Quasar CM-6208 User And Installation Manual

Quasar CM-6208

Ultra HD 4K

Mini-Dome IP Camera

User and Installation Guide

Rev. A1 November 9, 2014

DVTEL INC.

65 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

The contents of this guide may not be

reproduced or reprinted in whole or in

part without the express written

permission of DVTEL, Inc.

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1 Document Information ................................................................................................... vii

2 Overview .........................................................................................................................1

2.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 1

2.2 Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 2

3 Introduction to the CM-6208 IP Mini-Dome Camera ..........................................................3

3.1 Typical CM-6208 Camera ................................................................................................ 3

3.2 CM-6208-11-I Motorized Camera Dimensions ............................................................... 3

3.3 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................................ 4

3.4 System Cable Connectors ............................................................................................... 4

3.4.1 Waterproofing the Camera Cable Connectors ........................................................... 5

3.4.2 Connecting Power to the Camera .............................................................................. 7

3.4.3 Input and Output Connectors .................................................................................... 7

4 System Requirements ......................................................................................................9

5 Installation .................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Indoor Installation ........................................................................................................ 11

5.2 Outdoor Installation ..................................................................................................... 11

5.3 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection ........................................................................ 12

5.4 Initial Camera Configuration ........................................................................................ 12

5.5 Preparing the Camera for Use ...................................................................................... 14

5.6 Mounting Instructions .................................................................................................. 15

5.6.1 Mounting Tips .......................................................................................................... 15

5.6.2 Mounting the Camera for Indoor or Outdoor Use ................................................... 16

6 Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera .................................................. 19

7 Configuring Communication Settings on the Quasar Camera ........................................... 21

8 Adjusting and Framing-Up the Camera View ................................................................... 25

9 Configuration and Operation .......................................................................................... 27

9.1 Browser-Based Viewer Introduction ............................................................................ 27

9.2 Live Screen .................................................................................................................... 29

9.3 System Settings............................................................................................................. 31

9.3.1 System ...................................................................................................................... 31

9.3.2 Security ..................................................................................................................... 32

9.3.3 Network .................................................................................................................... 42

9.3.4 Events Setup ............................................................................................................. 52

9.3.5 Edge Recording ......................................................................................................... 64

9.3.6 Motion Detection ..................................................................................................... 69

9.3.7 Schedule ................................................................................................................... 73

9.3.8 File Location ............................................................................................................. 74

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9.3.9 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 75

9.3.10 Import/Export .......................................................................................................... 82

9.4 Streaming Settings ........................................................................................................ 83

9.4.1 Video Format ............................................................................................................ 84

9.4.2 Video Compression .................................................................................................. 91

9.4.3 Video ROI .................................................................................................................. 92

9.4.4 Video OCX Protocol .................................................................................................. 93

9.4.5 Video Frame Rate ..................................................................................................... 94

9.4.6 Video Mask ............................................................................................................... 95

9.4.7 Audio ........................................................................................................................ 96

9.5 Camera Settings ............................................................................................................ 97

9.5.1 Exposure ................................................................................................................... 98

9.5.2 Picture Adjustment ................................................................................................ 101

9.5.3 Advanced Picture Settings...................................................................................... 102

9.5.4 IR Function ............................................................................................................. 105

9.5.5 Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................... 107

9.6 Log Out ....................................................................................................................... 109

10 Appendices .................................................................................................................. 111

A.1. Technical Specifications .............................................................................................. 112

A.2. Internet Security Settings ........................................................................................... 115

A.3. Install UPnP Components ........................................................................................... 117

A.4. Deleting the Existing DVPlayer ................................................................................... 119

A.5. Deleting Temporary Internet Files .............................................................................. 120

A.6. Mounting Accessories ................................................................................................ 121

Contacting DVTEL ............................................................................................................... 124

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Package Contents.................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2: Typical CM-6208-11-I Camera with Motorized Lens ............................................................... 3

Figure 3: CM-6208-11-1 Camera Dimensions ........................................................................................ 3

Figure 4: MicroSDXC Card Drive and Reset Button ............................................................................... 4

Figure 5: CM-6208 Camera Input/Output Connections .......................................................................... 4

Figure 6: Camera Cables ........................................................................................................................ 5

Figure 7: System Cable ........................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 8: System Cable Hose and Wiring ............................................................................................... 6

Figure 9: RJ45 Connector and Plug ........................................................................................................ 6

Figure 10: Thread-Lock Sealing Nut and RJ45 Connector ..................................................................... 6

Figure 11: Loosened Thread-Lock Sealing Nut ...................................................................................... 6

Figure 12: RJ45 Connector and Thread-Lock Sealing Nut ..................................................................... 7

Figure 13: Fastened Thread-Lock Sealing Nut ....................................................................................... 7

Figure 14: Discovered IP Devices ......................................................................................................... 12

Figure 15: DNA Assign IP Dialog Box ................................................................................................... 13

Figure 16: Dome Cover ......................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 17: Exposed Mini-Dome Camera ............................................................................................... 14

Figure 18: Module-Fastening Screw ..................................................................................................... 15

Figure 19: Rotated Lens Assembly ....................................................................................................... 15

Figure 20: Base Plate Used as a Template to Mark Drilling Locations ................................................ 16

Figure 21: Windows Firewall Screen .................................................................................................... 21

Figure 22: Discovered IP Devices ......................................................................................................... 21

Figure 23: DNA Assign IP – Use DHCP Dialog Box ............................................................................. 22

Figure 24: DNA Assign IP – Static IP Dialog Box ................................................................................. 22

Figure 25: Installing the ActiveX Control ............................................................................................... 23

Figure 26: Security Window .................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 27: Camera Tensioning Collar ................................................................................................... 25

Figure 28: CM-6208 Camera – Pan, Rotate and Tilt Angles ................................................................ 25

Figure 29: Browser-Based User Interface ............................................................................................. 27

Figure 30: System Screen ..................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 31: Security > System Screen ................................................................................................... 32

Figure 32: Security > User Screen ........................................................................................................ 33

Figure 33: Edit User Account Dialog Box .............................................................................................. 34

Figure 34: Security > HTTPS Screen.................................................................................................... 35

Figure 35: HTTPS Screen – Create Self-Signed Certificate ................................................................. 35

Figure 36: Create Self-Signed Certificate Dialog Box ........................................................................... 36

Figure 37: Installed Certificate Section ................................................................................................. 36

Figure 38: Certificate Properties ........................................................................................................... 37

Figure 39: HTTPS Screen – Upload Signed Certificate ........................................................................ 37

Figure 40: HTTPS Screen – Install Signed Certificate .......................................................................... 38

Figure 41: Create Certificate Request Dialog Box ................................................................................ 38

Figure 42: Created Request Subject ..................................................................................................... 39

Figure 43: Certificate Request Properties Dialog Box .......................................................................... 39

Figure 44: IP Filter Screen .................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 45: IEEE 802.1X/EAP-TLS Screen ............................................................................................ 41

Figure 46: Network Screen ................................................................................................................... 42

Figure 47: QoS Screen ......................................................................................................................... 44

Figure 48: SNMP Settings Screen ........................................................................................................ 45

Figure 49: UPnP Screen ....................................................................................................................... 46

Figure 50: Direct Access to Camera with UPnP Enabled ..................................................................... 47

Figure 51: DDNS Screen ...................................................................................................................... 48

Figure 52: Mail Screen – SMTP ............................................................................................................ 49

Figure 53: FTP Screen .......................................................................................................................... 50

Figure 54: HTTP Screen ....................................................................................................................... 51

Figure 55: IO Screen ............................................................................................................................. 52

Figure 56: Trigger Action – Upload Image by FTP ............................................................................... 53

Figure 57: Send HTTP Notification Option ............................................................................................ 53

Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload Image by E-Mail ........................................................................ 54

Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip ......................................................................................................... 55

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Figure 60: Network Failure Detection Screen ....................................................................................... 56

Figure 61: Tampering Alarm Screen ..................................................................................................... 57

Figure 62: Periodical Event Screen ...................................................................................................... 60

Figure 63: Manual Trigger Screen ........................................................................................................ 62

Figure 64: SD Card Screen ................................................................................................................... 64

Figure 65: Video File Recording List ..................................................................................................... 65

Figure 66: Selected File Window .......................................................................................................... 65

Figure 67: Video File Recording List ..................................................................................................... 66

Figure 68: Selected File Window .......................................................................................................... 67

Figure 69: Recording Screen ................................................................................................................ 68

Figure 70: Motion Detection Screen ..................................................................................................... 69

Figure 71: Motion Detection Screen – with Schedule Drop-Down Menu ............................................. 70

Figure 72: Motion Window without Detection ........................................................................................ 70

Figure 73: Motion Window with Detection ............................................................................................. 71

Figure 74: Pixel Interval Illustration ....................................................................................................... 71

Figure 75: Schedule Screen.................................................................................................................. 73

Figure 76: File Location Screen ............................................................................................................ 74

Figure 77: System Log Screen ............................................................................................................. 75

Figure 78: User Information Screen ...................................................................................................... 76

Figure 79: User Information – Privileges Screen .................................................................................. 77

Figure 80: Factory Default Screen ........................................................................................................ 78

Figure 81: Partial Restore Screen ......................................................................................................... 79

Figure 82: Software Version Screen ..................................................................................................... 79

Figure 83: Upgrade Screen ................................................................................................................... 80

Figure 84: Software Upgrade – In Process ........................................................................................... 81

Figure 85: Parameter List Screen ......................................................................................................... 82

Figure 86: Import/Export Screen ........................................................................................................... 82

Figure 87: File Download Screen .......................................................................................................... 83

Figure 88: Streaming Tab ..................................................................................................................... 83

Figure 89: Video Rotate Type Screen ................................................................................................... 89

Figure 90: View-1 (Source) ................................................................................................................... 89

Figure 91: View-2 Image Rotated Vertically (Reversed) ....................................................................... 89

Figure 92: Video Compression Screen ................................................................................................. 91

Figure 93: Video ROI Screen ................................................................................................................ 92

Figure 94: Video OCX Protocol Screen ................................................................................................ 93

Figure 95: Video Frame Rate Screen ................................................................................................... 94

Figure 96: Mask Screen ........................................................................................................................ 95

Figure 97: Audio Screen ....................................................................................................................... 96

Figure 98: Camera Settings Screen ...................................................................................................... 97

Figure 99: Camera Settings Screen – Exposure .................................................................................. 98

Figure 100: Camera Settings Screen – Picture Adjustment ............................................................... 101

Figure 101: Advanced Picture Settings Screen – White Balance ....................................................... 102

Figure 102: Advanced Picture Settings Screen – Backlight ............................................................... 103

Figure 103: Advanced Picture Settings Screen – WDR Function ....................................................... 104

Figure 104: Advanced Picture Settings Screen – Noise Reduction.................................................... 105

Figure 105: Advanced Picture Settings Screen – IR Function ............................................................ 106

Figure 106: Camera Settings Screen – Digital Zoom ......................................................................... 107

Figure 107: Camera Settings Screen – TV System ............................................................................ 108

Figure 108: Login Message................................................................................................................. 109

Figure 109: Login Window .................................................................................................................. 109

Figure 110: Command Bar Toolbar – Select Internet Options ............................................................ 115

Figure 111: Internet Options Screen ................................................................................................... 115

Figure 112: Command Bar Toolbar – Internet Options ....................................................................... 116

Figure 113: Schedule Screen ............................................................................................................. 116

Revision History

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Revision History

Version

Date

Author

Comments

.01-.05

Sep. – Nov. 2014

Alan Singer

Preliminary releases.

A (0.6)

Nov. 2, 2014

Alan Singer

GA release. Updated specifications.

A1

Nov. 9, 2014

Alan Singer

Updated microSDXC card specification.

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1 Document Information

Document Scope and Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide instructions and installation procedures for physically
connecting the Quasar Gen II camera. After completing the physical installation, additional setup and
configurations may be required before video analysis and detection can commence.

Note:

This document is intended for use by technical users who have a basic understanding
of CCTV camera/video equipment and LAN/WAN network connections.

Remarque:

Ce document est destiné aux utilisateurs techniciens qui possèdent des connaissances
de base des équipements vidéo/caméras de télésurveillance et des connexions aux
réseaux LAN/WAN.

Warning:

Installation must follow safety, standards, and electrical codes as well as the laws that
apply where the units are being installed.

Avertissement :

L'installation doit respecter les consignes de sécurité, les normes et les codes
électriques, ainsi que la législation en vigueur sur le lieu d'implantation des unités.

Proprietary Rights and Non-Disclosure

This manual is delivered subject to the following restrictions and conditions:

 This document contains proprietary information belonging to DVTEL, Inc. This information is

supplied solely for the purpose of assisting explicitly the licensee of the DVTEL units.

 No part of this document contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any third

party or reproduced by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the express prior
written permission of DVTEL, Inc.

Trademarks and Copyrights

This manual and its contents herein are owned by DVTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

DVTEL, the DVTEL logo, Quasar Gen II CM-6208 are trademarks of DVTEL, Inc.

Products and trademarks mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

DVTEL, Inc. makes no representations whatsoever about any other products or trademarks
mentioned in the manual.

© DVTEL, Inc. 2014. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

Users of DVTEL products accept full
responsibility for ensuring the suitability and
considering the role of the product detection
capabilities and their limitation as they apply to
their unique site requirements.

DVTEL, Inc. and its agents make no guarantees

or warranties to the suitability for the users’

intended use. DVTEL, Inc. accepts no
responsibility for improper use or incomplete
security and safety measures.

Failure in part or in whole of the installer,
owner, or user in any way to follow the
prescribed procedures or to heed WARNINGS
and CAUTIONS shall absolve DVTEL, Inc. and its
agents from any resulting liability.

Specifications and information in this guide are
subject to change without notice.

Avis de non-responsabilité

Il incombe aux utilisateurs des produits DVTEL
de vérifier que ces produits sont adaptés et
d'étudier le rôle des capacités et limites de
détection du produit appliqués aux exigences
uniques de leur site.

DVTEL, Inc. et ses agents ne garantissent
d'aucune façon que les produits sont adaptés à
l'usage auquel l'utilisateur les destine. DVTEL,
Inc. ne pourra être tenu pour responsable en
cas de mauvaise utilisation ou de mise en place
de mesures de sécurité insuffisantes.

Le non respect de tout ou partie des procédures
recommandées ou des messages
d'AVERTISSEMENT ou d'ATTENTION de la part
de l'installateur, du propriétaire ou de
l'utilisateur dégagera DVTEL, Inc. et ses agents
de toute responsabilité en résultant.

Les spécifications et informations contenues
dans ce guide sont sujettes à modification sans
préavis.

Document Conventions

WARNING and CAUTION notes are distributed
throughout this document, whenever
applicable, to alert you of potentially hazardous
situations. These may be hazards associated
with a task or a procedure you are carrying out
or are about to carry out.

The following document conventions are used
throughout this manual:

Conventions relatives au
document

Les remarques AVERTISSEMENT et ATTENTION
sont réparties dans l'ensemble du document, en
fonction des besoins, afin de vous avertir des
situations potentiellement dangereuses. Il peut
s'agir de risques associés à une tâche ou à une
procédure que vous effectuez ou êtes sur le
point d'effectuer.

Les conventions suivantes sont utilisées dans
l'ensemble du document:

A Warning is a precautionary message that indicates a procedure or condition where
there are potential hazards of personal injury or death.

Avertissement est un message préventif indiquant qu'une procédure ou condition
présente un risque potentiel de blessure ou de mort.

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A Caution is a precautionary message that indicates a procedure or condition where
there are potential hazards of permanent damage to the equipment and or loss of
data.

Attention est un message préventif indiquant qu'une procédure ou condition présente
un risque potentiel de dommages permanents pour l'équipement et/ou de perte de
données.

A Note is useful information to prevent problems, help with successful installation, or
to provide additional understanding of the products and installation.

Une Remarque est une information utile permettant d'éviter certains problèmes,
d'effectuer une installation correcte ou de mieux comprendre les produits et
l'installation.

A Tip is information and best practices that are useful or provide some benefit for
installation and use of DVTEL products.

Un Conseil correspond à une information et aux bonnes pratiques utiles ou apportant
un avantage supplémentaire pour l'installation et l'utilisation des produits DVTEL.

General Cautions and Warnings

This section contains information that indicates
a procedure or condition where there are
potential hazards. These may be hazards
associated with a task or procedure a user is
carrying out or about to carry out. WARNINGS
and CAUTIONS are distributed throughout this
document, whenever applicable, to alert the
user of potentially hazardous situations.

SAVE ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

Although the unit is designed and
manufactured in compliance with all applicable
safety standards, certain hazards are present
during the installation of this equipment.

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

Précautions et avertissements
d'ordre général

Cette section contient des informations
indiquant qu'une procédure ou condition
présente des risques potentiels. Il peut s'agir de
risques associés à une tâche ou à une procédure
qu'un utilisateur effectue ou est sur le point
d'effectuer. Les notes AVERTISSEMENT et
ATTENTION sont réparties dans l'ensemble du
document, en fonction des besoins, afin
d'avertir l'utilisateur des situations
potentiellement dangereuses.

CONSERVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS DE
SÉCURITÉ ET D'UTILISATION POUR POUVOIR
VOUS Y RÉFÉRER ULTÉRIEUREMENT.

Bien que l'unité soit conçue et fabriquée
conformément à toutes les normes de sécurité
en vigueur, l'installation de cet équipement
présente certains risques.

Afin de garantir la sécurité et de réduire les
risques de blessure ou de dommages, veuillez
respecter les consignes suivantes:

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Warning:

1. The camera covers is an essential part of the product. Do not open or remove

it.

2. Never operate the camera without the cover in place. Operating the camera

without the cover poses a risk of fire and shock hazards.

3. Do not disassemble the camera or remove screws. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the unit.

4. Only qualified trained personnel should service and repair this equipment.

5. Observe local codes and laws and ensure that installation and operation are in

accordance with fire, security and safety standards.

Avertissement:

1. Les caches de la caméra sont une partie essentielle du produit. Ne les ouvrez

et ne les retirez pas.

2. N'utilisez jamais la caméra sans que le cache soit en place. L'utilisation de la

caméra sans cache présente un risque d'incendie et de choc électrique.

3. Ne démontez pas la caméra et ne retirez pas ses vis. Aucune pièce se trouvant

à l'intérieur de l'unité ne nécessite un entretien par l'utilisateur.

4. Seul un technicien formé et qualifié est autorisé à entretenir et à réparer cet

équipement.

5. Respectez les codes et réglementations locaux, et assurez-vous que

l'installation et l'utilisation sont conformes aux normes contre l'incendie et de
sécurité.

Caution:
To avoid damage from overheating or unit failure, assure that there is sufficient

temperature regulation to support the unit’s requirements (cooling/heating).

Operating temperature should be kept in the range specified for the product (0° to
50°C/32° to 122°F), with no more than 90% non-condensing humidity.

Attention:

Afin d'éviter tout dommage dû à une surchauffe ou toute panne de l'unité, assurez­vous que la régulation de température est suffisante pour répondre aux exigences de
l'unité (refroidissement/chauffage). La température de fonctionnement doit être
maintenue dans la plage de température spécifiée pour le produit (0° à 50°C/32° à
122°F), sans condensation d'humidité supérieur à 90%.

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Electrical Safety Notice and Warnings

Warning:

1. Read the installation instructions before you connect the unit to a power

source.

2. Electrical safety should always be observed. All electrical connections must be

performed by a certified electrician.

3. Use the supplied power supply and protect against static electricity, ground

faults and power surges.

4. The unit uses a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is

properly grounded when in use. This is a safety feature. If the intended power
outlet does not support three prongs, one of which is a ground, contact an
electrician to install the appropriate outlet. NEVER remove or otherwise
attempt to bypass the ground pin of the power cord. Do not operate the unit
in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor.

5. If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere

rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating.

6. To avoid possible shock hazards or damaging the unit, assure that the positive

and negative of the power leads are properly connected to the terminal block
connector before plugging it into the unit or turning on the power source.

7. In the following situations, the electric power should be turned off

immediately and appropriate repairs, replacements or remedies should be

taken if:

 The power line is damaged, frayed or shows heavy wear.
 The unit has been physically crushed or deformed.
 The unit has been exposed to water.
 The unit has been exposed to, or shows signs of damage from, fire,

intense heat, heavy smoke, fumes, or vapors.

 Electrical connections of the unit become abnormally hot or generate

smoke.

 The unit has been dropped, damaged or shows signs of loose internal

parts.

 The unit does not operate properly.

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Avis et avertissements relatifs à la sécurité électrique

Avertissement:

1. Lisez les instructions d'installation avant de brancher l'unité à une source

d'alimentation électrique.

2. Les consignes de sécurité électrique doivent toujours être respectées. Toutes les

connexions électriques doivent être effectuées par un électricien qualifié.

3. Utilisez l'alimentation fournie, et protégez l'unité contre l'électricité

statique, les défauts de mise à la terre et les surtensions.

4. Si l'unité utilise un cordon d'alimentation à trois fils, assurez-vous que le produit

est correctement mis à la terre du produit lors de son utilisation. Ne retirez
JAMAIS, et ne tentez pas de contourner la broche de mise à la terre du cordon
d'alimentation. N'utilisez pas l'unité en l'absence d'un conducteur de mise à la
terre installé correctement.

5. Si vous utilisez une rallonge avec ce système, assurez-vous que l'ampérage total

des produits branchés sur la rallonge ne dépasse pas l'ampérage nominal de
celle-ci.

6. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique ou d'endommager l'unité, assurez-

vous que les bornes plus et moins de l'alimentation sont correctement
raccordées au connecteur du bloc de jonction avant de le brancher sur l'unité ou
d'activer la source d'alimentation.

7. Dans les situations suivantes, l'alimentation électrique doit être coupée

immédiatement, et les réparations, remplacements ou solutions suivants

doivent être effectués si :

 Le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise (le cas échéant) est

endommagé, effiloché ou très usé.

 L'unité a subi un choc ou a été déformée.
 L'unité a été exposée à de l'eau.
 L'unité a été exposée à, ou montre des signes de dégâts par le feu,

une chaleur intense, une fumée épaisse, des émanations ou des
vapeurs.

 Les connexions électriques chauffent de façon anormale ou produisent de

la fumée.

 L'unité est tombée, a été endommagée, ou certaines pièces internes

semblent détachées.

 L'unité ne fonctionne pas correctement.

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Minimizing EMI and RFI

When wires run for a significant distance in an
electromagnetic field, electromagnetic
interference (EMI) can occur. Strong EMI (e.g.
lightning or radio transmitters) can destroy the
units and can pose an electrical hazard by
conducting power through lines and into the
system. Poor quality or worn wiring can result
in radio frequency interference (RFI). To
minimize the effects of EMI and RFI, consult
your reseller.

Minimisation des IEM et des IRF

Lorsque des câbles parcourent une distance
importante dans un champ électromagnétique,
des interférences électromagnétiques (IEM)
peuvent se produire. D'importantes IEM
(comme la foudre ou un émetteur radio)
peuvent détruire les unités et présenter un
risque électrique si elles se propagent sur les
câbles et dans le système. Des câbles de
mauvaise qualité ou usés peuvent provoquer
des interférences radioélectriques (IRF). Pour
minimiser les effets des IEM et des IRF,
consultez votre revendeur.

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Site Preparation

There are several requirements that should be properly addressed prior to installation at the site.
The following specifications are requirements for proper installation and operation of the unit:

 Ambient Environment Conditions: Avoid positioning the unit near heaters or

heating system outputs. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Use proper
maintenance to ensure that the unit is free from dust, dirt, smoke, particles,
chemicals, smoke, water or water condensation, and exposure to EMI.

 Accessibility: The location used should allow easy access to unit connections and

cables.

 Safety: Cables and electrical cords should be routed in a manner that prevents

safety hazards, such as from tripping, wire fraying, overheating, etc. Ensure that
nothing rests on the unit’s cables or power cords.

 Ample Air Circulation: Leave enough space around the unit to allow free air

circulation.

 Cabling Considerations: Units should be placed in locations that are optimal for

the type of video cabling used between the unit and the cameras and external
devices. Using a cable longer than the manufacturer’s specifications for optimal
video signal may result in degradation of color and video parameters.

 Physical Security: The unit provides threat detection for physical security systems.

In order to ensure that the unit cannot be disabled or tampered with, the system
should be installed with security measures regarding physical access by trusted
and un-trusted parties.

 Network Security: The unit transmits over IP to security personnel for video

surveillance. Proper network security measures should be in place to assure
networks remain operating and free from malicious interference. The unit is
intended for installation on the backbone of a trusted network.

 Electrostatic Safeguards: The unit as well as other equipment connected to it

(relay outputs, alarm inputs, racks, carpeting, etc.) shall be properly grounded to
prevent electrostatic discharge.

The physical installation of the unit is the first phase of making the unit operational in a security
plan. The goal is to physically place the unit, connect it to other devices in the system, and to
establish network connectivity.

Overview

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2 Overview

The Quasar Gen II CM-6208-11-I is an indoor/outdoor, vandal-proof, mini-dome IP camera with a
motorized lens and infrared IR illuminator. The camera provides real-time, 4K, H.264 multi-streaming
with the highest quality image. The camera supports four simultaneous video streams at HD2160p,

HD1080p, HD720p and D1 resolutions. Its compact, sophisticated mechanical design and snap-in

camera chassis facilitate easy installation.

Caution:

If you are using DVTEL Latitude, we recommend that you configure the camera’s settings
via the AdminCenter. This is because the camera’s web-based interface might be

overwritten by Latitude settings. Refer to the Latitude online help for information
regarding configuring camera settings.

Attention:

Si vous utilisez DVTEL Latitude, nous vous conseillons de configurer les paramètres de la
caméra via l'AdminCenter. En effet, l'interface Internet de la caméra peut être remplacée
par les paramètres Latitude. Veuillez consulter l'aide en ligne Latitude pour de plus amples
informations sur la configuration des paramètres de la caméra.

2.1 Features

 H.264 and MJPEG

compression

 HTTP streaming MJPEG

 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)

 128GB microSDXC

recording support

 Record snapshots to

microSDXC card on alarm

 Sequential snapshot

numbering

 SNMP v1/v2/v3 and

SNMP traps

 Security IP restricted

access allow/deny list

 UPnP support
 Electronic day/night (ICR)

 Analog video output

 BNC analog output

 Privacy masks

 WDR and ATW

 3DNR image noise reduction

 ONVIF support

 RTSP support

 Supports PoE/12VDC/24VAC

 Multiple users

 Group permissions

 Per-user permissions

 Tampering detection and

notification

 Two encoder streams

available

 Low-lux mode and backlight

compensation

 Vandal-proof IP66

enclosure

 Motorized lens

 Infrared LED illuminator

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2.2 Package Contents

Before proceeding, please check that 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.

Mini-dome camera

(Torx wrench)

Rubber washers (×6)

Self-tapping screws (×4)

(See note below)

Plastic screw anchors (×4)

CD

(Bundled software and

documentation)

Quick Installation Guide

Figure 1: Package Contents

Note:

The self-tapping screws are mainly for softer substrate/material installation such as
wood. For other installation materials such as cement ceilings, it is necessary to pre-drill
and use plastic anchors before fastening the supplied self-tapping screws into the wall.

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3 Introduction to the CM-6208 IP Mini-Dome Camera

This chapter provides information about the camera hardware for reference before installation. The
connectors included on the camera’s system cable are described.

 Typical CM-6208 Camera
 CM-6208-11-1 Motorized Camera Dimensions
 Internal Connectors
 Camera Connections

3.1 Typical CM-6208 Camera

The figure below shows a typical CM-6208 camera.

Figure 2: Typical CM-6208-11-I Camera with Motorized Lens

3.2 CM-6208-11-I Motorized Camera Dimensions

The CM-6208-11-I indoor/outdoor vandal-proof motorized IP mini-dome camera dimensions are
shown below in inches, followed by millimeters.

Figure 3: CM-6208-11-1 Camera Dimensions

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3.3 Internal Connectors

As seen in the illustration below, the baseplate of the camera includes a microSDXC card drive,
which can store up to 128GB of data. The base of the lens assembly includes a reset button.

Figure 4: MicroSDXC Card Drive and Reset Button

To perform a hard reset to full factory defaults using the Reset button

1. Insert a pointed object into the Reset button.

2. Press the button for 30 seconds. Both LEDs on the RJ45 connector are extinguished. After

one second, the green network LED flashes once and then remains lighted. The yellow
activity LED flashes as soon as it detects network activity.

3. The unit returns to full factory defaults.

3.4 System Cable Connectors

The camera is shipped with a system cable for network, power, I/O, and audio connections. The
figure below shows the various connectors included in the system cable of the CM-6208-11-I
camera. The connectors, pin numbers and signal definitions are listed below.

Figure 5: CM-6208 Camera Input/Output Connections

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No.

Cable

Pin

Definition

Remarks

1

RJ45

-

For network and PoE
connections

2

Power (DC 12V*/AC 24V)

(3-pin Terminal Block)
1

DC 12V −

AC 24V 1

Power connection

2

Reserved

GND

3

DC 12V +

AC 24V 2

3

Alarm I/O

(4-pin Terminal Block)

1

Alarm In −

Alarm connection

2

Alarm In +

3

Alarm Out −

4

Alarm Out +

4

Audio I/O
Green

Audio Out

Two-way audio transmission
Pink

Audio-in/Mic-in

5

BNC

-

For analog video output

3.4.1 Waterproofing the Camera Cable Connectors

Follow the instructions below to waterproof the connectors for the different types of cables included
in the system cable. The cables are shown below.

System Cable

RJ45 Cable

IP66 RJ45 Cable

Figure 6: Camera Cables

System Cable

To waterproof the system cable

1. Connect all the required devices to the system cable.

2. Coat the joints with silicone gel. There should be no gap between the connectors and the

cables. For alarm I/O connector and power connector, make sure the side with wires
attached is also sealed with silicone gel.

Figure 7: System Cable

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3. Seal the end of the rubber coating of the system cable as indicated in the figure below. Use

enough silicone gel to fill in the hose and wrap around each wire in order to properly
waterproof the cable.

Figure 8: System Cable Hose and Wiring

RJ45 Cable

To waterproof the RJ45 cable

1. Plug the Ethernet cable to the connector of the RJ45 cable.

Figure 9: RJ45 Connector and Plug

2. Coat the joint with silicone gel. Make sure there is no gap between the Ethernet cable and

the connector in order to properly waterproof the cable.

IP66-Rated RJ45 Cable

To waterproof the IP66-Rated RJ45 cable

1. Remove the supplied connector from the IP66-rated RJ45 plug.

Figure 10: Thread-Lock Sealing Nut and RJ45 Connector

2. Loosen the thread-lock sealing nut on the IP66-rated RJ45 plug.

Figure 11: Loosened Thread-Lock Sealing Nut

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3. Thread the Ethernet cable through the thread-lock sealing nut and the IP66-rated RJ45 plug.

If the Ethernet cable is already attached to a connector, remove it first.

Figure 12: RJ45 Connector and Thread-Lock Sealing Nut

4. Carefully remove a section of rubber coating from the end of the Ethernet cable to reveal

the wires.

5. Inset the wires into the correct pins of the connector.

6. Plug the Ethernet cable into the connector of the IP66-rated RJ45 cable.

7. Fasten the RJ45 plug to the connector of the IP66-rated RJ45 cable.

8. Tighten the thread-lock sealing nut to the plug.

Figure 13: Fastened Thread-Lock Sealing Nut

3.4.2 Connecting Power to the Camera

The camera can be powered by Power over Ethernet or by an external 12VDC/24VAC adaptor
(not included in the package).

 If using an external power supply, connect the power leads or three-pin power terminal

block to the power supply.

 If using PoE, make sure that a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device is used in the network

Make sure the camera’s power cable is properly connected. All electrical work must be performed in

accordance with local regulatory requirements.

3.4.3 Input and Output Connectors

The alarm input and output connectors are shown below.

Pin No.

Designation

1

Input (-)

2

Input (+)

3

Output (-)

4

Output (+)

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4 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.

Item

Minimum System Requirement

Personal Computer

Minimum: Intel® Core™ i5-2430M @ 2.4 GHz, 4GB RAM
Recommended: Intel® Core™ i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz, 8GB RAM

Operating System

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

Web Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10, or 11

Network Card

10BaseT (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps), or 1000BaseT
(1000Mbps) operation

Viewer

ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

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5 Installation

Follow the instructions below for indoor and outdoor installation of the Quasar Gen II CM-6208
series camera.

Related Links

 Indoor Installation

 Outdoor Installation

 Power and Ethernet

Cable Connection

 Initial Camera Configuration

 Removing the Base Plate

 Mounting Instructions

5.1 Indoor Installation

Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the CM-6208-11-I.
Following are additional considerations for indoor installation:

 There must be a fuse or circuit breaker at the starting point of the electrical wiring

infrastructure.

 For indoor installations, such as industrial applications, the camera must be protected from

hostile external elements (e.g. corrosive environment, metallic dust, extreme temperatures,
soot, moisture, over spray, etc.).

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

5.2 Outdoor Installation

Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the CM-6208-11-I camera.
Following are additional considerations for outdoor installation:

 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.

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5.3 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection

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

5.4 Initial Camera Configuration

To perform the initial camera configuration

1. Unpack the camera.

2. Remove the screws from the dome cover.

3. Remove the PE cloth sheet and lens cap.

4. Attach the dome cover to the body.

5. Connect one end of the network Cat 5 Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector on the camera’s

system cable.

6. Connect the other end of the network cable to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device,

such as a switch.

7. Verify that the LEDs on the RJ45 connector illuminate green (indicating a stable network

connection) and flashing yellow (to indicate network activity).

8. Do one of the following:

 From the Latitude Sidebar, run the Unified Configurator by selecting Applications >

Device Configuration Tool. Then, on the Unified Configurator screen, click DVTEL
Quasar Gen II Series.

 Copy and run dna.exe (see note below) from the included CD.

Note:

DNA is an enhanced software alternative to Device Search. Either of these
programs may be used. They are supplied on the included CD.

Click the icon.
Select the unit requiring IP assignment.

Figure 14: Discovered IP Devices

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Right-click the mouse and select the assigned IP address or click the Assign IP button

to open the DNA Assign IP dialog box.

Note:

The camera default IP Address and the subnet mask IP Address are
automatically supplied by the DHCP server.

In the dialog box that is displayed, enter values for the IP Address, Gateway and

Netmask.

Click Update and wait for OK status to be displayed.

Figure 15: DNA Assign IP Dialog Box

Disconnect the Ethernet cable. The camera is ready for deployment (mounting) in a site installation.

Note:

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

cable.

2. The camera default IP Address is automatically set by the DHCP server. If using

Latitude, the Address must be set manually.

Tip:

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

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5.5 Preparing the Camera for Use

Before using the camera, you must release the lens assembly, which is in a fixed position for shipping
from the factory.

Releasing the lens assembly for use

1. Removed the mini-dome cover by opening the rubber tabs and unscrewing the screws

located under the tabs with the star-bit tool supplied with the camera.

Figure 16: Dome Cover

2. Separate the top and bottom sections of the cover in order to access the camera module

.

Figure 17: Exposed Mini-Dome Camera

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3. Unscrew the module-fastening screw sufficiently so that the lens assembly can rotate by 90°.

Figure 18: Module-Fastening Screw

4. Twist the lens assembly 90° in either direction in order to verify that the module can easily

pan, tilt and rotate in any position.

Figure 19: Rotated Lens Assembly

5. Reinstall the dome cover, replace the screws, tighten them, and snap the rubber tabs back

into position.

5.6 Mounting Instructions

The following are mounting instructions for the CM-6208 series cameras.

 CM-6208-11-I Mounting Tips
 Mounting the CM-6208-11-I for Indoor or Outdoor Use

5.6.1 Mounting Tips

To eliminate IR reflection

1. Clean the bubble from dirt and finger prints.

2. Make sure the bubble has no scratches.

3. Fasten the screw that secures the snap-in chassis in order to have the rubber sealed against

the bubble.

4. Avoid aiming the IR where there are nearby objects closer than the scene of interest which

might reflect back into the lens.

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5.6.2 Mounting the Camera for Indoor or Outdoor Use

1. Do one of the following:
 For drilled wall or ceiling mounting:

a) Using the base plate as a template, mark with a pointed pencil the mounting surface

through the plate holes where the four screw holes need to be drilled. See Figure 20.

Caution:
Before marking and drilling the holes, ensure that the base plate alignment
is oriented correctly so that the required camera field of view can be
achieved when the system is assembled.

Figure 20: Base Plate Used as a Template to Mark Drilling Locations

b) In the marked locations, drill each hole using a drill bit of a slightly smaller diameter

than the supplied screw anchors (molly-plug anchor). You want to achieve a snug
insertion so that the plug expansion holds firm after the screws are screwed in.

c) Fully insert the supplied anchors into drilled holes. You may need to tap them flush

with the wall using a hammer.

• For installing on a 4S recessed electrical box:

a) Have a qualified installer (check your local electrical codes) rough-in the 4S recessed

electrical box and run the wires and power (if not PoE) through the wall/conduits to
the box location.

b) Ensure that the box is sufficiently sturdy (attach to the wall stud, ceiling joist, or

reinforced surface as needed) to securely hold the weight of the camera.

• For bracket, pole and pendant installations:

a) Thread the cables and any other wires (such as a relay output, alarm input, audio in,

or audio out) through the mounting accessory.

Note:

The power cable is not required if using PoE.

Tip:

1. Even if you are not using alarm inputs and audio input/output at the
time of installation, you may want to consider pre-wiring these
connections for future use.

2. Use shims for shoring up mounts on uneven surfaces.

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3. Thread the wires through the base plate and screw it to the pre-drilled wall, ceiling,

CM Series Mini-Dome Recessed Mount, CM Series Mini-Dome Corner Mount, or 4S electrical
box. Check that the installation is not flimsy, will not wobble, and is flush with the mounting
surface.

4. Plug the Cat 5 cable into the camera’s Ethernet port and, if needed, plug the power terminal

block into the power terminals.

5. If applicable, wire the Alarm In, Alarm Out, Audio In, and Audio Out terminal blocks to

external devices. See Camera Connections (page 4).

6. If needed, connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to the network and turn on the power

from the power supply.

Note:

Do not reassemble the camera’s inner cover and mini-dome cover until after
hardware configurations and lens adjustments are made.

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6 Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera

The DVTEL Network Assistant (DNA) is a user-friendly utility that is designed to easily discover and
configure DVTEL edge devices on a network. The DNA tool has a simple user interface and does not
require any installation. The software is provided as a single, standalone executable. It runs on any
PC.

DNA provides a central location for listing all the DVTEL camera models accessible over the network.
Once listed, each camera can be right-clicked to access and change the network settings. If the
network settings are changed for some reason, a new search will relist the units. The units may then
be configured via the web interface.

If DVTEL Latitude is being used, 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.

The camera must be made accessible for setting network addresses.

Note:

For detailed guidelines about DNA and its usage, refer to the DNA 2.0 User Manual,
which is included in the CD provided with the camera.

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7 Configuring Communication Settings on the Quasar Camera

To configure communication settings on the camera

1. Connect the camera to the network on the same VLAN/LAN as the workstation.

2. If the network supports the default, open the DNA utility by running dna.exe which can be

found in the DNA Utility folder in the supplied CD, or click the DNA icon .

Note:

DNA is an alternative software to Device Search. Either of these programs may
be used.

3. In the DNA application, click the DNA button.

4. If the Windows Firewall is enabled, a security alert window pops up.

5. To continue, click Allow Access. Latitude users should consult the Latitude Installation

Instructions on disabling the Windows Firewall.

Figure 21: Windows Firewall Screen

6. Click Assign IP. All the discovered IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure

below. The camera’s default IP Address is automatically supplied by the DHCP server.

Figure 22: Discovered IP Devices

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7. Right-click the camera whose network property is to be changed. From the context menu

that opens, select Assign IP. The Assign IP dialog is displayed.

Figure 23: DNA Assign IP – Use DHCP Dialog Box

Tip:

Record the camera’s MAC address for future reference.

8. To access DNA, do one of the following:

For DHCP (not supported by Latitude):

i. Select Use DHCP. Do not use for Latitude.

ii. Click Update and wait for status.

For Static IP (recommended for Latitude users):

Figure 24: DNA Assign IP – Static IP Dialog Box

i. Do not select the Use DHCP checkbox. This is recommended for security

purposes and for and Latitude users. In the IP Address, Gateway, and Netmask,
enter the respective LAN/VLAN (optional DNS) values.

ii. Click Update and wait for OK status to be displayed.

9. 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.

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

Login using the default user name Admin and password 1234.

Note:

User name and password are case-sensitive.

Note:

It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for security
reasons.

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.

Figure 25: Installing the ActiveX Control

If a security warning window prompt appears, click Install.

Figure 26: Security Window

11. If a popup message appears for running the DVPlayer add-on, click Allow.

Note:

If the password is changed and DVTEL Latitude AdminCenter Discovery feature is
in use, deselect all other proprietary types. Select DVTEL Quasar Gen II Series so
that the new password can be configured in the Discovery tab settings.

Additionally, you can change the camera’s network properties (either DHCP or Static IP)
directly from the camera’s web interface on the System > Network screen.

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8 Adjusting and Framing-Up the Camera View

After the camera is connected to the network and running, it is necessary to frame-up the scene and
adjust the camera settings to optimize the picture for the individual scenes. If Latitude is being used,
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 DNA application, click DNA.

2. In the Discovery list, click to select the camera.

3. Right-click the context menu and select Browse, or enter the camera’s IP address in your

browser’s URL address bar.

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

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

previously been changed, use the new password.

Note:

Both the user name and password are case sensitive.

b) Allow the ActiveX to download and choose to install the DVTEL Web Player

(DVPlayer).

c) After the unit’s web interface opens, use the function buttons on the Home page to

adjust the zoom or focus.

5. If necessary, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the tilt-arm tension screw on the tensioning

collar to adjust the camera tilt axis.

Figure 27: Tilt-Arm Tension Screw on Tensioning Collar

6. If necessary, adjust the rotation, pan and tilt angles as required for the desired view of the

scene. When finished, retighten the tilt-arm tension screw.

Figure 28: CM-6208 Camera – Pan, Rotate and Tilt Angles

Caution:
To prevent camera damage, do not over extend the tilt range beyond -10° to 90°.

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Tip:

To view greater image detail for more accurate high-definition focusing, on the
Web Base Viewer home page, click Full Screen and check the focus.

Note:

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.

7. To achieve optimum focus results during daytime, open the Camera > Exposure screen in

camera’s web interface and select Auto Shutter mode. Save changes and complete the
focusing steps. When finished, restore your exposure settings as needed.

8. Replace the camera’s inner cover.

9. Replace the mini-dome cover and tighten the screw.

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9 Configuration and Operation

The Quasar Gen II CM 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 DVTEL’s Latitude VMS is used, many of the configurations and features of DVTEL’s
VMS provide configuration and automation of the camera.

This section includes the following information:

 Browser-Based Viewer Introduction
 Live Screen
 System Settings
 Video and Audio Streaming Settings
 Camera Settings
 Logout

9.1 Browser-Based Viewer Introduction

The figure below shows the Quasar Gen II camera’s browser-based user interface.

Figure 29: Browser-Based User Interface

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The user interface displays the following information:

1. The Navigation Bar is displayed in the center of the screen containing Live and Settings

buttons.

 Live Button

The Live screen opens by default when the camera logs on. It is used to monitor live
video of the targeted area, adjust the display size, take snapshots of the view area,
stop/start video streaming, record video in a designated file location, activate or de­activate a loudspeaker (audio function), and to perform a digital zoom. An explanation
of the items on the screen is included below and in section 9.2.

 Settings Button

Clicking the Settings button opens the Settings screen, whose sidebar which includes
three tabs − System, Streaming, and Camera − that are used for to configure system
settings.

 System Settings

The administrator can configure settings for basic system parameters, security,
network operation, events, recording, storage, system maintenance, and more.
Details are discussed in System Settings.

 Streaming Settings

The administrator can modify video and audio settings on this page. Details are
discussed in Streaming Settings.

 Camera Settings

The administrator can adjust many of the camera settings on this page, such as
Exposure, Picture Adjustment, IR Function, Digital Zoom, and TV System. Details
are discussed in Camera Settings.

2. The Language Bar is displayed to the right of the Navigation Bar. Supported languages

include English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

3. The Log out link is located to the right of the Language Bar. Click the Log Out link to exit the

application or log into the camera with a different username and password. See Log Out.

4. The camera model number is displayed under the Log out link.

5. Function buttons are displayed to the left of the Live View window. These are discussed in

the following section.

6. The video format is displayed and can be selected to the left of the date and time.

7. The current date and time are displayed under the model number.

8. In the center of the interface is the Live View window, which displays the image that the

camera is monitoring.

9. The firmware version of the camera is displayed under the Live View window on the right

side.

10. Video compression details − including stream number, bit rate, compression, and quality −

are displayed under the Live View window.

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9.2 Live Screen

The CM-6208-11-I camera Live screen includes the following function buttons:

Snapshot

Click 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.

Record/Pause

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

Video Streaming Restart/Stop

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

Mic

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

Manual Trigger

This button enables you to trigger an action defined on the System > Events Setup > IO screen,
which enables control over input and output alarms.

Speaker

Click 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. Refer to User in the Security section for further
details.

Zoom: Wide/Tele

Press the Tele or Wide button to implement continuous zoom adjustment.

Zoom Reset

Press the Reset button to calibrate the camera lens at full wide end.

Step: Wide/Tele

Press the Wide Step or Tele Step button to alternate the zoom between wide and telephoto views
within a user-defined range of steps, which can be selected from the drop-down menu shown
below.

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Step Range

Select from a user-defined range of steps, which can be selected from the drop-down list.

Focus: Near/Far

Press the Near or Far button to implement continuous focus adjustment.

Focus Reset

Press the Reset button to calibrate the camera lens at infinity focus.

Step: Near/Far

Press the Near Step or Far Step button to alternate the focus between near and far views within a
user-defined range, which can be selected from the drop-down menu.

Step Range

Select from a user-defined range of steps, which can be selected from the drop-down list.

AF: Push

Click the Push button once to adjust zoom or focus. 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.

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9.3 System Settings

The figure below shows the sub-tabs under the System tab.

Figure 30: System Screen

Each category in the sidebar is explained in the following sections:

 System

 Security

 Network

 Events Setup

 Edge Recording

 Motion Detection

 Schedule

 File Location

 Maintenance

 Import/Export

Note:
The System screen is accessible only by the Administrator.

9.3.1 System

Click the System tab in the sidebar. The System screen is displayed in Figure 30: System Screen. It
includes the following fields:

Host Name

The host name is for camera identification. If the alarm function is enabled and is set to send an
alarm message by Mail or FTP, the host name entered here is displayed in the alarm message. See

Application.

Time Zone

Select the time zone from the drop-down menu.

Enable Daylight Saving Time

To enable daylight saving time, check the box and then specify time offset (number of hours or
minutes difference between daylight saving time and standard time), start date and time for daylight
saving time, and end date and time for daylight saving time. 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.

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Time format

Enables a choice of formats: either year, month and day (yyyy/mm/dd) or day, month and year
(dd/mm/yyyy).

Sync with Computer Time

Select this button to synchronize video date and time display with the PC. You can change the PC
date and time in the respective text box.

Manual

The Administrator can set video date and time manually. Entry format should be identical with that
displayed to the right of the text box.

Sync with NTP Server

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize the camera’s clock with an NTP
server. Enter the network time server host name or IP address to synchronize in the text box. Then
select an update interval (every hour, day or week) from the drop-down menu. For further
information about NTP, visit www.ntp.org.

Click Save when finished.

9.3.2 Security

Clicking the Security tab in the System sidebar opens a drop-down menu with the following tabs:

 User

 HTTPS

 IP Filter

 IEEE 802.1X

Figure 31: Security > System Screen

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User

Click the User tab in the Security category on the sidebar to display user credentials.

Figure 32: Security > User Screen

Admin Password

Change the administrator’s password by entering 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 (maximum 14 digits).

Note:

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

Add user

The user name and passwords are limited to 14 characters. There is a maximum of 20 user accounts.

To add a new user

1. Type the new user name and password in the respective fields.

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

permissions.

 I/O access – Basic functions that enable you to view video when accessing to the

camera.

 Camera control – Allows you to change camera parameters on the Camera tab.
 Talk – Talk allows the user at the local site to talk from the remote site to the

administrator

 Listen – Listen allows the user at the local site to listen from the remote site to

the administrator.

3. Click Add.

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Manage User

 To delete a user, click the User name drop-down list and select the user. Click Delete to

remove the user.

 To edit a user, click the User name drop-down list and select the user. Click Edit to edit the

user’s password and privileges.

Note:

You must enter the user password and also select the authorized function(s).

Figure 33: Edit User Account Dialog Box

 Click Save to modify the account credentials and privileges, or Close to discard changes.

Streaming Authentication Setting

From the drop-down list, select one of the following options:

 Disable – Do not use streaming authentication (default setting).
 Basic – A form of authentication that uses unencrypted base64 encoding. Basic

Authentication should generally only be used where transport layer security, such as HTTPS,
is provided.

 Digest – A form of authentication used over RTSP in which credentials are encrypted when

transmitted.

Click Save.

HTTPS

To use HTTPS on the camera, an HTTPS certificate must be installed. The HTTPS certificate can be
obtained either by creating and sending a certificate request to a Certificate Authority (CA) or by
creating a self-signed HTTPS certificate as described below.

Note:

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

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.

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Under the Security category, click the HTTPS tab in the sidebar to display the following screen.

Figure 34: Security > HTTPS Screen

To create a self-signed certificate

Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can first create and install a self-signed certificate.

Figure 35: HTTPS Screen – Create Self-Signed Certificate

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1. On the HTTPS page, click Create under Create Self-Signed Certificate. The Create Self-Signed

Certificate dialog box opens.

Figure 36: Create Self-Signed Certificate Dialog Box

2. Enter the information in the appropriate field. A definition of each of the required fields

follows.

 Country – Enter a two-letter combination code to indicate the specific country in

which
the certificate will be used. For instance, type “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).

 Valid days – Enter the period in days (1 ~ 9999) to indicate the valid period of

certificate.

3. Click OK to save the certificate request after completion. The details are displayed in the

Subject field of the Installed Certificate section.

Figure 37: Installed Certificate Section

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4. To view the details of the Installed Certificate, click Properties. The details are displayed in

the Certificate Properties dialog box. If you want to remove the certificate, click Remove.

Figure 38: Certificate Properties

5. When the signed certificate is returned from the CA, click Browse in the Install Signed

Certificate section to locate the file.

6. Click Upload to install the certificate, as seen in Figure 39.

Figure 39: HTTPS Screen – Upload Signed Certificate

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To create a certificate request

1. Click Create Certificate Request to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain

a signed certificate from a CA.

Figure 40: HTTPS Screen – Install Signed Certificate

The Create Certificate Request dialog box opens.

Figure 41: Create Certificate Request Dialog Box

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2. Enter the information in the appropriate field. A definition of each of the required fields

follows.

 Country – Enter a two-letter combination code to indicate the specific country in

which the certificate will be used. For instance, type “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).

3. Click OK to save the details of the certificate request after completion. When the request is

complete, the subject of the Created Request is displayed in the Subject field

Figure 42: Created Request Subject

4. To view details of the Certificate Request, click Properties below the Subject field. The

Certificate Request Properties dialog box opens. If you want to remove the certificate, click
Remove.

Figure 43: Certificate Request Properties Dialog Box

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

Note:

The self-signed certificate does not provide the same high level of security as a
certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).

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.

Figure 44: IP Filter Screen

To enable the IP filter

1. Check the box to enable the IP filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4)

are allowed or denied access to the camera.

2. Select Allow or Deny from the drop-down list.

3. Click Apply to determine the IP filter behavior.

To add or delete an IP address

1. Enter the IP address in the Filtered IP Addresses text box.

2. Click Add 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.

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

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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.

Figure 45: IEEE 802.1X/EAP-TLS Screen

CA Certificate

The CA certificate is created by the Certificate Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Click

Browse to locate the file and Upload to upload the certificate to check the server’s identity.

Client Certificate

Upload the Client Certificate to authenticate the camera. Click Browse to locate the file and Upload
to upload the certificate.

Private Key

Upload the Private Key to authenticate the camera. Click Browse to locate the file and Upload to
upload the private key.

Settings

 Identity – Enter the user identity (user name) associated with the certificate. Up to 16

characters can be used.

 Private Key Password – Enter the password associated with the user identity. Up to 16

characters can be used.

Enable IEEE 802.1X

Select the checkbox to enable IEEE 802.1X security. Click Save to save the IEEE 802.1X/EAPTLS
setting.

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9.3.3 Network

From the System screen, click the Network tab. The Network tab opens on the Basic screen.

Figure 46: Network Screen

The following tabs are available from the Network tab:

 Basic

 QoS

 SNMP

 UPnP

 DDNS

 Mail

 FTP

 HTTP

Basic

It is possible to 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.

The Basic screen is divided into three sections: General, Advanced and IPv6 Configuration. See Figure
46: Network Screen.

General

Select one of the following options in the General area for configuring network settings:

 Get IP address automatically
 Use fixed IP address
 User PPoE

 Get IP address automatically

If you select Get IP address automatically, you can use the DNA utility, which is provided in the
supplied CD, to obtain the IP address from a DHCP server on the network. See Using the DNA Utility

to Search and Access the Camera.

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Note:

For future reference, record the camera’s MAC address, which is found on the camera

label.

 Use fixed IP address

The camera’s default setting is Use fixed IP address. Refer to Using the DNA Utility to Search and

Access the Camera for login with the default IP address. You may use DNA or enter the IP address in

your Internet browser’s URL address bar.

To set up a new static IP address

1. Select the Use fixed IP address option.

2. Enter the following information:

 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 host names into IP

addresses.

 Secondary DNS – A secondary domain name server that backs up the primary DNS.

 Use PPPoE

To use PPPoE

1. Enter your PPPoE user name and password into the respective fields.

2. Click Save to confirm the settings.

Advanced

Enter the following advanced parameters in the Advanced section of the screen:

 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

from1024 to 65535.

 HTTPS port – The default setting of HTTPS port is 443. The range is from 1024 to 65535.

Note:

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

Click Save to save the settings.

IPv6 Address Configuration

IPv6 is not supported.

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QoS

QoS (Quality of Service) 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
Code point) values, and as a result receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ­capable routers.

Figure 47: QoS Screen

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 DSCP – This class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and

RTSP/HTTP.

 Audio DSCP – The CM-6208 camera supports audio.
 Management DSCP – This class consists of HTTP traffic (web browsing).

Click Save when complete.

Note:

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

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SNMP Settings

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

Figure 48: SNMP Settings Screen

SNMP v1/v2

 Enable SNMP v1 or Enable SNMP v2 – Select the version of SNMP (v1 or v2) to use by

checking the relevant 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 private.

SNMP v3

SNMP v3 provides important security features including:

 Confidentiality – Encryption of packets to prevent snooping by an unauthorized source.

 Integrity – Message integrity to ensure that a packet has not been tampered with in transit

including an optional packet replay protection mechanism.

 Authentication – To verify that the message is from a valid source.

To enable the SNMP v3 protocol, enter the appropriate data and passwords requested:

 Enable SNMP v3 – Select the checkbox.
 Security Name – See note below.
 Authentication Type – Select MD5 or SHA from the drop-down list. See note below.
 Authentication Password – See note below.
 Encryption Type – Select DES or AES from the drop-down list. See note below.
 Encryption Password – See note below.

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Note:

You may have to consult with your System Administrator to activate this function.

Traps for SNMP v1/v2/v3

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. The default value is public.

 Trap Option

 Warm start – A warm start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, such as the

camera, performs a software reload.

Click Save when complete.

UPnP

The UPnP page enables the Universal Plug-and-Play protocol on your network devices.

Figure 49: UPnP Screen

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UPnP Settings

 Enable UPnP – If UPnP is enabled and a camera is discovered on the LAN, the icon of the

connected camera appears in My Network Places, allowing direct access, as seen below.

Figure 50: Direct Access to Camera with UPnP Enabled

Note:

To enable this function, make sure the UPnP component is installed on your
computer. Refer to Install UPnP Components for the Windows 7, Windows 8,
and Windows 8.1 procedure.

 Enable UPnP port forwarding – When UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the camera is

allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically.

Note:

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

 Friendly name – Enter 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.

Figure 51: DDNS Screen

To use DDNS

Select the Enable DDNS checkbox.
From the Provider drop-down list, select a DDNS host provider name.
In the Host name text box, enter the registered domain name.
In the Username/E-mail text box, enter the username or e-mail address required by the DDNS

provider for authentication.

In the Password/Key text box, enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for

authentication.

Click Save to save the setting.

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Mail

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. It is
a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified
and the message text is transferred.

The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when an alarm is
triggered. Two SMTP server accounts can be configured. Enter the settings for the 1st SMTP server
and 2nd SMTP server in the appropriate fields. Settings include SMTP server, server port (default port
is 25), account name, password, and recipient e-mail address settings. For SMTP server details,
contact your network service provider.

To use SSL encryption of the email, select the 1st SMTP SSL or 2nd SMTP SSL checkbox for the
respective server.

Enter the sender’s email address in the text box.

Click Save when finished. The settings are displayed in the following screen.

Figure 52: Mail Screen – SMTP

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FTP

The Administrator can send an alarm message to one or two File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites when
motion is detected. For each server, enter the server IP address, server port number, user name,
password, and remote folder path.

To use passive mode, select the 1st FTP passive mode or 2nd FTP passive mode checkbox for the
respective server. In passive mode, FTP the client initiates both connections to the server, solving
the problem of firewalls filtering the incoming data port connection to the client from the server.

In order to support passive mode FTP on the server-side firewall, the following communication
channels must be opened:

 FTP server's port 21 from anywhere (client initiates connection)
 FTP server's port 21 to ports > 1023 (server responds to client's control port)
 FTP server's ports > 1023 from anywhere (client initiates data connection to random port

specified by server)

 FTP server's ports > 1023 to remote ports > 1023 (server sends ACKs and data to client's data

port)

Click Save when finished. The settings are displayed in the following screen.

Figure 53: FTP Screen

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HTTP

An HTTP notification server detects notification messages of triggered events sent from cameras.
Two notification server accounts (Alarm Triggered and Motion Detection) can be set up and sent to
the specified HTTP servers. For each server, enter the HTTP details, including server IP address, user
name, and password.

Click Save when finished. The settings are displayed in the following screen.

Figure 54: HTTP Screen

Refer to Send HTTP notification and Motion Detection for HTTP notification settings in the section
below.

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9.3.4 Events Setup

The Events Setup tab includes the following functions:

 IO

 Network Failure Detection

 Tampering

 Periodical Event

 Manual Trigger

IO

The IO screen enables control over the input and output alarms. If, for example, an event is
recognized by the system, an input or output alarm and message is generated.

Figure 55: IO Screen

Alarm Switch

The Administrator can select from the following options:

 Select Off to disable an alarm.
 Select On to enable an alarm (default setting).
 Select By Schedule to set a schedule. Then click Please Select to select up to 10 schedules

from the drop-down list that opens. The selected schedules are displayed in the Please
Select text box. To set a schedule, open the Schedule tab.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

Alarm Type

Select an alarm type (Normal close or Normal open) that corresponds to the alarm application.
Normal open is the default setting. Click Save after configuring the settings.

Alarm Output

Define the normal alarm output signal as Output high or Output low, according to the current alarm
application. Output high is the default setting. Click Save after configuring the settings.

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Trigger Action

The Administrator can specify various alarm actions to take when an alarm is triggered. The
following options are available:

Enable alarm output – Select this checkbox to enable alarm relay output (default setting).
Send message by FTP – Select the checkbox send an alarm message by FTP when an alarm is

triggered.

Upload image by FTP – Select this box to assign an FTP site and configure the parameters shown.

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

Note:

Images can be sent by FTP only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream from the

Video Resolution screen.

Follow these steps:

 From the FTP address drop-down list, select one of the two FTP addresses to use.
 From the Pre-trigger buffer and Post-trigger buffer drop-down lists, select the number of

frames for the buffer from 1-20 frames.

Figure 56: Trigger Action – Upload Image by FTP

 Select the Continue image upload checkbox to upload an image by FTP for a defined period

of time or while the trigger is active. Select one of the following options:

 To specify the length of time for the upload, select Upload for and enter the number

of seconds in the text box.

 To upload while the trigger is active, select Upload during the trigger active.

In the Image Frequency text box, from the drop-down list select the number of frames per
seconds from 1-15 for the upload.

Note:

Make sure that FTP configuration has been completed. See FTP for details.

Send HTTP notification – Select this checkbox to send a notification by HTTP. Select the

destination HTTP address from the drop-down 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. See figure below.

Figure 57: Send HTTP Notification Option

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IR Cut Filter – Select this checkbox to trigger an event when the IR cut filter is activated. From

the drop-down menu, select on to enter Night Mode or off to enter Day Mode.

Send message by E-Mail – Select the checkbox send an alarm message by e-mail when an alarm

is triggered. The e-mail address is entered in the Mail screen.

Upload image by E-Mail – Select this checkbox to assign an e-mail address for sending the image

captured by a triggered alarm. The e-mail address is entered in the Mail screen.

Note:

Images can be sent by e-mail only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream from
the Video Resolution screen.

 From the E-Mail address drop-down list, select one of the two e-mail addresses.
 From the Pre-trigger buffer and Post-trigger buffer drop-down lists, select the number of

frames for the buffer from 1-20 frames.

Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload Image by E-Mail

 Check the Continue image upload box if you wish to upload an image by e-mail for a defined

period of time or while the trigger is active. Select one of the following options:

 To specify the length of time for the upload, select Upload for and enter the number

of seconds in the text box.

 To upload while the trigger is active, select Upload during the trigger active.

In the Image Frequency text box, from the drop-down list select the number of frames per
seconds from 1-15 for the upload.

Note:

Make sure that SMTP configuration has been completed. See Mail for details.

Record video clip – Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording to your

microSDXC card or to the NAS. 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

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seconds. Alternatively, select the second radial button to upload during the active trigger. See
Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip.

Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip

Note:

In order for this function to be implemented, make sure that local recording with
a microSDXC card is activated and that the NAS is properly configured. See

Recording for further details.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

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 (default setting)

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.

Click Save after configuring the 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 microSDXC card if a network failure occurs, the camera can
operate as a backup recording device for the surveillance system.

Figure 60: Network Failure Detection Screen

Detection Switch

The Administrator can select from the following options:

 Select Off to disable an alarm (default setting).
 Select On to enable an alarm.
 Select By Schedule to set a schedule. Then click Please Select to select up to 10 schedules

from the drop-down list that opens. The selected schedules are displayed in the Please
Select text box. To set a schedule, open the Schedule tab.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

Detection Type

In the text box, enter the IP address to ping and the time interval (in minutes) between pings. Click
Save after configuring the settings.

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 – Check this box and select the predefined type of alarm output (low or

high) to enable alarm relay when tampering is detected.

 Send message by FTP – Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP when a network

failure is detected.

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 Record video clip – Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording into a

microSDXC card or the NAS. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer. Select
the first radial button 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.
See Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip.

Note:

In order for this function to be implemented, make sure that local recording with
a microSDXC card is activated and that the NAS is properly configured. See

Recording for further details.

 Send message by E-Mail – Select whether to send an alarm message by e-mail when a

network failure is detected.

Save

Click Save to save the network failure detection settings.

Tampering

The tampering alarm function helps the IP camera deal with tampering (such as deliberate
redirection, blocking, paint-spraying, and obscuring the lens, etc.). Using video analysis, the camera
can react to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified
destination(s).

Figure 61: Tampering Alarm Screen

Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames
of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames.

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Tampering Alarm

The Administrator can select from the following options:

 Select Off to disable the tampering alarm (default setting).
 Select On to enable the tampering alarm.
 Select By Schedule to set a schedule. Then click Please Select to select up to 10 schedules

from the drop-down list that opens. The selected schedules are displayed in the Please
Select text box. To set a schedule, open the Schedule tab.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

Tampering Duration

Minimum tampering duration is the time for video analysis to determine whether camera tampering
has occurred. Minimum duration can also be interpreted as defining the tampering threshold; a
longer duration represents a higher threshold.

In the Minimum duration text box, enter the tampering duration time in seconds. The range is from
10 to 3600 seconds.

Tampering Action

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

 Enable alarm output – Check this box and select the predefined type of alarm output

(high or low) to enable alarm relay when tampering is detected.

 Send Alarm Message by FTP – The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm

message by FTP when tampering is detected.

 Upload Image by FTP – Selecting this option enables you to assign an FTP site and

configure various parameters, as seen in Figure 56: Trigger Action – Upload Image by FTP.
When tampering is detected, event images will be uploaded to the designated FTP site.

Note:

Images can be sent by FTP only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

Specify the FTP address 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.

Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. To specify the
length of time for the upload, click on this radial button and enter the number of
seconds. To upload during the active trigger, click on this radial button.

Finally, select the number of frames per second from the drop-down menu next to Image
frequency.

 Send HTTP notification – Check this option, select the destination HTTP address, and

specify the parameters for HTTP notifications. When the tampering alarm is triggered, the
HTTP notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP server. See Figure 57: Send HTTP
Notification Option.

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 Record video clip – Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording into a

microSDXC card. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer. Select the first
radial button 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. See
Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip.

Note:

In order for this function to be implemented, make sure that local recording with
a microSDXC card is activated and that the NAS is properly configured. See

Recording for further details.

 Send message by E-Mail – The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm

message by e-mail when tampering is detected.

 Upload Image by E-Mail – Selecting this option enables you to assign an e-mail address

and configure various parameters, as shown in Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload
Image by E-Mail. When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the
designated e-mail address.

Note:

Images can be sent by e-mail only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

Specify two e-mail addresses 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.

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

Note:

Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section Mail and

FTP for further details.

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 (default setting)

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.

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 Overwrite

The original image in the FTP site will be overwritten by the new uploaded file with a static
filename.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

Periodical Event

The Periodical Event screen is used to specify an alarm to be triggered at a specified time interval.

Figure 62: Periodical Event Screen

Periodical Event

Select Off or On to activate this function. The default is Off.

Time Interval

In the Minimum interval text box, enter the number of seconds for the minimum interval between
alarms.

Triggered Action

The Administrator can specify multiple alarm actions to be taken when a triggering event occurs. The
options are listed as follows:

 Enable alarm output – Check this box and select the predefined type of alarm output

(high or low) to enable alarm relay when tampering is detected.

 Send Alarm Message by FTP – The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm

message by FTP when tampering is detected.

 Upload Image by FTP – Selecting this option enables you to assign an FTP site and

configure various parameters, as seen in Figure 56: Trigger Action – Upload Image by FTP.
When tampering is detected, event images will be uploaded to the designated FTP site.

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Note:

Images can be sent by FTP only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

Specify the FTP address 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.

Check the box for Continue image upload if you wish to use this option. To specify the
length of time for the upload, click on this radial button and enter the number of
seconds. To upload during the active trigger, click on this radial button.

Finally, select the number of frames per second from the drop-down menu next to Image
frequency.

 Send HTTP notification – Check this option, select the destination HTTP address, and

specify the parameters for HTTP notifications. When the tampering alarm is triggered, the
HTTP notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP server. See Figure 57: Send HTTP
Notification Option.

 IR Cut Filter – Select this checkbox to trigger an event when the IR cut filter is activated.

From the drop-down menu, select on or off. When the IR Cut filter is set to on, the IR LED
illuminator is activated for use in low-light environments in which Night mode is normally
used.

 Send message by E-Mail – The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm

message by e-mail when tampering is detected.

 Upload Image by E-Mail – Selecting this option enables you to assign an e-mail address

and configure various parameters, as shown in Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload
Image by E-Mail. When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the
designated e-mail address.

Note:

Images can be sent by e-mail only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

Specify two e-mail addresses 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.

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

Note:

Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section Mail
and FTP for further details.

 Record video clip – Select this box in order to save the alarm-triggered recording into a

microSDXC card. Enter the number of seconds for the pre-trigger buffer. Select the first
radial button 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. See
Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip.

Note:

To implement function, make sure that local recording with a microSDXC card
is activated and that the NAS is properly configured. See Recording for details.

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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 (default setting)

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.

Click Save after configuring the settings.

Manual Trigger

The Manual Trigger screen is used to specify an alarm to be manually triggered. You can define
action to take when an alarm occurs from the System > Events Setup> IO screen.

Figure 63: Manual Trigger Screen

Manual Trigger

Select Off or On to activate this function. The default is Off.

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Triggered Action

Specify one or both alarms to trigger:

 Upload Image by FTP – Selecting this option enables you to assign an FTP site and

configure various parameters, as seen in Figure 56: Trigger Action – Upload Image by FTP.
When tampering is detected, event images will be uploaded to the designated FTP site.

Note:

Images can be sent by FTP only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

 Specify the FTP address 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.

 Upload Image by E-Mail – Selecting this option enables you to assign an e-mail address

and configure various parameters, as shown in Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload
Image by E-Mail. When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the
designated e-mail address.

Note:

Images can be sent by e-mail only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

Specify two e-mail addresses 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.

Note:

Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section Mail and

FTP for further details.

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 (default setting)

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.

Click Save after configuring the settings

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9.3.5 Edge Recording

From the Edge Recording tab it is possible to configure the following screens:

 SD Card Management

 Network Share

 Recording

SD Card Management

You can locally record up to 128GB on a Class 10 microSDXC card. The SD Card page shows the
capacity information of the card and a recording list of all the recording files saved on the memory
card. You can also format the card and implement automatic recording cleanup on this page. To
implement microSDXC card recording, see Recording.

Figure 64: SD Card Screen

Note:

Format the microSDXC card when using it for the first time. Formatting is also required
when a memory card has been used on one camera and is then transferred to a camera
that uses a different software platform.

Device Information

Upon inserting the microSDXC card, card information, such as the memory capacity and status, is
displayed.

Device Setting

Click Format to format the memory card.

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Disk Cleanup Setting

Enable automatic recording cleanup by selecting Enable automatic disk cleanup. From the pull-down
menu, specify the minimum length of time over which 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 finished.

Recording List

Each video file on the microSDXC 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 in the Recording screen is set as Always (consecutive recording) and the
microSDXC 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.

Figure 65: Video File Recording List

 Remove – To remove a file, first select the file and then click Remove.
 Sort – Click Sort to list the files in the Recording list in order of name and date.

Note:

The capital letters: R, N, A, (A0), M, (M0) followed by an underscore, appear at
the beginning of the file name. They denote the type of recording.

 R - Regular (always or schedule)
 N - Network failure
 M - Motion, (M0 refers to the first motion window trigger)
 A - Alarm (A0 refers to the first alarm trigger input).

 Download – To open/download a video clip, first select the file and then click Download. The

selected file window pops up as shown below. Click on the AVI file to play the video in the
player or download it to a specified location.

Figure 66: Selected File Window

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Network Share

The Network Share screen shows the capacity information of the Network Attached Storage (NAS)
disk and provides a list of all the recording files saved on the disk. You can also format the disk and
implement automatic recording cleanup on this page. To implement NAS recording, see Recording.

Device Information

Upon connecting to the NAS, the following information about the disk is displayed:

 Device type – Displays Network Share
 Free space – Displays the amount of available storage space in GB
 Total size – Displays the total amount of storage space in GB
 Status – Indicates if the camera is online or offline
 Full – Indicates if the disk is full (Yes/No)
 Protocol – Displays the protocol used by the NAS
 Host – Displays the host IP address
 Share – Displays the path for a shared network storage device
 User name – Displays the name of the user accessing the NAS
 Password – Displays the password of the user accessing the NAS

Storage Tools

Click Format to format the NAS.

Disk Cleanup Setting

Enable automatic recording cleanup by selecting Enable automatic disk cleanup. From the pull-down
menu, specify the minimum length of time over which 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 finished.

Recording List

Each video file stored on the NAS is listed in the Recording list. See Recording for further details.
When the recording mode in the Recording screen is set as Always (consecutive recording) and the
NAS recording is enabled by events triggered, the system immediately saves a recorded event on the
network disk once an event occurs. Then the camera will return to the regular recording mode after
events recording.

Figure 67: Video File Recording List

 Remove – To remove a file, first select the file and then click Remove.
 Sort – Click Sort to list the files in the Recording list in order of name and date.

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Note:

The capital letters: R, N, A, (A0), M, (M0) followed by an underscore, appear at
the beginning of the file name. They denote the type of recording.

 R - Regular (always or schedule)
 N - Network failure
 M - Motion, (M0 refers to the first motion window trigger)
 A - Alarm (A0 refers to the first alarm trigger input).

 Download – To open/download a video clip, first select the file and then click download. The

selected file window pops up as shown below. Click on the AVI file to play the video in the
player or download it to a specified location.

Figure 68: Selected File Window

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Recording

The Recording screen is used to select a device and to set a schedule for recording clips. Up to 10
schedules can be set.

In the Recording Storage section, select the recording device: SD Card or Network Share.

In the Recording Schedule section, specify the recording schedule. Select one of three options:

 Disable – Disable this function
 Always – Always use this function
 Only during time frame – Records only during a specified time frame

Figure 69: Recording Screen

To set the recording schedule

1. Selecting the day.

2. Set the start time.

3. Set the duration for recording.

4. Click Save to confirm the schedule. The schedule is displayed in the table.

Note:

This option works only if (a) the microSDXC card is installed in the camera or (b) the
NAS is configured properly.

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9.3.6 Motion Detection

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

Figure 70: Motion Detection Screen

Within the Live View pane on the Motion Detection screen, there is a frame (Motion Detection
window) which is used for defining the motion detection area. To change the size of the Motion
Detection window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the frame and drag it outward or inward.
Moving the mouse to the center of the frame shifts the frame to the intended location.

Motion Detection Activation

It is possible to define up to four motion detection zones within the Motion Detection window by
selecting a number from the drop-down menu.

The motion detection function may be turned on or off in the Motion Detection section of the
screen. The default setting is Off. Alternatively, you may select By schedule to set a schedule.

To set a schedule

1. Select By schedule. The message Please Select is displayed.

2. Click Please select. A drop-down menu opens.

3. From the drop-down menu, select a schedule from 1 to 10. The selected schedules are

displayed in a horizontal field above the drop-down menu.

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For instructions how to set a schedule for motion detection, refer to Schedule. Below is a screen
showing the Schedule drop-down menu with selected schedules.

Figure 71: Motion Detection Screen – with Schedule Drop-Down Menu

Motion Detection Windows

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 Delete.

If the motion detection function is activated, the following Motion pop-up window appears.

Figure 72: Motion Window without Detection

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

Figure 73: Motion Window with Detection

Detailed settings for motion detection are as follows:

 Sampling pixel interval [1-10] – Select a number from 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).

Figure 74: Pixel Interval Illustration

 Detection level [1-100] – Select a number from 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] – Select a number from 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] – Select a number from 0-7200 (seconds). 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. See Figure 70:
Motion Detection Screen. The options are listed as follows:

 Enable alarm output – Check this box and select the predefined type of alarm output (low or

high) to enable alarm relay when tampering is detected.

 Record video clip – Select this box to store the motion detection alarm recording in a

microSDXC card or on the NAS when tampering is detected. Enter the number of seconds for
the pre-trigger buffer. Select the first radial button 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. See Figure 59: IO– Record Video Clip.

Note:

Make sure the local recording (with microSDXC card) is activated so that this
function can be implemented. See Recording for further details.

 Send alarm message by FTP – Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP when motion

is detected.

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 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 seen in Figure 56: Trigger
Action – Upload Image by FTP.

Note:

Images can be sent by FTP only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream from
the Video Resolution screen.

Specify the FTP address 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.

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

 Send HTTP notification – Check this box to send a notification by HTTP. Select the destination

HTTP address from the drop-down 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. See Figure 57: Send HTTP Notification Option.

 Send alarm message by E-Mail – Select whether to send an alarm message by e-mail when

motion is detected.

Note:

Make sure that local recording (with a microSDXC card) is activated so that this
function can be implemented. See Recording for further details.

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

various parameters, as seen in Figure 58: Triggered Action – Upload Image by E-Mail.

Note:

Images can be sent by e-mail only when MJPEG is selected as the video stream
from the Video Resolution screen.

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 to use this option. To specify the length of time for
the upload, click on this radial button and enter the number of seconds. To upload during
the active trigger, click on this radial button. Finally, select the number of frames per second
from the drop-down menu next to Image frequency.

Note:

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

File Name

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

Save

Click Save to save the motion detection settings.

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9.3.7 Schedule

The Schedule screen is used by the network failure detection, tampering and motion detection
functions. To access the schedule function, open the Main window, select the System tab, and click
on the Schedule tab. The functions in this tab allow administrators to create customized schedules
for the camera using this option. If a schedule exists, the administrator can apply that schedule to
this camera using the available dropdown. See Figure 75: Schedule Screen.

Note:

This application is not the same as the Recording Schedule function.

Figure 75: Schedule Screen

To create a new schedule or edit an existing schedule

1. Click on the appropriate checkboxes relating to the days of the week (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed,

Thu, Fri and Sat) to create a schedule. Tuesday (Tue) is checked in the example.
See Figure 75.

2. Set Start time (for example, 09:00) and Duration (for example, 4:00 hours).

3. Click Save to apply the newly created schedule to the camera.

To remove a schedule

1. To remove a schedule, select the setup data line by line.

2. Click Delete to remove.

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9.3.8 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.

Note:

Make sure the selected file path contains valid characters.

Figure 76: File Location Screen

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9.3.9 Maintenance

Clicking the Maintenance tab in the System screen opens a drop-down menu with the following
tabs:

 Log File

 User

Information

 Factory

Default

 Software

Version

 Software

Upgrade

 Parameters

Figure 77: System Log Screen

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Log File

Click Log file to view the system log file. The content of the file provides information about
connections after system boot-up. See Figure 77: System Log Screen.

User Information

The Administrator can view each user’s login information and privileges in the User information
screen shown below.

View User Login Information

Click get user information to see each user’s details. For example: Admin: 1234. This indicates that
the user’s login username is Admin and the password is 1234.

Figure 78: User Information Screen

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View User Privilege

Click get user privacy to view each user’s privileges.

Figure 79: User Information – Privileges Screen

In the screen above, the user Admin is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control, Talk and
Listen.

Note:

The example above shows the maximum privileges that can be granted. It is however,
dependent on the specific user security level.

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Factory Default

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

Figure 80: Factory Default Screen

Full Restore

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

Note:

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

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Partial Restore

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

Figure 81: Partial Restore Screen

Reboot

Clicking Reboot restarts the system without changing current settings.

Software Version

The current version of software is displayed in the Software version screen.

Figure 82: Software Version Screen

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Software Upgrade

The Upgrade screen is shown below.

Figure 83: Upgrade Screen

Note:

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

To upgrade the software

1. In the Step 1 text box, click Browse and select the binary file to be uploaded, for example,

uImage+userland.img.

Note:

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

2. From the drop-down menu of binary files in Step 2, select the file to upgrade. In the above

example uImage+userland.img is selected.

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3. Click 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 Home page is displayed.

Figure 84: Software Upgrade – In Process

4. Close the video browser.

5. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.

6. Select Uninstall a Program.

7. In the Currently installed programs list, select DVPlayer.

8. Click Uninstall to delete the existing DVPlayer.

9. Install the new DVPlayer ActiveX plug-in.

Warning:

Do not unplug power while upgrading the software.

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Parameters

The Parameter List screen enables viewing all of the system’s parameter settings.

Figure 85: Parameter List Screen

Note:

Slide the sidebar located on the right of the screen to view the entire list of parameters.

9.3.10 Import/Export

From the Import/Export screen you can export configuration files to a specified location and
retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the camera.

Figure 86: Import/Export Screen

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Export

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

Figure 87: File Download Screen

Click Save and specify a location to save the configuration file.

Warning:

Do not unplug power while changing file names.

Upload

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

Warning:

Do not unplug power while changing file names.

9.4 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.

Figure 88: Streaming Tab

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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.

 Video Format

 Video Compression

 Video ROI

 Video OCX Protocol

 Video Frame Rate

 Video Mask

 Audio

9.4.1 Video Format

From the Video Format screen, seen in the figure above, you can configure the following settings:

 Video Resolution Settings
 Text Overlay Settings
 Video Rotate Type
 GOV Settings
 H.264 Profile

Video Resolution Settings

The following video resolutions are supported:

 H.264-Only
 MJPEG-Only
 H.264 + H.264
 H.264 + MJPEG
 H.264 + H.264 + H.264
 H.264 + H.264 + MJPEG
 H.264 + H.264 + H.264 + H.264
 H.264

+

H.264 + H.264 + MJPEG

H.264-Only

H.264-Only

PAL @ 25 FPS

NTSC @ 30 FPS

PAL @ 50 FPS

NTSC @ 60 FPS

3840 x 2160 (24 fps)

3840 x 2160 (24 fps)

3840 x 2160 (24 fps)

3840 x 2160 (24 fps)

3840 x 2160 (25 fps)

3840 x 2160 (30 fps)

3840 x 2160 (25 fps)

3840 x 2160 (30 fps)

1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

1920 x 1080 (30 fps)

1920 x 1080 (50 fps)

1920 x 1080 (60 fps)

1280 x 1024 (25 fps)

1280 x 1024 (30 fps)

1280 x 1024 (50 fps)

1280 x 1024 (60 fps)

1280 x 720 (25 fps)

1280 x 720 (30 fps)

1280 x 720 (50 fps)

1280 x 720 (60 fps)

1024 x 768 (25 fps)

1024 x 768 (30 fps)

1024 x 768 (50 fps)

1024 x 768 (60 fps)

800 x 600 (25 fps)

800 x 600 (30 fps)

800 x 600 (50 fps)

800 x 600 (60 fps)

720 x 576 (25 fps)

720 x 480 (30 fps)

720 x 576 (50 fps)

720 x 480 (60 fps)

640 x 480 (25 fps)

640 x 480 (30 fps)

640 x 480 (50 fps)

640 x 480 (60 fps)

352 x 288 (25 fps)

352 x 240 (30 fps)

352 x 288 (50 fps)

352 x 240 (60 fps)

320 x 240 (25 fps)

320 x 240 (30 fps)

320 x 240 (50 fps)

320 x 240 (60 fps)

Configuration and Operation

85

MJPEG-Only

MJPEG-Only

PAL @ 25 FPS

NTSC @ 30 FPS

PAL @ 50 FPS

NTSC @ 60 FPS

1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

1920 x 1080 (30 fps)

1920 x 1080 (50 fps)

1920 x 1080 (60 fps)

1280 x 1024 (25 fps)

1280 x 1024 (30 fps)

1280 x 1024 (50 fps)

1280 x 1024 (60 fps)

1280 x 720 (25 fps)

1280 x 720 (30 fps)

1280 x 720 (50 fps)

1280 x 720 (60 fps)

1024 x 768 (25 fps)

1024 x 768 (30 fps)

1024 x 768 (50 fps)

1024 x 768 (60 fps)

800 x 600 (25 fps)

800 x 600 (30 fps)

800 x 600 (50 fps)

800 x 600 (60 fps)

720 x 576 (25 fps)

720 x 480 (30 fps)

720 x 768 (50 fps)

720 x 480 (60 fps)

640 x 480 (25 fps)

640 x 480 (30 fps)

640 x 480 (50 fps)

640 x 480 (60 fps)

352 x 288 (25 fps)

352 x 240 (30 fps)

352 x 288 (50 fps)

352 x 240 (60 fps)

320 x 240 (25 fps)

320 x 240 (30 fps)

320 x 240 (50 fps)

320 x 240 (60 fps)

H.264 + H.264

H.264 + H.264 Stream 1

PAL @ 25 FPS

NTSC @ 30 FPS

PAL @ 50 FPS

NTSC @ 60 FPS

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

1920 x 1080 (30 fps)

1920 x 1080 (50 fps)

1920 x 1080 (60 fps)

1280 x 1024 (25 fps)

1280 x 1024 (30 fps)

1280 x 1024 (50 fps)

1280 x 1024 (60 fps)

1280 x 720 (25 fps)

1280 x 720 (30 fps)

1280 x 720 (50 fps)

1280 x 720 (60 fps)

1024 x 768 (25 fps)

1024 x 768 (30 fps)

1024 x 768 (50 fps)

1024 x 768 (60 fps)

800 x 600 (25 fps)

800 x 600 (30 fps)

800 x 600 (50 fps)

800 x 600 (60 fps)

720 x 576 (25 fps)

720 x 480 (30 fps)

720 x 576 (50 fps)

720 x 480 (60 fps)

640 x 480 (25 fps)

640 x 480 (30 fps)

640 x 480 (50 fps)

640 x 480 (60 fps)

352 x 288 (25 fps)

352 x 240 (30 fps)

352 x 288 (50 fps)

352 x 240 (60 fps)

320 x 240 (25 fps)

320 x 240 (30 fps)

320 x 240 (50 fps)

320 x 240 (60 fps)

H.264 + H.264 Stream 2: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps) for all formats

H.264 + MJPEG

H.264 + MJPEG Stream 1

PAL @ 25 FPS

NTSC @ 30 FPS

PAL @ 50 FPS

NTSC @ 60 FPS

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (15 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

3840 x 2160 (20 fps)

1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

1920 x 1080 (30 fps)

1920 x 1080 (50 fps)

1920 x 1080 (60 fps)

1280 x 1024 (25 fps)

1280 x 1024 (30 fps)

1280 x 1024 (50 fps)

1280 x 1024 (60 fps)

1280 x 720 (25 fps)

1280 x 720 (30 fps)

1280 x 720 (50 fps)

1280 x 720 (60 fps)

1024 x 768 (25 fps)

1024 x 768 (30 fps)

1024 x 768 (50 fps)

1024 x 768 (60 fps)

800 x 600 (25 fps)

800 x 600 (30 fps)

800 x 600 (50 fps)

800 x 600 (60 fps)

720 x 576 (25 fps)

720 x 480 (30 fps)

720 x 576 (50 fps)

720 x 480 (60 fps)

640 x 480 (25 fps)

640 x 480 (30 fps)

640 x 480 (50 fps)

640 x 480 (60 fps)

352 x 288 (25 fps)

352 x 240 (30 fps)

352 x 288 (50 fps)

352 x 240 (60 fps)

320 x 240 (25 fps)

320 x 240 (30 fps)

320 x 240 (50 fps)

320 x 240 (60 fps)

H.264 + MJPEG Stream 2: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps) for all formats