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Version 1.3 | 06/10/2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.3 | 06/10/2013 User Manual HD Wireless N Pan/Tilt Network Camera DCS-5020L...

  • 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

    Firmware Upgrade ..............54 Live Video ..................20 Status ....................55 Setup ....................22 Device Info ................55 Setup Wizard ................22 Log ...................56 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ......23 Help ....................57 Motion Detection Setup Wizard .......27 Configuring the DCS-5222L with a Router ....58 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ..............64 Networking Basics ............68 Check your IP address ...............68 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........69 Technical Specifications - I/O Terminal Application ..71 Technical Specifications ..........72 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    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. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • 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

    Internet via a web browser. The DCS-5222L features 802.11n wireless connectivity, allowing the camera to be placed anywhere within range of your wireless network. The DCS-5222L comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. Note that D-ViewCam works on Windows® computers only. IR LED for day and night functionality The built-in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of up to 16 feet (5 meters). D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front IR LEDs for night vision Light Sensor Camera Lens Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) for motion detection External Antenna (Optional) Remote Control Receiver Microphone D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Back

    Press and hold to reset to the default take a snapshot and trigger an alarm factory settings. connected to the port. Ethernet Port Power Receptor Connects to a PC or network Connects to the power adapter. through an Ethernet connection. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Privacy key Pressing the privacy key will tilt to the privacy position (privacy mode). Pressing it again privacy key will tilt the camera back to the previous position. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Camera Focus

    Note: For fine tuning the focus, it is recommended to use the included focus adjustment tool rather than attempting to adjust the lens with your fingers or other objects. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 13: 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 15. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 14: Zero Configuration Setup

    Zero Configuration Setup is complete. Attach the External Power Adapter Connect the power adapter to the power connector on your camera, then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 15 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 16 Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to “mydlink” on page 18 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to “Configuration” on page 19 for advanced configuration of your camera. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Manual Hardware Installation

    “WPS - Push Button Setup” on page 17. 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 20: 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 21: Wps - Push Button Setup

    You must select which antenna you want to use in the Setup > Wireless section from the camera’s web configuration utility (internal is set by default). D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Mydlink

    For more details on using your camera with mydlink, go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for your product to find the latest instruction guide for your camera's mydlink features. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    Installation Wizard. If you did not create a password, the default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK. Note: If you are directly connecting your PC to the camera, or if you are using the camera on a closed network, the default IP is 192.168.0.20. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 24: Live Video

    Pan/Tilt Step: This setting can change the camera’s Pan/Tilt speed. 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 25 PC’s speakers. Click again to turn off. S ends audio from a microphone Talk button connected to your PC through to the speakers connected to the camera. Zoom buttons Zooms in or out. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Setup

    27 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 47 which Setup: provides more details on the information required. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29 Saving box and select 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 30 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 31: Motion Detection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure the motion detection feature of your new D-Link Camera Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 32 Select Erase Mo- tion Area to clear a selected region and stop the camera from monitoring that area of the picture. Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from the picture. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 33: D-Link Dcs-5222L User Manual

    It may be uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. You will need to have all of the necessary information filled out in or- der to use either of these features. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 34: D-Link Dcs-5222L User Manual

    It may either be uploaded to an FTP or e-mailed to an e-mail address. You will need to have all of the necessary information filled out in order to use either of these features. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

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

    Cyclic When this option is selected, it will cause the oldest snapshot/video files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot/video files. 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

    If your router supports UPnP, your camera and router can communicate allowing the router to discover which Forward: ports are used by each camera automatically without the need to open ports or port forward. Bonjour: Enabling Bonjour will allow discovery of cameras by Mac computers. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 38 If you have problems accessing your camera through HTTP, try using a port higher than 1024. 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 39: Wireless

    Check this box to display the key. Key: Antenna: Select to use the internal or external wireless antenna. 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 40: 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 41: Image Setup

    This can be used to allow manual control of the shutter speed. Select slower shutter speeds when environment is dimly lit, faster speeds are required when in brighter lighting. Note: Mirror and Flip can be used if you have mounted the DCS-5222L on the ceiling. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Audio And Video

    Quality: Select one of five levels of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. RTSP URL: The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing from QuickTime or a mobile device. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 43 5 fps and the bit rate to 20 Kbps. 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 44: 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 45: Video Clip

    You will need to enter your FTP or e-mail server/account 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 46: Snapshot

    You will need to enter your FTP or e-mail server account 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 47: Ip Filter

    IP, an entire subnet, or a range of IP addresses. Administrator Check this option and enter the correct IP ad- IP Address: dress to always allow it to be able to access the device. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Https Setup

    HTTPS certificate is displayed. If you would like to see more detailed information, click on the Property button. If you would like to remove the certificate, click the Remove button. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Sd Recording

    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: Digital Output

    Digital Input: When triggering the digital input device, IP Camera will trigger traditional alarming devices that connect to the system. Sound: When sound is detected, IP Camera will trigger traditional alarming devices that connect to the system. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Sound Detection

    50 and 90, the higher the number the more sensitive the camera will be to sound. 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 53: Camera Control

    Select. You can then select the order in which the camera will patrol through the preset locations by selecting a location and clicking Up or Down. Click Remove to remove a location from the list. Click Save when finished. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Maintenance

    RTSP Check to enable RTSP streaming. Authentication: HTTP Check to enable HTTP streaming. Authentication: Snapshot URL Select Enable to allow access to the current Authentication: camera snapshot via the web address indicated. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 56 Select on/off or schedule the privacy mode for your camera 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 57: System

    Click this button to reset all settings to their to Factory factory defaults. If you select to reset your Defaults: settings, you will need to set up your camera again. Reboot Device: Clicking the Reboot button will reboot your device. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Configuring The Dcs-5222L With A Router

    Configuring the DCS-5222L with a Router D-Link’s DCS-5222L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-5222L can be used with any wired or 802.11n/g wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network.
  • Page 63 Click on the Setup button on the left side. Scroll to the bottom of the Network Setup page to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 5. If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. 6. Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed at any time. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 67 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 68: Troubleshooting

    If you forget your password, you will need to perform a hard reset of your camera. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset your camera, please use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while your camera is plugged in. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 69 CMOS sensor. 7. The camera is producing noisy images. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Network Camera is used in a very low light environments. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 70 - Do not install this camera next to or in front of an air conditioner outlet or vent. - Do not install this camera close to wireless devices with high frequencies as the PIR is easily affected by RF radiation. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: Technical Specifications - I/O Terminal Application

    AC/ DC • Turn the output switch on or off. Load Interface Schematic Output device (load) is driven by an external AC or DC power supply. Input device (active control device) has an independent power supply. D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual...
  • Page 75 • HTTP Server • UDP • PPPoE • ICMP • RTP • DHCP Client • RTSP • NTP Client (D-Link) • RTCP • DNS Client • 3GPP • DDNS Client (D-Link) Network Interface • IEEE 802.11n • 10/100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet External Device Interface •...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    • C-Tick • FCC Class B • CE LVD Order Information Part Number Description DCS-5222L HD Wireless N Pan/Tilt Network Camera 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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