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D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contacting Technical Support ..........67 Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......30 Motion Detection Setup Wizard ........33 Warranty ................... 68 Network Setup ..............35 Dynamic DNS ...............37 Registration ................74 Image Setup .................38 Lens Control ................42 Motion Detection ...............43 Time and Date ..............44 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Manual Revisions

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description January 5, 2011 DCS-6511 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DCS-6511 Fixed Dome Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • A/V & Power Cables • Security Wrench • Extension Adapter • Cable Cover • Mounting Bracket and Screws •...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Installation Hardware Overview Infrared LEDs Used to illuminate the camera's field of view at night Camera Lens Motorized varifocal autofocus lens D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Camera Enclosure Disassembly And Sd Card Installation

    Figure A. 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. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Hardware Reset

    If the camera is malfunctioning, you may use the hardware reset button located on the bottom of the camera apparatus to reset the camera to factory default settings. Press and hold the reset button for approximately 10 seconds to reset the camera. Reset Button Resets camera to factory default settings D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    5. Disconnect the cables from the connectors at the base of the camera. 6. Place the cable into the new hole and reconnect the cables to the cable connectors at the base of the camera. (Figure 1.4) Figure 1.2 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 9 B. Replace the dome enclosure over the IP camera and tighten the 4 screws. Safety Notice: Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians so as to conform to all local codes and prevent voiding your warranty. Figure 1.3 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 10 RJ-45 connector for Ethernet which Audio In Audio Out DI/DO Wiring, 12V DC output can also be used to power the Connects to a microphone Connects to speakers I/O connectors for external devices camera using Power over Ethernet (PoE) D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    Loosen the tilt screws on both sides of the camera, and turn the lens module up and down until the desired position is achieved; tighten the tilt screws once completed. Turn the lens to adjust the IP camera’s image until the desired orientation is achieved. Tighten the image adjustment screw once completed. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Standard Mounting Instructions

    Cut an access hole in the ceiling for the cables. Drill four separate 6 mm holes corresponding to the holes in the mounting template and insert the plastic anchors into these holes. Attach the surface bracket to the ceiling using the screws provided. Figure 2.1 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 13 (Figure 2.2) Push the dome body up over the base of the camera. Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the 3 long screws and the provided security screw. Figure 2.2 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Thread the cables through the waterproof plugs on the side of the base of the camera. Attach the cables to the corresponding cable connectors. (See page 10.) Attach the dual-holed plate to the base of the camera. (Figure 2.4) Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Attach the surface bracket to the ceiling using the screws provided. Place the dome body onto the base of the camera. (Figure 2.6) Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the 3 long screws and the provided security screw. Figure 2.6 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Pendant Mount (Dcs-34-2)

    Pendant clockwise to tighten it into place. Bracket 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 Figure 3.2 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 17 10. Place the dome body onto the base of the camera. (Figure 3.3) 11. Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the 3 long screws and the provided security screw. Figure 3.3 Figure 3.4 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Bent Mount (Dcs-34-3)

    8. Insert the screw into the base of the bent 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 Figure 4.2 Bracket pendant bracket. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 19 10. Place the dome body onto the base of the camera. (Figure 4.3) 11. Attach the dome to the base of the camera using the 3 long screws and the provided security screw. Bent Bracket Dome Camera Figure 4.3 Figure 4.4 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Network And Power Connections

    Connection with a PoE Hub 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. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Configuration with Wizard Insert the DCS-6511 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 22 Section 3 - Configuration 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-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Configuration 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-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 24 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-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 25 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-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Section 3 - Configuration 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 27 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-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Live Video

    Recording a Video Clip Set a Storage Folder Listen/Stop Listening This control pad can be used to pan, tilt, and zoom Talk/Stop Talking Control Pad within the camera's predefined view area, if one has Start/Stop Digital Output been defined. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 29 The ROI will pan from back and The available options are English and Traditional Chinese. forth within the FOV Stop Stops the camera ePTZ motion Starts the camera's motion along Preset Path the predefined path D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Setup

    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.
  • Page 31 If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, Select Enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 32 If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your settings, including the camera's IP address. Please write down all of this information as you will need it in order to access your camera. Click Apply to save your settings. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    Please see the Motion Detection section on page 42 for information about how to configure motion detection. Step 2 This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to always record motion. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 34 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. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Network Setup

    Enabling this setting allows your camera to be configured as a UPnP device on your network. Enable UPnP Port Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port forwarding entries into the router automatically on a UPnP capable Forwarding: network. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Entering a value of '0' indicates that the camera should not monitor bandwidth. Specifying other values will limit the camera's transfer speed to the specified number of Kilobytes per second. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Dns

    Enter your user name or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: Enter DNS Timeout values. Indicates the connection status, which is automatically Status: determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Image Setup

    For better performance in low light environments, use a higher AGC value. For better WDR performance, use a higher AGC value. To reduce sharpness and noise, use a lower AGC value. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 39 This option allows the camera to operate in environments with high-contrast such as lobby entrances, parking lots, ATMs, loading areas, and more. You may adjust the level from 0 to 8 depending on your particular application. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Audio And Video

    The maximum number of frames that is displayed in 1 second. 30 fps is the highest video quality for this camera. In general, any frame rate above 15 fps is imperceptible to the human eye. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Choose the gain level. You may select 20 dB or 26 dB. Audio in gain level: Select this box to turn off the audio output (speaker). Audio out off: Select a level between 1 (lowest) and 10 (highest) for the audio out. Audio out volume level: D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Lens Control

    Select a speed between 1 and 10 for the camera's optical zoom feature. Zoom: Use the slider bar to adjust the zoom level. Focus: When Manual focus is selected, you may use this slider bar to adjust the focus level. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Motion Detection

    Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options: Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the entire screen. Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have been drawn. Restore: Restores the previously specified motion detection areas. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Time And Date

    Enable this feature to obtain time automatically from an Server: NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS-6511 with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time This option allows you to set the time and date manually.

  • Page 45: Event Setup

    2. To delete the selected item from the drop-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying. Note: You can add up to four events, five servers, and five media fields. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Application

    Application In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-6511 Network Camera 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 or external digital input devices. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed.

  • Page 47: Add Server

    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. SD Card: Use the camera's onboard SD card storage. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Add Media

    The maximal file size would be generated. File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the video clip. System log: Select this option to save events to the camera system log. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Select this option to add a date and time to the file name suffix. SNAPSHOTS20080104_100341 Date and time suffix File name prefix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS Maximum duration Specify the maximal recording duration in seconds. You can set up to ten seconds. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 50 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec. The moment the trigger is activated. File name prefix Enter the text that will be added at the beginning of the file name. VIDEOS20080104_100341 Date and time suffix File name prefix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Add Event

    Network Lost: Triggers an event when the network is lost. Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. Trigger D/O: Select to trigger the digital output for a specific number of seconds when an event occurs. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Add Recording

    Size of each file for File size for each recording file. You may input the value in the range of 200-5000. recording: File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Sd Card

    If video files are stored on the SD card, click on the video folder Playback Recorded and choose the video file you would like to view. Video: Reloads the file and folder information from the SD card. Refresh: D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Advanced

    Therefore events are triggered when the device status changes to Closed. LED: You may specify whether or not to illuminate the LED on the side of the camera. Video Output: Enable/ disable the BNC terminal TV output signal. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Icr And Ir

    The IR light will always be on. Sync: The IR light will turn on when the ICR sensor is on. Schedule: The IR light will turn on or off according to the schedule that you specify below. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Https

    Create a certificate request and install Status: Displays the status of the certificate. Note: The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled. To remove the certificate you must first uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Access List

    Section 3 - Configuration Access List Here you can set permission access for users to view your DCS-6511. 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.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Enable OSD: Select this option to enable the On-Screen Display feature for your camera. Label: Enter a label for the camera. Show Time: Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on the video screen. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Backup And Restore

    Load Configuration. Restore to Factory You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings Default: by clicking Restore Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Firmware Upgrade

    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-6511, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.

  • Page 61: Device Info

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Logs

    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. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Section 3 - Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Section 4 - Appendix DI/DO Schematics D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Internet Explorer 6 or above, Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 NETWORKING PROTOCOL • IPv4, DHCP, ARP, DNS, TCP/IP, DDNS (D-Link), HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP™ Port Forwarding, Samba, SMTP, PPPoE, NTP (D-Link), FTP, RTP, RTSP, UDP, RTCP, ICMP, 3GPP D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 66 OPERATING TEMPERATURE • -40 to 50 ˚C (-40 to 122 ˚F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE • -20 to 70 ˚C (-4 to 158 ˚F) RELATIVE HUMIDITY • 20% to 80% non-condensing CERTIFICATIONS • • • C-Tick • • D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera) You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 69 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 70 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.

  • Page 71: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 72 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 74: Registration

    Appendix E - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 January 5, 2011 D-Link DCS-6511 User Manual...

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