Asoni CAM737MIR User manual

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2 Megapixels
Compact Network Camera
CAM737MIR/CAM737MWIR
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2Product Description ..................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2.1 Hardware Description ............................................................................................................................................ - 4 -
3Setting up the Network Camera................................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.1 Read Before Use..................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.2 Hardware Installation Steps ................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.3 Using the Network Camera for the first time......................................................................................................... - 7 -
4Accessing the Network Camera ................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.1 Find Camera ........................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
4.2 Before Assigning an IP Address .............................................................................................................................. - 9 -
4.3 Assigning the IP address to the network camera ................................................................................................. - 10 -
4.4 Access the camera from the browser .................................................................................................................. - 11 -
4.5 The Live View Page............................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
4.6 iPhone Camera Viewer......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
5Configuring the camera...........................................................................................................................................- 16 -
5.1 Video Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... - 16 -
5.2 Camera Settings ................................................................................................................................................... - 20 -
5.3 Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................................... - 24 -
5.4 Event Settings....................................................................................................................................................... - 27 -
5.5 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................................. - 41 -
5.6 System Settings .................................................................................................................................................... - 49 -
6Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................................- 53 -
6.1 Factory Default..................................................................................................................................................... - 53 -
6.2 Viewing the camera from a remote location ....................................................................................................... - 53 -
7Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................................................- 57 -

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1Overview
Thank you for choosing our products. This series of network camera is intended for home, retail and small office
surveillance usage under indoor environments. It comes with a High-end VGA or 2-megapixel CMOS Sensor, with a
maximum resolution up to 1600 x 1200, delivering detailed images. The PIR can sensor can detect passing-by objects
that radiate infrared source. Some models of this camera series are designed with WiFi capability, which saves the
cabling hassle in portable and distant surveillance.
The cubic series includes following models:
Important Notice:
Contents of this documentation may appear slightly different from the version you are using. It is due to the constant
maintenance that we update the contents whenever there is a significant or critical hardware, software or firmware
change that might result in the incorrect uses of our products. Hence, the contents of this documentation is subject to
change without prior notice. If you have any problem regarding the product usages, please do not hesitate and
consult with your product suppliers immediately.
2Product Description
1. H.264 / MJPEG Dual Compression:
Offers the user the option to select H.264 or Motion JPEG compression.
2. Compact Size for Easy Installation and Maneuvering:
Small and light weighted, for areas that are limited in space.
3. ONVIF ® Compliant for Wide Deployment:
Web services built-in with international standard protocols, integration cycles have been reduced and
deployment has become easier. (Contact your distributor for documentation).
4. Multiple Video Streaming:
Streams up to 8 independent video profiles (6 video profiles for VGA models).
Different configurations can be set according to the bandwidth that is available from the network.
5. Built-in Speaker and Microphone:
Offers integrated speaker and Microphone, allowing remote listening in the area where the camera is
installed, as well as communication with the other person using the speaker.
6. Micro SD Card Slot for Local Storage
For saving snapshots that can be later checked by the user, upon events occurred during motion
detection.
VGA models
2-megapixel models
Built-in PIR, IR LED
Built-in PIR, IR LED, ICR
Built-in PIR, IR LED, WiFi
Built-in PIR, IR LED, ICR, WiFi
Built-in PIR, White-Illumination LED Built-in PIR, White-Illumination LED
Built-in PIR, White-Illumination LED, WiFi Built-in PIR, White-Illumination LED, WiFi

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7. Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and WPS push button for Wireless Networks (Optional)
For areas that wiring network cables is difficult and arduous work, using the wireless feature can be an
effort-saver.
8. Infrared LED for Day & Night Model, 3 Meters (Optional)
There are 7 infrared LEDs located underneath the transparent cover.
9. PIR Sensor & White Illumination LED
The PIR sensor can detect any passing-by objects that radiate infrared energy. When an object passes by,
the camera will detect it and flash the white illumination LED, making it effective especially in dark.
2.1 Hardware Description
Thermal pad (caution)

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3Setting up the Network Camera
3.1 Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a
high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete. Take Note of the warnings in the Quick
Installation Guide before the Network Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the
Installation chapter to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended. It is designed for various applications including video sharing and indoor surveillance.
3.2 Hardware Installation Steps
After unpacking the package and identifying its parts, assemble the network camera to run the device for the
first time.
It is recommended set up the camera before installing it to the intended location.
The following instructions will consist of basic steps that will help you through the hardware preparation.
Other required devices before powering up the Network Camera:
1. Personal Computer or Laptop; and
2. Network Hub or Switch and 2 (two) pieces of Ethernet Cable; or
3. 1(one) piece of Crossover Ethernet Cable
STEPS:
Install Micro SD Card
The device supports Micro SD card and provides slot to inset for local storage. Before plugging /
unplugging Micro SD card into / from the slot, it’s recommended to turn the device off.
Note:The device does not support Hot-Swapping function.
Note: this unit supports min 2GB and max 32GB Micro SD/SDHC card and Class 6 or higher for ideal
1. Attach the bracket that
comes in the package to the
Bracket Nut Hole
2. Connect the Ethernet cable
to the RJ-45 Network
Connector from the device
3. Plug the Power Adapter to
the Power Connector
4. After the Power Connector is
plugged in, the Network
Camera will boot up.
The Power LED will be on to
guarantee the proper
functioning.
5. Wait a few seconds for the
Network Camera to be
detected in the network.
6. Refer to the section of “Using
the Network Camera for the
first time” in the next page
( Back Panel View )

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operation.
Assemble the Bracket
The network camera comes with a set of parts and screws for assembling the bracket. Please follow the images
below for instruction.
Mounting
There are 2 screw holes on the bracket stand. Use the supplied retention screws to mount the bracket on a
flat surface.
Adjusting the Lens Focus
Turn the focus ring in clockwise direction to get the appropriate image.
Note: the network camera is required to get connected prior to adjusting the
focus. The unit released from factory may already be focused. Unless
necessary, there might not be a need for adjustment.

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3.3 Using the Network Camera for the first time
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic
networking knowledge. Making the initial steps for setting up the network camera will be based on a simple
network connection.
Option 1
Connect the network camera to a HUB / Switch which is
connected to a PC
Option 2
Connect the network camera directly to a PC with a
crossover cable.
After the network camera has its activity lights on, use the PC for setting up the IP Address of the Network
camera. Refer to the section of “Accessing the Network Camera” at the next page for detailed instructions.
Hints: Possible Network Configurations in your network infrastructure
1. Configuration 1
Internet Access: ADSL or Cable Modem
IP address: One real IP or one dynamic IP
Connection Type: Only the Network Camera connects to the internet
For fixed real IP, set up the IP into the Network camera. For dynamic IP, start PPPoE.
2. Configuration 2
Internet Access: ADSL or Cable Modem
IP address: More than one real IP or one dynamic IP
Connection Type: The Network Camera and PC connect to the internet
Device needed: Switch Hub
For fixed real IP, set up the IP into the Network camera and PC. For dynamic IP, start
PPPoE.
3. Configuration 3
Internet Access: ADSL or Cable Modem
IP address: one real IP or one dynamic IP
Connection Type: The Network Camera and PC connect to the internet
Device needed: IP sharing such as Hub / Switch and a Router
Use virtual IP, set up port forwarding in IP sharing.
(Suggestion: Refer to your Network Administrator if necessary for more information)

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For Wireless enabled models, please refer to the following steps for network setup:
1. For the first time installation, users must use an Ethernet cable to connect the network camera and a
network hub/switch/router/modem.
2. Install the application software “IP Discovery”, which is included in the installation CD. Please refer to
the following section of the user manual for instruction about installing and using “IP Discovery”.
3. Go to “Setup” “Event” “Event Server” “Add SMTP” to setup email notification.
4. Go to “Network” “IP Change Setting” to fill out SMTP server information so that notification about IP
change will be sent to users’ email.
5. Turn to “Wireless to configure Wireless setting options. Please refer to P.47 ~ 49 regarding the details
of the options for setting Wireless.

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4Accessing the Network Camera
Before getting access to the Network Camera from user’s PC, it’s necessary to properly configure its network
setting. This camera uses 192.168.1.200 as the default IP address. If you would like to assign a new static IP
address, please install “CAM7 Series Device Search” from the CD-ROM, and then use this program to do that.
4.1 Find Camera
1. Once installed on the PC, click on [Start Menu >> All Programs >> Asoni >> Search Tooling >> Asoni CAM7
Series Device Search] to open the software.
2. The software automatically (or by clicking on “Search” button) displays cameras on the network. Identify
your camera by its MAC Address that is shown on the label of the camera.
3. Click on “Web” button or double-click on the identified camera item on the list to launch live viewing (it is
assumed that the network cable you’ve connected to your camera has provided a set of useable IP
address/subnet mask/Gateway), or click on “Config” button to configuring IP information.
4.2 Before Assigning an IP Address
Before assigning an IP address, make sure the Network Camera is powered on and correctly connected to the
network.
Obtain a LAN IP address not yet used and its related configuration from your network administrator.
The following will be required:
1. IP Address
2. Subnet Mask
3. Gateway
MAC Address: Each Network Camera has a unique Ethernet address (MAC address) shown on the label of the
Network Camera.
Hints: When assigning an IP Address
User can find necessary IP information by checking the current IP information of user’s host PC via Windows
command “ipconfig”:
-Click on Windows screen: the Start Menu >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Command Prompt.
-Type “ipconfig” at the command prompt to show the current IP information of user’s host PC.

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For example,
C:\ >ipconfig
Windows IP Configuration
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connections:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : king-tech.com
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.102
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
C:\ >
Then, use other IP address 192.168.1.xxx (1-253, except IP address of host PC 192.168.1.102), the same subnet
mask 255.255.255.0 and default gateway 192.168.1.254 for the network camera.
4.3 Assigning the IP address to the network camera
Select a Network Camera and click on “Setup”. Then, start to configure network settings, such as the following
fields:
IP Address / Subnet Mask / Gateway / DNS
Click on “Update” to apply the changes only by using administrator’s privilege (default user/password =
admin/admin).
To open the main page of the network camera, select your camera and click on “Web”.
* Remember to input a different
value for the last digits of IP address
from the “ipconfig”, ranging from 1
to 255.
Make sure you enter the same
values for Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway shown on your “ipconfig”
screen.

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4.4 Access the camera from the browser
Start the IE browser, type the IP address of the network camera in the address field:
http://<IP of camera>
If the “HTTP Port” has been changed from “80”, type the URL as:
http://<IP of camera>:<HTTP Port>
Once the Network Camera is accessed, the Network Camera will request a Username and Password. The default
Username and Password is “admin” and “admin”.
Note: If “anonymous login” (see 5.6.2) is enabled, the Live View page will be shown without restriction. Or
please enter “admin/admin (default account/password)” to pass the authentication.
When the Network Camera is accessed via Internet Explorer, it will ask you to install the ActiveX component.
Note: during the webpage loading, you may be asked to allow the installation of Active X elements. Please allow
it to proceed.
Once get accessed, follow the instructions in the manual for the camera operation.
If the ActiveX installation doesn't start automatically, please follow below procedures to change security level
settings of your Internet Explorer browser.
Hints: Changing the root password
To avoid security breaches, it is recommended changing the Username and Password once the
device is set up to work. Refer to Chapter 5, Configuring the Camera, System Settings.

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Kindly note that if you didn't install ActiveX and you will not be able to see the Live view image. Please make
sure to install it first.
To adjust the Security Options of Internet Explorer follow the below instructions:
Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Custom Level > Security Settings > Download
unsigned ActiveX controls > Select “Enable” or Prompt.
Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Custom Level > Initialize and script ActiveX controls
not marked as safe > Select “Enable” or Prompt.
When popup the following dialogue box, click “Yes”

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Then, the Live View page will be opened. Click on the “Setup” link of the Live View page to change the
configurations of the network camera.
4.5 The Live View Page
Video Source:
Select user interface
language: English,
traditional Chinese and
simplified Chinese

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The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile on
the Live View page. Refer to Streaming Settings of this chapter for more references.
Note: VGA model supports 6 stream profiles.
Rotation: allows the rotation of the video to be viewed in an angle of 0 (current), 90, 180 or 270 degrees at a
clockwise direction.
Full Screen: Maximizes the video to be displayed at a full screen size.
Real Size: Displays the real size of the video; (the initial video size will be adjusted to fit your monitor,
while the real size could be bigger than it is being shown in the monitor).
Listen: allows the user from the PC listen the location where the camera is set.
Talk: allows the user from the PC talk remotely to the camera, for which the speaker will emit the
voice.
Manual Record: Once pressed, it records and saves the currently viewed video the indicated path
below. To stop the recording, press back the Recording button.
Snapshot:once clicked, it will take a snapshot and save it to the indicated path below.
Path Button: Sets the location where the video and snapshot are saved to. To change the location,
click on the button and select the desired path.
FPS Frames per Seconds: Indicates the quantity of frames displayed in the current view.
BPS Bit per second: Indicates the bandwidth allocated for the streaming of the live video.

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Notes for Windows 7 Users:
For Window 7 users, the operating system requires users to configure the Internet Explorer administrator
setting before the recording and snapshot functions can be enabled.
4.6 iPhone Camera Viewer
The network camera provides “iPhone Camera Viewer” for user to monitor via iPhone.
Once LAN or internet settings are completed on iPhone, as below, user can monitor via iPhone web browser by
just entering the IP address (or domain name) of the network camera.
1). Go to “Settings” to complete network settings, such as WiFi, network (DCHP, BootP, or Static IP).
2). Go to “Safari” and enter the IP address (or domain name) of the network camera, which is followed by an
authentication procedure (user/password = admin/admin). Then, Live video page “iPhone Camera Viewer” can
be seen.

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5Configuring the camera
Video Main features and advanced configurations of video streaming.
Camera Image adjustments such as brightness, white balance and more.
Storage Displays information of the files located in the Micro SD card (if any).
Event Smart features for event settings to send emails, snapshots and more.
Network Network configuration for the network camera and Event features.
System Firmware version information and upgrade, User access management, and system information.
5.1 Video Settings
The video settings page contains setting for the streaming

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5.1.1 General Settings
Video General Setting:
The Network Camera has in total 8 independent and simultaneous streams which can be used.
Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.
The Live View page in the network camera provides access to a list of streams which are set in this page.
They can either be H.264 or Motion JPEG video streams that are configured according to each user’s need.
Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the
Live View page.
Stream Types: Stream 1, 3, 5 and 7: H.264
Stream 2, 4, 6 and 8: MJPEG
URL ID: Sets the name for the streaming; input an appropriate name to indicate the stream type
which is being used.
Video Mode: CBR：512 Kbps ~ 4Mbps – Increase CBR to increase the picture quality; or vice versa
VBR：The network camera will adjust itself automatically to fit the best picture quality
through the bandwidth provided by the network. The balance between VBR and network
bandwidth will affect picture quality.
Quality Level: There are three levels to adjust: Best, Good and Standard
The higher the quality is, the more bandwidth it will use for streaming the video.
Resolution: You can set up a different video resolution for different viewing devices.
Note that a larger frame size takes up more bandwidth.
GOP: GOP stands for "Group of Pictures". The GOP is a group of successive pictures
within a coded video stream.
Frame Rate: This limits the maximum refresh frame rate per second. Set the frame rate higher for
smoother video quality.
Target Bit Rates: 512 Kbps ~ 4Mbps – Increase CBR to increase the picture quality; or vice versa.
Profile: Providing two video files of high and baseline.high profile gain better video quality ,but it
will cause network camera have larger load relatively.
Notes for Stream 1 (H.264) HD:
When the Resolution is 1600x1200, the Frame Rate is “15”. When the Resolution is 1280x720, the Frame
Rate is 30.

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5.1.2 Advanced Settings
Enable Digital PTZ: The Digital PTZ feature allows you pan, tilt and zoom electronically around the
image without having moving parts at the device. Once enabled, it will display a frame which will let you
slide it through different areas and automatically zoom the area being focused on, to have a bigger and
more detailed image for your viewing.
The streams for using Digital PTZ are streams 3/4 and 5/6. Stream 3&4 or stream 5&6 will be enabled
respectively when choosing v03 or v05. The naming of the streams by default are v03/04 and v05/06.
Such naming can be changed in this same section of Video, going to the page of General settings.
Once you tick the box “Enable Digital PTZ” and click on save, you can return to “Live View” and use the
navigation interface to browse around zoomed image area.

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Audio Setting
Audio out volume (dB): Adjust the output volume (in dB values).
Audio Format: select “AAC”, “u-LAW” or “Off” as the audio compression format. The “u-LAW” is highly
recommended for 3GPP mobile surveillance (for example, on iPhone or other network-enabled smart
phones and NVR surveillance application software).
OSD Setting:
Camera Name: To display the OSD, type a text on the box with a maximum of 20 characters.
Date / Time: Displays the date and time on the video which is streamed from the Network Camera.
Save: Once the options have been selected, click on Save to make the changes permanent for the
device.

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5.2 Camera Settings
5.2.1 Camera General Settings
(for LED model) (for ICR model)
(for IR LED model) AE Window
(2MP models only)
AE Window: The area of selected window will be the auto-exposure sense area for entire camera image.
Therefore, if you want to have the image lighting-exposed level depends on particular area,
please use the AE Window to select the desired area, otherwise we suggest you selecting the
Button to save the frame
range !