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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. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information. Manual Revisions Revision Date 2.0 2013/11/19 Description DCS-5222L Revision B1 with firmware version 2.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents.......................................................................... 1 System Requirements.................................................................. 2 Introduction.................................................................................... 3 Features.............................................................................................
Table of Contents Networking Basics............................................................77 Check your IP address................................................................77 Statically Assign an IP Address...............................................78 Technical Specifications...................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-5222L Network Camera Power Supply1 Camera Base and Mounting Kit CD-ROM 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • 10/100 Ethernet network or a 802.11n/g/b wireless network • An Internet connection • A router connected to your broadband modem CD Setup Wizard Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • A PC with a wired connection to your router • Windows® 8 (32/64bit), Windows® 7 (32/64bit), XP (32/64bit),Vista® (32/64bit), Mac OS®X 10.
Section 1 - Product Overview 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. It can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your local network or across the Internet via a web browser. The DCS-5222L features 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview 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. Supports a Variety of Platforms The DCS-5222L supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 4 1 5 2 6 3 8 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 (PIR) sensor for motion detection 4 Light Sensor Detects light levels and adjusts IR-LEDS accordingly 5 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area 6 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area D-Link D
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 2 2 The LED will be solid red while the camera boots, performs a self test, and searches for a network Power & Link LED connection. The LED will switch to solid green when a proper connection has been achieved.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Back 1 4 2 5 3 1 Ethernet Port 2 Audio 3 Reset Button 4 DI/DO 5 Power Receptor D-Link DCS-5222L User Manual Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 3.
Appendix AC - Technical Specifications Hardware Overview Left and Right Side 2 1 3 4 The speaker can be used in conjunction with the built-in microphone to enable the camera to acts as an intercom. The external antenna increases the device’s range of connectivity. 1 Built in Speaker 2 Antenna 3 WPS Button Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to easily create a secure connection to your network. 4 microSD Slot Insert a microSD card to store recorded images and video.
Section 1 - Product Overview Adjusting Camera Focus To manually adjust the camera focus, rotate the focusing ring around the lens clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Section 1 - Product Overview Installation 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 router, use the Camera Installation Wizard to guide you through setup and initial configuration of your camera. Refer to page 14.
Section 1 - Product Overview Zero Configuration Setup 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 allows you to set up your camera by simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Section 1 - Product Overview Check Your mydlink Account Open a web browser and login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device Found! pop-up notification in the bottom-left corner. 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview Zero Configuration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera where you will see a screen similar to the following. If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location; your router's wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the camera, and no further configuration is required.
Section 2 - Installation Camera Setup Wizard If you do not have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can use the Camera Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of adding your camera to the mydlink service. Windows Users 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.
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 through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
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 Zero Configuration Setup. Connect the Ethernet Cable and Power Cable Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other end into an available LAN port on your router.
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 of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2 - Installation WPS - Push Button Setup You may create a connection to the camera using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature. 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 on the front or side of your router.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal 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.
Section 3: mydlink Camera Status Here, you can see the online status of each of your cameras. Your online status may be one of the following: A green checkmark indicates that your camera is online and ready to use. A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera again. A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuration Configuration Utility 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®. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration Live Video A live feed from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera’s web interface. P/T/Z Action Pad: 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 right while the small arrow icons will move the camera position diagonally in the direction they are pointed. The Home button will move the camera to the preset “Home” position.
Section 4 - Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons Use these buttons to switch between video profiles. Refer to “Audio and Video” on page 40 for more information on setting up profiles. Full Screen button Displays the video at full screen. Snapshot button Takes a snapshot of the image currently displayed on the screen and will save it to a file on the hard drive in a folder specified using the Storage folder button. Video recording button Triggers the camera’s recording function.
Section 4 - Configuration Setup Setup Wizard This section allows you to begin setup wizards which will guide you through the process of getting your camera’s various functions configured. If you comfortable with adjusting the settings manually, you may skip the wizards and adjust the necessary as needed. Internet You may choose to configure your network by Connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Setup Wizard: that includes step-by-step instructions.
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. Click Next to continue. Select DHCP if you want your DHCP server (usually enabled on your router) to assign the camera its IP settings.
Section 4 - Configuration A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to the Internet. If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following details: Enable: Click to enable the DDNS function. DDNS: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. The username and password are required when using the DDNS service.
Section 4 - Configuration Create a unique name for your camera. Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is geographically located in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. If your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight 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.
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.
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.
Section 4 - Configuration Enabling the Video Motion option will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring in a selected area. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection Motion: feature of your camera, and specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video clip when motion is detected. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference that would indicate motion. Enter a value between 0 and 100.
Section 4 - Configuration This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to always record whenever motion is detected. Step 3 This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notifications from your camera. You may choose not to receive notifications, 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.
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.
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: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP address automatically. If you choose DHCP, you do not need to fill out the IP address settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Enable UPnP Enabling this setting allows your camera to be Presentation: configured as a UPnP device on your network. Enable Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port UPnP Port forwarding entries into the router automatically Forwarding: on a UPnP capable network. Enable PPPoE: Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE. User Name / Enter the username and password for your PPPoE Password: account. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field.
Section 4 - Configuration RTSP Port: The port number that you use for RTSP streaming to mobile devices, such as mobile phones or PDAs. The default port number is 554. You may specify the address of a particular stream. For instance, Enable CoS: live1.sdp can be accessed at rtsp://x.x.x.x/video1. sdp where the x.x.x.x represents the ip address of your camera. Enable QoS: Enabling the Class of Service setting implements a best-effort policy without making any bandwidth reservations.
Section 4 - Configuration Wireless Setup To set up your Network camera’s wireless network interface settings, enable Wireless Settings in this window first. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable wireless functionality or uncheck the box to disable wireless functionality. Site Survey: Click the Rescan button to scan for available wireless networks. After scanning, select a wireless network from the drop-down box that you want to connect to. SSID: The name of the wireless network.
Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your camera. DDNS will allow all users to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. Enable DDNS: Click to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the dropdown menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your username or e-mail address used to connect to the DDNS.
Section 4 - Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to adjust the image and sensor settings for your camera. Enable Privacy The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify 3 Mask: rectangular areas on the camera’s image to be blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots. You may click and drag the mouse cursor over the camera image to draw a mask area.
Section 4 - Configuration Exposure Changes the exposure mode. Use the drop-down Mode: box to set the camera for Indoor, Outdoor, or Night environments, or to Moving to capture moving objects. The Low Noise option will focus on creating a high-quality picture without noise. You can also create 3 different custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture.
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 for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save button to save your changes.There are three sensor output selections (VGA, XGA, and SXGA). Do not select SXGA if you want to turn on the motion detection feature.
Section 4 - Configuration Video Quality: This limits the maximum frame rate, which can be combined with the “Fixed quality” option to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If fixed bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video quality, choose “Constant bit rate” and select the desired bandwidth. Constant bit The bps will affect the bit rate of the video rate: recorded by the camera. Higher bit rates result in higher video quality.
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 of the camera’s range from the Live Video screen. Pan Speed: Select the speed at which the camera will pan for a full cycle from the drop-down list. Select a value between 0 and 10, 0 being the slowest setting.
Section 4 - Configuration PresetThis section allows you to create a preset seSequence:quence, which automatically moves the camera’s view between a set of preset views. To add a preset to the sequence, select it from the drop-down box at the bottom of this window, set the Dwell time to determine how long the camera view will stay at that preset, then click the Add button. The preset name will appear in the list, followed by the dwell time to view that preset for.
Section 4 - Configuration Motion Detection This option allows you to set up Motion Detection on your network camera. Enable Video Check this box to enable the motion detection feature of your Motion: camera. Sensitivity: 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. Drawing Mode: Select Draw Motion Area to select the area of the picture to monitor for movement to trigger recording or snapshot.
Section 4 - Configuration Sound Detection Enabling Sound Detection will allow your camera to use the built-in microphone to trigger events with audio. If this option is selected, the trigger by option under SD recording, Video Clip, or Snapshot should also be selected. Enable Sound Check this box to enable the motion detection feature Detection: of your camera. Detection Level: Specifies the measurable level that would indicate sound.
Section 4 - Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clock for your camera. Time Zone: Select the time zone for your region from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Check this if the camera is in a region where Saving: daylight saving is observed. Auto Daylight This option will adjust Daylight Saving Time Saving: automatically. Synchronize Network Time Protocol will synchronize your NTP Server: camera with an Internet time server.
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 or external digital input devices. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed. You can configure the network camera to send snapshots or videos to your e-mail address or FTP site.
Section 4 - Configuration The Event Setup page includes 4 different sections. • Server • Media • Event • Recording 1. To add a new item - "event, server or media," click Add. A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly. 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Add Server You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and/or video to. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Server Name: Enter the unique name of your server. E-mail: 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Add Media There are three types of media, Snapshot, Video Clip, and System Log. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Media Name: Enter a unique name for media type you want to create. Snapshot: Select this option to set the media type to snapshots. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to Audio and Video on “Audio and Video” on page 40 for more information on video profiles.
Section 4 - Configuration Video clip: Select this option to set the media type to video Source: clips. Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to “Audio and Video” on page 40 for more information on video profiles. Pre-event This sets how many seconds to record before the recording: main event video clip starts. You can record up to 3 seconds of pre-event video. Maximum Set the maximum length of video to record for duration: your video clips.
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: Enter a name for the event. Enable this Select this box to activate this event. event: Priority: Set the priority for this event. The event with higher priority will be executed first. Delay: Select the delay time before checking the next event.
Section 4 - Configuration Passive Infrared Triggers an event when the PIR sensor is actiSensor: vated by moving infrared objects even in dark environment. 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Add Recording Here you can configure and schedule the recording settings. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Recording entry The unique name of the entry. name: Enable this Select this to enable the recording function. recording: Priority: Set the priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority value will be executed first. Source: The source of the stream. Recording Scheduling the recording entry.
Section 4 - Configuration Total cycling Please input a HDD volume between 1MB and recording size: 2TB for recording space. The recording data will replace the oldest record when the total recording size exceeds this value. For example, if each recording file is 6MB, and the total cyclical recording size is 600MB, then the camera will record 100 files in the specified location (folder) and then will delete the oldest file and create new file for cyclical recording.
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 SD Click to automatically format the SD Card and Card: create a folder for video. Formatting your SD Card will erase all data currently saved. Delete: Click the checkbox in front of the Delete button to select files meant for deletion.
Section 4 - Configuration Advanced Digital Input/Output 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 external alarm devices such as IR-Sensors and alarm relays. The digital input is used for connecting external alarm devices and once triggered images will be taken and e-mailed.
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: The Day/Night mode is set automatically. Generally, the camera uses Day mode and switches to Night mode when needed. Day Mode: Day mode enables the IR Cut Filter. Night Mode: Night mode disables the IR Cut Filter. Schedule Mode: Set up the Day/Night mode using a schedule.
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 Enable the HTTPS service. Secure Connection: Create Certificate Choose the way the certificate should be creMethod: ated.
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 dress: a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera. Click Add to save the changes made. Note: A total of seven lists can be configured for both columns.
Section 4 - Configuration Maintenance Admin This section allows you to change the administrator’s password and configure the server settings for your camera. You can also manage the user account(s) that enable access to your camera. Admin Password This section lets you change the admin password Setting: 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Time Stamp: If checked, the current time will be displayed on the OSD. Calibrate the Clicking this button will calibrate the camera so Device: that the P/T/Z apparatus functions correctly. The camera is automatically calibrated whenever it is powered on and initialized or reset.
Section 4 - Configuration System This screen allows you to save and restore the camera’s current configuration. You can also reset all settings to the factory default or reboot the device. Save to Local Click on the Save Configuration button to Hard Drive: save the current configuration to your hard drive. Load from Local To load a saved configuration, click on the Hard Drive: Browse button to select a configuration file from your hard drive.
Section 4 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on this page. You can also upgrade your firmware with a new version. 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, do not turn off your computer or camera, and do not disconnect your network connection from your computer or camera.
Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays various information about your camera and its current settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Log 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Help Online help is available at any time by clicking on the Help tab.
Section 5 - Security 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.
Section 5 - Security 1. Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-5222L. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-5222L. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Write down this IP Address for future reference. 2. View the network camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Open a Web browser.
Section 5 - Security 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.
Section 5 - Security 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. 3. Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address.
Section 5 - Security Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet. 4.
Section 5 - Security Repeat the previous steps adding the port 554 to both the Public and Private Port sections. A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled. Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth. Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly.
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 Vista® and XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 5. Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 9. The PIR is not operating well, how can I improve the PIR quality? - For the Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) to function properly it is required to have direct line of site to the object. When the room has many obstacles or the line of site is obstructed by glass, the PIR will not function properly. - When the environment temperature is too high, the PIR detection will slow down and should not be mistaken for a faulty PIR. - This network camera can only be installed indoors.
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 Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
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 > Network and Sharing Center. 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.
Appendix AB - Technical Specifications DI/DO Specifications Pin 1 Pin 4 Pin 2 PIN Pin 3 NOTE FUNCTION 1 Digital Out (DO) Uses an open-drain NFET transistor with the source connected to GND in camera. If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against voltage transients. Max loading is 100 mA. 2 DC5V OUTPUT DC 5 V Output / Max. 100 mA 3 Digital In (DI) A switch from DI to GND, activated by setting NO. or NC.
Appendix AC - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Specifications • • • • • • Video Features • Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate • Time stamp and text overlays • Configurable motion detection windows • Configurable shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, mirror, flip Video Compression • H.264/MJPEG format simultaneous compression • H.
Appendix AC - Technical Specifications Advanced Features Remote Management • Take snapshots/video clips and save to local hard drive via web browser • Configuration accessible via web browser Security • Administrator and user group protected • Password authentication • HTTP and RTSP authentication Surveillance • Record video continuously • Record video according to a weekly schedule • Record video when motion is detected • Upload snapshots/video clips via e-mail • Upload snapshots/video clips via FT
