D-Link DCS-5222L - Manual

2 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • 10/100 Ethernet network or a 802.11n/g/b wireless network CD Setup Wizard Requirements • An Internet connection • A router connected to your broadband modem Computer with the following: • A PC with...

3 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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 transmi...

4 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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 browse...

5 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 4 5 8 6 1 IR LEDs for night vision Used to illuminate the camera’s field of view at night 2 Focus Adjustment Ring Enables manual adjustment of the cameras focal length 3 Passive Infrared Sensor Passive Infrared (...

6 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 1 Power & Link LED The LED will be solid red while the camera boots, performs a self test, and searches for a network connection. The LED will switch to solid green when a proper connection has been achieved. The LED will blink green du...

7 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back 1 Ethernet Port Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 2 Audio 3.5 mm jack for audio I/O devices such as microphones and speakers 3 Reset Button Press the reset button to return the devi...

8 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Appendix AC - Technical Specifications Hardware Overview Left and Right Side 1 Built in Speaker The speaker can be used in conjunction with the built-in microphone to enable the camera to acts as an intercom. 2 Antenna The external antenna increases the device’s range ...

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

10 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview There are three ways to set up your camera: • Zero Configuration Setup : If you have a mydlink-enabled router, this is the easiest way to set up your camera. Refer to page 11. • Camera Setup Wizard : If you do not have a mydlink-enabled ro...

11 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router , you can take advantage of Zero Configuration. Zero Configuration automatically configures your camera's settings for you, and adds it to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup al...

12 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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. Check Your mydlink Account Open a web browser and login to your mydl...

14 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Camera Setup Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. If the autorun program does not open, go to My Computer, browse to your CD drive, and double-click on the autorun.exe file. Onc...

15 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Mac Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive. On the desktop, open your 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 ...

16 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Manual Hardware Installation If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps. Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard or...

17 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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...

18 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 2 - Installation To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router or access point within 120 seconds. The WPS button is usually o...

20 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 3: mydlink Camera Status If your camera is offline, try the following: • Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera’s cable connections and make sure they are s...

21 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration 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 wizar...

22 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Live Video A live feed from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera’s web interface. Use the Pan / Tilt / Zoom action pad to control the camera’s movement and zoom. The large arrow icons will move the camera up, down, left or rig...

24 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Setup Setup Wizard You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Please refer to page “Internet Connection Setup Wizard” on page 25 for more details. If you wou...

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

29 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual 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.

33 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Network Setup Use this section to configure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. DHCP: Static IP Client: I...

36 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Wireless Setup To set up your Network camera’s wireless network interface settings, enable Wireless Settings in this window first. Check the box to enable wireless functionality or uncheck the box to disable wireless functionality. Click the ...

37 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Click to enable the DDNS function. Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the drop- down menu. Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Enter your username or e-mail address used to connect to the DDNS. Enter your password used to con...

38 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration This section allows you to adjust the image and sensor settings for your camera. Image Setup The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify 3 rectangular areas on the camera’s image to be blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots. You ma...

40 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Audio and Video You may configure up to 3 video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up different profiles for your computer and mobile display. In addition, you may also configure the two-way audio settings fo...

42 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration PTZ This section allows you to configure the pan and tilt operations of your camera. You can specify the lens location for the Home button, and specify up to 24 pre-set lens locations, allowing you to quickly view these pre-determined areas o...

44 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Motion Detection Check this box to enable the motion detection feature of your camera. This setting adjusts how sensitive the camera will be to motion, where 100% will be the most sensitive setting and 0% will be the least sensitive setting. ...

45 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Sound Detection Check this box to enable the motion detection feature of your camera. Specifies the measurable level that would indicate sound. Please enter a value between 50 and 90, the higher the number the more sensitive the camera will b...

46 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clock for your camera. Time Zone: Enable Daylight Saving: Auto Daylight Saving: Synchronize NTP Server: Set the Date and Time Manually: Copy your Computer’...

47 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4: Configuration 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 o...

49 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Add Server Server Name: E-mail: FTP: Network Storage: SD Card: Enter the unique name of your server. Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Specify a network st...

50 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Add Media Media Name: Snapshot: Source: Send pre-event image(s) [0~3]: Send post-event image(s) [0~7]: File name prefix: Add date and time suffix to file name: There are three types of media, Snapshot , Video Clip , and System Log . After mak...

52 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Add Event Create and schedule up to 2 events with their own settings here. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Event name: Enable this event: Priority: Delay: Trigger: Video Motion Detection: Periodi...

54 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Add Recording Recording entry name: Enable this recording: Priority: Source: Recording schedule: Recording settings: Destination: The unique name of the entry. Select this to enable the recording function. Set the priority for this entry. The...

56 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration SD Management This page allows you to browse and manage the recorded files on an SD card which has been inserted into the camera. Note: It is recommended to use the Format SD Card function when inserting an SD card for the first time. Format ...

57 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Advanced This screen allows you to control the behavior of digital input and digital output devices. The I/O connector provides the physical interface for digital output (DO) and digital input (DI) that is used for connecting a variety of ext...

58 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration ICR and IR Here you can configure the ICR and IR settings. An IR(Infrared) Cut-Removable(ICR) filter can be disengaged for increased sensitivity in low light environments. Automatic: Day Mode: Night Mode: Schedule Mode: IR Light Control: Off:...

59 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration HTTPS This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certificate for secure access to your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable HTTPS Secure Connection: Create Certificate Method...

60 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-5222L. Allow list: Start IP ad- dress: End IP address: Delete allow list: Deny list: Delete deny list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camer...

61 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration This section lets you change the admin password used to log into the camera and change settings. After installing the camera for the first time, it is highly recommended that you change the admin password for security purposes. Enter the exis...

63 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration System Click on the Save Configuration button to save the current configuration to your hard drive. To load a saved configuration, click on the Browse button to select a configuration file from your hard drive. Then, click the Load Configurat...

64 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade To upgrade your firmware, go to support.dlink.com and download the latest firmware to your computer’s hard drive. Click on Browse , select the firmware file, then click the Upload button. While the firmware is being upgraded,...

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

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

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

68 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 5 - Security 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 wirel...

74 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Section 6 - 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 Vi...

77 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Appendix AA - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address By default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on St...

78 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Appendix AA - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7- Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet...

80 D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Appendix AC - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Specifications Camera Specifications • 1/4” Megapixel Progressive CMOS sensor • 8 meter IR illumination distance • Minimum illumination 0 lux with IR LED on • Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR)...