Quasar CF-4221-01, CF-4251-00, CF-4221-10, CF-3211-10, CF-3211-10-I Quick Installation Manual

CF-3211/4221/4251 QIG_March17_2014

Quasar CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 Series Fixed Camera Quick Installation Guide

Initial Configuration

1. Prepare the camera:

a. Remove the camera’s protective packaging.

2. Lens Mounting:

a. Remove the plastic insert covering the threaded camera lens-mount.

TIP: Do not touch the sensor or allow dust to accumulate in the lens mount.

b. If you are using a C-mount lens, screw a 5mm adapter ring into the C-Mount to convert it to a CS-Mount. See figures below.

C to CS Mount Adapter

Assembled Adapter

c. Align the lens threads into the lens mount and screw in the lens.
d. If your lens has a DC auto iris, plug the auto iris cable from the lens assembly into the AUTO IRIS control port of the camera.

3. Attach an Ethernet cable:

a. Connect one end of a Cat 5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the side of the camera, and the other end to a Power

Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, such as a PoE switch.

b. Verify that the LED on the port is green, indicating a good network connection. A yellow LED flashes when there is network

activity.

NOTE: The camera IP Address and the subnet mask IP Address are automatically supplied by the DHCP server. If the DHCP server is not
available, the camera’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.

TIP: A camera setup adapter, such as Veracity Pinpoint, can be used to connect a laptop directly to the camera using PoE.

NOTE: If your computer’s OS is IE 9, work in Compatibility Mode.

4. Set the camera’s IP address:

a. Open the DNA application. Select the unit requiring IP assignment. See figure below.
b. Right-click the mouse and select the unit or press the Assign IP button to open the DNA Assign IP screen.

c. If your network does not have a DHCP server, enter the IP Address, Mask (Netmask) and Gateway values in the dialog box

displayed below.

d. Click Update and wait for OK status to be displayed. The IP value has been assigned.

5. Disconnect the cable:

a. Disconnect the Ethernet cable.
b. If you are using a power supply, turn it off and disconnect it. The camera is ready for mounting in a site installation.
c. Refer to the camera’s user manual for mounting instructions.

Site Installation

WARNING: The Quasar CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 fixed camera must be kept in a clean and dry indoor environment or in the protective

outdoor mounting kit supplied with the outdoor model. Operating temperature should be maintained within -10°C ~ 50°C (14° ~ 122°F).
Operating humidity should be between 10-90% (non-condensing). The camera should be kept dry, free from water condensation, dust,
dirt, and smoke.

1. Mounting the camera:

Indoor Installations (no housing)

a. Install the camera in the ceiling, wall, or on a flat surface. A security camera wall-mount bracket stand, sturdy enough to

hold the camera in a fixed position for the field of view, is required.

b. Screw the bracket or stand to the mounting socket on the top of the camera.

Indoor/Outdoor Installations (using a typical protective camera housing)

For outdoor installation, the camera must be installed in a protective
housing such as a DVTEL CF-X201-00 camera housing. Refer to the housing
manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2. Attach cables:

Thread cables through opening at the side of the camera:

a. Plug the Cat 5 cable into the camera’s Ethernet port.
b. Plug the other end of the cable into an IEEE 802.3at PoE switch.

NOTE: Connection to a 24VAC or 12VDC power supply is optional.

c. If applicable, connect the Alarm In, Alarm Out, Audio In and Audio Out terminal blocks to external devices.
d. Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to the network.

Connecting the cables and wiring to the Camera

The Camera Connection Panel contains all of the input and output terminal blocks required for standard operation.

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CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 Camera Connector Panel Terminals

ID

Connector Name

Pin No./Connector Type

Definition

Description

1

Line Out Audio out

Two-way audio transmission
2

Line In/Mic In

Audio in

3

PoE Network
RJ45, Network LEDs

10/100 Mbps
Ethernet/PoE

Power over Ethernet
4

Video

BNC

Analog video out

For video output

5

SD MicroSD card slot

For video storage (card not included)

6

DC 12V/AC 24V
1 - Power (+)
2 - Reserved
3 - GND (-)

12V DC

Power supply connection Indication (green LED)
1 - Power (+)

2 - Earth GND
3 - Power (-)

24V AC

7

to

9

I/O 1 to 7

1 - Output (+)
2 - Output (-)

Alarm output

Terminal connector block

3 - Input (+)
4 - Input (-)

Alarm input
5 - GND

Grounding

6 - D (-)
7 - D (+)

Reserved.
Do NOT connect

10

Auto Iris

DC Iris lens connector

DC iris port

Auto iris connector

11

PWR

N/A

Power LED

Power indication

12

RESET

N/A

Reset

Restores factory default settings

Adjusting and Framing-up the Camera View

1. Camera Access and Login:

Access the camera in one of the following ways:

a. If using the DNA application, click the DNA icon . In the Discover List, click to select the camera, right-click to open the

shortcut menu, and select Browse.

b. If using a web browser, enter the camera’s IP address as the URL.

2. Before logging into the camera:

A client program is installed automatically on a PC once it is connected to the camera. Before accessing the camera, ensure that
ActiveX controls can be downloaded by (a) changing the ActiveX controls and plug-in settings or (b) setting the Internet security
level to default. For further details, refer to the camera’s user manual.

ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings

Internet Security Level

1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. Select Tools from the main menu of the browser.

3. Click Internet Options.

4. Click the Security tab and select Internet.

5. Click Custom level to change ActiveX settings.

6. Set ActiveX controls and plug-ins items to Prompt
or Enable.

1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. Select Tools from the main browser menu.

3. Click Internet Options.

4. Click the Security tab and select Internet.

5. Page down, press Default Level. Click OK to confirm.

6. Close the browser window.

7. To access the camera, open a new browser window.

3. Camera Login:

The camera’s IP address is automatically supplied by the DHCP server. To access the camera for the first time, use the Configurator
application to change the camera’s IP address.

4. Login ID and Password:

a. Enter the camera’s IP address in the URL bar of the browser window and press the Enter key.
b. Enter the default user name (Admin) and password (1234).

NOTE: The user name is case-sensitive.

5. Install the ActiveX control:

a. After connecting camera, a request to install the ActiveX control appears below the URL bar.

b. Right-click on the information bar, and select Install ActiveX Control… to permit ActiveX control installation.
c. In the pop-up security warning window, click Install to start downloading the DC Viewer software onto the PC.

d. Click Finish when the DC Viewer installation is completed.

NOTE: Before accessing the camera, if you have previously installed the DVTEL Web Player (DCViewer) on the PC, use the Windows
Add/Remove program to uninstall the existing DCViewer from the PC. For more information, refer to the user’s manual.

Attach in Latitude

1. In the Latitude application, on the Sidebar click Physical View.

2. On the Navigation Tree click the System name.

3. Select the Discovery tab and do the following:
a. Under Cameras and Encoders, verify that

DVTEL HD Series is selected.

b. Click Start. The camera details appear in the

Discovery table.

c. If the camera wasn’t found after running Start,

click Discover Unit Manually.

d. In the dialog box that opens, enter the camera’s

IP address, select DVTEL HD Series, and click OK.

4. In the Discovery table, right-click the camera, select
Attach, and click the Archiver name to attach to.

5. When finished, click to save.

Models in the CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 series:

Model Number

Description

CF-3211-00

CF-4221-00

CF-4251-00

Indoor camera with varifocal lens

CF-3211-01

CF-4221-01

Outdoor camera with varifocal lens

CF-3211-10

CF-4221-10

Indoor camera with motorized lens

CF-3211-10-I

CF-4221-10-I

Indoor camera with motorized lens and infrared IR illuminator

CF-3211-11

CF-4221-11

Outdoor camera with motorized lens

CF-3211-11-I

CF-4221-11-I

Outdoor camera with motorized lens and infrared IR illuminator

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Hong Kong:

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India

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ANZ/Pacific

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For assistance, email us at [e-mail] or visit http://www.dvtel.com/support.

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