The focus and zoom controls are located outside on the camera case for easy adjustments. A built-in Infrared Cut Removable (ICR) filter in the DCS-7510 allows the camera to capture images in both good light and low light conditions by adding or removing the infrared cut filter. This camera also has an auto-iris that automatically adjusts the exposure according to the light conditions for optimum picture quality.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) port simplifies installation giving users the freedom to place the camera anywhere. • Web Configuration: Using a web browser, an administrator can configure and manage the DCS-7510 directly and can also create and control up to 10 accounts with different settings.
Varifocal Lens (inside) IR LEDs enables the camera to detect The camera is equipped with a varifocal moving objects in total darkness for 9~22mm lens that allows for easy focal distances of up to 50 meters. length adjustment. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Camera Bracket Attaches to the camera and connects to the Wire-in Bracket. Wire-in Bracket Tightly assembles and protects the cables from outdoor wear and tear. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Connectors I/O Connector Ethernet Cable Connector (PoE) The DCS-7510 offers a 8 pin-contact terminal block. Plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 PoE Two pairs are for input, one pair for output and connector. When connected to a PoE switch, RS485 terminals.
Mounting and Connecting the Camera Step1. Straighten the two sets of cables from the camera side by side. (Diagram1) Diagram 1 Step2. Start by passing the two sets of cables through the camera bracket. (Diagram 2) Diagram 2 D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Step3. Next, continue passing the cables through the wire-in bracket, pulling them through the other end. (Diagram 3) Diagram 3 Step4. Attach the camera bracket to the wire-in bracket using screws. (Diagram 4) Diagram 4 D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Step5. Finally, attach the camera on the top of the camera bracket using screws. (Diagram 5) Diagram 5 Step6. Connect the cables as required. (Diagram 6) Refer to the Hardware Overview, Connectors section for details on the different connectors. Diagram 6 D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Note: With a shorter focal length you will get a wider field of view, whereas a longer focal length narrows the field of view and allows you to zoom in more on an area. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Software Installation Insert the Installation DCS-7510 driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to start the autorun program. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the entire installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera.
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Section 2 - Installation After clicking Setup Wizard, the following window will open. Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Click Yes D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation To start the installation process click Next. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Click Finish D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Click ffdshow from the autorun screen to install the proper codecs that will allow you to playback videos taken by the DCS-7510. Click ffdshow Click I Agree D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Select Language, and then click OK Click OK Select Language, and then click OK Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Click Next Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Click Next Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Click Next Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation Select the speaker from your PC, and then clink Next Click Next Click Install D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will help you configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Setup Wizard. Using the Setup Wizard Click the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Click D-Link Setup Wizard SE...
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Section 3 - Configuration The Setup Wizard will display the MAC address of the DCS-7510 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on your DCS-7510 connection). If you have a DHCP server on your network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed here. Click the Wizard button to continue.
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Select DHCP if you want to get an IP address automatically from your router or Internet service. Click Next to continue. Click Next Alternatively, you can select Static IP to use the same IP address on camera start up. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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IP address of your camera into a web browser. In this example, the IP address is http://192.168.1.185. Your DCS-7510 may have a different IP address. Click Link D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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-7510. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer.
Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Use the following sections to set up and configure your network camera: • LIVE VIDEO • SETUP • MAINTENANCE • STATUS • HELP D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Motion Trigger This indicator will light up, when an event is triggered. Note: Ensure that the video motion feature of your camera is enabled. This indicator will light up, when a recording is Recording in progress. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Start/Stop Digital Output: This will toggle the GP DO output on and off. IR LED ON/Off: This button can enable/disable the IR LEDs under the low illumination environment. Note that the live video will turn to black and white mode when IR LEDs turned on. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
(Network Setup / Motion Detection / Snapshot). Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your LAN and Internet configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Select DHCP if you are not sure which LAN settings to use. This allows your camera to get an IP address automatically from your router or Internet service. Click Next Select Static IP to manually set the IP address information of your camera. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, select Enable and enter your host information. Click Next Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Click Apply If you selected Static IP mode, you will see the following screen appear. Please note down this information in order to access your camera on the network. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Erase motion area to remove areas, and you can also enter a Sensitivity for motion detection, where 0% is the least sensitive setting and 100% is the most sensitive setting. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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This step allows you to specify how event notifications are sent from your camera, either through e-mail or FTP. Make sure you enter all the relevant information for your e-mail account or FTP server. Click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Click Apply to activate your settings. Click Apply D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
The secondary DNS is used as a backup for the primary server. Note: If you need to use a static IP address and you do not know the network information, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. Note: Make sure you set up your router/gateway for Port Forwarding/Mapping; this will enable remote viewing of your camera via the Internet. Please refer to your router’s instruction manual on how to forward ports. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
If you have a DSL or Cable service provider that changes your modem IP address periodically, Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System - a method of keeping a domain name linked to a dynamic IP address) is useful. With the DCS-7510, you can set up your DDNS service and the camera will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address.
This adjusts the color saturation of the camera image. Contrast: This adjusts the contrast of the camera image. Hue: This adjusts the color tone of the camera image. Click Reset to Default to reset your settings. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
This sets the target bitrate of the video stream. BPS: Higher bitrates will provide better quality video. This sets the JPEG quality of any manual JPEG Quality: snapshots you take when this video profile is selected. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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For best viewing results on a mobile phone, we suggest setting the Frame Rate to 5 fps and bps to 20 Kbps. Click the Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Select to erase your motion detection area by area: dragging your mouse in the window. Clear: Click this button to clear all motion detection areas. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
NTP server. NTP Server: Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS-7510 with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set date and time Select to manually set the time and date. You...
Shared Folder: Enter the name of your shared folder. Test: Click this button to test the connection of the Samba network drive. Samba status: Displays the connection status which is determined by the system. Click Get Status to refresh the status. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
This will set the camera to record continuously. Scheduled: Select to manually configure the start and end time for recording. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Samba Auth, your computer’s IP address for the Server, and the Share name you chose for the Shared Folder. Click Test to test your connection. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
User Name: Enter the username or login name for your e-mail account. Password: Enter the password for your e-mail account. SMTP Mail Enter the SMTP server for your e-mail account. Server: D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Some FTP servers allow clients to use passive mode when connecting to an FTP. The server uses random ports for transfer. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
D/O port whenever motion is detected, or when a signal is detected on D/I port 1 or D/I port 2. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
0 to keep the number of logic-high bits even. If the parity is odd, the parity bit is 1, resulting in 3 logic-high bits. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don’t Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
New Password: Enter the password for the new user account. Retype Re-enter the password for the new user account Password: for verification. After entering the password again, click Add to create the new user account. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
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Camera Name: Create a unique name for your camera, in which you can access the camera by using this name in your web browser. For example: http://DCS-7510 (by default). Enable OSD: Select to enable the On-Screen Display feature for your camera.
Load Configuration to load the new configuration. Restore To Factory Reset your camera and restore the factory settings Default: to your camera by clicking Restore Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: Click this button to reboot your camera. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration STATUS > Device Info This Device Info screen shows you various information about your camera and its current settings. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration STATUS > Logs The log shows you a list of events that have happened recently. You can download the log by clicking Download, or you can empty the log by clicking Clear. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Help The Help screen provides you with support information about the DCS-7510 for your reference. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
No, the DCS-7510 Network Camera only functions through a Fast Ethernet network. 7. Can the DCS-7510 be connected to the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? Yes, the Network Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP addresses.
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9. Why am I unable to access the DCS-7510 from a Web browser? Ensure that the ports configured for the DCS-7510 on the router or firewall are correct. In order to do that, you need to determine if the DCS-7510 is behind a router or firewall and then properly configure the ports of your DCS-7510.
Receives signals from a motion detector or any other external security device. Connects to an alarm or buzzer. Connects to an RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary 485+/485- equipment such as an external camera enclosure to perform PAN and TILT movement. D-Link DCS-7510 User Manual...
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Vista - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
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