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... registered trademarks of their respective companies. Manual Revisions Revision 1.01 Date August 6, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, ...without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. This publication may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual...
... registered trademarks of their respective companies. Manual Revisions Revision 1.01 Date August 6, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, ...without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. This publication may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Requirements 2 Hardware Overview 3 Front 3 Back 4 LED Behavior 5 Installation 6 Safety 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 mydlink App Camera Setup 8 Device Placement 10 Mounting the Camera 11 Using the mydlink App 13 Controlling Your Device 13 Camera Options 14 Device 17 Troubleshooting 20 Technical Specifications 22 Regulatory Information 24 D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Requirements 2 Hardware Overview 3 Front 3 Back 4 LED Behavior 5 Installation 6 Safety 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 mydlink App Camera Setup 8 Device Placement 10 Mounting the Camera 11 Using the mydlink App 13 Controlling Your Device 13 Camera Options 14 Device 17 Troubleshooting 20 Technical Specifications 22 Regulatory Information 24 D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual ii
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Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with your reseller. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera Screw Kit Mounting Bracket Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with your reseller. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera Screw Kit Mounting Bracket Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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Product Overview Introduction The mydlink DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera provides a range of features to check whether your home or small office at all hours of the ... parents, or pets - Section 1 - Effortlessly track and monitor your loved ones out of your device is compatible) • Email account (for mydlink™ service registration) D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 2
Product Overview Introduction The mydlink DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera provides a range of features to check whether your home or small office at all hours of the ... parents, or pets - Section 1 - Effortlessly track and monitor your loved ones out of your device is compatible) • Email account (for mydlink™ service registration) D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 2
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microSD card slot, supports up sound near your camera. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Status LED IR LEDs Camera Lens Light Sensor microSD Card Slot Microphone Status LED IR LEDs Camera Lens Light Sensor microSD Card Slot Microphone See LED Behavior on page 5 for more information. Records video of the surrounding area. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 3 Section 1 - The IR-Cut removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly. Picks up to 256 GB. IR LEDs encircle the camera lens.
microSD card slot, supports up sound near your camera. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Status LED IR LEDs Camera Lens Light Sensor microSD Card Slot Microphone Status LED IR LEDs Camera Lens Light Sensor microSD Card Slot Microphone See LED Behavior on page 5 for more information. Records video of the surrounding area. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 3 Section 1 - The IR-Cut removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly. Picks up to 256 GB. IR LEDs encircle the camera lens.
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Attach your power adapter to this port to supply power to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 4 Product Overview Back Speaker Reset Ethernet Port Power Connector Speaker Reset Button Ethernet Port Power Connector Provides audio playback for Ethernet connections. RJ-45 connector for the two-way audio feature. Hold the recessed button down to reset the camera to the device. Section 1 -
Attach your power adapter to this port to supply power to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 4 Product Overview Back Speaker Reset Ethernet Port Power Connector Speaker Reset Button Ethernet Port Power Connector Provides audio playback for Ethernet connections. RJ-45 connector for the two-way audio feature. Hold the recessed button down to reset the camera to the device. Section 1 -
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Product Overview LED Behavior Status LED Status LED Connected to Wi-Fi and mydlink. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 5 Booting up . do not power off. Ready for set up . Firmware being updated - Section 1 -
Product Overview LED Behavior Status LED Status LED Connected to Wi-Fi and mydlink. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 5 Booting up . do not power off. Ready for set up . Firmware being updated - Section 1 -
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... available in your location. • Connect the camera's power adapter into a properly grounded electrical outlet in order to gently wipe it with liquids or solvents. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 6 Installation Installation Safety Please read all of your camera is not controlled by a wall switch. This will help prevent against electrical shock. • Make...
... available in your location. • Connect the camera's power adapter into a properly grounded electrical outlet in order to gently wipe it with liquids or solvents. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 6 Installation Installation Safety Please read all of your camera is not controlled by a wall switch. This will help prevent against electrical shock. • Make...
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...Be aware of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 7 Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ...to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. A wall that generate RF noise. Building materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera lets you view video footage from electrical devices or appliances that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)...
...Be aware of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 7 Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ...to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. A wall that generate RF noise. Building materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera lets you view video footage from electrical devices or appliances that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)...
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Section 2 - Note: If you are turned on in to your location or to send notifications, select Allow. Installation mydlink App Camera Setup 1/ Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) by scanning the QR code. Make sure location services and Bluetooth are asked about allowing the app to the network that the DCS-8526LH will be in. 2/ Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in your phone's settings. Note: Ensure that your device is wirelessly connected to access your existing account. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 8
Section 2 - Note: If you are turned on in to your location or to send notifications, select Allow. Installation mydlink App Camera Setup 1/ Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) by scanning the QR code. Make sure location services and Bluetooth are asked about allowing the app to the network that the DCS-8526LH will be in. 2/ Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in your phone's settings. Note: Ensure that your device is wirelessly connected to access your existing account. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 8
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Installation 3/ After logging in, tap the Menu button in the top-left corner. 4/ Select Add a Device. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the device setup. Section 2 -
Installation 3/ After logging in, tap the Menu button in the top-left corner. 4/ Select Add a Device. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the device setup. Section 2 -
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Installation Device Placement Place the camera 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 - 2 meters) from the camera. Person Detection works best when the subject is recommended to 16 feet (2 - 5 meters) away from the ground. For Person Detection optimization, it is between 6.5 to place the camera on a table. 64o 5 - 6.5 ft. (1.5 - 2 m) 6.5 ft. (2 m) min 16 ft. (5 m) max D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 10 Section 2 -
Installation Device Placement Place the camera 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 - 2 meters) from the camera. Person Detection works best when the subject is recommended to 16 feet (2 - 5 meters) away from the ground. For Person Detection optimization, it is between 6.5 to place the camera on a table. 64o 5 - 6.5 ft. (1.5 - 2 m) 6.5 ft. (2 m) min 16 ft. (5 m) max D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 11 Section 2 - Use the supplied screws to attach the mount to support the screws. 3/ Align the mount over the pencil marks. Installation Mounting the Camera 1/ Place the mounting bracket at the desired location. Hammer in the plastic wall anchors to the surface of the power cord thread is also at the desired location, ensuring that the location of the wall. Use a pencil to mark the holes. 2/ Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two 26 mm deep holes over the holes.
D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 11 Section 2 - Use the supplied screws to attach the mount to support the screws. 3/ Align the mount over the pencil marks. Installation Mounting the Camera 1/ Place the mounting bracket at the desired location. Hammer in the plastic wall anchors to the surface of the power cord thread is also at the desired location, ensuring that the location of the wall. Use a pencil to mark the holes. 2/ Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two 26 mm deep holes over the holes.
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Ensure that the camera is mounted upside down, go to the threads on the mount. Installation 4/ Align the bottom of the camera to your camera's settings in place. Section 2 - If the camera is securely snapped in the app and enable Invert Image. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 12
Ensure that the camera is mounted upside down, go to the threads on the mount. Installation 4/ Align the bottom of the camera to your camera's settings in place. Section 2 - If the camera is securely snapped in the app and enable Invert Image. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 12
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... signing into your mydlink account, you will see a live video feed of your camera on the top half of the app. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 13 Tap the shortcut link to your camera on the home screen and by default you will see a screen similar to your camera through the app. To access... the settings for your DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera, tap > Devices > Camera > navigate to remotely access your camera ...
... signing into your mydlink account, you will see a live video feed of your camera on the top half of the app. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 13 Tap the shortcut link to your camera on the home screen and by default you will see a screen similar to your camera through the app. To access... the settings for your DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera, tap > Devices > Camera > navigate to remotely access your camera ...
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Snapshot Options Toggle Tap this button to disable audio. mydlink Camera Options On the bottom half of the video stream. Audio Tap to take a snapshot of the app you will see control options for your camera. Tap to review various live video options such as microphone and video quality. Section 3 - Tap this button to toggle the Options menu. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 14 Recording Tap this icon to enable audio. Tap to enable video stream recording.
Snapshot Options Toggle Tap this button to disable audio. mydlink Camera Options On the bottom half of the video stream. Audio Tap to take a snapshot of the app you will see control options for your camera. Tap to review various live video options such as microphone and video quality. Section 3 - Tap this button to toggle the Options menu. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 14 Recording Tap this icon to enable audio. Tap to enable video stream recording.
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Tap 1080p to use 720p resolution video. The button is your view preset. Long press on the button to 5 different camera views. Save and quickly access up to save a snapshot of that location. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 15 To set Camera Presets other viewpoints, tap the button, then tap the live view screen and use the arrows to use 1080p resolution video. mydlink Hold to Talk Hold down the to send your voice to the camera's built-in speaker. 720p Video Resolution Tap 720p to set your Home Point. Section 3 -
Tap 1080p to use 720p resolution video. The button is your view preset. Long press on the button to 5 different camera views. Save and quickly access up to save a snapshot of that location. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 15 To set Camera Presets other viewpoints, tap the button, then tap the live view screen and use the arrows to use 1080p resolution video. mydlink Hold to Talk Hold down the to send your voice to the camera's built-in speaker. 720p Video Resolution Tap 720p to set your Home Point. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 16 mydlink Point to Go Use the icon to tap anywhere on the panorama in order to change your live view.
Section 3 - D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 16 mydlink Point to Go Use the icon to tap anywhere on the panorama in order to change your live view.
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The device page contains several options for you to your camera. mydlink To access the device page, either: Device • From the home page, tap > Devices > Camera > navigate to configure your camera on the carousel > or • In the camera control page, tap the button. OR D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 17 Section 3 -
The device page contains several options for you to your camera. mydlink To access the device page, either: Device • From the home page, tap > Devices > Camera > navigate to configure your camera on the carousel > or • In the camera control page, tap the button. OR D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 17 Section 3 -
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... Tap to further configure sensitivity and the active area of your lights. 13 Pan-Tilt Control Choose whether to control your viewpoint in the video. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Section 3 - Tap to change the wireless network this device will see when you wish to use...
... Tap to further configure sensitivity and the active area of your lights. 13 Pan-Tilt Control Choose whether to control your viewpoint in the video. D-Link DCS-8526LH User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Section 3 - Tap to change the wireless network this device will see when you wish to use...