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Quasar CF-4251
Fixed IP Camera
User and Installation Guide
Rev C
Dec. 2013

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  • Page 1 Quasar CF-4251 Fixed IP Camera User and Installation Guide Rev C Dec. 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Document Information ....................vii Overview .........................1 Features .......................... 1 Package Contents ......................2 Typical CF-4251 Camera ....................2 Introduction to the CF-4251 Fixed IP Cameras ..............3 CF-4251 Camera Dimensions ..................3 Camera Connections ....................... 3 System Requirements ......................5 Installation ........................7 Indoor Installation ......................
  • Page 3 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.3.7 HTTP ......................... 42 7.3.8 Application ....................... 43 7.3.9 Motion Detection ..................... 47 7.3.10 Network Failure Detection ..................51 7.3.11 Tampering Alarm ...................... 52 7.3.12 Storage Management ....................54 7.3.13 Recording ......................... 56 7.3.14 Schedule ........................57 7.3.15 File Location ......................
  • Page 4 Document Information A.2.2 Searching and Accessing the Camera with Device Search ........96 A.2.3 Configuring Communication Settings of a Quasar Camera ........96 A.3. Internet Security Settings ................... 100 A.4. Install UPnP Components ................... 102 A.5. Deleting the Existing DCViewer .................. 104 A.6.
  • Page 5 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide List of Figures Figure 1: Package Contents........................2 Figure 2: CF-4251 Camera – Front View ....................2 Figure 3: CF-4251 Camera Dimensions ....................3 Figure 4: CF-4251 Camera Input/Output Connections ................3 Figure 5: Auto Iris Port Connection ......................9 Figure 6: Discovered IP Devices ........................
  • Page 6 Document Information Figure 58: File Location Screen ....................... 59 Figure 59: System Log Screen ........................ 60 Figure 60: User Information Screen ......................61 Figure 61: User Information – Privileges Screen ..................62 Figure 62: Parameter List Screen ......................63 Figure 63: Factory Default Screen ......................63 Figure 64: Partial Restore Screen ......................
  • Page 7 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide...

  • 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 CF-4251 camera. After completing the physical installation, additional setup and configurations may be required before video analysis and detection can commence.
  • Page 9 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Disclaimer Users of DVTEL products accept full responsibility for ensuring the suitability and considering the role of the product detection capabilities and their limitation as they apply to their unique site requirements. DVTEL, Inc. and its agents make no guarantees or warranties to the suitability for the users’ intended use.
  • Page 10 Document Information Warning: 1. The camera cover is an essential part of the product. Do not open or remove it. 2. Never operate the camera without the cover in place. Operating the camera without the cover poses a risk of fire and shock hazards 3.
  • Page 11 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Caution: To avoid damage from overheating or unit failure, assure that there is sufficient temperature regulation to support the unit’s requirements (cooling/heating). Operating temperature should be kept in the range 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F), with no more than 90% relative humidity (non-condensing).

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview 2 Overview The Quasar CF-4251 series fixed camera is a Full HD 1080p device. This camera provides real-time, H.264 multi-streaming video and the highest quality image. With its compact, sophisticated and aesthetic mechanical design, the lightweight DVTEL CF-4251 cameras is simple and easy to install.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Camera Quick-start guide (Bundled software and documentation) Figure 1: Package Contents 2.3 Typical CF-4251 Camera The figure below shows a typical CF-4251 camera. Figure 2: CF-4251 Camera – Front View Table 1: CF-4251 Camera Adjustment Locations Item Designation Description Lens...

  • Page 14: Introduction To The Cf-4251 Fixed Ip Cameras

    Figure 3: CF-4251 Camera Dimensions 3.2 Camera Connections Figure 4 shows the various connectors and reset button contained within the housing of the CF-4251 cameras. The connectors, pin numbers and signal definitions related to each pin are listed in Table 1.
  • Page 15 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Table 2: CF-4251 Camera Connector Panel Description Connector Name Pin No./ Connector Type Definition Description Line Out Audio out 2-way audio transmission Line In/Mic In Audio in PoE Network 10/100 Mbps RJ45, Network LEDs...

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    System Requirements 4 System Requirements To access the CF-4251 fixed IP camera via a web browser, ensure that your PC has the proper network connection and meets the system requirements described below. Table 3: System Requirements 1. Item 2. Minimum System Requirement Personal Computer Intel®...
  • Page 17 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Installation

    5.2 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection Power Connection Make sure the camera’s power cable is properly connected. Refer to Table 1: CF-4251 Camera Connector Designations. If using Power over Ethernet (PoE), make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is available on the connected network. All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

  • Page 19: Lens Mounting

    Consult your DVTEL rep if you have any questions. To mount a lens on the CF-4251 camera 1. Remove the plastic insert covering the threaded camera lens-mount. Tip: Do not touch the sensor or allow dust to accumulate in the lens-mount.

  • Page 20: Initial Camera Configuration

    Installation 4. If your lens has a DC auto iris, plug the auto-iris cable from the motorized lens assembly into the AUTO IRIS port of the camera. Figure 5: Auto Iris Port Connection Tip: If there are problems focusing, it might be necessary to make a back focus adjustment. 5.4 Initial Camera Configuration To perform the initial camera configuration: 1.

  • Page 21: Mounting Instructions

    A camera setup adapter, such as Veracity Pinpoint, can be used to connect a laptop directly to the camera when using PoE. 5.5 Mounting Instructions The following are mounting instructions for the DVTEL CF-4251 Fixed IP camera. Caution: The CF series indoor camera must be kept in a clean and dry indoor environment or in a protective camera housing.

  • Page 22: Figure 8: Cable Gland

    Screw the bracket/stand to the mounting socket on the bottom of the camera. Connect the cables and wiring to the camera. See Figure 4: CF-4251 Camera Input/Output Connections and Table 2. ...

  • Page 23: Figure 9: Dvtel Cf-X201-00 Camera Housing

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Note: For outdoor installation, the camera must be installed in a protective housing such as a DVTEL CF-X201-00 camera housing. See Figure 9. Figure 9: DVTEL CF-X201-00 Camera Housing...

  • Page 24: 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 6.1 Introduction 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 25: Main Screen

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 5. If there are devices located on a separate VLAN, the devices must be added manually. Click Add Device Manually from the Operational Toolbar and add the devices. 6.3 Main Screen The DNA main screen contains four sections, as seen in the following figure: Figure 10: DNA Main Screen 6.4 Navigation Bar...

  • Page 26: Context Menu

    The Assign IP window is divided into two areas See section 6.6 for more details. 6.6 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.

  • Page 27: Figure 12: Windows Firewall Screen

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 5. To continue, click Allow Access. Latitude users should consult the Latitude Installation Instructions on disabling the Windows Firewall. Figure 12: Windows Firewall Screen 6. Click Assign IP. All the discovered IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below.

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

    Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera 8. To access DNA, do one of the following: a) For DHCP (not supported by Latitude): Select Use DHCP. Do not use for Latitude. Click Update and wait for status. b) For Static IP (recommended for Latitude users): Figure 15: DNA Assign IP –...

  • Page 29: Figure 16: Installing The Activex Control

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide b) If the Information Bar (just below the URL bar) prompts for permission to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in the browser (see the figure below), right- click on the Information Bar. Select Install ActiveX Control to allow the installation.

  • Page 30: Adjusting And Framing-Up The Camera View

    Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera 6.7 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: Figure 19: Camera Housing Repositioning

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide b. For indoor or outdoor installations using a protective camera housing 1. Support the camera housing and loosen sufficiently the tension bolt on the bracket Pan/Tilt assembly so that it allows you to reposition the camera housing.

  • Page 32: Configuration And Operation

    Configuration and Operation 7 Configuration and Operation The Quasar 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 33 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide  At the top of the Viewer window is the navigation bar, which contains five main tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera, and Logout. Home Page Users can monitor live video of the targeted area, adjust the display size including use...

  • Page 34: Home Page

    With the exception of the model numbers, the CF-4251 series have similar Home pages. 7.2.1 CF-4251 Camera Home Page The CF-4251 camera includes the following function buttons located on the Home page, as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21: Home Page Function Buttons Display Size Adjustment (x1/x½)

  • Page 35: System-Related Settings

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Video Streaming Stop/Restart Press the Stop button to disable video streaming and to display the live video as black. Press Restart to show the live video again. Recording Pressing the Recording button stores recordings from the Live View in the location specified on the local hard drive, which can be configured in the File Location screen.

  • Page 36: System

    Configuration and Operation Related Links     System Security Network DDNS     Mail HTTP Application     Motion Detection Network Failure Tampering Alarm Storage Management Detection     Recording Schedule File Location View Information ...

  • Page 37: Security

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.3.2 Security Clicking the Security tab in the System screen opens a drop-down menu with the tabs: User, HTTPS, IP Filter and IEE 802.1X. Figure 23: Security Screen Tabs Related Links   ...

  • Page 38: Figure 25: Editing Password And Privileges

    Configuration and Operation Admin Password Change the administrator’s password by entering the new password in both text boxes. The input characters/numbers are displayed as dots for security purposes. After clicking Save, the web browser asks the Administrator for the new password (maximum 14 digits). Note: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9,!#$%&’-.@^_~.

  • Page 39: Figure 26: Modifying Account Authority

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Figure 26: Modifying Account Authority 7.3.2.2 HTTPS To use HTTPS on the camera, an HTTPS certificate must be installed. The HTTPS certificate can be obtained either by creating and sending a certificate request to a Certificate Authority (CA) or by creating a self-signed HTTPS certificate as described below.

  • Page 40: Figure 28: Https Screen - Create Self-Signed Certificate

    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. 1. On the HTTPS page, click Create under Create self-signed certificate. 2. Provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the camera. Refer to Provide the Certificate Information in this section for details.

  • Page 41: Figure 29: Https Screen - Install Signed Certificate

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Figure 29: HTTPS Screen – Install Signed Certificate 4. When the signed certificate is returned from the CA, install it by uploading the signed certificate as seen in Figure 30. Figure 30: HTTPS Screen – Upload Signed Certificate...

  • Page 42: Figure 31: Example Of Self-Signed Certificate

    Configuration and Operation To provide the certificateiInformation: To create a self-signed HTTPS certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, enter the information in the Create a Self-signed Certificate screen. A definition of each of the requested fields follows. Figure 31: Example of Self-Signed Certificate Figure 32: Self-Signed Certificate –...

  • Page 43: Figure 33: Ip Filter Screen

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 5. Provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the camera.  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 44: Figure 34: Ieee 802.1X/Eap-Tls Screen

    Configuration and Operation Enable IP Filter 1. Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) are allowed/denied access to the camera. 2. Select Allow or Deny from the drop-down menu. 3. Click the Apply button to determine the IP Filter behavior. Add/Delete IP Address 1.

  • Page 45: Network

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Settings  Identity – Enter the user identity associated with the certificate. Up to 16 characters can be used.  Private Key Password – Enter the password associated with the user identity. Up to 16 characters can be used.
  • Page 46 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 Accessing Camera for login with the default IP address.

  • Page 47: Figure 36: Qos Screen

     Video DSCP – This class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and RTSP/HTTP. Note: MJPEG is not supported by Latitude.  Audio DSCP – The CF-4251 cameras support audio.  Management DSCP – This class consists of HTTP traffic (web browsing). Click Save when complete. Note:...

  • Page 48: Figure 37: Snmp Settings Screen

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.3.3 SNMP Settings Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) enables the camera to be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. Figure 37: 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 49: Figure 38: Upnp Screen

    Quasar CF-4251 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 50: Ddns

    Configuration and Operation Figure 39: Direct Access to Camera with UPnP Enabled Note: To enable this function, make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Refer to Install UPnP Components for the Windows 7 and Windows 8 procedure. ...

  • Page 51: Mail

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Enable DDNS Check this box to enable DDNS.  Provider – Select a DDNS host provider name from the drop-down menu.  Host name – Enter the registered domain name in the field. ...

  • Page 52: Ftp

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.6 FTP The Administrator can send an alarm message to one or two File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites when motion is detected. Settings include first and second server, server port, user name, password, and remote folder. Enter the details in the appropriate fields. Click Save when finished. The following screen shows the FTP settings.

  • Page 53: Http

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.3.7 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. Enter the HTTP details, including server, user name, and password, in the appropriate fields.

  • Page 54: Application

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.8 Application The Application screen enables control over the input and output alarms. If, for example, an event is recognized by the system, an input or output alarm and message is generated. Figure 44: Application Screen The alarm input and output connectors are shown in the table below. Table 5: Input/Output Alarm Connections Pin No.

  • Page 55: Figure 45: Application - Record Stream To Sd Card

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Alarm Output Define the normal alarm output signal as Normal Close or Normal Open, according to the current alarm application. Triggered Action The Administrator can specify various alarm actions to be taken when an alarm is triggered. The options are listed below.

  • Page 56: Figure 46: Application - Upload Image By Ftp

    Configuration and Operation  Upload Image by FTP – As seen in the figure below, select this box to assign an FTP site and configure the parameters shown. When an alarm is triggered, event images are uploaded to the designated FTP site. Specify which one of two FTP addresses you wish to use from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 57: Figure 48: Application - Send Http Notification

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide  Send HTTP notification – Check this box to specify the destination HTTP address and parameters for event notifications by the triggered alarm. When an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to one of two specified HTTP servers. See figure below.

  • Page 58: Motion Detection

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.9 Motion Detection The motion detection function detects suspicious motion and triggers alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. Figure 49: 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 59: Figure 50: Motion Detection Screen - With Schedule Drop-Down Menu

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide By Schedule 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 50: Motion Detection Screen – with Schedule Drop-Down Menu Motion Detection Windows Up to 10 Motion Detection windows can be set.
  • Page 60 Configuration and Operation 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 61 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide  Upload Image by E-Mail – Select this box in order to assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters, as seen in Figure 47: Application – Upload Image by E-Mail. When motion is detected, event images are sent to one of two designated e-mail addresses. Select the number of frames for the pre-trigger and post-trigger buffers from the drop-down menu of 1-20 frames.

  • Page 62: Network Failure Detection

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.10 Network Failure Detection The network failure detection function allows the IP camera to periodically ping another IP device within the network to detect a network failure, for example, if a video server is disconnected. By implementing local recording (through a microSD/SDHC card) if a network failure occurs, the camera can operate as a backup recording device for the surveillance system.

  • Page 63: Tampering Alarm

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Note: Make sure that local recording (with a microSD/SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented. See Recording for further details.  Send message by FTP/E-Mail – Select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or e- mail when a network failure is detected.
  • Page 64 Configuration and Operation Tampering Duration The minimum Tampering Duration is the time for video analysis to determine whether camera tampering has occurred. Minimum duration could also be interpreted as defining the tampering threshold; a longer duration represents a higher threshold. The tampering duration time range is from 10 to 3600 seconds.

  • Page 65: Storage Management

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide  Send HTTP notification – Check this option, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for HTTP notifications. When the tampering alarm is triggered, the HTTP notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP server. See Figure 48: Application –...

  • Page 66: Figure 54: Video File Recording List

    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 67: Recording

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Figure 55: Selected File Window 7.3.13 Recording In the Recording screen, specify the recording schedule. Select one of three options:  Disable – Disable this function  Always – Always use this function ...

  • Page 68: Schedule

    Configuration and Operation Activating microSD/SDHC card recording Two types of schedule mode are available: Always and Time Frame setting. You can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule by selecting the day(s), start time and duration for recording. Choosing Always activates the microSD/SDHC card recording all the time.
  • Page 69 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide To create a new schedule or edit an existing schedule 1. Click on the appropriate checkboxes relating to the days of the week (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat) to create a schedule. Tuesday (Tue) is checked in the example.

  • Page 70: File Location

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.15 File Location From the File Location page, specify a storage location for snapshots and web recordings. The default setting is: C:\. After confirming the setting, click Save to save the snapshots and recordings in the designated location. Note: Make sure the selected file path contains valid characters.

  • Page 71: View Information

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.3.16 View Information Clicking the View Information tab in the System screen opens a drop-down menu with tabs: Log File, User Information, and Parameters. Figure 59: System Log Screen Related Links   ...

  • Page 72: Figure 60: User Information Screen

    Configuration and Operation 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 73: Figure 61: User Information - Privileges Screen

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide View User Privilege Click get user privacy to view each user’s privileges. Figure 61: User Information – Privileges Screen In Figure 61, the user Admin is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control, Talk and Listen.

  • Page 74: Factory Default

    Configuration and Operation The Parameter screen enables viewing all of the system’s parameter settings. Figure 62: Parameter List Screen Note: Slide the sidebar located on the right of the screen to view the entire list of parameters. 7.3.17 Factory Default The Factory default page is shown below.

  • Page 75: Software Version

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Partial Restore Click Partial Restore to restore the factory default settings, but save the network settings. The system restarts in 30 seconds. Figure 64: Partial Restore Screen Reboot Clicking Reboot restarts the system without changing current settings.

  • Page 76: Figure 66: Software Upgrade Screen

    Configuration and Operation Figure 66: Software 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 77: Figure 67: Software Upgrade - In Process

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Figure 67: Software Upgrade – In Process 4. Close the video browser. 5. From the Windows Start menu, select the Control Panel. 6. Select Uninstall a Program. 7. In the Currently installed programs list, select DCViewer.

  • Page 78: Maintenance

    Configuration and Operation 7.3.20 Maintenance You can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the camera. Figure 68: Maintenance Screen Export You can save system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use.

  • Page 79: Video And Audio Streaming Settings

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings Select the Streaming tab in the navigation bar at the top of the page to display the configurable video and audio selections in the sidebar. From the Streaming sidebar, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.
  • Page 80 Configuration and Operation 7.4.1.1 CF-4251 NTSC Video Resolution Settings The following tables are video resolution settings for an NTSC TV system. MJPEG + H.264 Video Resolution (NTSC): H.264 MJPEG BNC Support √ 720 x 480 (30fps) √ 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps) √...

  • Page 81: Quasar Cf-4251 User And Installation Guide

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide H.264 + H.264 Video Resolution (NTSC): H.264-1 H.264-2 BNC Support √ 720 x 480 (30fps) √ 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) √ 1920 x 1080 (15fps)
  • Page 82 √ 720 x 480 (30fps) √ 640 x 480 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) 7.4.1.2 CF-4251 PAL Video Resolution Settings The following tables are video resolution settings for a PAL system. MJPEG + H.264 Video Resolution (PAL): H.264 MJPEG BNC Support √...
  • Page 83 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide H.264 + H.264 Video Resolution (PAL): H.264-1 H.264-2 BNC Support √ 1920 x 1080 (13fps) 1280 x 1024 (25fps) 1920 x 1080 (13fps) 1280 x 720 (25fps) 1024 x 768 (25fps) (25fps) 800 x 600 √...

  • Page 84: Figure 71: Video Rotate Type Screen

    Configuration and Operation H.264 Only Video Resolution (PAL): H.264 BNC Support 1920 x 1080 (25fps) Low Latency √ 1920 x 1080 (25fps) √ 1280 x 1024 (25fps) √ 1280 x 720 (25fps) √ 1024 x 768 (25fps) √ 800 x 600 (25fps) √...

  • Page 85: Figure 72: View-1 (Source)

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Suppose the displayed image of the camera is as follows. Figure 72: View-1 (Source) To rotate the image vertically, for example, select Flip video. The displayed image is reversed as shown below. Figure 73: View-2 Image Rotated Vertically (Reversed) Following are descriptions of different video rotate types.

  • Page 86: Video Compression

    10-30% of the storage cost over Main Profile. However, it may also increase video latency, depending on the stream structure. Quasar models default to the Main Profile to provide the best trade-off between storage size and video latency.

  • Page 87: Video Ocx Protocol

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide CBR Mode Setting If available bandwidth is limited, CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode can be selected. To operate the camera in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) mode, uncheck the CBR checkbox. Click Save to confirm the setting.

  • Page 88: Video Frame Rate

    Configuration and Operation 7.4.4 Video Frame Rate From the Video Frame Rate screen, you can specify the frames per second (fps) for each video compression format. Figure 76: Video Frame Rate Screen MJPEG/H.264-1/H.264-2 Frame Rate Setting  The default setting of the MJPEG Frame Rate is 30 fps in NTSC and 25 fps in PAL. ...

  • Page 89: Video Mask

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.4.5 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 90: Audio

    Configuration and Operation 7.4.6 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 78: 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 91: Camera-Related Settings

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Recording to Storage This function enables recording of the audio on the SD card. 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 92: Exposure

    Configuration and Operation 7.5.1 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 93 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide The shutter speed range is from 1 to 1/30 sec (NTSC) and 1/1.5 to 1/25 sec (PAL). See the able below showing all the options. Auto Iris - Min Shutter Speed NTSC 1/25 1/30...
  • Page 94 Configuration and Operation Manual Mode (Fixed Shutter) Manual Mode opens the iris completely with a fixed gain. Users can select a suitable shutter speed according to the environmental luminance. The fixed shutter speed is selected from 1 to 1/10000 sec (NTSC) and 1/1.5 to 1/10000 sec (PAL).

  • Page 95: White Balance

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.5.2 White Balance Shown below is the drop-down menu for controlling the camera’s White Balance (color balance). Figure 81: Camera Settings Screen – White Balance A camera needs to find a reference color temperature as a way of measuring the quality of a light source for calculating all other colors.

  • Page 96: Picture Adjustment

    Configuration and Operation 7.5.3 Picture Adjustment Adjustment of some qualities of the video is made possible by selecting Picture Adjustment in the Camera tab. Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue may all be adjusted via drop-down menus from this window, as shown below. Figure 82: Camera Settings Screen –...

  • Page 97: Digital Zoom

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Figure 83: Camera Settings Screen – Backlight 7.5.5 Digital Zoom The camera’s digital zoom is adjustable from x2 to x8. Select the desired zoom or Off. Press <√> to confirm the new setting. Figure 84: Camera Settings Screen – Digital Zoom...

  • Page 98: Ir Function

    Configuration and Operation 7.5.6 IR Function The IR Function setting activates the IR Cut (IRC) filter for electronic day/night operation. The day/night IRC switching mechanism operates according to the ambient light level, rather than activation of the IR LED mode. The drop-down menu enables you to select from Auto/On/Off/Smart modes.

  • Page 99: Wdr Function

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7.5.7 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 from Low, Mid to Hi. A higher level of WDR represents wider dynamic range, so that the IP camera can capture a greater scale of brightness.

  • Page 100: Tv System

    Configuration and Operation 7.5.9 TV System Select the video format that matches your TV system: 25 fps (PAL) or 30 fps (NTSC). Press <√> to confirm the new setting. Figure 88: Camera Settings Screen – TV System Note: After changing the video format, the camera restarts automatically. 7.6 Logout Selecting the Logout tab in the navigation bar closes the session.

  • Page 101: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices  Technical Specifications  Device Search Software  Internet Security Settings  Install UPnP Components  Deleting the Existing DCViewer  Deleting Temporary Internet Files  Back Focus Adjustment  Connecting Wires to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block ...

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications A.1. Technical Specifications Camera Image Sensor 1/2.5” Progressive 5MP CMOS Effective Pixels (H x V) 2592 x 1944 1/1.5 to 1/10,000 with 18 options Shutter Speed NTSC 1 to 1/10,000 with 19 options Color Mode 0.2 Lux @F1.8 Sensitivity Night Mode 0.02 Lux @F1.8...
  • Page 103 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Operation Brightness Manual DC Auto Iris Exposure Auto/Fixed Shutter Sharpness Manual – 3 levels Contrast Manual – 3 levels White Balance Manual/AWB/ATW Saturation Manual – 15 levels Manual – 15 levels Digital Zoom Supported Wide Dynamic On/Off –...
  • Page 104 Technical Specifications Analytics On/Off, plus sampling pixel interval, detection level, Motion Detection sensitivity 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 metadata.
  • Page 105 Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide Environmental Operating Temperature to 50 C (-14° to 122°F) Humidity 10-90% non-condensing General FCC Part 15 (Subpart B, Class A), UL Regulatory Europe CE-marked, EN55022-1998 Class A, EN55024, RoHS Warranty No less than 4 years from purchase date...

  • Page 106: Device Search Software

    Device Search Software A.2. Device Search Software A.2.1 Initial Camera Configuration To perform the initial camera configuration: 1. Unpack the camera. Rotate and remove the protective cover. 2. Remove the PE cloth sheet and lens cap. Attach the dome cover to the body. 3.

  • Page 107: Searching And Accessing The Camera With Device Search

    Device Search is an alternative software to DNA. Either of these programs may be used. They are supplied in the included CD. A.2.3 Configuring Communication Settings of a Quasar Camera 1. Connect the camera to the network on the same VLAN/LAN as the workstation.

  • Page 108: Figure 92: Windows Security Alert

    Device Search Software 3. In the Device Search application, click the Device Search button. 4. If the Windows Firewall is enabled, a security alert window will pop up. Do the following: a. Click Unblock to continue. Latitude users should consult the Latitude Installation Instructions on disabling the Windows Firewall.

  • Page 109: Figure 93: Device Search Application - Select Browse

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide 7. Right-click and select Browse to directly access the camera via a web browser. The default web browser opens and requests access to the camera IP address. Figure 93: Device Search Application – Select Browse 8.
  • Page 110 Device Search Software c) If the wizard appears for installing the component application DCViewer, follow the instructions to complete the installation. Note: If the password is changed and DVTEL Latitude AdminCenter Discovery feature is in use, deselect all other proprietary types. Select DVTEL HD Series so that the new password can be configured in the Discovery tab settings.

  • Page 111: Internet Security Settings

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide A.3. Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. Internet Security Level: Default 1. Start Internet Explorer (IE). 2. From the Command Bar toolbar, select Tools and select Internet Options from the menu that appears.

  • Page 112: Figure 98: Command Bar Toolbar - Internet Options

    Internet Security Settings ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings - Creating 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 98: Command Bar Toolbar – Internet Options 3.

  • Page 113: Install Upnp Components

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide A.4. 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.
  • Page 114 Install UPnP Components 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 115: Deleting The Existing Dcviewer

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide A.5. Deleting the Existing DCViewer Users who have previously installed the DCViewer in the PC should first delete the existing DCViewer from the PC before accessing the camera. To delete a legacy DCViewer: 1. Click Start and select Control Panel.

  • Page 116: Deleting Temporary Internet Files

    Deleting Temporary Internet Files A.6. Deleting Temporary Internet Files To improve browser performance, it is recommended to clean up all of the Temporary Internet Files. The procedure is as follows: 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 117: Back Focus Adjustment

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide A.7. Back Focus Adjustment When to adjust back focus Back focus refers to the distance from the rear lens element to the camera focal plane. In most cases, it is required to adjust back-focus only when the camera’s lens cannot hold focus throughout its zoom range.
  • Page 118 Back Focus Adjustment e. Zoom out to wide-angle position (for close FOV) and attempt to focus on a close object (e.g. 1-3m.). Repeat steps a. through e. until focus is optimal throughout the zoom range. g. Tighten the back focus ring retaining screw to secure the ring in place. h.

  • Page 119: Connecting Wires To A Spring Clamp Terminal Block

    Quasar CF-4251 User and Installation Guide A.8. Connecting Wires to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block The unit is delivered with a 7-terminal I/O block and a 3-terminal power connection block. The terminal blocks enable you to connect wires to the unit.

  • Page 120: Mounting And Lens Accessories

    Mounting and Lens Accessories A.9. Mounting and Lens Accessories The following mounting accessories are available from DVTEL for installation of your Quasar CF-4251 Series Compact Fixed Dome IP Cameras. 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 121: Contacting Dvtel

    Quasar CF-4251 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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