DVTEL Quasar User manual

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Quasar HD PTZ Quick Installation Guide
Initial Configuration
1. Assemble your camera:
Remove the camera protective packaging and attach the dome cover to the
body.
2. Attach cables:
On the camera backplate, plug the CAT5 cable into the camera Ethernet port. If
the network does not use IEEE 802.3 at PoE+, plug a properly rated AC 24V power
supply into the camera Power Connector. See the diagrams Quasar HD PTZ
Connections and Quasar HD PTZ Pin Definitions.
NOTE: The camera can be connected to a PC for bench installation via an Ethernet cross-cable.
NOTE: The camera default IP Address is 192.168.0.250 and default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
TIP: A camera setup adapter, such as Veracity Pinpoint, can be used to connect a laptop directly
to the camera when using PoE+.
NOTE: If your OS is IE9, select to work in Compatibility Mode.
3. Set the Camera IP address
a. Open the DeviceSearch application:
Copy and run the DeviceSearch.exe from the included CD, OR
From the Latitude Sidebar, run the Unified Configurator by selecting
Applications Device Configuration Tool and then on the Unified
Configurator screen, click DVTEL HD Series.
b. In the DeviceSearch application, click Device Search.
c. In the search results, click on the
camera to select it.
d. Right-click and select from the
shortcut menu Network Setup.
e. In the dialog that appears, select
Static IP
f. Enter the IP Address, Gateway,
and Netmask (network mask) as
needed and click OK.
4. Disconnect cables:
Disconnect the Ethernet cable and if you are using a power supply, turn off the
power to the power supply and unplug it.
The camera is ready for deployment in a site installation (mounting).
Site Installation
WARNING: The Quasar HD PTZ Camera must be kept in a clean and dry indoor environment or in the
protective outdoor mount kit supplied with the outdoor model. Operating temperature should be
maintained within -10°C ~ 50°C (14° ~ 122°F). Operating humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing). The
camera should be kept dry, free from water condensation, dust, dirt, and smoke.
1. Mount the Camera
Install the Quasar HD PTZ Hard Ceiling Mount (supplied), Recessed Mount,
Standard Pendant Mount, Compact Pendant Mount, Wall Box Mount or Corner
Mount according to the Quasar HD PTZ Installation Guide.
2. Attach cables:
Thread cables through the installed mounting device and connect to the camera
backplate (see diagram below):
a. Plug the CAT5 cable into the camera Ethernet port and plug the other end of the
cable into an IEEE 802.3at PoE+ switch. If operating the heater for outdoor
models, or if the network does not support PoE+, also plug a properly rated AC
24V cable into the camera power connector.
b. If applicable, wire the Alarm In, Alarm Out, Audio In and Audio Out terminal blocks
to external devices. See the diagrams below.
c. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the network.
d. Attach and fix the camera to the mounting device.
Quasar HD PTZ Connections
A
RJ-45 Connector
B
ALARM I/O
C
Power
D
Micro SD Card Slot
E
Factory Reset Button
F
Audio I/O
Indoor Backplate
Outdoor Backplate

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Quasar HD PTZ Pin Definitions
Power Connector
Audio Connector
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
AC 24_1
1
LINE_OUT
2
FG
2
GND
3
AC 24_2
3
LINE_IN
Alarm I/O Pin Definitions
Adjusting and framing up the camera view
1. Access the camera
In the DeviceSearch application, click Device Search and in the results, click to
select the camera, right-click to open the shortcut menu and select Browse.
-OR-
Enter the camera’s IP as a URL in a web browser.
2. Install the web player
When the Internet browser connects to the camera and prompts for login, do the
following:
a. Log in using the default user name Admin and password 1234.
b. Allow the ActiveX to download and choose to install the DVTEL Web Player
(DCViewer).
3. Adjust camera settings
Use the Web Viewer to adjust the camera’s autofocus, pan, tilt and zoom
settings.
NOTE: Users who have previously installed the DVTEL Web Player (DCViewer) on the PC should
delete the existing DCViewer from the PC before accessing the camera.
TIP: To view greater image detail for more accurate high-definition focusing, use the full screen
view on the Web Base Viewer homepage.
TIP: Best focusing results are achieved when the lens Iris is fully open (such as at night in low light). To
achieve this during the day, in the Web Base Viewer go to the Camera Exposure screen and select
from the Exposure Setting menu Auto-shutter mode. Save changes and complete the focusing step
#3. When finished, restore the Exposure settings.
Attach in Latitude
1. In the Latitude application on the Sidebar, click Physical View,
2. On the Navigation Tree click the system name and then
select the Discovery tab and do the following:
Under Cameras and Encoders
ensure DVTEL HD Series is selected
and click Start. The camera details
appear in the Discovery table.
If the camera wasn’t found after
running Start, click
Discover Unit Manually and in
the dialog box that appears, enter
the Camera IP, select type
DVTEL HD Series and click OK.
3. In the Discovery table, right click on
the camera, choose Attach, and then click the Archiver name to attach to.
When finished, click to save.
Contact DVTEL:
North America: 1-888-DVTEL77 (1-888-388-3577)
Latin America: [phone]
EMEA: [phone]
APAC: [phone]
China: [phone]
India: [phone]
ANZ/Pacific: [phone]
For assistance, email us at [e-mail] or visit http://www.dvtel.com/support.
© DVTEL Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed May 2012.
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
ALARM_OUT_NO_1
7
ALARM_OUT_COM_2
2
ALARM_OUT_NC_1
8
GND
3
ALARM_OUT_COM_1
9
ALARM_IN_4
4
GND
10
ALARM_IN_3
5
ALARM_OUT_NO_2
11
ALARM_IN_2
6
ALARM_OUT_NC_2
12
ALARM_IN_1