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Version 2.0 | 11/19/2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.0 | 11/19/2013 User Manual HD Wireless N Pan/Tilt Network Camera DCS-5222L...

  • Page 2: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview 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. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Utility ..............21 Device Info ................65 Live Video ..................22 Log ...................66 Setup ....................24 Help ....................67 Setup Wizard ................24 Configuring the DCS-5222L with a Router ....68 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ......25 Motion Detection Setup Wizard .......29 Troubleshooting ..............74 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Networking Basics ............77 Check your IP address ...............77 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........78 Technical Specifications ..........80 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    CAT5 Ethernet Cable Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DCS-5222L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Broadband Internet connection • Computer with: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher (ActiveX) mydlink Website Requirements • Firefox 12 or higher • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome 20 or higher D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-5222L HD Wireless N Pan/Tilt Network Camera. The DCS-5222L is a versatile solution for your small office or home. The DCS-5222L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video for security and surveillance.

  • Page 8: Features

    Simple to Use The DCS-5222L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-5222L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, and Safari.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Enables manual adjustment of the cameras focal length Passive Infrared Sensor Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor for motion detection Light Sensor Detects light levels and adjusts IR-LEDS accordingly Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    The LED will switch to solid green when a proper connection has been achieved. The LED will blink green during data transfer WPS Status LED Indicates the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection status of the camera D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Back

    3.5 mm jack for audio I/O devices such as microphones and speakers Reset Button Press the reset button to return the device back to it’s factory conditions DI/DO Attach digital I/O devices such as alarms or motion sensors Power Receptor Connects to the power adapter D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Left And Right Side

    The external antenna increases the device’s range of connectivity. WPS Button Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to easily create a secure connection to your network. microSD Slot Insert a microSD card to store recorded images and video. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Camera Focus

    Section 1 - Product Overview Adjusting Camera Focus To manually adjust the camera focus, rotate the focusing ring around the lens clockwise or anti-clockwise. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation

    • Manual Hardware Installation: This section shows you how to manually set up your camera, though in order to use the mydlink features of your camera, you will still need to run the Camera Installation Wizard. Refer to page 16. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Zero Configuration Setup

    Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS-5222L and automatically add the camera to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website to manage and monitor your DCS-5222L.
  • Page 16 Click the notification to continue. A summary and confirmation notification will appear with the automatically configured details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera to your account. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 17 Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to “mydlink” on page 19 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to “Configuration” on page  21 for advanced configuration of your camera. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 18: Camera Setup Wizard

    Once the wizard has started simply click Set up your Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Mac Users

    CD drive and double-click on the SetupWizard file. After about 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 20: Manual Hardware Installation

    “WPS - Push Button Setup” on page 18. If your router does not support WPS, you will still be able to set up your camera’s wireless settings in the camera’s web interface. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 21: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 22: Wps - Push Button Setup

    WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router/AP, please refer to your router or AP’s user manual. The DCS-5222L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router WPS Button or access point.

  • Page 23: Mydlink

    After registering your DCS-5222L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Setup Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar...

  • Page 24: Camera Status

    • Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuration

    After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration interface is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-5222L. At the end of the wizard, enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer®.

  • Page 26: Live Video

    Set the length of time in seconds for the camera to remain at each preset point on a path. Language Select the default language for the user interface. Selection: The next page contains several icons which can be used to control the camera’s main functions. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 27 When a recording is in progress, this indicator will change Recording Indicator color. Starts the automatic panning function. The ROI will pan Auto Pan from back and forth within the FOV Stop Stops automatic panning. Preset Path Starts the camera's motion along the predefined path. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Setup

    29 for more details. Manual If you would rather manually setup the camera’s Motion motion detection features, you can refer to Detection page “Motion Detection” on page 44 which Setup: provides more details on the information required. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Configuration 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. Note that this wizard will not register your camera with mydlink.com.
  • Page 30 Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 31 Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable the drop-down menu so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 32 Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to con- figure the motion detection feature of your new D-Link Camera Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 34 Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference that would indicate motion. Enter a value between 0 and 100. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 35: D-Link Dcs-5222L User Manual

    This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notifi- cations from your camera. You may choose not to receive notifica- tions, or to receive notifications via e-mail or FTP. Please enter the relevant information for your e-mail or FTP account. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 36: D-Link Dcs-5222L User Manual

    Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Network Setup

    Primary DNS: The primary domain name server translates names to IP addresses. Secondary The secondary DNS acts as a backup to the primary DNS: DNS. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 38 The default name is video#.mjpg, where # is the for Stream 1~3: number of the stream. HTTPS Port: You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to the HTTPS port of the camera. The default port number is 443. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 39 IP address, specify stream: an optional router and an optional primary DNS. The DCS-5222L allows you to multicast each of the available streams via group address and specify the TTL value for each stream. Enter the port and TTL settings you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults.

  • Page 40: Wireless Setup

    Key: Enter the key or passphase to access a secure network. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Dynamic Dns

    Enter your password again for verification. Password: Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Status: Displays the connection status of your DDNS account. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Image Setup

    Select the frequency used by your power lines to avoid interference or distortion. White Balance: Use the drop-down menu to change the white balance settings to help balance colors in different lighting environments. You can choose from Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Fluorescent, and Push Hold. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 43 Mount type: Select the correct mounting type from either Ceiling or Desktop to ensure the PTZ controls respond accurately. Note: Mirror and Flip can be used if you have mounted the DCS-5222L on the ceiling. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Audio And Video

    Maximum A higher frame rate provides smoother motion frame rate: for videos, and requires more bandwidth. Lower frame rates will result in stuttering motion, and requires less bandwidth. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 45 5 fps and the bit rate to 20 Kbps. Similarly, select appropriate audio encoding for your bandwidth requirements. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Ptz

    Click to set the Home position with the default Home: setting. Auto Pan Select the speed at which the camera will pan from Speed: the drop-down menu. Select a value between 0 and 10, 0 being the slowest. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Clicking the trash can button will remove the cur- rently selected preset from the sequence. If you want to change the dwell time for a preset, select it from the list, enter a new dwell time, then click the Update button. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Motion Detection

    No Motion Motion The motion notification will continue to blink as long as motion is detected. If no additional motion is detected, it will return to its original state after eight seconds. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Sound Detection

    After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Time And Date

    Click to synchronize the time information Computer’s from your PC. Time Settings: After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Event Setup

    Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-5222L 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 52 2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 53: 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-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Add Media

    7 post-event images to be taken. File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name. Add date and Check this to add timing information as file time suffix to file name suffix. name: D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 55 System log: Select this option to set the media type to sys- tem logs. This will save the event to the camera system log, but will not record any snapshots or video. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Add Event

    Digital input: The external trigger input to the camera. System Boot: Triggers an event when the system boots up. Network Lost: Triggers an event when the network connec- tion is lost. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 57 Sound Detection: Triggers an event when an audio trigger is recorded. 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-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Add Recording

    Source: The source of the stream. Recording Scheduling the recording entry. schedule: Recording Configuring the setting for the recording. settings: Destination: Select the folder where the recording file will be stored. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 59 Time of each file If this is selected, files will be separated based for recording: on the maximum length you specify. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Sd Management

    The file’s size. Refresh: Click to refresh the page. Files per page: Select the number of files to be displayed on a single page. The maximum is 100 files. Pages: Show the current and total number of pages. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Advanced

    "Open." N.O. stands for Normally Open. This means that the normal state of the circuit is open. There- fore events are triggered when the device status changes to "Closed." D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Icr And Ir

    The IR light will always be on. Sync: The IR light will turn on when the ICR sensor is Schedule: The IR light will turn on or off according to the schedule that you specify below. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 63: 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-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 64: Access List

    Section 4 - Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-5222L. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP ad- The starting IP Address of the devices (such as...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Enter the name of your camera. This is useful if you have multiple cameras. Enable OSD: This will enable the information bar On Screen Display (OSD) to appear when viewing video. Label: This is the text label that will appear on the OSD. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 66 Select the privacy mode for your camera as on or off to ensure privacy. When the privacy mode is turned on, the camera hides the lens by rolling it back into the unit. After making any changes, click the Save button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 67: System

    Reboot Device: Clicking the Reboot button will reboot your device. Schedule Select this option to schedule a time for the Reboot: device to reboot. After making any changes, click the Save button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Firmware Upgrade

    Note: It is recommended that you use a wired connection for your computer and camera when upgrading the firmware. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Status

    Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays various information about your camera and its current settings. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Log

    Section 4 - Configuration The log shows you a list of events that have happened recently. You can download the log by clicking the Download button, or you can empty the log by clicking the Clear button. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 71: Help

    Section 4 - Configuration Help Online help is available at any time by clicking on the Help tab. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 72: Configuring The Dcs-5222L With A Router

    DCS-5222L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-5222L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. Because you are using a router to share the Internet with one or more PCs, the IP Address assigned to the network camera will be a local IP Address.
  • Page 73 2. View the network camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Open a Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the network camera. The DCS-5222L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera.
  • Page 74 The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-5222L. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 75 Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Refer to the router’s user manual for more information on router operation and configuration.
  • Page 76 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-5222L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-5222L are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 77 8080. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-5222L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista® and XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
  • Page 79 You browser may also have 3rd party applications blocked. Please make sure that the browser you are using does not have 3rd party plugin support disabled. You may need to refer to your particular browsers help function in order to turn this functionality on or off. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 80 2.5 meters can smaller movements of an object, with the average adult human’s height, be detected. Between a distance of 2.5 and 5 meters, a larger movement of an object is required for detection. - Install this camera on a firm, static, anti-shock surface. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 81: Networking Basics

    Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 82: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows® Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. 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.
  • Page 83 A switch from DI to GND, activated by setting NO. or NC. Internal 5V Power External 3~12V Power GPIO GPIO DI Input DI Input PTC 1 PTC 1 DC3 V ~ 12V PTC 2 PTC 2 DO Output DO Output D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    • Multicast • IGMP • SMTP client • FTP client • ONVIF compliant Network Interface • IEEE 802.11n • 10/100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet External Device Interface • MicroSD/SDHC Slot • DI/DO Port • Single audio input/output port D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 85 • Storage: -20 to 70 ºC (-4 to 158 ºF) Humidity • Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing Certifications • CE • C-Tick • FCC Class B • CE LVD An SDHC Class 6 card or above is recommended. Card capacities of up to 32GB supported. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

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