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User and
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CM-6212 H1-I
Ver. 1
September 6, 2017
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  • Page 1 Quasar Gen II User and Installation Guide CM-6212 H1-I Ver. 1 September 6, 2017...
  • Page 2 © 2017 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract. Document History Version Date Comment Ver. 1 September 6, 2017 Initial FLIR release CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide September 6, 2017...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Document Scope and Purpose ..................1 2. Introduction ........................7 Features ....................... 8 Package Contents ....................9 3. Hardware Description ....................11 Camera Dimensions ..................... 11 Internal Connectors ....................12 Cable Connectors ....................13 3.3.1 Waterproofing the Cable Connectors ..............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents Streaming Tab ..................... 95 9.4.1 Video Format ....................96 9.4.2 Video Compression ..................104 9.4.3 Video OCX Protocol ..................105 9.4.4 Video Frame Rate ..................106 9.4.5 Video Mask ....................107 9.4.6 Audio ......................108 Camera Tab .......................
  • Page 7: Document Scope And Purpose

    Disclaimer Avis de non-responsabilité Users of FLIR products accept full Il incombe aux utilisateurs des produits FLIR de vérifier responsibility for ensuring the suitability and que ces produits sont adaptés et d'étudier le rôle des considering the role of the product detection capacités et limites de détection du produit appliqués...
  • Page 8 A Tip is information and best practices that are useful or provide some benefit for installation and use of FLIR 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 FLIR. CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide September 6, 2017...
  • Page 9 Document Scope and Purpose General Cautions and Warnings Précautions et avertissements d'ordre général This section contains information that indicates a procedure or condition where there are Cette section contient des informations indiquant qu'une potential hazards. procédure ou condition présente des risques potentiels. SAVE ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING CONSERVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS DE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
  • Page 10 Document Scope and Purpose Caution: · Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock. · Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
  • Page 11 Document Scope and Purpose 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.
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    Refer to the Latitude online help for information regarding configuring camera settings. Attention: Si vous utilisez le logiciel de gestion de vidéo Latitude de FLIR, 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.
  • Page 14: Features

    Introduction Features · · · F2.4, 1.29mm panoramic lens 1/1.7” Progressive scan 12 Megapixels CMOS sensor · · · Supports software dewarping Supports up to four video Digital PTZ streams · · · Low-lux mode Electronic day/night (ICR) Infrared LED illuminator ·...
  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Before proceeding, check that the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, do not install or operate the product. Contact your dealer for assistance. Hemispheric camera (Torx wrench) Power Terminal Block (Bundled software and Self-Tapping Screw (x3) Plastic Anchor (x3)
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  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description 3 Hardware Description This chapter provides information about the camera hardware for reference before installation. The connectors included on the camera’s system cable are described. · Camera Dimensions · Internal Connectors · Cable Connectors Camera Dimensions Following are the CM-6212 camera’s dimensions. Side View Top View CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Internal Connectors

    Hardware Description Internal Connectors The camera housing includes includes a microSD card drive, which supports a 128GB microSDXC card (Class 10). It also includes a Reset button for easily resetting the camera. The button enables you to save configured settings and to restore factory defaults, including network settings. Note: It is not recommended to record with the microSD card for 24/7 continuously.
  • Page 19: Cable Connectors

    Hardware Description Cable Connectors The camera is shipped with an Ethernet cable for network and Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection and a system cable for ground, power, I/O, and audio connections. The figure below shows the various connectors included with the camera. The connectors, pin numbers and signal definitions are listed below. CM-6212 Camera Input/Output Connections No.
  • Page 20: Waterproofing The Cable Connectors

    Hardware Description 3.3.1 Waterproofing the 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 Standard RJ45 Cable Optional IP66 RJ45 Cable Camera Cables To waterproof the system cable 1.
  • Page 21 Hardware Description To waterproof the IP66-Rated RJ45 cable 1. Remove the supplied connector from the IP66-rated RJ45 plug. Thread-Lock Sealing Nut and RJ45 Connector 2. Loosen the thread-lock sealing nut on the IP66-rated RJ45 plug. Loosened Thread-Lock Sealing Nut 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.
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  • Page 23: System Requirements

    System Requirements 4 System Requirements Item Minimum System Requirement Minimum: Intel® Core™ i5-2430M @ 2.4 GHz, 4GB RAM Personal Computer Recommended: Intel® Core™ i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz, 8GB RAM Operating System Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 (all 64-bit versions) Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and above (32-bit version) Network Card 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation 5 Installation This section describes how to install and connect the unit. It includes the following topics: · Pre-Installation Checklist · Indoor Installation · Outdoor Installation · Powering the Camera · Connecting the Camera to the Network · Mounting the Camera ·...
  • Page 26: Outdoor Installation

    Installation Outdoor Installation Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the 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.).
  • Page 27: Connecting The Camera To The Network

    If there is a DHCP server on the network, it is recommended to use FLIR’s Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) utility to search for and change the camera’s initial IP address. If there is no DHCP server on the network, the camera will initialize with the default IP (192.168.0.250).
  • Page 28: Mounting The Camera

    Installation Mounting the Camera To eliminate IR reflection 1. Clean the bubble from dirt and finger prints. 2. Make sure the bubble has no scratches. 3. Avoid aiming the IR where there are nearby objects closer than the scene of interest which might reflect back into the lens.
  • Page 29 Installation · 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.
  • Page 30: Adjusting And Framing-Up The Camera View

    Installation 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.
  • Page 31: Using Dna To Access The Camera

    The units may then be configured via the web interface. If FLIR’s Latitude VMS 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.
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  • Page 33: Configuring The Unit's Initial Ip Address

    Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address 7 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address Use the FLIR DNA utility to discover the unit on the network and to set the unit’s initial IP address. · If the camera is located on a network that uses a DHCP server, or is managed by FLIR’s Horizon or Meridian VMS and is configured as a DHCP server, configure the camera with DHCP-enabled.
  • Page 34 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address 5. Click Update and wait for OK status to be displayed. DNA Assign IP Dialog Box 6. If the camera cannot connect to a DHCP server, enter the unit’s default IP address (192.168.0.250). 7. Enter the default User Name (Admin) and Password (1234). Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 35 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address 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.
  • Page 36 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address 8. Enter the default User Name (Admin) and Password (1234). Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. 9. Click Login. The camera’s web interface opens. See Figure: Live View. CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide September 6, 2017...
  • Page 37: Configuring Communication Settings

    Configuring Communication Settings 8 Configuring Communication Settings 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 3.
  • Page 38 Configuring Communication Settings 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. DNA Assign IP – Use DHCP Dialog Box Tip: Record the camera’s MAC address for future reference. 8.
  • Page 39 Configuring Communication Settings 9. Right-click and select Web to directly access the camera via a web browser. The web browser opens on the unit’s Login dialog box. Login Dialog Box 10. Log into the unit with the default user name Admin and password 1234. Note: 1.
  • Page 40 Configuring Communication Settings IE Tools > Internet Options > Advanced Window · If the existing ActiveX certificate is old or invalid, the ActiveX installation may fail in systems that are not connected to the Internet, which therefore cannot update their security certificates.
  • Page 41 Configuring Communication Settings 12. Install the web player. Note: If you have previously installed a web player application on the PC, you should delete the existing web player from the PC before accessing the camera. For information on how to install the new player, uninstall a previous player, and clear temporary Internet files, see Installing and Deleting the Web Player.
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  • Page 43: Configuration And Operation

    In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings are described in detail. Additionally, if FLIR’s Latitude VMS is used, many of the configurations and features of FLIR’s VMS provide configuration and automation of the camera.
  • Page 44 Configuration and Operation Browser-Based User Interface 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 de-activate a loudspeaker (audio function), and to perform a digital zoom.
  • Page 45: Live View

    Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 46 Configuration and Operation The View Mode pane in the Live screen includes the following function buttons: View Mode Pane Full-Window Display Click this button to view the live video in the full Live Video window. Half-Window Display Click this button to view the live video in half of the Live View window. Full-Screen Mode Click this button to view the live video on the full screen of your monitor.
  • Page 47 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 48: System Tab

    Configuration and Operation System Tab The System tab is used for configuring essential system settings. Click the System tab to expand the menu. CM-6212 System Menu Click the link to open the tabs for the various functions: System Security Network Events Setup Edge Recording Motion Detection...
  • Page 49: System

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.1 System The System screen is used for entering the camera’s friendly name and date and time settings. Click the System tab in the sidebar. The System screen is displayed. System Screen The System screen includes the following fields: Host Name The host name is for camera identification.
  • Page 50 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 51: Security

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.2 Security Clicking the Security tab in the System sidebar opens a drop-down menu with the following screens: User HTTPS IP Filter IEEE 802.1X 9.3.2.1 User The User screen is used for entering and managing user credentials and privileges, as well as configuring authentication settings.
  • Page 52: Add User

    Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 53: Streaming Authentication Setting

    Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 54 Configuration and Operation To create a self-signed certificate Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, you can first create and install a self-signed certificate. Under the Security category, click the HTTPS tab in the sidebar to display the following screen. HTTPS Screen – Create Self-Signed Certificate 1.
  • Page 55 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 56 Configuration and Operation 7. Click UPLOAD to install the certificate, as seen below. HTTPS Screen – Upload Signed Certificate 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. HTTPS Screen –...
  • Page 57 Configuration and Operation The Create Certificate Request dialog box opens. Create Certificate Request 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.
  • Page 58 Configuration and Operation 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. Certificate Request Properties Dialog Box 5. Copy the PEM-formatted request and send it to your CA. Note: The self-signed certificate does not provide the same level of security as a CA-issued certificate.
  • Page 59 Configuration and Operation 9.3.2.3 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. IP Filter Screen To enable the IP filter 1.
  • Page 60: Client Certificate

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.2.4 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. IEEE 802.1X Screen CA Certificate The CA certificate is created by the Certificate Authority for the purpose of validating itself.
  • Page 61: Network

    Configuration and Operation · Enable IEEE 802.1X – Select the checkbox to enable IEEE 802.1X security. The setting is disabled by default. Click SAVE to save the IEEE 802.1X/EAPTLS setting. 9.3.3 Network The Network tab includes the following screens: Basic SNMP UPnP DDNS...
  • Page 62 Configuration and Operation General Select one of the following options in the General area for configuring network settings: · Get IP address automatically · Use fixed IP address · User PPPoE 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.
  • Page 63 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 64 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 65 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 66: Upnp Settings

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.3.4 UPnP The System > Network > UPnP screen enables the Universal Plug-and-Play protocol on your network devices. UPnP Screen 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.
  • Page 67 Configuration and Operation · Friendly name – Enter the name for the camera for identification. Click SAVE to save the settings. 9.3.3.5 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 68 Configuration and Operation 9.3.3.6 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 a text message is transferred to one or more specified recipients. The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when an alarm is triggered.
  • Page 69 Configuration and Operation For each server, enter the server IP address, server port number, user name, password, and remote folder path. Settings are entered in the System > Network > FTP screen: FTP Screen To use passive mode, select the 1st FTP passive mode or 2nd FTP passive mode checkbox for the respective server.
  • Page 70: Events Setup

    Configuration and Operation 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. Settings are entered in the System > Network > HTTP screen: HTTP Screen Click SAVE when finished.
  • Page 71: Alarm Type

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.4.1 The IO screen is used to control input and output alarms and messages, which are generated when an event is recognized by the system. IO Screen Alarm Switch The Administrator can select from the following options: ·...
  • Page 72 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. The checkbox is not selected by default.
  • Page 73 Configuration and Operation Note: Make sure that FTP configuration has been completed. See 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 the IO event triggered.
  • Page 74 Configuration and Operation · 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. Upload Image by E-Mail ·...
  • Page 75: Network Failure Detection

    Configuration and Operation · 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. 9.3.4.2 Network Failure Detection Settings on the Network Failure Detection screen enable the camera to periodically ping another IP device within the network to detect a network failure, for example, if a video server is disconnected.
  • Page 76: Tampering Alarm

    Configuration and Operation Triggered Action The Administrator can specify various alarm actions to be taken when an alarm is triggered. See the screen for details. 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 a network failure is detected.
  • Page 77 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 78 Configuration and Operation · 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. ·...
  • Page 79 Configuration and Operation 9.3.4.5 Periodic Event The Periodic Event screen is used to specify an alarm to be triggered at a specified time interval. Periodic Event Screen Periodic 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.
  • Page 80: Manual Trigger

    Configuration and Operation 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...
  • Page 81 Configuration and Operation Manual Trigger Select Off or On to activate this function. The default is Off. Triggered Action Specify one or both alarms to trigger: · Enable alarm output – Check this box and select the predefined type of alarm output (high or low) to enable alarm relay when an alarm is triggered.
  • Page 82: Edge Recording

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.5 Edge Recording The Events Handler tab is used for configuring settings for the various methods used for event notification. The tab includes the following screens: SD Card Network Share Recording 9.3.5.1 SD Card You can locally record up to 128GB on a Class 10 microSDXC card. The SD Card page shows the capacity information of the memory card and a recording list of all the recording files saved on the card.
  • Page 83: Device Setting

    Configuration and Operation Device Setting Click Format to format the memory card. 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.
  • Page 84: Network Share

    Configuration and Operation · 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 the AVI file to play the video in the player or download it to a specified location.
  • Page 85: Device Information

    Configuration and Operation 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 ·...
  • Page 86 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 87 Configuration and Operation 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 Recording Screen To set the recording schedule 1.
  • Page 88: 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 region reaches or exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. The Live View pane on the Motion Detection screen is used for creating motion detection regions and indicating motion detection. It is possible to define up to four motion detection regions within the Live View pane.
  • Page 89 Configuration and Operation To activate Motion Detection 1. From the Motion Detection dropdown list, select a number from 1 to 4. 2. Do one of the following for each detection region: · Select On for continuous detection. · Select By schedule for scheduled detection. For instructions how to set a schedule for motion detection, refer to Schedule.
  • Page 90 Configuration and Operation 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.
  • Page 91: Schedule

    Configuration and Operation · Upload image by E-Mail – Select this box in order to assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters. File Name The uploaded image’s filename format is set in this section. Select one that meets your requirements. Click SAVE to save the motion detection settings.
  • Page 92: File Location

    Configuration and Operation 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. File Location Screen Note: 1.
  • Page 93: 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 Information Factory Default Software Version Software Upgrade Parameters 9.3.9.1 Log File Click Log file to view the system log file. The content of the file provides information about connections after system boot-up.
  • Page 94: User Information

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.9.2 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.
  • Page 95: View User Privilege

    Configuration and Operation View User Privilege Click GET USER PRIVACY to view each user’s privileges. User Information – Get User Privacy In the screen above, both Admin and User are granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control, Talk and Listen, which are the maximum privileges that can be granted. Note: User credentials and privileges are set in the User...
  • Page 96: Factory Default

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.9.3 Factory Default The Factory Default page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the camera to factory default settings if needed. 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.
  • Page 97: Software Version

    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. Partial Restore Screen Reboot Click REBOOT to restart the system without changing current settings. 9.3.9.4 Software Version The current version of the software is displayed in the Software Version screen.
  • Page 98: Software Upgrade

    Configuration and Operation 9.3.9.5 Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade screen enables you to select a software file to upload. Software Upgrade Screen Note: 1. Make sure that the software upgrade file is available before performing a software upgrade. 2. Do not change the file name. If you change the upgrade file name, the system will fail to find the file.
  • Page 99 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 Live page is displayed. 4.
  • Page 100: Import/Export

    Configuration and Operation 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. Import/Export Screen To export a configuration file 1.
  • Page 101: Streaming Tab

    Configuration and Operation Streaming Tab Select the Streaming tab in the navigation bar at the top of the page to display the configurable video and audio selections in the sidebar. From the Streaming sidebar, the Administrator can configure a specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.
  • Page 102: Video Format

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.1 Video Format From the Video Format screen, you can configure the following settings: · Video Resolutions · Text Overlay Settings · Video Rotate Type · GOV Settings · H.264 Profile Video Format Screen CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide September 6, 2017...
  • Page 103 Configuration and Operation 9.4.1.1 Video Resolutions The camera's web interface supports software dewarping when implemented on the Latitude VMS. The default resolution setting is H.264 @ 4000x3000 (20 fps). The following video resolutions are supported: · H.264-only · MJPEG-only · H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG ·...
  • Page 104 Configuration and Operation H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG (PAL) Stream 1 Stream 2 1920 x 1080 (12 fps) 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 4000 x 3000 (15 fps) 720 x 576 (12 fps) 1920 x 1080 (20 fps) 1280 x 720 (20 fps) 3840 x 2160 (20 fps) 720 x 576 (20 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps)
  • Page 105 Configuration and Operation H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG (PAL) Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 720 x 576 (12 fps) 4000 x 3000 (15 fps) 720 x 576 (12 fps) 720 x 576 (12 fps) 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 1920 x 1080 (12 fps)
  • Page 106 Configuration and Operation H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG (PAL) Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3 Stream 4 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 1280 x 720 (12 fps) 720 x 480 (12 fps) 720 x 480 (12 fps) 4000 x 3000 (15 fps) 720 x 480 (12 fps) 720 x 480 (12 fps) 1280 x 720 (12 fps)
  • Page 107 Configuration and Operation H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG + H.264/MJPEG (NTSC) Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3 Stream 4 1280 x 720 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps) 720 x 480 (15 fps) 720 x 480 (15 fps) 4000 x 3000 (15 fps) 720 x 480 (15 fps) 720 x 480 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps)
  • Page 108: Video Rotate Type

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.1.1.2 Video Rotate Type You can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include Normal video, Flip video, Mirror video, 90 degree clock wise, 180 degree rotate, and 90 degree counterclock wise (referred to as “90 and 270 degrees”...
  • Page 109: Gov Settings

    Configuration and Operation Note: Image rotation is not supported for 4K streams above 15 fps. 9.4.1.1.3 GOV Settings You can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving bandwidth. The setting range is from 1 to 255. A longer GOV means decreasing the frequency of I- frames.
  • Page 110: Video Compression

    Configuration and Operation 9.4.2 Video Compression From the Video Compression page, you can specify MJPEG and H.264 compression settings. 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 111: Video Ocx Protocol

    Configuration and Operation Quality The Encoding Priority function enables the user to adjust the quality of the picture along a single axis The slider is configured according to Quantization Parameter (QP) values. Setting QP to a high value increases the bit rate and results in high compression, but this is at the expense of poor decoded image quality. Setting QP to a low value results in better decoded image quality, but with lower compression.
  • Page 112: Video Frame Rate

    Configuration and Operation Video OCX protocol setting options include: · RTP over UDP · RTP over RTSP (TCP) · RTSP over HTTP · MJPEG over HTTP · Multicast mode – Enter in each field all required data, including Multicast H.264-1 Video Address, Multicast H.264-2 Video Address, Multicast H.264-3 Video Address, Multicast H.264-4 Video Address, Multicast MJPEG Video Address, Multicast Audio Address, and Multicast TTL.
  • Page 113: Video Mask

    Configuration and Operation · H.264-1 – The setting range for the H-264-1 Frame Rate at 4000x3000 is from 1 to 20 fps (PAL/NTSC). · H.264-2 – The setting range for the H-264-2 Frame Rate is from 1 to 15 fps (PAL/NTSC) for Stream 1.
  • Page 114: Audio

    Configuration and Operation To disable a mask 1. Uncheck the checkbox of the Video Mask meant to be deleted. The selected mask disappears from the Live Video pane. Mask Setting · Mask color – The selections of Mask color include red, black, white, yellow, green, blue, cyan, and magenta.
  • Page 115: Camera Tab

    Configuration and Operation Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps (G.726), 24 kbps (G.726), 32 kbps (G.726), 40 kbps (G.726), µLAW (G.711), ALAW (G.711), and AAC. Both µLAW and ALAW signify 64 kbps, but in different compression formats. A higher bit rate enables higher audio quality, but requires higher bandwidth. The default setting is AAC.
  • Page 116: Exposure Screen

    Configuration and Operation 9.5.1 Exposure Screen The Exposure screen is used to configure lens settings and exposure modes. 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.
  • Page 117: Manual Mode

    Configuration and Operation Auto Mode Min Shutter Speed NTSC NTSC 1/425 1/500 1/50 1/60 1/300 1/350 1/25 1/30 1/215 1/250 1/12 1/15 1/150 1/180 1/120 1/120 1/100 1/100 1/1.5 1/75 1/90 Click SET when you finish configuring the settings. 9.5.1.2 Manual Mode Manual mode is used generally where light levels are fixed and the auto settings do not provide the perfect exposure.
  • Page 118: Picture Adjustment

    Configuration and Operation Manual Mode Fixed Shutter Speeds 1/300 1/350 1/215 1/250 1/150 1/180 1/1.5 · 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.
  • Page 119: Advanced Picture Settings

    Configuration and Operation Contrast Camera image contrast level is adjustable. Select from a range of -6 to +19. The default setting is DEFAULT. Click SET to confirm the new setting. Saturation Camera image saturation level is adjustable. Select from a range of -6 to +19. The default setting is DEFAULT.
  • Page 120: Wdr Function

    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 121 Configuration and Operation The WDR function setting 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. The default setting is Mid. Click SET to confirm the new settings.
  • Page 122 Configuration and Operation 9.5.3.4 Noise Reduction Settings The noise reduction function consists of three settings: · 3DNR · 2DNR · ColorNR Noise reduction settings are used to reduce or eliminate artifacts that can limit the ability to positively identify an object. There are two types of noise: luminance and color (chroma) noise. 3DNR and 2DNR settings reduce luminance noise, which is composed of dots of various brightness levels (black, white and gray) luminance noise contains dots of varying brightness levels (black, white, and gray).
  • Page 123: Ir Function

    Configuration and Operation ColorNR The ColorNR setting controls the noise displayed as red, green and blue dots that are visible between light and dark areas. Four settings are available: Off, Color Low, Color Med, and Color Hi. The highest setting (Color Hi) maximizes the blending of the color noise with the image, effectively removing the dots, while the Color Low setting minimizes the blending.
  • Page 124: Misc. Screen

    Configuration and Operation IR LED Illuminator This setting is used in low-light conditions or at night. IR LED lights are turned On or Off, depending on the light sensor. The default mode is Auto. Two settings are available: · Auto – The light sensor operates automatically. ·...
  • Page 125: Logout

    Configuration and Operation Note: After changing TV System settings, the camera restarts automatically. Refresh your browser in order to use the unit with the new settings. TV System Settings Select the video system setting: 25 fps (PAL) or 30 fps (NTSC). The default TV system is 30 fps (NTSC). Click SET to confirm the setting.
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  • Page 127: Appendices

    Appendices 10 Appendices The following appendices are included in this section: · Technical Specifications · Internet Security Settings on Internet Explorer · Installing UPnP Settings on Internet Explorer · Deleting Temporary Internet Files on Internet Explorer · Installing and Deleting the Web Player ·...
  • Page 128: Technical Specifications

    Appendices 10.1 Technical Specifications Following are the CM-6212 technical specifications: Camera Image Sensor 1/1.7” 4000x3000 (12 MP) Progressive Scan BSI CMOS Effective Pixels (H x V) 4000x3000 (H x V) Shutter Speed 1.0 to 1/10,000 (auto) Digital Slow Shutter (DSS) mode Color Mode 0.1 lux @ F2.4...
  • Page 129 Appendices Operation Brightness Manual Exposure Auto/Manual Control Sharpness Manual Contrast Manual Manual White Balance Auto/ATW/One-Push/Manual Gain (AGC) Automatic Backlight On/Off Compensation Image Settings Digital Zoom Supported (x2 to x10) Wide Dynamic On/Off + 3 levels Range (WDR) 3DNR: On/Off + 3 levels (with Latitude), On/Off + 3 levels Noise Reduction (without Latitude);...
  • Page 130 Appendices 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 131 Appendices Mechanical Power 2-pin terminal block Ethernet RJ45 Connectors Audio 1x Line-in and 1x Line-out 1.5mm audio jack Alarm 4-pin terminal block with 2-pin alarm input and 2-pin relay output LED Indicator Power, Link, ACT Ingress Protection IP66 Vandal Resistant Rating IK10 Bubble Rating IK10 Vandal-Resistant Polycarbonate...
  • Page 132: Internet Security Settings On Internet Explorer

    Appendices 10.2 Internet Security Settings on Internet Explorer If the existing ActiveX certificate is old or invalid, the ActiveX installation may fail in systems that are not connected to the Internet, which therefore cannot update their security certificates. In this case, the Setup.exe file in the ActiveX folder on the supplied CD should be run.
  • Page 133 Appendices Configuring 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. Command Bar Toolbar – Internet Options 3.
  • Page 134: Installing Upnp Settings On Internet Explorer

    Appendices 10.3 Installing UPnP Settings on Internet Explorer Open the Desktop > Network window. Follow the instructions below to enable UPnP so that the camera can be discovered and displayed in Network locations under Other Devices: Control Panel > Network Window To enable UPnP discovery in Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 1.
  • Page 135 Appendices 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 136 Appendices To check that the UPnP Device Host services are running 1. Click (Start) and type in the Search box services.msc. The Services (Local) dialog box appears. Windows Services (Local) Dialog Box 2. In the Services (Local) dialog box, scroll down the list to UPnP Device Host and verify that it shows the status Started.
  • Page 137: Deleting Temporary Internet Files On Internet Explorer

    Appendices 10.4 Deleting Temporary Internet Files on Internet Explorer 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 138: Installing And Deleting The Web Player

    Appendices 10.5 Installing and Deleting the Web Player The Quasar Player enables you to view the camera’s user interface. If this is a first-time installation of the camera, the Quasar Player installation wizard opens after accessing the camera. Quasar Player Installation Wizard To install the Quasar Player 1.
  • Page 139 Appendices To delete an existing DVPlayer or DCViewer file 1. Click Start and select Control Panel. The Control Panel opens. 2. In the Control Panel, click Uninstall a program. 3. From the installed program list, select DVPlayer or DCViewer. 4. On the banner bar, click Uninstall. 5.
  • Page 140: Network Settings

    Appendices 10.6 Network Settings Following are the network protocols and ports used by the camera: Protocol Port Usage Uploading files to the FTP server HTTP Sending commands, requests, replies and notifications Using the secure socket protocols SSL/TLS over HTTP. HTTPS HTTPS must be enabled if your network uses SNMPv3.
  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    Appendices 10.7 Troubleshooting This section provides useful information and remedies for common situations where problems may be encountered. Problem Possible Solution No network connection Hardware issues: · Check that the network is working and the unit is powered on. · Check that the network (Ethernet) cable is properly attached to the unit.
  • Page 142 Appendices Problem Possible Solution · Cannot login to the Check the login user ID of the user or admin. camera · Check the login password of the user or admin. · No video image displayed Reset the browser security settings to the default value. on the main menu or the ·...
  • Page 143: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Appendices 10.8 Acronyms and Abbreviations Abbreviation Description 802.1X Network Access Control Port-based authentication standard Advanced Encryption Standard Automatic Gain Control Data Encryption Standard DHCP Dynamic Host Control Protocol Extensible Authentication Protocol File Transfer Protocol H.264 Video Compression Standard HTTP Hypertext Transport Protocol HTTPS Hypertext Transport Protocol Secure Internet Protocol...
  • Page 144: Mounting Accessories

    Appendices 10.9 Mounting Accessories The following mounting accessories are available from FLIR for installation of your Quasar Gen II CM-6212 Series Hemispheric IP Camera. For more information on available options, contact your FLIR sales representative or visit www.flir.com/security Image Part Number...
  • Page 145 Appendices Image Part Number Description CM-4S-62 4S electrical box mounting adapter. Rotates camera position by 45° when mounting to a 4S electrical box. CX-POLE-0 Pole Mount. Packaged with CX-AMRX-1 Mounting Bracket, CM-150-62 adapter, and CM-CAPX-IND-P or CM-CAPX-OUT-P. CM-F150-62 1-1/2” threaded quarter-turn adapter. CM-6212 H1-I User and Installation Guide September 6, 2017...
  • Page 146 6769 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 PH: +1 805.964.9797 PH: +1 877.773.3547 (Sales) PH: +1 888.747.3547 (Support) FX: +1 805.685.2711 w w w .flir.com/security Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700 SW Parkw ay Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 PH: +1 503.498.3547 FX: +1 503.498.3153...

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