EtroVISION EV6355A-BO User manual

EV6355A Series
IR Outdoor IP Camera
User’s Manual Ver. 6.0

About This Guide
Model
EV6355A-BO
EV6355AP-BO
EV6355A-CO
EV6355AP-CO
Before Using the EV6356A Series IR Outdoor IP Camera
Check PC requirement
Check OS platform requirement
Install EtroStation™ 3.0 software before you start using the video
server.
Read special and important precautionary information.
Basic knowledge of network setup and configuration will be helpful.
Icon Descriptions
Notes: This icon represents a tip for operation.
Caution: This icon stands for an action that probably impairs the
operation.
Warning: This icon stands for an action that can cause damage to the
operation.
Disclaimer
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Etrolink™ & AnyUSB™ are trademarks of Etrovision Technology; other
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respective owners. Information contained in this document may be
superseded by updates. No representation or warranty is given and no
liability is assumed by Etrovision Technology with respect to the accuracy or
use of the information, or infringement of patents or other intellectual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BROWSER .................................................................................................. 9
INITIAL USERNAME &PASSWORD ......................................................................10
Administrator .......................................................................................... 10
WIRELESS (ONLY WHEN CONNECTING WI-FI DONGLE) ............................................18
Wireless SETTINGS .................................................................................. 18
Station SETTINGS .................................................................................... 19
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
EV6355A Series IR Outdoor IP Camera support dual streams
simultaneously.
Combination options include:
Stream 1 Stream 2
H.264 M-JPEG
H.264 MPEG-4
H.264 H.264
M-JPEG MPEG-4
M-JPEG H.264
M-JPEG M-JPEG
MPEG-4 H.264
MPEG-4 M-JPEG
MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Stream 1 Stream 2

Note: If users assign MPEG-4 for both Stream1 and 2, the image will be unable
to reach real-time performance. M-JPEG for both Stream 1 and 2 leads to the same
result. This is system limitation.
Package Checklist
IP Camera x 1
Power Adapter x 1
USB Cable x 1
Product CD x 1
Screws
2. SETTING AND INSTALLATION
Note:
Connect the IP camera to your network by using a standard Cat-5 cable.
Connect the video output of your camera to a monitoring device via a BNC type
connector.
Connect speaker and active microphone to Audio In / Out.
Product CD
Product CD in the package contains:

EtroStation™3.0 NVR management software
o16CH Live View / Recording / 4CH Playback
User’s Manual
Power on IP Camera
Use the power adapter, provided in the package, to power on the IP
camera. The adapter should be connected to 110v~22Ov AC socket.
Connect to Network
Connect the IP camera and network hub/switch via a standard CAT5
Ethernet cable and RJ-45 socket. Please pay attention that the PC must be
on the same network domain with the IP camera.
3. USING THE IP CAMERA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before You Install Software
Please check PC OS platform. Microsoft Windows 2000 or
Windows XP is capable of running EtroStation™3.0 software.
PLEASE read EtroStation™3.0 user’s manual before installation.
Language Support
English
Install EtroStation™ 3.0
User can easily find the specific IP camera on the network via this
software.

Browser for Live Viewing and Video Settings
Microsoft IE browser version 6 or higher is recommended. Currently
Mozilla Firefox and others are not compatible.
Factory Setting – Initial IP Address
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Network Domain
Alter the IP address of the PC to the same domain of default value
(192.168.1.2). Users may alter the IP address of the IP camera to the
same of PC via EtroScan™. Please refer to page 45 to check detailed
information.
Use EtroScan™
The software allows users easily and quickly find the specific IP camera on
the network. Run EtroStation™ 3.0 setup and install the two applications.
The following is the brief instruction:

Select EtroScan™ from the start menu. User can see the following image:
Press Scan button to check the IP and MAC address list. Press Clear
Table button and press Scan again to refresh.
You will find the list of IP and MAC address listed. To indentify your IP
camera you can flip over the IP camera and check the label for MAC
address on the bottom side.
Press Scan to automatically find online Video Server or
Full Function of Video Server on the network domain

Note: Please pay attention that a completed RMA form must contain the serial
number of the product. For more information, please refer to our website.
Change Network Setting via EtroScan™
Double click on a specific IP address; the setting page will pop up. Users
may alter some basic network parameters in this page.
Be sure to press APPLY to enable the new setting
Within 10 seconds, the dialog box would disappear. This indicates that the
new settings are deployed. After typing in the new IP address, user may
close the setting page and wait for 45 seconds. It takes 45 seconds to
restart the system. After rebooting, user may press Scan to check the
new IP address.
Note: “DOUBLE Right Click Function”  Double right click on a specific IP
address on the list; user can quickly open the live viewing browser page.
Press Exit to quit.
Double click

4. ACCESS IP Camera
Browser
Open an IE browser
Type in the IP address of video server that you found via EtroSacn™. For
example: 192.168.1.2 (default IP address)
A popup login dialog box will automatically display.
Initial username and password (case-sensitive):
Login: root
Password: pass
Press OK button to access to the live viewing web page.
root
pass

Initial Username & Password
Administrator
Default ID / Password = root / pass
The ID of administrator can not be changed or deleted; only the
password is changeable.
Administrator has the authority to view and control system settings.
After logging in with root / pass as administrator, user may see the live
viewing page.
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1. There is a toggle button on the top right corner of the live viewing
page.
2. User may press this button to switch web configuration page to the
live viewing page and vice versa.
3. Control options are listed on the right side.
4. OSD is displayed on top left corner of the screen.
The sequence is date (mm-dd-yyyy), time, and camera name.
(camera name is optionally displayed）
Control Panel Settings
1. Video / Resolution
The following table shows common resolution format values:
Resolution CIF QCIF D1
NTSC 352X240 176X120 720X480

2. Video rates / Bit rates
3. Choose a specific value and the setting will be enabled within few
seconds. The image on the screen might briefly pause.
4. Camera information (Please refer to the picture)
The button is on the lower right corner of the living viewing image,
showing video information such as frame rate (fps), model name,
and resolution.
5. Digital Output (Please refer to the picture)
To enable this function, user has to connect the PIN via the Mini DIN
cable. The toggle button works as a switch to enable/disenable
Digital Out function.
PAL 352X288 176X144 720X576
FPS NameResolution

5. WEB INTERFACE SETTINGS – BASIC
EV6355A Series IR Outdoor IP camera built-in web interface provides
the access to further settings. Enable the top-right side icon in the live
viewing page to access to the further settings. This button also works as
a switch between configuration and live viewing page. (Please refer to
the picture in p.15)

Status
1. Status is the first item of the setting options.
2. This page shows the IP address, MAC address of the IP camera, hardware,
firmware information, and other related information.
Network
There are three available types of wired network connection: STATIC,
DYNAMIC and, PPPoE.
Static IP
1. IP Address
Please confirm with the network administrator.
2. Subnet Mask / Gateway / Default DNS
Please confirm with the network administrator.
3. Be sure to press “OK” to save the new setting.

4. Reboot will be required and automatically triggered after pressing OK.
Please wait for a moment to the count down timer stop. The page will be
redirected to the initial login one.
Note: Always use EtroScan™ to find the MAC addresses after reboot and
double check the IP address. Make sure the IP address is correct. If IP was changed
in web configuration, you cannot return to initial login page after reboot.
Dynamic IP
1. If DHCP server is on LAN and you want to allocate Dynamic IP address,
use DHCP.
2. Press “OK” button.
3. Reboot will be required and automatically triggered after pressing OK.
4. Please wait for a moment to the count down timer stop. The page will be

redirected to the initial login one.
Note: Always use EtroScan™ to find the MAC addresses after reboot and
double check the IP address. Make sure the IP address is correct. If IP was changed
in web configuration, you cannot return to initial login page after reboot.
PPPoE Settings
1. If the network supports PPPoE like xDSL, this option is available.
2. Require ISP (Internet Service Provider) to provide ID/Password.
3. User ID / Password
4. PPPoE user ID / Password
5. Service Name: Service name of ISP
6. MTU
。Maximum transmission unit of data

7. IP address of DNS sever can be set to be automatically created.
8. If xDSL does not use static IP, you should use DHCP.
Caution: Be sure press “OK” after you have changed the setting in a

particular setting page. After few seconds, a confirmation dialog box will pop up to
indicate that the setting has been updated. To return to the same page, please press
“OK”.
Wireless (ONLY when connecting Wi-Fi Dongle)
Wireless SETTINGS
Enable
Click this check box to enable/disable wireless function
MAC Address

MAC Address of wireless NIC is displayed here
Mode
System only support “Station mode” now
Station SETTINGS
SSID
Click “Search” bottom, after 8~12 sec, system will search
available access point signals and list on the box below
Select the SSID of access point you want to link
Authentication Type
Select “Open System” or Shared Key“ or “WPA” type
**NOTE
Contact with your network administrator if you are not sure which type of
Wi-Fi authentication on your network
Encryption Type
When selecting authentication type = Open System
There are two encryption types can be selected: None (no

encryption key needed) or WEP
When selecting authentication type = Shared Key
ONLY WEP type can selected
When selecting authentication type = WPA
There are two encryption types can be selected: TKIP or AES
WEP Encryption Length
When selecting WEP mode, you should define encryption length
as 64bit or 128 bit
**NOTE
Contact with your network administrator if you are not sure which type of
Wi-Fi authentication on your network
WEP Key / WPA Key
Select Phrase or Hex Digits as you network security define;
then input WEP Key / WPA key and do again on verify key field
NOTE
Remember to press “OK” after you have changed wireless settings. System will
guide you to go to setup WLAN IP address as following