Asoni SVR711 User manual

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Video Server
SVR711
User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2Product Description ..................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2.1 Hardware Description ............................................................................................................................................ - 4 -
2.2 Video Encoder usage methods............................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3Setting up the Video Encoder....................................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.1 Read Before Use..................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.2 Hardware Installation Steps ................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.3 Using the Terminal Block........................................................................................................................................ - 6 -
3.4 Using the Micro SD Card ........................................................................................................................................ - 6 -
3.5 Power-over-Ethernet supported Video Encoders .................................................................................................. - 7 -
3.6 Using the Video encoder for the first time............................................................................................................. - 8 -
4Accessing the Video encoder ....................................................................................................................................- 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 iPhone Camera Viewer......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
5Configuring the camera...........................................................................................................................................- 16 -
5.1 Video Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... - 16 -
5.2 Camera Settings ................................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
5.3 Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................................... - 21 -
5.4 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................................. - 30 -
5.5 System Settings .................................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
6Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................................- 40 -
6.1 Factory Default..................................................................................................................................................... - 40 -
6.2 Viewing the video encoder from a remote location ............................................................................................ - 40 -
7Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................................................- 43 -

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1Overview
This video encoder encodes and transmits real time images with at a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels (D1) with the latest
compression technology of H.264 / MJPEG Dual Streaming.
It provides unique characteristics, such as proper utilization, analog to digital conversion, Pan/Tilt/Zoom device
support, Micro SD card local storage, and many other features, for which adds extra value to your analog video
encoder.
2Product Description
Key features
1. H.264 High Profile / MJPEG Dual Compression:
Offers the user the option to select H.264 or MJPEG compression.
2. Compact Size for Easy Installation and Maneuvering:
Small and light weighted, for areas that are limited in space.
3. ONVIF ® Compliant for Easy Integration & Fast 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 profiles simultaneously for streaming:
Streams up to 6 independent streams with multiple profiles.
Different configurations can be set according to the bandwidth that is available from the network.
5. Micro SD Card Slot for Local Storage
For saving snapshots that can be later checked by the user, upon events occurred during motion
detection.
6. RS485 Connector for PTZ Support
Placing the Video encoder into a Pan Tilt device, control the Pan& Tilt device smoothly.
7. Power-over-Ethernet IEEE 802.3 af for simplified connection ( Optional)
Make installations simple with connecting only one cable without additional powering sources.

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2.1 Hardware Description
2.2 Video Encoder usage methods
This video encoder can be connected to analog cameras such as Box Cameras, Smoke Domes, Speed Dome
(mostly known as Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras) or Small Domes. Below a basic reference how it can be used.
Speed Dome
Smoke Dome Camera
Box Camera
Hub / SwitchVideo Encoder ADSL Modem
Broadband
Router
Video Encoder
Video Encoder
Video Encoder
Small Dome Camera
Factory Default Button
Video In BNC Connector 75 Ohm
Micro SD Card slot
Front Panel View
Power 12V DC Connector
RS485A and RS485A
Ethernet RJ-45 Connector
Back Panel View

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3Setting up the Video Encoder
3.1 Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Video encoder is not only a
high-performance analog-to-digital converter 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 Video encoder 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, general
security/surveillance, etc.
3.2 Hardware Installation Steps
After unpacking the package and identifying its parts, assemble the video encoder to run the device for the first
time.
It is recommended set up the video encoder 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 Video encoder:
1. Analog Camera
2. Personal Computer or Laptop; and
3. Network Hub or Switch and 2 (two) pieces of Ethernet Cable; or
4. 1(one) piece of Crossover Ethernet Cable
STEPS:
1. Plug the Video-Out connector from the analog camera to the Video-In Connector of the Video Encoder
2. Connect the Ethernet Plug to the Network Connector RJ-45 from the device
3. Plug the Power Jack to the Power Connector (For Video Encoders that are Power-over-Ethernet supported, the
Power Adapter is not necessary). After the Power Connector is plugged in, the Network Video encoder will boot
up.
4. Wait a few seconds for the Network Video encoder to startup
5. Refer to the section of “Using the Network Video encoder for the first time” in the next page
Analog Camera
Video Encoder
Ethernet Plug
Power Jack
Video-Out
Video In
1
2
3

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3.3 Using the Terminal Block
The video encoder comes with a RS485 connector that allows
the attachment of Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices such as Analog Speed
domes.
The RS485 connector supports Pelco D and P protocol
Pin 1 ~ 2: For connecting Pan Tilt and Zoom devices. The
network camera can be placed with Pan / Tilt device to control
the pan left/right, or tilt up/down. It may also be possible to use
motorized zoom cameras, in order to zoom in/out at
convenience.
3.4 Using the Micro SD Card
The network camera comes with a Micro SD card slot to allow users insert a Micro SD card to save
snapshots and videos into it. Refer to Chapter 5) Configuring the camera, Storage Settings and Event
Settings.
Note: the device does not support hot-swapping for Micro SD card. Please turn it off before you take the
card out.
Note: this unit supports min 2GB and max 32GB Micro SD/SDHC card and Class 6 or higher for smooth
operation.
Pin 1 RS485A
Pin 2 RS485B
12
Micro SD Card Slot

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3.5 Power-over-Ethernet supported Video Encoders
The Video Encoder comes as an optional model which supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).
Using Power-over-Ethernet as power supplying mode, takes advantage of having a simple connection, with
only one Ethernet Cable to act like Data and Power transmission. And it is not necessary to use any Power
Adapter since the powering will be done directly through the Ethernet Connector.
Below a comparison between a Regular Ethernet connection and a connection using Video Encoder with
built-in Power-over-Ethernet.
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Analog Camera Broadband
Router
Hub / Switch with
POE
Analog Cable Ethernet cable
100 Meters
Video Encoder POE Connection
Video Encoder
with POE ADSL Modem
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Analog Camera Broadband
Router
Hub / Switch
Analog Cable Ethernet cable
100 Meters
Video Encoder ADSL Modem
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
Non-POE Connection
Note: For safety precautions, when using a PoE Video Encoder, ensure that the standard Power
Connector has been Deleted before plugging the Ethernet cable (which is attached on the other end to a
PoE Hub / Switch).

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3.6 Using the Video encoder for the first time
The Video encoder 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 video encoder will be based on a simple
network connection.
Option 1
Connect the video encoder to a HUB / Switch which is connected to a PC
Option 2
Connect the video encoder directly to a PC with a crossover cable.
After the video encoder have its activity lights on, use the PC for setting up the IP Address of the Video encoder.
Refer to the section of “Accessing the Video encoder”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 Video encoder connects to the internet
For fixed real IP, set up the IP into the Network video encoder. 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 Video encoder and PC connect to the internet
Device needed: Switch Hub
For fixed real IP, set up the IP into the Network video encoder 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 Video encoder 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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4Accessing the Video encoder
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 video server.
Video Source:
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.
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.

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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.
Note: The “Listen” and “Talk” functions for the Video Encoder products are programmed to be disabled
Click on the “Setup” link of the Live View page to change the configurations of the network camera. The
Network Camera will request a Username and Password. The default Username and Password is “admin” and
“admin”.

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4.5 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 6 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：256 Kbps ~ 2Mbps – 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.

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5.1.2 Advanced Settings
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. Stream 3&4 will be enabled respectively when
choosing v03. The naming of the streams by default is v03/04. Such naming can be changed in this same
section of Video, going to the page of General settings.
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
Brightness: The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces a
brighter image.
Hue: The image hue can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces more
stimulus on the image.
Saturation: The image saturation can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces more
neutral image.
Contrast: The image contrast can be adjusted in the range 0-100, where a higher value produces more
difference in brightness between adjacent areas.
TV Standards
Auto:Select for system to automatically detect input video signal.
NTSC/PAL: Select for system to assign input video signal “NTSC” or “PAL”.
Note:
1. When configuring “NTSC” or “PAL” as input video signal, be sure that the input signal matches the
configuration to prevent from any problem.
2. If any wrong connection, just Delete the connection and re-confgure on the GUI.

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5.2.2 PTZ Settings
Enable PTZ To enable PTZ control on the connected analog camera. Once the video encoder is
appropriately configured, the Live View page will display the control panel for the installed PTZ device.
Protocol: Select one from the list of protocols, such as Pelco D, Pelco P, Li-Lin, and Dynacolor.
ID: Select ID of the analog camera that the video encoder intends to control.
Speed: Select the PTZ speed (1 – 10).
Baud rate / Data bit / Stop bit / Parity / Flow control: Depending on protocol used, the values are
assigned accordingly.