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Quasar CP Series HD PTZ
Camera User and Installation
Guide

Installation and configuration instructions
for the Quasar CP Series PTZ Cameras

 CP-3211-180 Indoor camera with

18x Optical Zoom

 CP-4221-200 Indoor camera with

20x Optical Zoom

 CP-3211-181 Outdoor camera with

18x Optical Zoom

 CP-4221-201 Outdoor camera with

20x Optical Zoom

Quasar CP Series HD PTZ Camera User and Installation Guide

Contents

Chapter 1 - Safety ............................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 - Overview .......................................................................................... 2

2.1 Features ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3 - Introduction to the Quasar HD PTZ Camera ...................................... 6

3.1 Quasar HD PTZ Indoor Camera Dimensions ................................................................................ 6

3.2 Quasar HD PTZ Outdoor Camera Dimensions ............................................................................. 6

3.3 Camera Connectors ................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 4 - System Requirements ....................................................................... 9

Chapter 5 - Installation ..................................................................................... 10

5.1 Indoor Installation .................................................................................................................. 10

5.2 Outdoor Installation ............................................................................................................... 10

5.3 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection..................................................................................... 11

5.4 Initial Camera Configuration.................................................................................................... 11

5.5 Preparing the Camera for Mounting ........................................................................................ 12

5.6 Mounting Instructions ............................................................................................................. 12

5.6.1 Ceiling Mount ............................................................................................................................ 13

5.6.2 Wall Mount ............................................................................................................................... 22

5.6.3 Corner Mount ........................................................................................................................... 26

5.6.4 Pole Mount ............................................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 6 - Searching and Accessing the Camera with Device Search ................ 33

6.1 To configure the communication settings of the Quasar CP series camera: ............................... 33

6.2 Adjusting and Framing-Up the Camera View ............................................................................ 36

Chapter 7 - Configuration and Operation .......................................................... 37

7.1 Browser-Based Viewer Introduction ........................................................................................ 37

7.2 Home Page ............................................................................................................................. 39

7.3 System-Related Settings .......................................................................................................... 42

7.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting........................................................................................ 43

7.3.2 Security ..................................................................................................................................... 44

7.3.3 Network .................................................................................................................................... 53

7.3.4 DDNS ......................................................................................................................................... 61

7.3.5 Mail ........................................................................................................................................... 62

7.3.6 FTP............................................................................................................................................. 63

7.3.7 HTTP .......................................................................................................................................... 64

7.3.8 Application (Alarm Settings) ..................................................................................................... 65

7.3.9 Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................... 72

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7.3.10 Network Failure Detection ........................................................................................................ 76

7.3.11 Storage Management ............................................................................................................... 78

7.3.12 Recording .................................................................................................................................. 80

7.3.13 File Location .............................................................................................................................. 82

7.3.14 View Information ...................................................................................................................... 83

7.3.15 Factory Default ......................................................................................................................... 87

7.3.16 Software Version....................................................................................................................... 88

7.3.17 Software Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 88

7.3.18 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 90

7.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings ........................................................................................ 91

7.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type ........................................................................................... 92

7.4.2 Video Compression ................................................................................................................... 96

7.4.3 Video OCX Protocol ................................................................................................................... 98

7.4.4 Video Frame Rate...................................................................................................................... 99

7.4.5 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings .......................................................................................... 100

7.5 PTZ Settings .......................................................................................................................... 101

7.5.1 Preset ...................................................................................................................................... 102

7.5.2 Pattern .................................................................................................................................... 103

7.5.3 Auto Pan .................................................................................................................................. 104

7.5.4 Sequence ................................................................................................................................. 105

7.5.5 Home ....................................................................................................................................... 107

7.5.6 Tilt Range ................................................................................................................................ 108

7.5.7 Privacy Mask ........................................................................................................................... 109

7.5.8 Camera – Exposure ................................................................................................................. 110

7.5.9 Camera – WB (White Balance) ................................................................................................ 111

7.5.10 Camera – Misc1 (Miscellaneous Settings Menu 1) ................................................................. 113

7.5.11 Camera – Misc2 (Miscellaneous Settings Menu 2) ................................................................. 115

7.5.12 Camera- Default ...................................................................................................................... 116

7.6 Logout .................................................................................................................................. 117

Appendix A - Technical Specifications .............................................................. 118

Appendix B - Internet Security Settings ........................................................... 120

Appendix C - Install UPnP Components ........................................................... 123

Appendix D - Deleting the Existing DCViewer ................................................... 125

Appendix E - Deleting Temporary Internet Files .............................................. 126

Appendix F - Optional Accessories .................................................................. 127

Dome Camera Accessories ............................................................................................................. 127

Mounting Accessories .................................................................................................................... 128

Appendix G - Contacting DVTel ........................................................................ 134

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Safety

Observe due diligence and proper security and safety standards when installing and operating the unit.

To help ensure safety and to help reduce risk of injury or damage, observe the following:

 Do not disassemble the camera. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are

no user serviceable parts inside. Ask a qualified service person for servicing.

 Ensure the unit is installed and operating in an indoor environment or in the protective outdoor

mount kit supplied with the outdoor model.

 Place or install the unit on a secure flat surface or mount it using optional hardware.
 Ensure the operating environment is not contaminated by dust, particles, chemicals, smoke, or water.

Use proper maintenance to ensure that the unit is clean and dry.

 Do not block cooling holes on the bracket. This camera has a cooling fan inside. Blocking the cooling

holes leads to build up of heat in the camera and may cause malfunction.

 Operating temperature should be maintained within 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to 50ºC), with no more

than 90% non-condensing humidity.

 Use the properly rated power supply unit or PoE Plus and protect against static electricity, ground

faults and power surges.

 Observe local codes and laws and ensure installation is in accordance with fire, security and safety

standards.

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Important: If using DVTel Latitude, we recommend that you configure the camera’s settings via the

AdminCenter as the camera’s web-based interface might be overwritten by Latitude settings. Refer to the
Latitude online help for information regarding configuring camera settings.

Overview

The Quasar CP Series HD PTZ Camera provides real-time video in high-definition quality at either HD1080p or
HD720p. With 18x or 20x optical zoom and high-speed pan-tilt-zoom functionality, the Quasar HD PTZ Camera can
cover a wide monitoring area quickly and with a high level of detail. Multiple streams can be run simultaneously,
providing an ideal solution when differing levels of image quality are required, including increasing frame rate and

level of detail when events are triggered. In addition, DVTel’s Scene Adaptive Algorithms provide the highest image

quality at the lowest bandwidth and storage requirements.

The Quasar HD PTZ’s snap-in camera chassis and use of Power over Ethernet Plus facilitate easy installation.

The Quasar HD PTZ series includes the following models:

 CP-3211-180 Indoor camera with18x Optical Zoom
 CP-4221-200 Indoor camera with 20x Optical Zoom
 CP-3211-181 Outdoor camera with 18x Optical Zoom
 CP-4221-201 Outdoor camera with 20x Optical Zoom

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 18x, 20x optical zoom

 10x digital zoom

 H.264 and MJPEG compression

 Full HD real-time resolution

 Dual encoder streams (Full HD

real-time and D1 real-time)

 Dual codecs (H.264 Baseline and H.264

Main)

 Bidirectional audio

 Progressive scan CMOS sensor

 Edge motion detection

 Motion detection with region of

interest masking

 Historical motion-detection

levels detected /recorded at
frame levels.

 Detection event driven alarms
 Alarm input driven events

 Relay output actions on alarm

 Built-in web application/web server

 FTP upload (up to two locations)

 Upload alarm images to FTP

 Dual HTTP notification server support

(up to two servers)

 Send images on alarm to e-mail

 E-Mail SMTP alarm notification

(up to two e-mails)

 MicroSD recording support

 Record snapshots to SD card on

alarm

 Presets and Preset Sequences

 Pattern Lines and Auto Pan Paths

 SNMP v1/v2 and SNMP traps

 Security IP restricted access

allow/deny list

 Removable IR Cut Filter

 Image Flip/Mirror/Inverse/Vertical

View

 Privacy masks

 WDR and ATW
 Backlight compensation

 Digital noise reduction

 ONVIF support

 UPnP support

 Supports PoE Plus/12VDC/24VAC

 RTSP support

 Per-user and Group permissions

 Multiple users

 Optional vandal-proof enclosure

NOTE: MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

Features

Following are key features of Quasar HD PTZ cameras:

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Camera Body

Optical Cover

Hard Ceiling Mount

M4 Screw (x4)

Plastic Anchors (x4)

Quick Guide

CD: (Bundled software and

documentation)

Package Contents

Before proceeding, please check the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, DO
NOT install or operate the product and contact your dealer for assistance.

Indoor Camera Package Contents

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Camera Body with Outdoor
Mount Kit

M3 Standard Screw (x1)

M3 Security Screw (x1)*

M5 Standard Screw (x1)

M5 Security Screw (x1)*

Waterproof Gasket

Quick Guide

CD: Operation Manuals

Optical Cover

Lubricant

Security Torx*

Outdoor Camera Package Contents

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*Optional: For Vandal Proof Cover only.

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Introduction to the Quasar HD PTZ Camera

This chapter provides the camera dimensions for reference before installation. Definition of each connector on the
camera’s back plate is also specified.

Related Links

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Quasar HD PTZ Indoor Camera Dimensions

The Quasar HD PTZ Indoor Camera’s dimensions are shown below.

Top View Side View

Quasar HD PTZ Outdoor Camera Dimensions

The Quasar HD PTZ Outdoor Camera’s dimensions are shown below.

Top View Side View

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A

RJ-45 Connector

B

Alarm I/O

C

Power

D

MicroSD Card Slot

E

Factory Reset Button

F

Audio I/O

NOTE: DO NOT change the Quasar HD PTZ Camera’s Communication Switch factory default
settings.

Pin

Definition

1

AC 24-

2

FG 3 AC 24+

Pin

Definition

1

LINE_OUT

2

GND 3 LINE_IN

Camera Connectors

Various connectors are located on the Quasar HD PTZ Camera’s back plate as shown in the diagrams below.
Definitions for each connector follow.

Indoor Outdoor

Power Connector Audio Connector

7

Pin

Definition

Pin

Definition

1

ALARM_OUT_NO_1

7 ALARM_OUT_COM_2

2

ALARM_OUT_NC_1

8 GND 3 ALARM_OUT_COM_1

9 ALARM_IN_4

4

GND

10

ALARM_IN_3

5

ALARM_OUT_NO_2

11

ALARM_IN_2

6

ALARM_OUT_NC_2

12

ALARM_IN_1

Alarm I/O Pin Definitions

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Items

Minimum System Requirement

Personal Computer

 Intel® Pentium® IV, 3GHz or Intel® Core™2 Duo,

2.0GHz

 1GB RAM or more
 AGP graphics card with 64MB RAM and DirectDraw

support

Operating System

 Windows Vista
 Windows XP
 Windows 7

Web Browser

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
 Firefox
 Chrome
 Safari

Network Card

10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation

Viewer

ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

System Requirements

To access the camera via a web browser, ensure that your PC has the proper network connection and meets system
requirements as described below.

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Installation

Following are instructions for indoor and outdoor installation of Quasar HD PTZ cameras.

Indoor Installation

Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the CP-3211-180 or CP-4221-200 camera.

Following are additional considerations for indoor installation:

 There must be a fuse or breaker at the starting point of the electrical wiring infrastructure.
 For indoor installations, such as industrial applications, the camera must be protected from elements

such as damaging fumes, metallic dust, extreme temperatures, soot, moisture, and over spray.

 Do not place the camera on or near radiators and heat sources.
 All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Outdoor Installation

Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the CP-3211-181 or CP-4221-201 camera.
Following are additional considerations for outdoor installation:

 Be sure not to expose the camera head to strong sunlight, which could cause the camera to overheat.
 For outside wiring installation, always use weatherproof equipment, such as boxes, receptacles,

connectors, etc.

 For electrical wiring, use the properly rated sheathed cables for conditions to which the cable will be

exposed (for example, moisture, heat, UV, physical requirements, etc.).

 Plan ahead to determine where to install infrastructure weatherproof equipment. Whenever possible,

ground components to an outdoor ground.

 Use best security practices to design and maintain secured camera access, communications

infrastructure, tamper-proof outdoor boxes, etc.

 All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Related Links

Power and Ethernet Cable Connection

Initial Camera Configuration

Preparing the Camera for Mounting

Mounting Instructions

Adjusting and Framing-up the Camera View

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NOTE: You can use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the camera directly to a PC.

The green Link LED indicates a good network connection.

The orange Activity LED flashes to indicate network activity.

Power and Ethernet Cable Connection

Power Connection

Make sure the camera’s power cable is properly connected. Refer to the pin definition table in Camera Connectors.
If using Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE Plus), make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is available on the
connected network. All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Ethernet Cable Connection

Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection. For best transmission quality, cable
length should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of
the Quasar HD PTZ camera and the other end to the network switch or PC.

Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are not lit, check the LAN connection.

Initial Camera Configuration

To perform the initial camera configuration:

Unpack the camera and rotate and remove the protective cover.

Remove the PE cloth sheet and lens cap and attach the dome cover to the body.

On the camera back plate, plug the CAT5 cable into the camera Ethernet port. If the network does not use IEEE

802.3at PoE Plus, plug a properly rated AC 24V power supply into the camera Power Connector. See
polarity noted under Power Connectors in Camera Connectors.

Do one of the following:

Copy and run the DeviceSearch.exe from the included CD.

From the Latitude Sidebar, run the Unified Configurator by selecting Applications  Device

Configuration Tool and then on the Unified Configurator screen, click DVTel HD Series.

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NOTE: The camera can be connected to a PC for bench installation via an Ethernet cross-cable.

NOTE: The camera default IP Address is 192.168.0.250 and default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Tip: A camera setup adapter, such as Veracity Pinpoint, can be used to connect a laptop directly to the

camera when using PoE Plus.

In the DeviceSearch application, click Device Search and do the following:

In the search results, click on the camera to select it.

Right-click and select from the shortcut menu Network Setup.

In the dialog that appears, select Static IP.

Enter the IP Address, Gateway and Netmask (network mask) as needed and click OK.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable and, if you are using a power supply, turn off the power to the power supply and

unplug it. The camera is ready for deployment in a site installation (mounting).

Preparing the Camera for Mounting

If you have not already done so, rotate and remove the camera’s protective cover, then remove the PE cloth sheet

and lens cap.

Mounting Instructions

There are four general methods to mount Quasar HD PTZ cameras:

 Ceiling Mount
 Wall Mount
 Corner Mount
 Pole Mount

Within each general method there may be several mounting types available as optional packages. See Appendix G:

Accessories.

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Ceiling Mount

Ceiling mount methods include:

 Hard Ceiling Mounting (Indoor Cameras only)
 Recessed (T-Bar) Mounting (Indoor Cameras only)

 Indoor Mounting Kit (Indoor Cameras only)

 Straight Tube Mounting
 Swan Tube Mounting

Hard Ceiling Mounting (Indoor Cameras Only)

Hard Ceiling Mounting is the standard installation for a Quasar HD PTZ Indoor Camera and is supplied in the
standard indoor camera package.

Hard Ceiling Mount Package Contents:

 Hard Ceiling Mount x1
 M4 self-tapping screw x4
 Plastic anchors x4
 Fixing plate x1
 M3 standard screw x4 (3 for fixing plate, 1 for Dome Cover*)

(*) For the Vandal Proof Camera Dome Cover, a security screw is supplied instead of the standard screw.

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To install the Hard Ceiling Mount:

1. If you have not already done so, remove the dome cover

Use the Hard Ceiling Mount as a template to mark the mounting surface where the three screw holes will need

to be drilled.

In the marked locations, drill each hole using a drill-bit of a slightly smaller diameter than the supplied screw

anchors and fully insert the anchors into drilled holes. You may need to tap them flush with the wall using a
finishing hammer.

Attach the Hard Ceiling Mount using three supplied self-tapping screws.

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Thread cables through the center hole of the Mount and connect them to the camera back plate.

Hide the cables inside the ceiling. Alternatively, thread the cables through the gap at the side of the fixing plate

as shown in the figure below.

Attach the camera to the Hard Ceiling Mount by turning the camera clockwise.

Tighten the screw at the side of the camera’s fixing plate.

Replace the camera’s Dome Cover and secure using two supplied standard screws.

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Screw in the supplied standard screw (security screw for Vandal Proof Dome) on the Dome Cover.

Recessed (T-Bar) Mounting (Indoor Cameras Only)

Items Needed:

 Recessed (T-Bar) Mount package (see Appendix G: Accessories)

T-Bar Mounting Package Contents:

 Lock Bar x1
 M3x6 screw x4
 Ceiling sticker x1
 Trim Ring x1

Tools Required:

 Tool for cutting a circle on the ceiling
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the T-Bar Mount:

1. Attach the camera to the T-Bar Bottom Mount by turning the camera clockwise.

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Tighten the screw at the side of the camera’s fixing plate to secure it to the T-Bar Bottom Mount.

Loosen the wings from the In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Bracket by turning each wing’s center screw counterclockwise (as

indicated in the first figure below), until the wings are able to swing outward (as shown in the second
figure below).

Place the ceiling sticker on the ceiling plate, and cut the circle part out of the ceiling.

With the wings facing inward, place the winged T-Bar Bracket into the ceiling opening.

Insert a hand into the center of the T-Bar Bracket and rotate the wings to face outward. Tighten the three

screws clockwise until the wings are completely flush with the ceiling board.

Thread cables through the center hole of the T-Bar and connect them to the camera.

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Place the installed T-Bar Bottom Mount with camera into the ceiling opening. Tighten the screws to fix the T-

Bar Bottom Mount onto the T-Bar Bracket.

Attach the Trim Ring to the T-Bar Bracket.

Mounting with Indoor Mount Kit (Indoor Cameras Only)

The Indoor Mount Kit works with the following mounting accessories:

 Straight Tube
 Swan Tube
 Standard Pendant Mount
 Compact Pendant Mount

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories)

Tools Required:

 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

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To Attach the Camera to the Indoor Mount Kit

1. Thread the cables through the center hole of the Indoor Mount Kit and connect them to the camera back

plate.

Attach the camera to the Indoor Mount Kit by turning the camera clockwise.

Tighten the screw on the side of the camera’s fixing plate.

Replace the camera’s Dome Cover and secure using two supplied screws.

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering.

Screw in the supplied standard screw (security screw for Vandal Proof Dome) on the Dome Cover.

Straight Tube Mounting

The Straight Tube is available in two lengths: 25 cm and 50 cm.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Straight Tube Mounting package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Screws and screw anchors for fixing the Straight Tube onto the ceiling (not provided)

Straight Tube Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x12 screw x1
 Spring washer 8 x1
 Pendant tube washer x1
 Waterproof rubber gasket x1

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Straight Tube Mount:

1. Ensure that the ceiling can support the weight of the camera and Straight Tube.

Cut a cable access hole in the ceiling.

Attach the Straight Tube to the ceiling with the appropriate screws and screw anchors (not provided). For

outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Straight Tube.

Thread the cables through the Straight Tube and the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Attach the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit to the Straight Tube with the supplied screws and washers.

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For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw the supplied M5 standard screw/security screw as shown in the figure below.

Ceiling Mounting: Straight Tube + Mount Kit

Swan Tube Mounting (Roof Mount)

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Swan Tube Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Screws and screw anchors for fixing the Swan Tube onto the floor (not provided)

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Swan Tube Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x12 screw x1
 Spring washer 8 x1
 Pendant tube washer x1
 Waterproof rubber gasket x1

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Swan Tube Mount:

1. Attach the Swan Tube to the floor using the appropriate screws and screw anchors (not provided). For

outdoor models, attach the waterproof gasket to the Swan Tube.

2. For indoor cameras, attach the Hard Ceiling Mount to the Indoor Mount Kit using the supplied screws.

Thread the cables through the Swan Tube and the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Attach the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit to the Swan Tube using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied M5 standard screw/security screw as shown in the figure below.

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Swan Tube Mounting

Wall Mount

Wall mount methods include:

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 Standard or Compact Pendant Mounting
 Wall Box Mounting

Standard or Compact Pendant Mount

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard or Compact Pendant Mounting package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available

separately)

 Screws and screw anchors for fixing the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount (not provided)

Standard or Compact Pendant Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x12 screw x1
 Rubber washer 8 x1
 Spring washer 8 x1
 Pendant tube washer x1
 Sponge x2

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. The sponge can be placed in one of two ways.

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount:

1. Cut a cable access hole in the wall. Cables can also be threaded through the Cable Entry Board on the

Mounting Plate if desired.

Attach the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount to the wall using the appropriate screws and screw anchors

(not provided). For outdoor models, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Pendant Mount

using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

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Wall Mount: Compact Pendant Mount + Mount Kit

Wall Mount: Standard Pendant Mount + Mount Kit

Wall Box Mounting

The Wall Box Mount must be used in conjunction with the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard/Compact Pendant Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Wall Box Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Screws and screw anchors for fixing the Wall Box Mount (not provided)

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. See Compact Pendant Mount, Step 3.

Wall Box Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x16 screw x4
 Spring washer 8 x4
 Washer 8 x4
 Sponge x2

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with Wall Box Mount:

1. Cut a cable access hole in the wall.

Attach the Wall Box Mount to the wall using the appropriate screws and screw anchors (not provided).

Thread the cables through the Wall Box Mount.

Attach the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount to the Wall Box Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

Thread the cables through the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with the cables coming out of the Pendant

Mount’s outlet. For outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Standard/Compact

Pendant Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

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Corner Mount

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 Corner Standard Mounting Plate/Corner Plate Mini
 Corner Thin/Wide Box Mounting

Corner Standard Mounting Plate/Corner Plate Mini

The Corner/Corner Mini Mounting Plate must be used in conjunction with the Standard or Compact Pendant
Mount.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard/Compact Pendant Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Corner Standard Mounting Plate/Corner Plate Mini package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option

available separately)

 Screws and screw anchors for fixing the Corner Mounting Plate (not provided)

Corner Standard Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x16 screw x4
 Spring washer 8 x4
 Washer 8 x4
 M8 Nut x4
 Sponge x2

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. See Compact Pendant Mount, Step 3.

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with Corner/Corner Mini Mount:

1. Cut a cable access hole in the wall.

Attach the Corner Mounting Plate to the wall using the appropriate screws and screw anchors (not provided).

Thread the cables through the Corner Mounting Plate.

Attach the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount to the Corner Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

Thread the cables through the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with the cables coming out of the Pendant

Mount’s outlet. For outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Standard/Compact

Pendant Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

Corner Wall Mounting: Corner Standard/Mini Mounting Plate + Standard Pendant Mount +
Mount Kit

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. See Compact Pendant Mount, Step 3.

Corner Thin/Wide Box Mounting

The Corner Thin/Wide Box Mount must be used in conjunction with the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard/Compact Pendant Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Corner Thin/Wide Box Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Waterproof rubber screws and screw anchors for fixing the Corner Thin/Wide Box (not provided)

Wall Box Mounting Package Contents:

 M8x16 screw x4
 Spring washer 8 x4
 Washer 8 x4
 Sponge x2

Tools Required:

 Drill
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with Corner Thin/Wide Box Mount:

1. Cut a cable access hole in the wall.

Attach the Corner Thin/Wide Box to the wall using the appropriate screws and screw anchors (not provided).

Thread the cables through the Corner Thin/Wide Box.

Attach the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount to the Corner Thin/Wide Box using the supplied screws and

washers.

Thread the cables through the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with the cables coming out of the Pendant

Mount’s outlet. For outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Standard/Compact

Pendant Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

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Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

Corner Box Mounting: Corner Thin/Wide Box + Standard Pendant Mount + Mount Kit

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. See Compact Pendant Mount, Step 3.

Pole Mount

There are two methods for pole-mounting a camera:

 Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mounting
 Pole Thin/Wide Box Mounting

Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mounting

The Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount must be used in conjunction with the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard/Compact Pendant Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)

Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mounting Package Contents:

 Stainless steel straps x4
 M8x16 screw x4
 Spring washer 8 x4
 Washer x4
 Sponge x2

Tools Required:

 Stainless Steel Strap Cutter
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount:

1. Fasten the Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount to a pole with the supplied stainless straps.

Thread the cables through the Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount.

Attach the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount to the Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mount using the supplied screws

and washers.

Thread the cables through the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with the cables coming out of the Pendant

Mount’s outlet. For outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Standard/Compact

Pendant Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

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For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

Pole Direct Mounting: Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mounting + Standard Pendant Mount + Mount Kit

Pole Thin/Wide Box Mounting

The Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount must be used in conjunction with the Standard or Compact Pendant Mount.

Items Needed:

 Indoor Mount Kit (see Appendix G: Accessories) or Outdoor Mount Kit (standard with outdoor

cameras)

 Standard/Compact Pendant Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)
 Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount package (DVTel Camera Mounting Option available separately)

Pole Thin/Wide Box Mounting Package Contents:

 Stainless steel straps x4
 M8x16 screw x4
 Spring washer 8 x4
 Washer 8 x4
 Sponge x2

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After threading the cables, block the entry hole with the supplied sponge to prevent insects from
entering. See Compact Pendant Mount, Step 3.

Tools Required:

 Stainless Steel Strap Cutter
 Phillips and flat-head screw drivers

To Install the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount:

1. Fasten the Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount to a pole with the supplied stainless straps.

Thread the cables through the Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount.

Attach the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount to the Pole Thin/Wide Box Mount using the supplied screws and

washers.

Thread the cables through the Standard/Compact Pendant Mount with the cables coming out of the Pendant

Mount’s outlet. For outdoor cameras, attach the waterproof gasket to the Pendant Mount.

Thread the cables through the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit and attach the Mount Kit to the Standard/Compact

Pendant Mount using the supplied screws and washers.

For outdoor cameras, adjust the waterproof gasket to the joint.

Connect the cables to the camera.

Secure the camera to the Indoor or Outdoor Mount Kit.

Ensure the camera is fixed completely, and that the thread holes on the camera’s fixing plate and the

Mount Kit are aligned.

Screw in the supplied screw and washer.

Pole Box Mounting: Pole Thin/Wide Box + Standard Pendant Mount + Hard Ceiling Mount

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Searching and Accessing the Camera with Device Search

Device Search provides a central location for listing all the DVTel CM, CF and CP camera models accessible over the
network. Once listed, you can right-click on each camera to access and change the network settings.

Once the network settings are changed, you can search again to relist the units and then configure the units via the
web interface.

If you are working with DVTel Latitude, configure the unit with a static IP address rather than with DHCP. This
ensures that the IP address will not automatically change in the future and interfere with configurations and
communication.

You will need to make the camera accessible for your network addressing. For initial access to the camera, you can
do either of the following to search and configure the camera’s network settings via Device Search:

 If you have the AdminCenter in Latitude, you can access the Device Configuration Tool (Unified

Configurator) from the Applications menu and then click the DVTel HD Series button.

 You can run DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in the DeviceSearch folder in the supplied CD.

To install DVTel Web Player (DCViewer) software online:

Upon initial connection to the camera, you are prompted to install the DVTel Web Player (DCViewer) on your PC. If
the web browser does not allow DVTel Web Player to install, check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls
and plug-in settings to continue the process. See Appendix B: Internet Security Settings.

Important: Users who have previously installed the DVTel Web Player (DCViewer) on the PC should delete the
existing DCViewer from the PC before accessing the camera. For information on how to uninstall and clear
Temporary Internet Files, see Appendix D: Deleting the Existing DCViewer.

To configure the communication settings of the Quasar CP series camera:

1. Connect the camera to the network on the same VLAN/LAN as the workstation. You can use a cross-cable

to directly connect it to the machine.

If your network supports the default, open the DeviceSearch by doing one of the following:

a) If you have the AdminCenter in Latitude, you can access the Device Configuration Tool (Unified

Configurator) from the Applications menu and then click the DVTel HD Series button.

Run the DeviceSearch.exe which can be found in the DeviceSearch folder in the supplied CD.

In the Device Search application, click the Device Search button.

If you have not disabled the Windows Firewall, a security alert window will pop up. Do the following:

a) Click Unblock to continue. Latitude users should consult the Latitude Installation Instructions on disabling

the Windows Firewall.

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Tip: Record the camera’s MAC address for future identification.

Click Device Search again. All the discovered IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below.

The camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.250.

Right-click on the camera whose network property you wish to change, and from the menu that opens, select

Network Setup. The Network Setup dialog displays.

Do the one of the following.

For DHCP (not supported by Latitude):

a) Select DHCP. Do not use for Latitude.

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NOTE: ID and password are case-sensitive.

Click Apply. When prompted with instructions to search again after one minute, click OK.

After one minute, click Device Search.

For Static IP (recommended for Latitude users):

a) Select Static IP (preferable for security and Latitude users). In the IP Address, Gateway, and

Netmask, enter the respective values for your LAN/VLAN (optional DNS).

b) Click Apply. When prompted with instructions to search again after one minute, click OK.
c) After one minute, click Device Search. The communication settings should now be changed and

ready for you to install the camera on the network. You may access it either via the browser-based
viewer or Latitude NVMS.

Right-click and select Browse to directly access the camera via a web browser.

The default web browser opens and requests access to the camera IP address.

When the web browser contacts the camera IP, do the following:

a) Log in using the default user name Admin and password 1234.

If the Information Bar (just below the URL bar) prompts for permission to install the ActiveX Control for

displaying video in the browser (see the figure below), right-click on the Information Bar. Select Install
ActiveX Control… to allow the installation.

If you receive a security warning window prompt, click Install.

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NOTE: If you change the password and you are using the DVTel Latitude AdminCenter Discovery feature,

deselect all other proprietary types. Select DVTel HD Series so that you can configure the new password
in the Discovery tab settings.

Tip: To view greater image detail for more accurate high-definition focusing, on the Web Base Viewer
homepage, click and use the full screen view for checking adjustments.

IMPORTANT: Best focusing results can be achieved when the lens iris is fully open (such as at night in low
light). This prevents loss of sharpness if light levels are reduced at night.

To achieve this during the day, in the Web Base Viewer go to the Camera  Exposure screen and select
from the Exposure Setting menu Auto-shutter mode. Save changes and complete the focusing steps.
When finished, restore your exposure settings as needed.

If the wizard appears for installing the component application DCViewer, follow the steps of the wizard to

complete the installation.

Additionally, users can change the camera’s network property (either DHCP or Static IP) directly in the device
finding list. Refer to the following section for changing the camera’s network property.

Adjusting and Framing-Up the Camera View

Once you have the camera attached to the network and running, you need to frame up the scene and adjust the
camera settings to optimize the picture for your individual scenes. If you are using Latitude, you may consider
scheduling different settings for changing ambient conditions throughout the day, week, month or seasons.

To adjust and frame-up the camera view:

1. In the DeviceSearch application, click Device Search and in the results click to select the camera, right-click

to open the shortcut menu, and select Browse, or enter the camera’s IP address as a URL in a web browser.

When the Internet browser connects to the camera and prompts for login, do the following:

a) Log in using the default user name Admin and password 1234.

Allow the ActiveX to download and choose to install the DVTel Web Player (DCViewer).

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Configuration and Operation

The Quasar CP series camera is provided with a browser-based configuration interface for video playback and
recording. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings
are described in detail.

Additionally, if you have DVTel Latitude, many of the configurations and features of DVTel’s NVMS provide

configuration and automation of the camera.

This section includes the following information:

 Browser-Based Viewer Introduction
 Home Page
 System-Related Settings
 Video and Audio Streaming Settings
 PTZ Settings
 Logout

Browser-Based Viewer Introduction

The figure below shows the main page of the camera user interface.

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 At the top of the Viewer Window is the Navigation Bar, which contains five main tabs: Home, System,

Streaming, PTZ, and Logout.

Home Page

Users can monitor live video of the targeted area and adjust

System Settings

The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related
settings, etc. Further details are discussed in System-Related Settings.

Streaming Settings

The administrator can modify video resolution and rotate type and select audio
compression mode in this page.

PTZ Settings

Users can program Preset Points, Pattern Lines, Auto Pan Paths, Sequence Lines, Tilt
Angle, and Privacy Masks, as well as adjust various camera parameters, including Auto
Exposure (AE), White Balance (WB), Back Light Compensation (BLC), Sharpness,
Exposure Compensation, Flip, ICR Function, WDR Function, Auto Calibration, Noise
Reduction, and TV System.

Logout

Click on the tab to re-login the camera with another username and password.

 In the top right-hand corner of the Viewer Window, the Camera Model Number is displayed.
 Below the camera model number is the Language Bar. Supported languages include English, German,

French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Korean.

 In the center of the Viewer Window is the Live View Pane, which displays the image that the camera

is monitoring.

 On the right side of the black bar at the top of the Live View Pane is the Time Display.
 Under the Live View Pane is the Video Format Selection, enabling you to select H.264-1 or H.264-2.
 Below the Video Format Selection are the Function Buttons, which are discussed in the following

section.

 Under the Function Buttons are the Zoom and Focus controls, which are discussed in the following

section.

 Under the Zoom and Focus controls are the Video Compression Details, including bit rate and

compression

 In the bottom right-hand corner of the Viewer Window, the Firmware Version of the camera is

displayed.

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Home Page

The following function buttons are located on the Home page, as seen below.

Display Size Adjustment (x1/x½)

The image display size can be adjusted to full-size or half-size.

Full Screen Mode (with Digital Zoom Control)

Click this button to view the monitored image in full screen mode. Use the mouse to control zoom effects in Full
Screen Mode: scroll the mouse wheel (for zoom in/out), and drag the mouse into any direction. Double-click on the
screen to exit Full Screen Mode and return to the Home page.

Talk button (on/off)

The Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Click the button to switch it on/off. Refer to the
Security section (Add user>Talk/Listen) for further details. This function is available only to a user who has been
granted this privilege by the Administrator.

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Speaker button (on/off)

Press the Speaker button to mute/activate the audio. This function is available only to a user who has been granted
this privilege by the Administrator.

Snapshot button

Press this button to automatically save the JPEG snapshots in the specified location. The default location to save
snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, refer to File Location.

Video Streaming Stop/Restart button (stop/restart)

Press the Stop button to disable video streaming and to display the live video as black. Press the Restart button to
show the live video again.

Recording button (on/off)

Pressing the Recording button will store recordings from the Live View in the location specified on the local hard
drive, which can be configured in the File Location (snapshot) page. The default storage location for the web
recording is: C:/. Refer to File Location for details.

Zoom Adjustment

Click the Wide/Tele buttons to control zoom out/in. Or move the zoom adjustment bar to the desired zoom ratio.

Optical/Digital Zoom Control

In Normal View display mode, you can zoom in/out by moving the cursor to the Live Video Pane and scrolling the
mouse wheel. Digital zoom is only available when the function is activated and set up on the Camera-Misc1 screen
under the PTZ tab. See the Camera—Miscellaneous Settings Menu 1 section for details. When the camera reaches
the limit of its optical range, it will automatically switch to digital zoom.

Focus Adjustment

 Auto Focus (Continuous AF)

Click the auto button to enable AF mode. In this mode, the camera automatically and continuously maintains
focus regardless of zoom or view changes. The Focus status is displayed above the Live View Pane.

 Manual Focus

Click the manual button to adjust focus manually using the Near/Far buttons. The Focus status is displayed
above the Live View Pane.

Expand PTZ Control Panel Button

Click this button to expand a PTZ Control Panel:

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Use the PTZ Control Panel to quickly and easily control iris, angle, tilt, and zoom settings for the Live View Pane, and
to run Presets, Pattern lines, and Sequence paths. The PT Speed setting controls the rate at which the pan and tilt
changes. To stop running a Pattern or Sequence path, move the cursor to the Live View Pane and move the camera
in any direction.

 Pan & Tilt Direction Control

 Iris Control (Auto Iris/Iris+/Iris-)
 Zoom (Zoom In/Zoom Out)
 Focus (Auto Focus/Focus Near/Focus Far)

 Run Preset/Cruise/Sequence

Select a Preset/Cruise/Sequence line and start it by clicking on the Run button ( / /. ).

 PT Speed (1~10)

Set a number between 1 and 10 as the PT Speed every time users pan or tilt the camera via the Pan & Tilt
Direction Control Panel.

See PTZ Settings for information on these functions.

Live View Pane Pan/Tilt Control

Control pan/tilt by left-clicking the cursor in the Live View Pane and dragging the pointer that appears in any
direction. Placing the pointer close to the center of the image results in a slow rate of change. Placing the pointer
further from the center results in a more rapid rate of change.

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NOTE: The System configuration page is accessible only by the Administrator.

 Host Name and System Time

Setting

 Security

 Network
 DDNS

 Mail

 FTP

 HTTP

 Application

 Motion Detection

 Network Failure Detection

 Storage Management

 Recording

 File Location

 View Information

 Factory Default

 Software Version

 Software Upgrade

 Maintenance

System-Related Settings

The figure below shows all categories under the System tab. Each category in the sidebar is explained in the
following sections.

Related Links

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Host Name and System Time Setting

Click the category System in the sidebar. The page is displayed below.

Host Name

The host name is for camera identification. If the alarm function (see Application) is enabled and is set to send an
alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here is displayed in the alarm message.

Time Zone

Select the time zone from the drop-down menu.

Enable Daylight Saving Time

To enable DST, check the box and then specify time offset and DST duration. The format for time offset is
[hh:mm:ss]. For example, if the amount of time offset is one hour, enter 01:00:00 in the field.

Sync with Computer Time

Select this button to synchronize video date and time display with the PC.

Manual

The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that shown next
to the Enter field.

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Sync with NTP Server

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with an NTP server. Specify the
server you wish to synchronize in the Enter field. Then select an update interval from the drop-down menu. For
further information about NTP, visit www.ntp.org.

Security

Clicking the category Security in the System sidebar opens a drop-down menu with the tabs: User, HTTPS, IP Filter,
and IEEE 802.1X.

Related Links

User

HTTPS

IP Filter

IEEE 802.1X

User

Click the User tab under the category Security in the sidebar to display the following page.

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NOTE: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9,!#$%&’-.@^_~.

NOTE: You must enter the user password as well as select the function available to the user. When
finished, click Save to modify the account authority.

Admin Password

Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text boxes. The input
characters/numbers are displayed as dots for security purposes. After clicking Save, the web browser asks the
Administrator for the new password. The maximum length of the password is 14 digits.

Add user

The user name and passwords are limited to 16 characters. There is a maximum of twenty user accounts.

To add a new user:

1. Type the new User name and User password

Select the appropriate check boxes to give the user Camera Control, Talk and Listen permissions.

I/O access – Basic functions that enable users to view video when accessing to the camera.

Camera control – Allows the User to change camera parameters on the Camera tab.

Talk/Listen --Talk and Listen functions allow the user at the local site (DVR) to communicate with, the

administrator at the remote site.

Click Add.

Manage User

 Delete

To delete a user, pull down the user list and select the user name you wish to delete. Then click Delete to
remove it.

 Edit

Pull down the user list and select a user name. Click Edit to edit the user’s password and privileges.

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HTTPS

HTTPS allows secure connections between the camera and web browser using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or
Transport Layer Security (TLS) to protect camera settings and Username/Password info. A self-signed certificate or

a CA-signed certificate is required to implement HTTPS. Click the HTTPS tab under the category Security in the
sidebar to display the following page.

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To Create a Self-Signed Certificate:

1. From the HTTPS page, click the Create button under Create self-signed certificate.

Provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the camera.

Country - Enter a two-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in.

For instance, type in “US” to indicate United States.

State or province - Enter the local administrative region.

Locality - Enter other geographical information.

Organization - Enter the name of the organization to which the entity identified in Common Name

belongs.

Organizational Unit - Enter the name of the organizational unit to which the entity identified in the

Common Name field belongs.

Common Name - Indicate the name of the person or other entity that the certificate identifies (often

used to identify the website).

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NOTE: The self-signed certificate does not provide the same high level of security as a CA-issued

certificate.

Valid days - Enter the period in days (1~9999) to indicate the valid period of certificate.

Click OK to save the Certificate Information after completion.

To Request a Certificate from a CA:

1. From the HTTPS page, click the Create Certificate Request button.

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Provide the requested information to create a certificate request for the camera.

Country - Enter a two-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in.

For instance, type in “US” to indicate United States.

State or province - Enter the local administrative region.

Locality - Enter other geographical information.

Organization - Enter the name of the organization to which the entity identified in Common Name

belongs.

Organizational Unit - Enter the name of the organizational unit to which the entity identified in the

Common Name field belongs.

Common Name - Indicate the name of the person or other entity that the certificate identifies (often

used to identify the website).

Click OK to save the Certificate Request Information after completion.

The subject of the Created Request is now shown in the Subject field on the HTTPS page.

Click Properties below the Subject field.

Copy the PEM-formatted request and send it to your CA.

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To Install a Certificate from a CA:

1. If not already done, copy the signed certificate received from the CA to the computer.

From the HTTPS page, click the Upload Signed Certificate button.

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IP Filter

The IP filter restricts access to the camera by denying/allowing specific IP addresses. Click the IP filter tab under the
category Security in the sidebar to display the following page.

Enable IP Filter

 Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) are

allowed/denied access to the camera.

 Select Allow or Deny from the drop-down list and click the Apply button to determine the IP Filter

behavior.

Add/Delete IP Address

 Input the IP address and click the Add button to add a new filtered address. The Filtered IP Addresses

box shows the currently configured IP addresses. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified.

 To remove an IP address from the list, select the IP address and then click the Delete button.

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IEEE 802.1X

The camera is allowed to access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over
LAN). Users must contact the network administrator to obtain certificates, user IDs, and passwords.

CA Certificate

The CA certificate is created by the Certificate Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate to
check the server’s identity.

Client Certificate/Private Key

Upload the Client Certificate and Private Key to authenticate the camera.

Settings

 Identity - Enter the user identity associated with the certificate. Up to 16 characters can be used.
 Private Key Password - Enter the password (maximum 16 characters) for your user identity.

Enable IEEE 802.1X

Check the box to enable IEEE 802.1X.

Click Save to save the IEEE 802.1X/EAP TLS setting.

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Network

From the System sidebar, click the category Network. A drop-down menu appears with tabs including Basic, QoS,
SNMP, and UPnP.

Related Links

Basic

QoS (Quality of Service)

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

UPnP

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NOTE: For future identification, record the camera’s MAC address, which is found on the camera label.

Basic

Users can connect to the camera with either fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The camera also provides PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support for users who connect to the network via PPPoE.

General

 Get IP address automatically (DHCP)

The camera’s default setting is Use fixed IP address. Refer to Accessing Camera for login with the default IP
address.

If Get IP address automatically is selected, after the camera restarts, users can search through the installer
program DeviceSearch.exe, which is found in the DeviceSearch folder in the supplied CD.

 Use fixed IP address

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To set up a new static IP address:

1. Select the Use fixed IP address option.

Type a new IP address in the IP address box.

Type a new address in the Default Gateway box.

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Users can login to the camera with a static IP address by using the DeviceSearch software (see Accessing

Camera) or entering the IP address in the URL bar and pressing Enter.

 IP address - The IP address is necessary for network identification.
 Subnet mask - Used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is

255.255.255.0.

 Default gateway - Used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet. An invalid gateway

setting causes transmission to destinations in other subnets to fail.

 Primary DNS - The primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses.
 Secondary DNS - A secondary domain name server that backs up the primary DNS.
 Use PPPoE - PPPoE users should enter their PPPoE Username and Password into the respective fields.

Click the Save button to save the settings.

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NOTE: Be sure to assign a different port number for each separate service mentioned above.

Click Save to save the settings.

Advanced

 Web server port - The default web server port is 80. Once the port is changed, the user must be

notified the change for the connection to be successful. For instance, when the Administrator
changes the HTTP port of the camera whose IP address is 192.168.0.100 from 80 to 8080, the user
must type in the web browser “http://192.168.0.100:8080” instead of “http://192.168.0.100”.

 RTSP port - The default setting of the RTSP Port is 554. The range is from 1024 to 65535.
 MJPEG over HTTP port - The default setting of MJPEG over HTTP Port is 8008. The range is from 1024

to 65535. Note that MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

 HTTPS port - The default setting of HTTPS Port is 443. The range is from 1024 to 65535.
 MTU -The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the greatest amount of data that can be transferred

in one physical frame on the network. For Ethernet, the MTU is 1500 bytes. For PPPoE, the MTU is

1492.

Click Save to save the settings.

IPv6 Address Configuration

With IPv6 support, users can use the corresponding IPv6 address for browsing. Enable IPv6 by checking the box.
Click Save to save the setting.

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NOTE: To enable this function, make sure the switches/routers in the network support QoS.

QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) provides differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets and guarantees
delivery of priority services during periods of network congestion. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ)
model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the
corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ-capable routers.

DSCP Settings

The DSCP value range is from 0 to 63. The default DSCP value is 0 (DSCP disabled).

The camera uses the following QoS classes: Video, Audio, and Management.

 Video - This class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and RTSP/HTTP. Note

that MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

 Audio - This setting is only available for cameras that support audio.
 Management - this class consists of HTTP traffic (web browsing).

Click the Save button when complete.

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SNMP Settings

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) enables the camera to be monitored and managed remotely by the
network management system.

SNMP v1/v2

 Enable SNMP - Select the version of SNMP (v1 or v2) to use by checking the box.
 Read Community - Specify the community name that has read-only access to all supported SNMP

objects. The default value is “public”.

 Write Community - Specify the community name that has read/write access to all supported SNMP

objects (except read-only objects). The default value is “write”.

Traps for SNMP v1/v2

Traps are used by the camera to send messages to a management system for important events or status changes.

 Enable traps - Check this box to activate trap reporting.
 Trap address - Enter the IP address of the management server.
 Trap community - Enter the community to use when sending a trap message to the management

system.

 Trap option

Warm start - A warm start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, such as the camera,

performs software reload.

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Click the Save button when complete.

UPnP

The UPnP Setting page enables you to use Universal Plug-and-Play protocols for networking your devices.

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NOTE: To enable this function, make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Refer to

Install UPnP Components for the Windows 7 procedure.

NOTE: To enable this function, make sure that your router supports UPnP and that it is activated.

UPnP Setting

 Enable UPnP - When UPnP is enabled, whenever a camera is discovered on the LAN, the icon of the

connected camera appears in My Network Places and allows direct access as shown below.

 Enable UPnP port forwarding - When UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the camera is allowed to

open the web server port on the router automatically.

 Friendly name - Set the name for the camera for identification.

Click Save to save the settings.

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DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP
address. This permits those using a dynamic IP address to be accessed by a static domain name.

Enable DDNS

Check this box to enable DDNS.

 Provider - Select a DDNS host provider name from the drop-down list.
 Host name - Enter the registered domain name in the field.
 Username/E-mail - Enter the username or e-mail address required by the DDNS provider for

authentication.

 Password/Key - Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication.

Click Save to save the setting.

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Mail

The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when an alarm is triggered. SMTP is
a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where
one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred.

Two SMTP server accounts can be configured. Settings include SMTP Server, account name, password, and e-mail
address settings. Enter the details in the appropriate fields. For SMTP server details, contact your network service
provider. Click Save when finished. The configuration page is shown below.

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FTP

The Administrator can send an alarm message to up to two File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites when motion is
detected. Settings include first and second server, server port, user name, password, and remote folder. Enter the
details in the appropriate fields. Click Save when finished. The FTP setting page is shown below.

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HTTP

An HTTP notification server listens for notification messages of triggered events sent from cameras. You can set up
to two notification server accounts. Alarm triggered and Motion Detection notifications can be sent to the specified

HTTP server. Enter the HTTP details, including server, user name, and password, in the appropriate fields. Click Save
when finished. The HTTP setting page is shown below.

Refer to Application: Send HTTP notification and Motion Detection for HTTP Notification settings.

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Pin

Definition

Pin

Definition

1

ALARM_OUT_NO_1

7 ALARM_OUT_COM_2

2

ALARM_OUT_NC_1

8 GND 3 ALARM_OUT_COM_1

9 ALARM_IN_4

4

GND

10

ALARM_IN_3

5

ALARM_OUT_NO_2

11

ALARM_IN_2

6

ALARM_OUT_NC_2

12

ALARM_IN_1

Application (Alarm Settings)

When the user selects Application, the screen below is displayed.

The Quasar HD PTZ supports four alarm inputs and two relay outputs. Make sure the alarm connections are
properly wired before configuring alarm related settings from the Application screen. Refer to the pin definition
table below for alarm system wiring.

Alarm I/O Pin Definitions

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To configure alarms:

1. From the Application page, select an alarm and press Edit. The page below is displayed.

Configure the alarm according to the functions described below.

Alarm setting

 Alarm switch - The Administrator can enable or disable the alarm function.
 Alarm type - Select an alarm type (Normal close or Normal open) that corresponds with the alarm

application.

Triggered Action

The Administrator can specify various alarm actions to be taken when an alarm is triggered. The options are listed
below.

 Enable alarm output 1/2 - Select these boxes to enable alarm relay outputs.
 Send message by FTP/E-Mail - Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or e-mail when

an alarm is triggered.

 Upload image by FTP - Select this box to assign an FTP site and configure the parameters shown in

the figure below. When an alarm is triggered, event images are uploaded to the designated FTP site.

Specify which one of two FTP addresses you wish to use from the drop-down menu. Select the
number of frames for the pre-trigger and post-trigger buffers from the drop-down menu of 1-20
frames.

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Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. If you wish to specify the
length of time for the upload, click this radial button and enter the number of seconds. If you wish to
upload during the active trigger, click this radial button. Finally, select the number of frames per
second from the drop-down menu next to Image Frequency.

 Upload image by E-Mail - Select this box in order to assign an e-mail address and configure various

parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images are sent to one
of two designated e-mail addresses. Select the number of frames for the pre-trigger and post-trigger
buffers from the drop-down menu of 1-20 frames.

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NOTE: Make sure that SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See Mail and FTP for further

details.

Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. If you wish to specify the
length of time for the upload, click this radial button and enter the number of seconds. If you wish to
upload during the active trigger, click this radial button. Finally, select the number of frames per
second from the drop-down menu next to Image Frequency.

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NOTE: Make sure that local recording (with a MicroSD/SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be

implemented. See Recording for further details.

 Record Stream to SD Card - Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording into your

MicroSD card. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer. Select the first radial button if
you wish to upload for a specified length of time and enter the number of seconds. Alternatively,
select the second radial button to upload during the active trigger.

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NOTE: See PTZ Settings for details of Preset Point/Pattern Line/Auto pan Path/Sequence Line setups.

NOTE: The Dwell Time is only adjustable when selecting Preset as the alarm action. After the dwell time

has elapsed, the camera will return to its trigger position and recheck alarm pin status.

 PTZ Function - Assign a camera function (Preset, Sequence, Auto pan, or Pattern), and specify a

Preset Point/Sequence Line/Auto pan Path/Pattern Line to be performed when the alarm is triggered.

If the selected function is Preset, a value (1 ~ 256 sec.) must be entered in the in the Dwell time field. When the
alarm is triggered, the camera will move to the selected Preset Point and remain in that position for the defined
dwell time. For function modes other than Preset, the camera will continue to execute the specified function
until the camera’s alarm status is reset.

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 Send HTTP notification - Check this box to specify the destination HTTP address and parameters for

event notifications by the triggered alarm. When an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to
one of two specified HTTP servers.

File Name

 File name - Enter a file name in the field, for example, image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name

format is set in this section. Select one that meets your requirements.

 Add date/time suffix

File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg
Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day
H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second
X: Sequence Number

 Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value)

File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg
X: Sequence Number

 Add sequence number suffix (limited value)

File Name: imageXX.jpg
X: Sequence Number
The file name suffix ends at the number being set. For example, if the setting is up to “10,” the file
name will start from 00, end at 10, and then start over again.

 Overwrite - The original image in the FTP site will be overwritten by the new uploaded file with a

static filename.

After entering all the settings, click the Save button.

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Motion Detection

The motion detection function detects suspicious motion and triggers alarms when motion volume in the detected
area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.

Within the Live View Pane on the Motion Detection page, the Motion Detection Windows frame is used for defining
the motion detection area. To change the size of the Motion Detection Windows, move the mouse cursor to the
edge of the frame and drag it outward/inward. Moving the mouse to the center of the frame shifts the frame to the
intended location.

Up to 10 Motion Detection Windows can be set. Press the Add button under the Live View Pane to add a Motion
Detection Window. To cancel a Motion Detection Window, move the mouse cursor to the selected Window and
click the Delete button.

If the Motion Detection function is activated, the Motion pop-up window appears.

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When motion is detected, the signals are displayed in the Motion window as shown below.

Detailed settings for Motion Detection are as follows:

Motion Detection

Activate this function by selecting On or Off. Default setting is Off.

Motion Detection Setting

Various parameters of Motion Detection can be set in this section.

 Sampling pixel interval [1-10]: The default value is 1. If the value is set as 3, within the detection

region, the system will take one sampling pixel for every 3 pixels by each row and each column (see
the figure below).

 Detection level [1-100]: The default level is 40. This sets detection level for each sampling pixel; the

smaller the value, the more sensitive it is.

 Sensitivity level [1-100]: The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are

detected differently, the system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is.
When the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lowered
accordingly.

 Time interval (sec) [0-7200]: The default interval is 10. The value is the interval between each

detected motion.

Triggered Action

The Administrator can specify alarm actions to be taken when motion is detected. The options are listed as follows:

 Enable alarm output 1/2 - Check these boxes to select the predefined type of alarm output in order

to enable alarm relay output when motion is detected.

 Send alarm message by FTP/E-Mail - Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or e-mail

when motion is detected.

 Upload image by FTP - Select this box in order to upload an image to a designated FTP site when

motion is detected according to various parameters as shown in the figure below.

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NOTE: Make sure that SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See Mail and FTP for further

details.

Specify the FTP address to use from the drop-down menu. Select the number of frames for the pre­trigger and post-trigger buffers from the drop-down menu of 1-20 frames.

Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. If you wish to specify the
length of time for the upload, click this radial button and enter the number of seconds. If you wish to
upload during the active trigger, click this radial button. Finally, select the number of frames per
second from the drop-down menu next to Image Frequency.

 Upload image by E-Mail

Select this box in order to assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the
figure below. When motion is detected, event images are sent to one of two designated e-mail
addresses. Select the number of frames for the pre-trigger and post-trigger buffers from the drop-

down menu of 1-20 frames.

Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. If you wish to specify the
length of time for the upload, click this radial button and enter the number of seconds. If you wish to
upload during the active trigger, click this radial button. Finally, select the number of frames per
second from the drop-down menu next to Image Frequency.

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NOTE: Make sure that local recording (with a MicroSD/SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be

implemented. See Recording for further details.

 Send HTTP notification

Check this box to send a notification by HTTP. Select the destination HTTP address from the drop­down menu and specify the parameters for event notifications by Motion Detection triggered. When
an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to one of two specified HTTP servers.

 Record Stream to SD Card - Select this box to store the motion detection recording in a

MicroSD/SDHC card when motion is detected. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer.
Select the first radial button if you wish to upload for a specified length of time and enter the number
of seconds. Alternatively, select the second radial button to upload during the active trigger.

File Name

The uploaded image’s filename format is set in this section. Select one that meets your requirements.

Save

Click the Save button to save your Motion Detection settings.

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Network Failure Detection

The network failure detection function allows the IP camera to periodically ping another IP device within the
network to detect a network failure, for example, if a video server is disconnected. By implementing local recording
(through a MicroSD card) if a network failure occurs, the camera can operate as a backup recording device for the
surveillance system.

Detection Switch

The Administrator can enable or disable the detection function by selecting On or Off.

Detection Type

Enter the IP address to ping and the time interval in minutes between pings.

Triggered Action

The Administrator can specify various alarm actions to be taken when an alarm is triggered. The options are listed
below.

 Enable alarm output 1/2 - Check these boxes to select the predefined type of alarm output in order

to enable alarm relay output when a network failure is detected.

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NOTE: Make sure that local recording (with a MicroSD/SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be

implemented. See Recording for further details.

 Record stream to sd card - Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording into your

MicroSD card. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer. Select the first radial button if
you wish to upload for a specified length of time and enter the number of seconds. Alternatively,
select the second radial button to upload during the active trigger.

 Send message by FTP/E-Mail

Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or e-mail when a network failure is detected.

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NOTE: Format the MicroSD/SDHC card when using it for the first time. Formatting also is required when a

memory card has been used on one camera and is then transferred to a camera that uses a different
software platform.

Storage Management

Users can implement local recording of up to 32GB on a MicroSD/SDHC card. The Storage Management page shows
the capacity information of the MicroSD card and a recording list of all the recording files saved on the memory
card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup on this page. To implement
MicroSD card recording, go to the Recording page (see Recording) for activation.

Device information

Upon inserting the MicroSD/SDHC card, card information, such as the memory capacity and status, is displayed.

Device setting

Press the Format button to format the memory card.

Disk cleanup setting

You can enable automatic recording cleanup by clicking on Enable automatic disk cleanup. From the pull-down
menu, specify the minimum length of time over which you wish to remove recordings, for example, remove
recordings over 10 days old. Enter the percent of disk capacity used in order to remove the oldest recordings. Click
Save when you finish.

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NOTE: The capital letter A, M, or R and underscore that appear at the beginning of the file name denote

the type of recording:

 A stands for Alarm
 M stands for Motion
 R stands for regular recording

Recording list

Each video file on the MicroSD/SDHC card is listed in the Recording list below. The maximum file size is 60 MB per
file. See Recording for further details.

When the recording mode is set as Always (consecutive recording) and the MicroSD/SDHC card recording is enabled
by events triggered, the system immediately saves a recorded event on the memory card once an event occurs.
Then the camera will return to the regular recording mode after events recording.

 Remove - To remove a file, first select the file and then press the Remove button.
 Sort - Click the Sort button to list the files in the Recording list in order of name and date.

 Download recording file - To open/download a video clip, first select the file and then click the

Download button at the bottom of the box. The selected file window pops up as shown below. Select
the AVI file to play the video in the player or download it to a specified location.

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Recording

In the Recording page, specify the recording schedule according to your requirements. Select one of three options:

 Disable - Disable this function
 Always - Always use this function
 Only during time frame - Record only during a specified time frame

The Recording page is displayed below.

Activating MicroSD/SDHC Card recording

Two types of schedule mode are available:

 Always - Choosing Always activates the MicroSD/SDHC Card Recording all the time.
 Time Frame setting - Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule by selecting the

day(s), start time and duration for recording.

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Click the Save button to confirm the schedule mode.

Terminating MicroSD/SDHC Card recording

Select Disable to terminate the recording function.

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NOTE: Make sure the selected file path contains valid characters.

File Location

From the File Location page, specify a storage location for snapshots and web recordings. The default setting is: C:\.
After confirming the setting, click Save to save the snapshots and recordings in the designated location.

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View Information

Clicking the category View Information in the System sidebar opens a drop-down menu with tabs including:

 Log file
 User Information
 Parameters

View Log File

Click Log file to view the system log file. The content of the file provides information about connections after system
boot-up.

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View User Information

The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges in the User information page (see

Security).

View User Login Information

All users in the network are listed in the User information screen shown below. Click get user information to see

each user’s details. For example: Admin: 1234. This indicates that the user’s login user name is Admin and the
password is 1234.

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View User Privilege

Click get user privacy at the bottom of the page to view each user’s privileges.

As the figure above shows:

Admin: 1:1:1:1

1:1:1:1= I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see Security)

This denotes that the user name Admin is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control, Talk and Listen.

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View Parameters

Click Parameters on the sidebar to view the entire system’s parameter settings.

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NOTE: The IP address and all other settings will be restored to factory default settings.

Factory Default

The Factory default setting page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the camera to factory default
settings if needed.

Full Restore

Click the Full Restore button to restore the factory default settings. The system restarts in 30 seconds.

Partial Restore

Click the Partial Restore button to restore the factory default settings, but save your network settings. The system
restarts in 30 seconds.

Reboot

Clicking the Reboot button restarts the system without changing current settings.

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NOTE: Make sure the software upgrade file is available before performing a software upgrade.

Software Version

The current software version is displayed in the Software version page.

Software Upgrade

The Software upgrade page is shown below.

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NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name or the system will fail to find the file.

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Click Browse and select the binary file to be uploaded, for example, userland.img.

Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade. In the above example

userland.img is selected.

Press Upgrade. The system verifies that the upgrade file exists and begins to upload the file.

The upgrade status bar is displayed on the page. When the upgrade process is completed, the viewer returns to

the Home page.

Close the video browser.

From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel and then select Uninstall a Program. In the Currently

installed programs list, select DCViewer and click the button Uninstall to delete the existing DCViewer.

Open a new web browser, re-login the camera, and then allow the automatic download of the DVTel Web

Player (DCViewer).

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Maintenance

Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration
file to the camera on the Maintenance page.

Export

Users can save system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Press
the Export button and the popup File Download window appears as shown below. Click Save and specify a location
to save the configuration file.

Upload

To copy an existing configuration file to the camera, click Browse to select the configuration file, and then press the
Upload button.

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NOTE: MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

Video and Audio Streaming Settings

Select the Streaming tab in the navigation bar at the top of the page to display the configurable video and audio
selections in the sidebar. From the Streaming sidebar, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution,
video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc. Further details of these settings are
specified in the following sections.

The following video resolutions are supported:

 MJPEG + H.264
 MJPEG only
 H.264 + H.264
 H.264 only

Related Links

Video Format

Video Compression

Video OCX Protocol

Video Frame Rate

Audio

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Video Resolution and Rotate Type

From the Video Format page, users specify Video Resolution, Rotate Type and other video format settings for an
NTSC or PAL TV system. The TV system is set on the Camera Misc-2 page of the PTZ tab (see TV System). The video
format setting page for a PAL TV system is shown below.

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Stream

2

Stream
1

1.3MP SXGA
[1280x1024]

720P
[1280x720]

XGA
[1024x768]

SVGA
[800x600]

D1
[720x480/576]

VGA
[640x480]

CIF
[356x240/288]

1.3MP
(SXGA)

(30,15)/(25,13)

(30,30)/
(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

720P X (30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

XGA

X

X

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

SVGA

X X X

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

D1

X X X

X

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

VGA

X X X X X

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

CIF

X X X X X X X

Stream

2

Stream
1

1080P

[1920x1080]

1.3MP SXGA
[1280x1024]

720P
[1280x720]

XGA
[1024x768]

SVGA
[800x600]

D1
[720x480/576]

VGA
[640x480]

CIF
[356x240/288]

1080P

(30,0)/(25,0)
(15,15)/(13,13)

(15,30)/

(13,25)

(15,30)/

(13,25)

(15,30)/

(13,25)

(15,30)/

(13,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

1.3MP

X

(30,15)/

(25,13)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

720P

X

X

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

XGA

X X X

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

SVGA

X X X

X

(30,30)/

(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

D1

X X X X X

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

VGA

X X X X X

X

(30,30)/(25,25)

(30,30)/(25,25)

CIF

X X X X X X X

X

Dual Streaming Combinations

Following are the dual streaming combinations for the Qusar CP-3200 HD PTZ cameras:

Following are the dual streaming combinations for the Qusar CP-4200 HD PTZ cameras:

All information in cells is in fps, NTSC/PAL

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Text Overlay Settings

Users can select data items to display on the Live View Pane, including date, time, and user-defined text. The
maximum length of the string is 20 alphanumeric characters. Click Save to confirm the Text Overlay setting.

Video Rotate Type

Users can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include:

 Normal video
 Flip video
 Mirror video
 90 degree clockwise
 180 degree rotate
 90 degree counterclockwise.

Differences among these types are illustrated below. The following drop-down menu appears when selecting this
option.

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Suppose the displayed image of the camera is shown as follows.

To rotate the image vertically, for example, select Flip video. The displayed image is reversed as shown below.

Following are descriptions of different video rotate types.

 Normal video - The image appears as it is viewed.
 Flip video - The image is reversed along its horizontal axis.
 Mirror video - The image is reversed along its vertical axis.
 90 degree clockwise - The image rotates 90° clockwise (to the right).
 180 degree rotate - The image rotates 180° counter-clockwise (to the left).
 90 degree counterclockwise - The image rotates 90° counter-clockwise (to the left).

Click Save to confirm the setting.

GOV Settings

Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving
bandwidth. The setting range is from 2 to 64. A longer GOV means decreasing the frequency of I-frames. Click Save
to confirm the GOV setting.

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NOTE: MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

Video Compression

From the Video Compression page, users can specify the values for MJPEG/H.264 compression modes. See the
figure below. Note that MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.

MJPEG Q (Quality) factor

A higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is 35; the
setting range is from 1 to 70. Click Save to confirm the setting.

H.264-1/H.264-2 bit rate

The default setting of H.264-1/H.264-2 is 4096/1024 kbps; the setting range is from 64 to 8192 kbps. Click Save to
confirm the setting.

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Display Compression Information

Select to display compression information on the Home page. Click Save to confirm the setting.

CBR Mode Setting

If available bandwidth is limited, CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode can be selected. Note that CBR mode affects image
quality. To operate the camera in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) mode, uncheck the CBR mode setting checkbox. Click Save
to confirm the setting.

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