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Handle the camera with care, especially its moving parts. Always hold the camera by its base and avoid manually adjusting the lens position. The camera is packed in a sealed bag—if the seal is broken, contact Avonic immediately. Ensure the camera is placed on a stable surface or securely mounted using one of our mounting options (sold separately).

Power on

Power the camera by plugging it into a power adapter or by using Power over Ethernet (PoE+ for CM90-series, IEEE 802.3at). If using PoE, ensure it is enabled in your switch configuration. The camera can be powered via both methods simultaneously. Regardless of the power source, ensure the physical ON/OFF button is set to "ON" (even when connected to a PoE switch). During startup, the camera calibrates its PTZ directions by moving back and then returning to the home position (typically front and center). If calibration fails, the camera will not boot properly.

Connect outputs

HDMI / SDI Output

Connect a HDMI and/or SDI cable. Ensure you are using a compatible device that supports the camera’s output resolution. You can change the resolution via the Web GUI or the system select switch. Learn more. If your display does not support the camera's output resolution, refer to this guide on changing HDMI/SDI output resolution. The SDI output is limited to 1080p60, while HDMI supports up to 2160p60 (4K).

USB Output

The CM93 features two output streams. The substream can be configured for either IP or USB use via the OSD menu. (OSD → Camera → Choose Stream → USB) If USB is not selected, a splash screen will prompt you to change the substream behavior. When using USB for videoconferencing, the camera does not control output quality—this depends on the connected computer and conferencing software.

IP Streaming

The default IP address is 192.168.5.163. You can log in and configure streaming settings through the Web GUI. For detailed streaming guides, refer to:

• Streaming with VLC
• Streaming with NDI Studio Monitor
• Streaming to YouTube
• Streaming via SRT
• Using vMix
• NDI to OBS Setup

Configure the Camera

The camera settings can be adjusted via the Web GUI or the On-Screen Display (OSD). Default settings are optimized for automatic adjustments, but you may need to fine-tune them based on your environment.Refer to our recommended settings for guidance on exposure, lighting, and color adjustments.

Setting a Custom Home Position

To set a different home position, store a preset under position "0" using the IR remote:

• Press [*] → [#] → [0] to store a new home position.

Anti-Flicker Settings

If flickering occurs, test different anti-flicker settings via the OSD or Web GUI.

Lighting Adjustments

If lighting conditions change frequently, leave settings like exposure mode and white balance on automatic. In fixed lighting conditions, consider manually setting exposure using AAE or SAE mode. Learn more.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

To open the OSD menu on an HDMI/SDI display, press “Menu” on the remote control (requires 2x AAA batteries). See also How to access the OSD menu.

Web GUI Access

The Web GUI is accessed by entering the camera's IP address (default: http://192.168.5.163) into a web browser. Login credentials: admin/admin. See also How to open the camera's Web GUI?.

IR Remote Control

The default IR ID is 1. Assign unique IDs to multiple cameras:

• Turn on only Camera 2 → Press [*] → [#] → [F2]
• Turn on only Camera 3 → Press [*] → [#] → [F3]

See also IR Remote Control Guide.

Additional Resources

This guide provides a brief overview of the camera setup. For a more detailed manual, visit our main manual on our website.

How to reset a camera?

There are three ways to reset your camera back to its factory defaults :

1- From the IR remote control (with and without OSD), as explained below.

2- From the web gui of the camera (see article How can I reset my camera from the web gui?)

3- From an Avonic PTZ controller (see article How can I open the OSD of my camera with my CON300-IP controller? and then reset the camera back to default from the OSD menu > Restore Default) 

* Please note that this will restore the camera back to its default 192.168.5.163 IP address

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The following key combinations on the IR Remote Control will restore the camera back to its factory defaults:

[*] → [#] → [6]  

(on your IR remote control, press *, release, then press #, release, then press 6, release)  

Another method would be to open the camera's on-Screen Display (OSD) menu on a monitor (the OSD Menu is visible on both USB and IP camera outputs) by pressing the MENU button on the IR remote control, and then navigate to the last option "Restore Defaults", then press the HOME button to confirm:

With the help of the LEFT/RIGHT arrows on the IR remote control, select the "YES" option, then press the HOME button to confirm.

Your camera should then reboot with the factory defaults.

Each camera is provided with an On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu:

The OSD Menu is an integrated on-screen menu that can be accessed within the camera to change specific functions that effect how the camera processes an image. The OSD Menu is visible only on the CM40, CM7x, and CM9x HDMI and SDI outputs (not on its USB or IP output, nor on the live preview in the web GUI), and only on the USB output of the CM41 and CM44 videoconference cameras. (In the case of the box camera CM60-IPX-BOX the OSD is visible on both its SDI and IP outputs)

The OSD menu can be accessed by the Remote Control or an Avonic PTZ controller (it is also possible to open it from an IP/Serial command)

- By pressing the MENU button on the camera remote control:

- To open the CM7x OSD menu from the CON300-IP controller refer to How can I open the OSD of my camera with my CON300-IP controller?

- On CM7x, it is possible to open/close the OSD menu by IP/Serial command:

* OSD navigation and options (here of the CM7x-IP):

How to configure Pan, Tilt and Zoom

Advanced PTZ Options Overview

To provide an advanced explanation of the different Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) options available in the camera's Web GUI under the SYSTEM tab, refer to the following sections.

PTZ Speed

You can increase the maximum pan and tilt speed, which is useful in scenarios like conference systems where quick movement is necessary. However, setting the PTZ speed to 'high' may cause the camera to produce slightly more noise. For example, using the IR remote control, the camera will complete a full pan in approximately 3 seconds when the PTZ speed is set to HIGH, compared to around 5 seconds when set to LOW. The same concept applies to tilt movements.

• Note: If your camera pans or tilts very slowly despite the PTZ Speed being set to HIGH, the 'Speed by zoom' option described below might be enabled, and the camera could be zoomed in to its maximum.

Speed by Zoom

This mode affects PTZ speed when the camera is zoomed in to its maximum. If you move the controller stick when this mode is disabled, the camera will move too fast to control effectively. Enabling this mode reduces the PTZ speed in relation to the current zoom factor.

Image Freezing

• You can freeze the image when the camera moves from one preset to another preset by selecting them using your IR remote controller or hardware controller. This is particularly useful in applications where you do not want to see the camera pan between two presets.
• Note: If you are using audio during streaming, ensure that you turn it OFF before freezing the image. Freezing the image could result in a paused audio output on the IP Stream, leading to audio stuttering. While the video might stutter when re-engaged, this can be mitigated by setting the iFrame value to 4 or 5 times per second, which helps counteract video stutter.

Low Power Mode

The Avonic CM70 series cameras are designed to consume very little power in stand-by mode. To achieve this, some features within the camera are completely shut down by default, including the LAN port. We have introduced the "Low Power Mode" feature for those who require the camera to be powered on over IP. Previously, Low Power Mode had to be disabled first, but it can now also be disabled via HTTP API commands or VISCA serial/IP commands (refer to the camera user manual for commands).

• Note: If the camera cannot be booted up through Visca over IP because Low Power Mode is active, the camera can only be turned back on using the physical switch on the back, the remote control, or by sending a command via a serial connection.

Enable/Disable Infrared Receiver

It is possible to enable or disable the Infrared Receiver. Note that when the Infrared Receiver is disabled and Low Power Mode is enabled, you will not be able to activate the camera again using the IR Remote Control. In such cases, you will need to power the camera via a serial connection or re-enable the Infrared Receiver before activating the camera with the remote control.

Zoom Speed

You can set the speed at which the camera will zoom into the image. A higher number indicates a faster zoom speed. This setting is effective only when the remote controller is used to control the camera.

• Note: This feature does not affect cameras controlled using our hardware controller CON300-IP. The CON300-IP has its own "PTZ Speed" settings to control PTZ speed, which takes precedence over the settings in the camera Web GUI.

Preset Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Speed

This setting affects the speed at which the camera switches from one preset to another when using your (remote) controller. A higher number means faster switching. By default, all preset PTZ speeds are set to their maximum levels.

OSD Menu Options

Some of the above PTZ options are also available in the camera's On-Screen Display (OSD) menu:

• Note: The OSD Menu is visible only on the CM40 and CM7x HDMI and SDI outputs (not on USB or IP outputs).