D-Link DCS-6517 User manual
Quick Installation Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the DCS-6517. For
additional information about how to use the camera, please see the User Manual which is
available on the CD included in this package or from the D-Link support website.
Package ontents
•DCS-6517 5 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Network Camera
•Ethernet Cable
•Extension Adapter
•Mounting Plate and Screws
•Sun Shield
•Side Cover
•Alignment Sticker
•Manual and Software on CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Safety Notice:
Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians so as to conform to all
local codes and prevent voiding your warranty.
D-Link DCS-6517 Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Overview
1 IR LEDs Provide illumination for low-light environments.
2 Tilt Lock Screw Can be loosened to adjust the camera's tilt angle.
3 amera Lens Camera lens to record video of the surrounding area.
4 Power/Status LED Indicates the camera's current status.
5 Light Sensor Measures lighting conditions and switches between day
and night mode accordingly.
6 Horizontal Lock Screw Can be loosened to adjust the horizontal rotation of the
camera.
7 microSD ard Slot Accepts a microSD card for onboard storage of
snapshots and video.
8 Ethernet Jack Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used with
PoE to provide power to the camera.
9 able hannels Allow cables to exit the camera from the back or side.
10 able Harness Port Connects to the optional cable harness (not included).
1. 12V IN
2. GND
3. AUD IN
4. AUD GND
5. AUD OUT
6. 12V OUT
7. GND
8. RESET
9. DI
10. DO
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Optional able Harness (not included)
11 able Harness
onnector
Connects to the DCS-6517. For more details on
connecting the A/V cable, refer to the User Manual.
12 DI/DO
onnector
I/O connectors for external devices.
(12 V DC output not supported for the DCS-6517)
13 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the
camera back to the factory default settings.
14 24 V Power
onnector
Not supported for the DCS-6517.
15 Power
onnector
Power connector for a 12 V DC power adapter (not
included).
16 Audio Out
(Green)
Connects to a speaker.
17 Audio In
(Red)
Connects to a microphone.
18 BN onnector Not supported for the DCS-6517.
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onnecting the Optional able Harness
Remove the sun shield by lifting it off of the
camera. Use the included security wrench to
remove the 4 screws from the top of the camera,
then remove the camera cover.
Remove a waterproofing plug from the side or
bottom of the camera depending on how you want
the cables to exit the camera.
Push the camera connector and cable through the
hole, and insert the cable's waterproofing plug.
Make sure the plug is inserted properly to ensure a
good seal.
For side cable exit:
Attach the side cover via the provided screws.
Slide the cover over the cable ports.
For bottom cable exit:
Attach the protective side cover via the provided
screws.
Connect the camera connector to the camera.
Reattach the camera cover using the security
wrench to tighten the 3 screws, and reattach the
sun shield.
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microSD ard Installation
Remove the sun shield by lifting it off of the
camera. Use the included security wrench to
remove the 4 screws from the top of the camera,
then remove the camera cover.
Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts
facing the outside of the camera. To eject the
microSD card, push the card into the slot.
Reattach the camera cover using the security
wrench to tighten the 4 screws, and reattach the
sun shield.
Mounting the amera on the eiling
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling that is
capable of supporting the weight of the camera.
Attach the alignment sticker to the ceiling or wall.
Align the mounting plate to the drilled holes in the
ceiling surface then tighten the screws.
Align the camera to the mounting plate and screw
the camera body to the plate tightly.
Adjusting the amera's Lens
Adjust the Camera’s Lens gimbal; turn the lens module left and right, up and down and the
orientation until the desired position is achieved. Tighten the pan, tile and the adjustment
screw once completed.
D-Link DCS-6517 Quick Installation Guide
Installing the Pendant Mount (Optional)
Attach the mounting plate to the bracket cap using
the three included screws.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34
mm (+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included
template to mark and cut the mounting holes.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34
mm (+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included
template to mark and cut the wiring hole.
Drill four 6 mm holes corresponding to the holes in
the mounting template and insert the plastic
anchors into these holes.
Place the rubber seal between the pendant bracket
and the ceiling to ensure a waterproof seal between
the ceiling and the bracket.
Attach the pendant bracket to the ceiling using the
screws provided.
Attach the bracket cap to the bottom of the pendant
bracket by rotating the cap counterclockwise to
tighten it into place.
Insert the screw into the base of the pendant
bracket at the top of the bracket cap to secure the
bracket cap into place.
D-Link DCS-6517 Quick Installation Guide
Thread an Ethernet cable and the power cable
through the pendant bracket.
Place the camera body onto the bracket cap and
attach the dome to the base of the camera using
the four long screws and the security screw.
Installing the Right-Angle Mount (Optional)
Attach the mounting plate to the bracket cap using
the included three screws.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34
mm (+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included
template to mark and cut the mounting holes.
Drill four 6 mm holes corresponding to the holes in
the mounting template and insert the plastic
anchors into these holes.
D-Link DCS-6517 Quick Installation Guide
Place the rubber seal between the right-angle
bracket and the ceiling to ensure a waterproof seal
between the ceiling and the bracket.
Attach the right-angle bracket to the ceiling using
the screws provided.
Attach the bracket cap to the bottom of the right-
angle bracket by rotating the cap counterclockwise
to tighten it into place.
Insert the screw into the base of the right-angle
bracket at the top of the bracket cap to secure the
bracket cap into place.
Thread an Ethernet cable and the power cable
through the pendant bracket.
Place the camera body onto the bracket cap and
attach the dome to the base of the camera using
the three long screws and the security screw.
onnecting the amera
onnection with a PoE Switch
•Connect the Ethernet cable to your PoE
switch or injector. The Ethernet cable will
provide the camera with both power and a
network connection.
If you have the optional cable harness, you can
also use the following connection method:
General onnection Using 12 V D Power
Adapter (not included)
•Connect the Ethernet cable to your network.
•Connect your power adapter to the camera's
power connector, then plug in the power
adapter.
D-Link DCS-6517 Quick Installation Guide
onfiguring the amera
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, run D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive.
Click Setup Wizard to begin the installation.
After clicking Setup Wizard, the following window
will open.
Click Next to continue.
Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
To start the installation process, click Next.
Note: The installation may take several minutes to
finish.
Click Finish to complete the installation.
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