streaming Buffer Time Enter the buffer time in milliseconds. The buffer will cause a slight delay between live activity and the video of the live stream but may increase the quality of video. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 39: Setup
Configuration Setup The DCS-6517 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. -
Page 40: Advanced Setup
Event Management - Motion Detection, Tamper Detection, DI and DO, Event Settings Recording - Recording Settings, Local Storage PTZ Control - Digital PTZ System - User Settings, Device Settings, Time and Date, Maintenance, Parameter List, Logs D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 41: System Overview
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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 42: Audio And Video
Note: All the items in the “Output Frame Size” should not be greater than the “Region of Interest “(current maximum resolution). The definition of multiple streams: Stream 1-3: Users can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Rate" (size of the live view window). D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 43: Live Video
2. Select the applied mode: Day mode, Night mode, or schedule mode. Please manually enter a range of time if you choose Schedule mode. 3. Configure Exposure setting in the second column. 4. Click Save to enable the setting and click Close to exit the page. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 44 • Fixed quality: To optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. The video quality can be adjusted to the following setting: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed and Excellent. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 45: Image Settings
2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the lens, then allow the camera to adjust the color temperature automatically. 3. Select Fixed to confirm the setting while the white balance is being measured. 4. Click Save to enable the new setting. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 46 • Up to 5 privacy mask windows can be set up on the same screen. • If you want to delete the privacy mask window, please click the ‘x’ at the upper right-hand corner of the window. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 47: Audio Settings
Microphone Input Gain: The microphone sensitivity can be increased or decreased to help provide better audio quality. AAC bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate for the AAC audio codec. G711 bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate for the G711 audio codec. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 48: Day And Night Settings
Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is expressed in 24-hour clock time. By default, the starting time and ending time of day mode are set to 07:00 and 18:00. Light Sensor Sensitivity: Select Low, Normal, or High sensitivity for the light sensor. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 49: Network
Secondary DNS: Secondary Domain Name Server (DNS) that backups the Primary DNS. Primary WINS Server: The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address. Secondary WINS Server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer name and IP address. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 50 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 51 IPv6 address to be assigned to the camera automatically. Manually Setup the IP address: Select this option to manually configure IPv6 setting if your network environment does not have DHCPv6 server and advertisements-enabled routers. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 52: Port And Access Name Settings
Users can click Setup > Video > Video Settings to set up the video quality of linked streams. RTSP To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the camera first. Please refer to User Settings for details. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 53 Multicast and Unicast Streaming Protocols You may choose to enable multicast or unicast for your camera audio and video streaming so that your cameras (sources) and the receivers (clients) can establish the connection to send and receive contents. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 54 Multicast TTL [1~255]: The multicast TTL (Time To Live) is the value that tells the router the range a packet can be forwarded. Click the items to display the detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 4. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 55: Dynamic Dns
Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Status: Indicate the connection status, automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 56: Https
1. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 2. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown below. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 57 If you want to create and install other certificates, please remove the existing one. To remove the signed certificate, deselect Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and click Save. Then click Remove to erase the certificate. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 58: Access List
(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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 59 Administrator IP address Always allow the IP address to access this device: You can select this item and add the Administrator’s IP address in this field to make sure the Administrator can always connect to the device. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 60: Advanced Settings
• Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method. • Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters). • Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters). D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 61 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 62 (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 D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 63 Quality of service guarantees are important if the network capacity is insufficient, especially for real- time streaming multimedia applications. Quality can be defined as, for instance, a maintained level of bit rate, low latency, no packet dropping, etc. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 64: Event Management
3. Define the sensitivity to moving objects and the space ratio of all alerted pixels by moving the Sensitivity and Percentage slide bar. 4. Click Save to apply the changes. 5. Select Enable motion detection to activate motion detection. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 65: Tamper Detection
Set up the event source as Camera Tampering Detection on Event Settings > Server Settings (how to send alarm message)/ Media Settings (send what type of alarm message)/Event Settings/. Please refer to Event settings for detailed information. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 66: Di And Do
Set up the event source as Digital Input on Event Settings > Sever Settings (how to send alarm message) / Media Settings (send what type of alarm) message)/Event settings/. Or you can set up trigger digital output. Please refer to "Event Settings" on page 67 for detailed information. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 67: Event Settings
Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 68 Network storage: Select to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated. Click Save to enable the setting, then click Close to exit the page. When completed, the new server settings will automatically be displayed on the Event Settings page. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 69 Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. Video clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated. Source: Select a source of video clip. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 70 Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. When completed, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit this page. The new media settings will appear on the Event Settings page. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 71 Digital input: This option allows the camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market which helps to detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, and light, etc. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 72 • SD: Select the location for files to be sent to. Click SD Test to verify the SD card. Click View to open the SD card for viewing files. • Email: From the drop down menu, select the correct email to send notifications D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 73: Recording
2. Select the recording start and end times in 24-hr time format. Destination: You can select the network storage or the SD Card which will use the camera's on board SD card storage for the recorded video files. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 74 Network Storage. The new recording name will appear in the drop-down list on the recording page. To remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop- down list and click Delete. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
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Page 75: Local Storage
JPEGs to AVI: Select multiple JPEGs and click this button to convert them into a single AVI video which can be saved to your local computer. Remove: Select a search result and click this button to remove the file completely. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 76: Ptz Control
5. If you want to delete a selected location, select it from the Source list and click Remove. 6. Select a location and click Up or Down to rearrange the patrol order. 7. Click Save to enable the setting. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 77: System
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. Authentication: The access rights for existing users. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 78: 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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 79: Time And Date
Update Interval: The time interval for updating the time information from NTP server. Set the date and time manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually. Copy Your Computer’s Time Setting: This will synchronize the time information from your PC. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 80: Maintenance
Firmware upgrade: This feature allows you to upgrade the firmware of your camera. It takes a few minutes to complete the process. Note: Do not power off the camera during the upgrade! D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... - Page 81 Configuration Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from the D-Link website. The file is in .pkg file format. 2. Click Browse… and specify the firmware file. 3. Click Upgrade. The camera starts to upgrade and will reboot automatically when the upgrade completes.
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Page 82: Parameter List
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. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 83: Logs
Configuration Logs This column displays the system log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit. D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual... -
Page 84: Appendix A - Technical Specifications
ƒ 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port with PoE ƒ Video Out (BNC) ƒ Reset button IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client (D-Link), DNS Client, DDNS Client (D-Link), SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP / HTTPS, Network Network Protocols Samba Client, PPPoE, UPnP Port Forwarding, RTP / RTSP/ RTCP, IP filtering, CoS/QoS, SNMP, IGMP, 802.1x, ONVIF Compliant Security ƒ... - Page 85 -40 to 50 ˚C (-40 to 122 ˚F) Storage Temperature -20 to 70 ˚C (-40 to 158 ˚F) Humidity 90% non-condensing Weight 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs) Certifications CE (Class A), CE LVD, FCC (Class A), C-Tick D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...
- Page 86 Optional Accessories Pendant Mount DCS-34-2 201 x 150 mm (7.9 x 5.9 inches), 665 grams (1.45 lbs) Bent Arm Mount DCS-34-3 253 x 150 mm (9.96 x 5.9 inches), 770 grams (1.7 lbs) SD/SDHC/SDXC v3.01 compatible D-Link DCS-6517 User Manual...