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  • Page 1 2 Megapixels Dome Network Camera CAM736MIR/CAM736MIR-PoE User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..................................2 Product Description ............................... 2 Hardware Description............................. 3 Setting up the Network Camera ............................. 4 Read Before Use ..............................4 Hardware Installation Steps ........................... 4 Using the Terminal Block ............................8 Network Connection for PoE/Non-PoE Cameras ....................9 Using the Micro SD Card ............................

  • Page 3: Overview

    1 Overview The camera series is a high-end 2 Mega Pixel Dome Network Camera, which is designed for professional security applications. This network camera is equipped with ICR (IR-Cut filter Removable) and Infrared LEDs, and provides outstanding day and night performance. It comes with a 2 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200, delivering sharp image quality.

  • Page 4: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Video out BNC Connector (75 Ohm) for connecting analog monitor  Power Jack 12VDC for connecting AC/DC power adapter  Ethernet RJ45 Port for network connection  Terminal Block (6 pins) for Digital In/Out and load default activation ...

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Network Camera

    3 Setting up the Network Camera 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.
  • Page 6 Removing the clear dome cover Delete the clear dome cover from the main body by gently turning the cover counter-clockwise to unlock and pull free from the main body. Delete the clear dome cover to locate: 1) Micro SD Card Slot 2) Terminal Block 3) Factory Default Mount the Camera on Wall/Ceiling...
  • Page 7 Pan/Tilt the Network Camera The Network Camera is a 2-Axis dome network camera, for which you can adjust the camera to any direction by using Pan base rotation, Tilt up / down mechanism. Tilt Up/Down Pan Base Rotation How to adjust the lens focus In order to adjust the focus of the Network Camera, turn the focus ring in clockwise direction to get the appropriate image.
  • Page 8 Attaching the dome cover After all necessary adjustment has been made reinstall the dome cover to the main body. The black plastic inner liner has a cutout slot for viewing. Reinstall the dome cover and the main body by turning the dome clockwise until it locks in place. The dome comes with a black plastic inner liner placed within the dome cover.

  • Page 9: Using The Terminal Block

    Using the Terminal Block Terminal Block Definition The network camera comes with a Terminal Block that can offer multiple functions to the user: Pin 1 COM (Relay Common) Pin 1 ~ 4: Intended for triggering and receiving alarms Pin 2 D-OUT (Relay Normal for the Event Configuration feature.

  • Page 10: Network Connection For Poe/Non-Poe Cameras

    Network Connection for PoE/Non-PoE Cameras The Network Camera 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.

  • Page 11: Using The Micro Sd Card

    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. Before plugging / unplugging Micro SD card into / from the slot, it’s recommended to turn the device off.

  • Page 12: Using The Network Camera For The First Time

    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.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Network Camera

    “CAM7 Series Device Search” from the CD-ROM, and then use this program to do that. 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.

  • Page 14: Assigning The Ip Address To The Network Camera

    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 .

  • Page 15: Access The Camera From The Browser

    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.
  • Page 16 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 >...

  • Page 17: The Live View Page

    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. Select user interface language The Live View Page Video Source: The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile on the Live View page.

  • Page 18: Iphone Camera Viewer

    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).
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Camera

    5 Configuring 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.
  • Page 21 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;...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Audio Setting Adjust the output gain. 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.

  • Page 24: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings 5.2.1 Camera General Settings Button to save the frame range ! 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 window to cover the central area of the image, same as default setting.
  • Page 25 White balance: This is used to compensate for the different colors present in different light sources, to make the colors in the image appear the same. The Network Camera can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, the type of light source can be manually selected from the drop-down list.
  • Page 26 5.2.2 Privacy Window Privacy Window is used to generate an masking area in the video image for protect your personal privacy. To set the privacy window, follow the steps below: 1. Click Add button to create a new window. 2. Use the mouse to decide window size and drag-drop the window. 3.
  • Page 27 Privacy Window List Add: 6 areas can be set for which they will be identified in 3 colors each, Red, Green or Blue. Once clicked, according to the color selected, a squared block can be drawn on top of the video displayed using the mouse.

  • Page 28: Storage Settings

    Storage Settings 5.3.1 Disk Information Displays information on the Micro SD Card inserted in the network camera that the user is working with, which will be useful for saving live videos and snapshots, lately used in the built-in live recording Schedule feature of this same section.
  • Page 29 5.3.2 File list Displays the list of files which are stored in the Micro SD Card. User can find the needed files by configuring the duration (between Start time and End time) and clicking on “Search”. A checkbox is shown to allow the deletion of the file if necessary. The network camera supports 2 ways to play the recorded video files: *.file click on the file to play the record video file online.

  • Page 30: Event Settings

    Event Settings The Event Settings page allows the user to customize the Network Camera to perform actions during a period of time, upon the occurrence of certain events in order to have a result. For example: Capture a snapshot, at anytime, when a motion is detected; and send the snapshot to an email address.
  • Page 31 Event Type Setup Name: Input a name to identify the Event that will perform the action upon some event occurrence. Trigger by: (Condition) Schedule: it will perform an action during a time defined by the user. Motion Detection: it will perform an action upon a motion detected set in some are defined by the user.
  • Page 32 Check the corresponding days to execute the triggering time. Start Time: indicates that time that the trigger will be start executing End Time: indicates that time that the trigger will be end executing Interval: indicates the interval between each action. Duration: indicates the duration of the trigger from the Start Time.
  • Page 33 Send Email notification: Send an email message to a predefined email address set in the Network Configuration. Interval: Set the time between each two notifications. To: the email account that will be sent to Subject: input the subject of the email Message: write in the message contents Attach file: tick it if you need to attach a file Send HTTP notification: Send a text message as a parameter to an HTTP port that should be expecting a...
  • Page 34 For configuring the FTP, Email, and TCP settings, refer to the Network Configuration, on Event Server. Record to SD: Record video image to SD card. Note: It won't display if insert SD card not yet ! GPOUT: Set to activate a connected device (at Pin1&2) once triggered. When Trigger by: (Condition): Motion Detection、By Boot or GPIN,it would be show below configure.
  • Page 35 5.4.2 Motion Detection Video motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 3 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. Once configured, the video motion detection windows appear in the list of available triggers, for triggering events.
  • Page 36 Motion Detection List Add: 3 areas can be set for which they will be identified in 3 colors each, Red, Green or Blue. Once clicked, according to the color selected, a squared block can be drawn on top of the video displayed using the mouse.
  • Page 37 Add FTP: adds an FTP to be used as a recipient for the images Add HTTP: adds an HTTP server to receive text messages. Add TCP: adds a TCP port to received text messages. Add SMTP: adds an Email server/address to receive email messages Delete: to Delete any existing Event Server, select a Name from the Event Server List and click on Delete.
  • Page 38 Name: Descriptive name of your choice URL: URL (IP address or host name) Username and Password: Enter the Username and Password for allowing the reception of messages. Note : Consult your Network Administrator for the correct Username and Password applied to the HTTP and Proxy Server.

  • Page 39: Network Settings

    5.4.4 Server I/O GPIO: is used to configure normal circuit status for receiving and triggering Alarms. GPIN 1 Normal Status: sets “Open” or “Close” for the Normal Status of GPIN circuit GPOUT 1 Normal Status: sets “Open” or “Close” for the Normal Status of GPOUT circuit Post Alarm: Set the duration of action after the event happened from 1 ~ 200 seconds.
  • Page 40 5.5.1 General DHCP: Obtain IP address via DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
  • Page 41 5.5.2 Advanced NTP Configuration Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to automatically look up and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP. Click the View button to see the current settings. Use the following NTP server address - to create manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
  • Page 42 Note: if you enter a different value other than 80 for your HTTP port, you can not return to the Live View screen. In order to return to the Live View screen, please launch IP Discovery tool again and select your network camera.
  • Page 43 5.5.3 DDNS The DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) feature allows users to access the Network Camera without the need of remembering the IP address, but rather using a name. For example: http://www.mycamera.com Reminder: the DDNS is only effective for PPPoE connection. To be able to use the DDNS feature, a domain name must be registered first in a domain name service from a 3 party service provider, such as DynDNS (www.dyndns.org).
  • Page 44 5.5.4 IPCHANGE Settings This setting triggers an email sending to notify the latest IP address when the IP address of this network camera is changed. Please configure SMTP Server information (Network -> Event Server) first. IPCHANGE: Disable or Enabled SMTP Server: Select one on the list of configured Email servers Mail To: Set the destination (e.g.

  • Page 45: System Settings

    System Settings 5.6.1 Information The System Settings page displays information about the current status of the Network Camera. Such information is useful to have references when direct information is required without going through the different pages of configuration of the Network Camera.
  • Page 46 5.6.2 User The user configuration page allows the Network Camera to have multiple users and profiles to access the Network Camera. Enable anonymous login: To allow the access to the Network Camera without restrictions, select the box of Enable anonymous login and click on “Save”...
  • Page 47 To delete user, click on a Name from the Users list and click on “Delete”, then click on “Save” to make the changes permanent. 5.6.3 Date & Time Displays the date and time (24 hours clock) of the Network Camera. Set Server Time Select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes if necessary.
  • Page 48 5.6.4 Server Maintenance The Server Maintenance page allows the user to make changes in the Network Camera, such as: Reboot: restarts the Network Camera Load Default: sets the Network Camera back to the default parameters from factory. Upload File: Upgrades the Network Camera to a new released firmware. Look up for the file and select it. Click on “Upgrade”...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting Factory Default To execute the Factory Default, there are two options: 1. Delete the cover and then press the factory default button on the top layer of the module boards. Factory Default Button 2. Use a wire to insert one end into “Default” and one of the “GND” pin (which are the Pin 5 and Pin 6). The device is back to factory default.
  • Page 50 6.2.1 Standard connection Local Network Network Camera 192.168.1.21 / Port 80 Internet Service Provider Internet Broadband ADSL Modem Public IP Router 210.20.34.23 Terminal Remote Location Company Web Server 192.168.1.22 192.168.1.23 In this case what we have here is: Public IP Address 210.20.34.23, assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Network Camera, with a local IP of 192.168.1.22 Broadband router Since we are sharing only one single Internet connection through our Local Network, the Port Forwarding...
  • Page 51 6.2.2 Assigning Ports Manually Local Network Network Camera 192.168.1.21 / Port 8080 Internet Service Provider Internet Broadband ADSL Modem Public IP Router 210.20.34.23 Port 8080 For the Network Camera Terminal Remote Location Company Web Server 192.168.1.22 192.168.1.23 In this case what we have here is: Public IP Address 210.20.34.23, assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), but we will be using Port 9999 for accessing the camera from the Internet.
  • Page 52 6.2.3 Using two or more public IPs The following figure is just an illustration on how the camera can be connected when 2 or more Public IPs are involved in a network infrastructure Internet Service Provider Network Camera Hub / Switch ADSL Modem 2 Public IP Public IP...

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    7 Frequently Asked Questions Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action Problems setting the IP address The camera is located on a different subnet If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address.
  • Page 54 Camera is accessible locally, but not externally Broadband router configuration To configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera, enable the NAT port forwarding feature which will configures the router to allow access to the camera. Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
  • Page 55 Slow image update Configuring pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, or high frame rates, will affect the performance of the camera. Poor performance Poor performance may be caused by heavy network traffic, multiple users accessing the unit, low performance clients, use of features such as Motion Detection, Event handling. Poor quality snapshot images Screen incorrectly configured on your workstation In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, that is, at least 16-bit.

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