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DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Quasar CM-6208
Ultra HD 4K
Mini-Dome IP Camera
User and Installation Guide
The contents of this guide may not be
reproduced or reprinted in whole or in
part without the express written
permission of DVTEL, Inc.
Rev. A1
November 9, 2014

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  • Page 1 DVTEL INC. 65 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Quasar CM-6208 Ultra HD 4K Mini-Dome IP Camera User and Installation Guide The contents of this guide may not be reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part without the express written permission of DVTEL, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Document Information ....................vii Overview .........................1 Features .......................... 1 Package Contents ......................2 Introduction to the CM-6208 IP Mini-Dome Camera ............3 Typical CM-6208 Camera ....................3 CM-6208-11-I Motorized Camera Dimensions ............... 3 Internal Connectors ......................4 System Cable Connectors ....................4 3.4.1...
  • Page 3 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.3.9 Maintenance ......................75 9.3.10 Import/Export ......................82 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 .....................
  • Page 4 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 >...
  • Page 5 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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 .....................

  • Page 6: Revision History

    Revision History 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. Nov. 9, 2014 Alan Singer Updated microSDXC card specification.

  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Disclaimer Avis de non-responsabilité Users of DVTEL products accept full Il incombe aux utilisateurs des produits DVTEL responsibility for ensuring the suitability and de vérifier que ces produits sont adaptés et considering the role of the product detection d'étudier le rôle des capacités et limites de...
  • Page 10 Document Information 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.
  • Page 11 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Warning: 1. The camera covers is an essential part of the product. Do not open or remove 2. Never operate the camera without the cover in place. Operating the camera without the cover poses a risk of fire and shock hazards.
  • Page 12 Document Information 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.
  • Page 13 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.
  • Page 14 Document Information Minimizing EMI and RFI Minimisation des IEM et des IRF When wires run for a significant distance in an Lorsque des câbles parcourent une distance electromagnetic field, electromagnetic importante dans un champ électromagnétique, interference (EMI) can occur. Strong EMI (e.g. des interférences électromagnétiques (IEM) lightning or radio transmitters) can destroy the peuvent se produire.
  • Page 15 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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 ...

  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview 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.

  • Page 17: Package Contents

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 18: Introduction To The Cm-6208 Ip Mini-Dome 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...

  • Page 19: Internal 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.

  • Page 20: Waterproofing The Camera Cable Connectors

    Introduction to the CM-6208 IP Mini-Dome Camera No. Cable Definition Remarks For network and PoE RJ45 connections DC 12V − AC 24V 1 Power (DC 12V*/AC 24V) Reserved Power connection (3-pin Terminal Block) DC 12V + AC 24V 2 Alarm In −...

  • Page 21: Figure 8: System Cable Hose And Wiring

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting Power To The Camera

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

  • Page 24: System Requirements

    System Requirements 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®...

  • Page 26: Installation

    Installation 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...

  • Page 27: Power And Ethernet Cable Connection

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 28: Figure 15: Dna Assign Ip Dialog Box

    Installation 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.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 30: Mounting Instructions

    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 ...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Camera For Indoor Or Outdoor Use

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.
  • Page 32 Installation 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.

  • Page 34: Using The Dna Utility To Search And Access The Camera

    Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera 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.

  • Page 36: Configuring Communication Settings On The Quasar Camera

    Configuring Communication Settings on the Quasar Camera 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...

  • Page 37: Figure 23: Dna Assign Ip - Use Dhcp Dialog Box

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 38: Figure 25: Installing The Activex Control

    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...

  • Page 40: Adjusting And Framing-Up The Camera View

    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°.
  • Page 41 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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).

  • Page 42: Configuration And Operation

    Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 43 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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...

  • Page 44: Live Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 45 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 46: System Settings

    Configuration and Operation 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 ...

  • Page 47: Security

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 48: Figure 32: Security > User Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 49: Figure 33: Edit User Account Dialog Box

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 50: Figure 34: Security > Https Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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 –...

  • Page 51: Figure 36: Create Self-Signed Certificate Dialog Box

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 52: Figure 38: Certificate Properties

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 53: Figure 40: Https Screen - Install Signed Certificate

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 54: Figure 42: Created Request Subject

    Configuration and Operation 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. ...

  • Page 55: Figure 44: Ip Filter Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 56: Figure 45: Ieee 802.1X/Eap-Tls Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 57: Network

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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:   ...
  • Page 58 Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 59: Figure 47: Qos Screen

     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.

  • Page 60: Figure 48: Snmp Settings Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 61: Figure 49: Upnp Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 62: Figure 50: Direct Access To Camera With Upnp Enabled

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 63: Figure 51: Ddns Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 64: Figure 52: Mail Screen - Smtp

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 65: Figure 53: Ftp Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 66: Figure 54: Http Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 67: Events Setup

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.3.4 Events Setup The Events Setup tab includes the following functions:      Network Failure Detection Tampering Periodical Event Manual Trigger 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.

  • Page 68: Figure 56: Trigger Action - Upload Image By Ftp

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 69: Figure 58: Triggered Action - Upload Image By E-Mail

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 70: Figure 59: Io- Record Video Clip

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 71: Figure 60: Network Failure Detection Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 72: Figure 61: Tampering Alarm Screen

    Configuration and Operation  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.
  • Page 73 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.
  • Page 74 Configuration and Operation  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.

  • Page 75: Figure 62: Periodical Event Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide  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.
  • Page 76 Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 77: Figure 63: Manual Trigger Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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. ...
  • Page 78 Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 79: Edge Recording

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.3.5 Edge Recording From the Edge Recording tab it is possible to configure the following screens:   Network Share Recording  SD Card Management 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.

  • Page 80: Figure 65: Video File Recording List

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 81: Figure 67: Video File Recording List

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 82: Figure 68: Selected File Window

    Configuration and Operation 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 ...

  • Page 83: Figure 69: Recording Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 84: Motion Detection

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 85: Figure 71: Motion Detection Screen - With Schedule Drop-Down Menu

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 86: Figure 73: Motion Window With Detection

    Configuration and Operation 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).
  • Page 87 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide  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 –...

  • Page 88: Schedule

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 89: File Location

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.9 Maintenance Clicking the Maintenance tab in the System screen opens a drop-down menu with the following tabs:       Log File User Factory Software Software Parameters Information Default Version Upgrade Figure 77: System Log Screen...

  • Page 91: Figure 78: User Information Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 92: Figure 79: User Information - Privileges Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 93: Figure 80: Factory Default Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 94: Figure 81: Partial Restore Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 95: Figure 83: Upgrade Screen

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 96: Figure 84: Software Upgrade - In Process

    Configuration and Operation 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 –...

  • Page 97: Import/Export

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 98: Streaming Settings

    Configuration and Operation 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.

  • Page 99: Video Format

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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.   ...
  • Page 100 Configuration and Operation 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)
  • Page 101 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide H.264 + H.264 + 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)
  • Page 102 Configuration and Operation 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)
  • Page 103 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 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)

  • Page 104: Figure 89: Video Rotate Type Screen

    Configuration and Operation Video Rotate Type You can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include Normal video, Flip video, Mirror video, 90 degree clockwise, 180 degree rotate, and 90 degree counterclockwise. Differences among these types are illustrated below. The following drop-down menu appears when selecting this option.
  • Page 105 10-12% of the storage cost over Main Profile. However, it may also increase video latency, depending on the stream structure. Quasar Gen II models default to the Main Profile to provide the best trade-off between storage size and video latency.

  • Page 106: Video Compression

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.2 Video Compression From the Video Compression page, you can specify MJPEG and H.264 compression settings. Figure 92: Video Compression Screen MJPEG Compression Setting A higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of the MJPEG Q factor is 35.

  • Page 107: Video Roi

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.4.3 Video ROI It is possible to configure Region of Interest settings for four H.264 streams and one MJPEG stream on the Video ROI screen. The image displayed within the ROI box is displayed with higher bit rate and quality than the image outside of the box.

  • Page 108: Video Ocx Protocol

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.4 Video OCX Protocol From the Video OCX Protocol page, you can select various protocols for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, select Multicast mode. Figure 94: Video OCX Protocol Screen Video OCX protocol setting options include: ...

  • Page 109: Video Frame Rate

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.4.5 Video Frame Rate From the Video Frame Rate screen, you can specify the frames per second (fps) for each video compression format. Figure 95: Video Frame Rate Screen MJPEG/H.264-1/H.264-2 Frame Rate Setting When operating the unit in H.264-only, the default frame is 30 fps in NTSC and 25 fps in PAL.

  • Page 110: Video Mask

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.6 Video Mask From the Mask screen, you may select up to five rectangular portions of the View Area to ‘Mask.’ Below is an illustration with the maximum five masks displayed in the View Area, the last (fifth) one selected being highlighted in red.

  • Page 111: Audio

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.4.7 Audio From the Audio screen you can select the Transmission Mode, Server Gain, Bit Rate, and enable or disable storage of the audio recording. Figure 97: Audio Screen Transmission Mode  Full-duplex (Talk and listen simultaneously) – In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e.

  • Page 112: Camera Settings

    Configuration and Operation Recording to Storage This function enables recording of the audio on the SD card and NAS. The Recording to Storage function may be enabled or disabled in the Audio screen. The default setting is Disabled. Note: This function works only if the Recording to Storage option has been selected or if the Schedule option has been set.

  • Page 113: Exposure

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 9.5.1 Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed), and other exposure parameters. Administrators may either allow the camera to automatically select an exposure level using a programmed algorithm or choose the level themselves.
  • Page 114 Configuration and Operation There are two exposure modes: Auto Mode and Manual Mode. Auto Mode There are three settings within Auto Mode:  Auto Iris Min Shutter Speed – When selecting this mode, the shutter is completely open and the exposure priority is given to the iris. Shutter speed and AGC circuit function automatically in cooperating with the iris to achieve a consistent exposure output.
  • Page 115 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide  Shutter Priority – When selecting this mode, a fixed exposure is set, while other parameters can change. The shutter speed range is from 1 to 1/500 sec (NTSC) and 1/1.5 to 1/425 sec (PAL).

  • Page 116: Picture Adjustment

    Configuration and Operation Gain A nominal video signal level is usually 1 volt peak-to-peak for composite video, 0.7 volts for component or RGB video, or 0.3 volts for the chrominance subsection, at which level a fully saturated picture is transmitted to the acceptor. However, for cases where the video signal is attenuated, a low-noise, high-gain analog amplifier is built into quality video processing equipment.

  • Page 117: Advanced Picture Settings

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Contrast Camera image contrast level is adjustable. Select from a range of -6 to +19. Press <Set> to confirm the new setting. Saturation Camera image saturation level is adjustable. Select from a range of -6 to +19. Press <Set> to confirm the new setting.

  • Page 118: Figure 102: Advanced Picture Settings Screen - Backlight

    Configuration and Operation Four white balance modes are available:  Auto – The Auto Balance White mode computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen. It is suitable for an environment with a light source color temperature in the range of approximately 2,700 ~ 7,500K.

  • Page 119: Figure 103: Advanced Picture Settings Screen - Wdr Function

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide WDR Function The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function resolves high contrast or changing light issues in order to enhance the video display. The WDR is adjustable among Off, Low, Mid and Hi. A higher level of WDR represents wider dynamic range, so that the IP camera can capture a greater scale of brightness.

  • Page 120: Ir Function

    Configuration and Operation Noise Reduction Different level options for 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) include Low, Mid and High. A higher level of 3DNR generates relatively enhanced noise reduction. The proprietary Smart Picture Quality (SPQ) video processing method can drastically minimize motion blur and provides clear images even in low-light environment.

  • Page 121: Figure 105: Advanced Picture Settings Screen - Ir Function

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide  Smart – Smart mode enhances monochrome/Night mode stability when IR illumination is dominant and keeps the camera from switching between Day and Night modes. In this mode, the IR Cut filter is on (i.e. monochrome/Night mode) when the IR LED illuminator also is activated.

  • Page 122: Miscellaneous

    Configuration and Operation 9.5.5 Miscellaneous From the Misc. (Miscellaneous) tab, you can set the Digital Zoom System. Digital Zoom The camera’s digital zoom is adjustable from x2 to x10. Select the desired zoom or Off. Click Set to confirm the new setting. Figure 106: Camera Settings Screen –...

  • Page 123: Figure 107: Camera Settings Screen - Tv System

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide TV System Select the video format that matches your TV system: 60 fps (NTSC), 50 fps (PAL), 30 fps (NTSC), or 25 fps (PAL). Click Set to confirm the new setting. Figure 107: Camera Settings Screen – TV System Note: After changing the video format, the camera restarts automatically.

  • Page 124: Log Out

    Configuration and Operation 9.6 Log Out Selecting the Logout link on the Home page to close the session. The following message appears: Figure 108: Login Message Upon clicking Login, the Login window opens. Figure 109: Login Window...

  • Page 126: Appendices

    Appendices 10 Appendices  Technical Specifications  Device Search Software  Internet Security Settings  Install UPnP Components  Deleting Existing DVPlayer  Deleting Temporary Internet Files  Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block  Mounting Accessories...

  • Page 127: Technical Specifications

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide A.1. Technical Specifications Camera Image Sensor 1/1.7” 4072 x 3076 (12 MP) Progressive Scan BSI CMOS Effective Pixels 3840 x 2160 (H x V) Shutter Speed 1.0 to 1/10,000 (auto) Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)
  • Page 128 Technical Specifications Analytics On/Off, plus sampling pixel interval, detection level, sensitivity Motion Detection level, and time interval settings. Web interface: Configurable up to 10 ROI masks. Regions of Interest Latitude interface: Configurable up to six ROI masks. Streaming and recorded video includes per frame level motion Motion Metadata metadata.
  • Page 129 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Electrical Indoor Power Consumption Outdoor 13W with heater and IR Power Source 12VDC (± 10%), 24VAC (± 10%), PoE (802.3af Class 0) Environmental Operating Temperature -40° to 50°C (-40° to 122°F) with heater Humidity...

  • Page 130: Internet Security Settings

    Appendices A.2. Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. To set the default Internet security level: 1. Start Internet Explorer (IE). 2. From the Command Bar toolbar, select Tools and select Internet Options from the menu that appears.

  • Page 131: Figure 112: Command Bar Toolbar - Internet Options

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings To create a custom level: 1. Start Internet Explorer (IE). 2. From the Command Bar toolbar, select Tools and select Internet Options from the menu that appears. Figure 112: Command Bar Toolbar – Internet Options 3.

  • Page 132: Install Upnp Components

    Install UPnP Components A.3. Install UPnP Components Follow the instructions below to enable UPnP so that the camera can be discovered and displayed in Network locations under Other Devices: To enable UPnP discovery in Windows 7 and Windows 8: 1. Click (Start) and select Control Panel.
  • Page 133 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide 5. Expand the Home or Work node, select Turn on network discovery. 6. Click Save Changes. Note: Network discovery requires that the DNS Client, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery, and UPnP Device Host services are started, that network discovery is allowed to communicate through Windows Firewall, and that other firewalls are not interfering with network discovery.

  • Page 134: Deleting The Existing Dvplayer

    Deleting the Existing DVPlayer A.4. Deleting the Existing DVPlayer Users who have previously installed the DVPlayer in the PC should first delete the existing DVPlayer from the PC before accessing the camera. To delete a legacy DVPlayer: 1. Click Start and select Control Panel. 2.

  • Page 135: Deleting Temporary Internet Files

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide A.5. Deleting Temporary Internet Files To improve browser performance, it is recommended to clean up all of the temporary Internet files. To delete temporary Internet files: 1. In Internet Explorer (IE), from the Command Bar toolbar, click Tools and select Internet Options from the menu that appears.

  • Page 136: Mounting Accessories

    Mounting Accessories A.6. Mounting Accessories The following mounting accessories are available from DVTEL for installation of your Quasar Gen II CM-6208 Series Compact Fixed Dome IP Camera. For more information on available options, contact your DVTEL sales representative or visit www.DVTEL.com to request details on where to get the accessories you need.
  • Page 137 Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Image Name Description CX-ARMX-1 Long Arm Bracket CX-CRNR-0 Corner Bracket fits CX- ARMX-0 and CX-ARMX-1. CX-F120-1 Pendant Mounting Adapter Ring adapts all pendant cameras to common legacy 1-1/2" female pipe mounts. Fits DVTEL legacy mounts and many others.
  • Page 138 Mounting Accessories Image Name Description CX-POLE-0 Pole-Mount Bracket fits CX-ARMX-0 and CX-ARMX- CX-WLBX-0 Wall Mount Box fits CX- ARMX-0 and CX-ARMX-1.

  • Page 139: Contacting Dvtel

    Quasar CM-6208 User and Installation Guide Contacting DVTEL DVTEL Inc. is a multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks. DVTEL provides unified solutions that leverage existing network infrastructure, while providing unmatched levels of flexibility, scalability and cost-effectiveness - all backed by superior customer support.

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