EverFocus EVS200AW-W User manual

EVS200A/EVS200AW
User’s Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,
Release: Sept. 2009 Rev.0

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Product Name: EVS200A/EVS200AW EverFocus 2CH Video Encoder
Model Number(s): EVS200A/EVS200AW
FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
RF Declaration should be added. Please check Safety team.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
Installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved
by EverFocus or parties authorized by EverFocus could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
EverFocus Electronics Corp.
12F, No. 79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Rd., His-Chi,
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

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EVS200A/EVS200AW complies with CE and FCC.
About this document
All the safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the
unit is operated. This manual should be retained for future reference. The
information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves
the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject
to change without notice.
Safety Notice
-These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase these separations between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do
not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with
care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to

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remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or
power source ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where
high temperature or high humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within
0℃~ +40℃/ 32 ~ 104 and a humidity below 90%. The input power source for℉ ℉
this appliance is 12 VDC & PoE.
Use only the recommended power supplies. Power supplies must comply
with the requirement of the latest version of IEC60950-1. Substitutions may
damage the unit or cause a fire or shock hazard.
Electrostatic-sensitive device. Use proper CMOS/MOSFET handing
precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge.
Installation should be performed by qualified service personnel only in
accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
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trademarks of the respective holders. Other product names appearing in this User's
Guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Java™ and all Java-related logos and trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Support
If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer should contact the nearest
EverFocus Electronics Corp. Service Center for return authorization and shipping
instruction.
About AC Adaptor
Specifications for AC adaptor
Power Supply: 12VDC, 1 A
Power Output: 12VDC, 1 A
Operating Temperature: 0℃~ 40℃/ 32 ~ 104℉ ℉
External Dimensions: 56 mm x 68 mm x 101 mm / 2.24” x 2.72” x 4.04”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................6
2. FEATURES ..............................................................................................................6
3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA MENU ...................................................................7
4. SETTING................................................................................................................10
4.1 S YSTEM I NFO ......................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Information .................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Log ..............................................................................................................11
4.2 U SER C ONFIG ......................................................................................................12
4.3 N ETWORK ...........................................................................................................14
4.3.1 Network.......................................................................................................14
4.3.2 DDNS..........................................................................................................16
4.3.3 Bandwidth ...................................................................................................17
4.3.4 SMTP/FTP ..................................................................................................18
4.3.5 Network Alarm (reserved for PowerCon)...................................................20
4.3.6 Wireless (EVS200AW) ...............................................................................21
4.4 V IDEO .................................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Multi Streaming ..........................................................................................23
4.4.2 Camera ........................................................................................................25
4.5 A UDIO .................................................................................................................25
4.6 USER..................................................................................................................26
4.7 EVENT...............................................................................................................27
4.7.1 Event ...........................................................................................................28
4.7.2 Motion.........................................................................................................31
4.7.3 Alarm...........................................................................................................31
4.7.4 Time Mask ..................................................................................................33
4.8 SYSTEM............................................................................................................34
4.8.1 Date/Time....................................................................................................34
4.8.2 Daylight Saving ..........................................................................................36
4.8.3 SD Card.......................................................................................................37
4.8.4 Maintenance................................................................................................40
5. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................42

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1. INTRODUCTION
The EVS200A/EVS200AW features H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG video signals, at
up to 30fps, per channel, over IP networks. The video signals can be received and
displayed with a standard web browser or Nevio Express management software.
The EVS200A/EVS200AW provides Dual Streaming. It is able to generate in total
4 independently configurable H.264, MPEG4 or MJEPG video streams (2 per
input).
The EVS200A/EVS200AW is ultra-compact, so it is perfect for any application that
depends on space-saving solutions. The unit support NTSC/PAL sources and
provide bidirectional audio communication in parallel to video. EVS200AW wireless
model has full support for both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-FI Protected
Access (WPA/WPA2) making it one of the most secure wireless network cameras
on the market. EVS200A/EVS200AW is a high performance, two channel solution
that integrates analog cameras into an IP-based video surveillance system.
2. FEATURES
High quality H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG multi stream output at 4CIF
resolution @ 60fps
H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG dual stream output per channel for simultaneous
live monitoring and high resolution recording
Smart Wizard settings for varied Event and schedule recording
Support PTZ control
Built-in SD memory card slot for local storage and support SDHC
Two-way Audio
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af.

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Ultra-compact size for space-saving applications
3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA MENU
Step 1.Start an Internet Explorer browser.
Step 2. Enter the IP address or host name of the camera in the Location/Address
field of your Internet Explorer browser. (Please refer to EVS200A/EVS200AW
Installation Guide for how to find the IP address)
Step 3. Input “Username” and “Password”. Default Username is “user1” and
default password is “11111111”.
Step 4. Click “Login” button.
Step 5. You might be required to download Active X, which is required to view
camera video. Please click "Yes".
Step 6. Congratulation!! You should be able to see the live image now.
Live
Playback
Setting
Video Stream
CH1 Stream1
Manual Control
Trigger Event
Digital Zoom
View Size
704 x 480
Reset Alarm
EVS [2009/3/ ] FPS: 30/30
Exit
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1. Press button to display the "Live" page.
Double click on the image to show a full screen display, double click again or press
ESC to return normal display.
2. Press Playback button to start playback.
3. Press button to enter Setting page. In Setting page, there
are 8 sections: [System Info], [User Config], [Network], [Video], [Audio], [User],
[Event] and [System]. Please refer to “4. SETTING” for further information.
4. Press button to close the network page.
5. Video Stream
Select Video Stream from Stream 1 / Stream 2, Stream 3 and Stream 4. Please refer to
“4.4.1 Multi Streaming” for further information.
6. View Size
You can select View size to either reduce or enlarge the image to the appropriate view
size.
Select the view size for live images from:
NTSC: 704*480/640*480/352*240/320*240/176*120
PAL: 704*576/640*480/352*288/320*240/176*144
7. Digital Zoom
Press “+” or “-“ button to enlarge / reduce the displayed image. (max. is X10)
8. Record
The record button is used to record the current video stream. The location where the

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image file is saved can be specified in Setting -> User’s Config. Please refer to “4.2
User Config” for further information.
9. Snapshot
The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being
displayed. The location where the snapshot data is saved can be specified in Setting ->
User’s Config. Please refer to “4.2 User Config” for further information.
10~11. Play Audio/Transmit Audio
Click the “Play Audio” and “Transmit Audio” buttons to switch the sound off and on
for the speaker and microphone, respectively.
12. Manual Control – Trigger Event
Press “Trigger Event” button to trigger an event directly from live view page, and
event actions will be effective if they have been set in “Event” menu. (Please refer to
“4.7.1 Event”)
13. Manual Control – Reset Alarm
Press “Reset Alarm” button to reset alarm output remotely.
14. Status Display
The name of the camera whose settings currently being configured, current date/time
and current frame rate will be displayed.
15. Event signals
When an alarm or motion event is triggered, a signal icon will flash to alert user.
The first icon is for alarm event and rest of the 5 icons are for motion event. The
motion event icons which differed by colors correspond to the motion trigger areas
you have set in Motion menu. Please refer to “4.7.2 Motion” for detailed information
Note:
Record segment is limited to 1 min. If you need to do long time recording,
please set schedule recording. For more details about schedule recording,
please see “4.7 Event”.
Motion
Alarm

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about Motion setup.
4. SETTING
Click this button to display the setup menu.
4.1 System Info
System information and system log check of the setup menu can be performed on this
page. The “System Info” page has 2 tabs: [Information] tab and the [Log] tab.
4.1.1 Information
System Information: Firmware version, MAC address, Video Type, Model number.
(unchangeable, for reference only)

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4.1.2 Log
System Log:
Date/Time: displaying date and time of the log.
Log message: all information and event message, including login, user’s IP, reboot,
firmware upgrade, load factory default, configuration reset and event detected.
System will keep the newest 256 records.

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Press button to export system log into “.txt” file and select the
location where the exported log file will be saved to.
4.2 User Config
Live view configuration is to be set by user. Each login user can make his/her own
settings for the following items:
Text Setting
Check the box for text of Machine name, Date/Time or Frame Rate to be
displayed on the screen.
Text Color
Foreground Color: Select the foreground color of text to be displayed by moving
the slide bar between Red, Green and Blue until your desire color is obtained.
Position: Select the position where the text will be displaying from Upper Left /
Lower Right / Lower Left.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the

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change.
Date/Time Format Used in Text
Select Date/Time Format from the following options:
Time Format: 24 Hours or 12 Hours.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
Recording/Snapshot Export Setting
Enable Event Recording to PC: Allow event video recorded to users' PC if any
events have been set to record to PC.
Export folder: Select Export folder by clicking on button, then direct to the
folder to be exported.
File size: Able to limit the size of the single recording file in minutes. When the
single recording file size exceeds the time you set, system will create a new file to
continue recording.
Overwrite: Select “ON” for overwriting recording/snapshot file when the disk
storage capacity is full.
If the remaining hard disk capacity is less than ____ MB (enter the value you wish
to set between 50~2000), system will stop recording or start overwriting.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
Language Setting
Language: Select the language to be displayed in web page. Default language is

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English. To add a new language which is not listed in the original configuration,
press the Browse button to locate the new language file (.evb) and then click the
Load button.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
4.3 Network
The network settings and the settings relating to Network, DDNS, Bandwidth,
SMTP/FTP and Network Alarm can be configured on this page.
The "Network setup" page has 5 tabs of the [Network] tab, the [DDNS] tab, the
[SMTP/FTP] tab and the [Network Alarm] tab.
4.3.1 Network
The following information is required to configure the network settings. Contact
Note: Upload a new language file will reboot system automatically. Please
reconnect IP camera after reboot.

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the network administrator or your Internet service provider.
• IP Type
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Gateway (when using the gateway server/router)
• Primary DNS, Secondary DNS (when using DNS)
IP Type
DHCP: Configure the DHCP server not to assign the same IP addresses used for
the other network cameras and PCs whose IP address is unique.
Refer to the network administrator for the settings of the server.
Default: DHCP.
Static IP: User can manually set the static IP for network connection.
PPPoE: This is a DSL connection application, ISP will ask user to input user name
and password.
IP address
When not using DHCP, enter the IP address of the camera. Do not enter the IP
address already used for PC or other network cameras.
Subnet Mask
This field is to set the netmask for your network so as the IP camera will be
recognized within the network. Example: 255.255.255.000. When DHCP is
selected, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.
Gateway
This field is to set the gateway for your network so the IP camera will be
recognized within the network. When DHCP is selected, the DHCP server will
assign this value automatically.
Primary DNS
An IP address of DNS server that is provided by ISP.
Secondary DNS
Note: If PPPoE is used as IP type, IP Utility software will not be able to detect
the device.

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If your ISP provides you an IP address secondary DNS, please set it here.
Username
Enter User name of the account (used only for PPPoE).
Password
Enter Password of the account (used only for PPPoE).
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
4.3.2 DDNS
DDNS setting
When accessing the camera via the Internet from the network environment of
which the global IP address is obtained using DHCP, the DDNS function is
necessary.
To use the DDNS function, it is necessary to connect to the dedicated DDNS server.
We offer 4 DDNS server providers as follow:
○www.everfocusddns.com
○www.sitelutions.com
○www.dyndns.com

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○www.no-ip.com
Enable: Check the box to enable DDNS setting.
Service ISP: If you choose EverFocus DDNS server, you can obtain a free account
name from EverFocus ”www.everfocusddns.com”.
Enter an IP Cam Account Name: .everfocusddns.com
Press button to register or update DDNS account.
If you wish to get a domain name from other DDNS provider, it is necessary to
configure Record ID, FQDN, Username and password and register in DDNS server.
Refer to the web site for further information about the DDNS.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
4.3.3 Bandwidth
Bandwidth Setting
Max. Bandwidth: Specify, Unlimited / 64 K/ 128 K/ 256 K / 512 K / 1M / 2M / 4M
/ 8M bps. the maximum bandwidth that the camera is allowed to use on the
network. This is a useful function when connecting the camera to busy or heavily
loaded networks. The default setting is Unlimited.

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Max. Client Limit: enter a value here to restrict the number of clients accessing the
camera. This is useful if you need to save on bandwidth. Up to 32 clients is
allowed to see live video simultaneously. Subsequent viewers will see a blank
image.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.
4.3.4 SMTP/FTP
Set SMTP
The settings relating to the mail server used to send the e-mail notification from the
camera to predefined addresses via SMTP can be configured.
SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the SMTP server used to
send e-mails .
SMTP Port: Enter the port number for SMTP. Default is 25.
Authentication: Check the box, if the SMTP server requires Authentication (user/
password).

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User name: Input the login user ID if the SMTP server requires Authentication.
Password: Input the password if the SMTP server requires authentication.
Receiver Address: Input the e-mail address for receiving e-mail message when the
EVENT is enabled and triggered. Please use “;” to separate address.
Sender Address: Input sender’s e-mail address, so that receiver can recognize the
sender when an event message is sent out.
Send Test Mail: Press button to send a testing mail to the assigned
address.
Set FTP
The settings relating to the FTP server used to transmit the alarm images can be
configured.
FTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the FTP server.
FTP Port: Enter the port number for FTP server. Default is 21.
Recording Path: Assign the recording path.
User Name: Set FTP User’s name.
Password: Set FTP password.
PASV mode: Check to enable Passive mode, normally enable Passive mode. When
failed to establish the connection, uncheck "PASV" mode.
Test FTP Server: Press button to send a testing file to the assigned
FTP server.
Press Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the
change.

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4.3.5 Network Alarm (reserved for PowerCon)
Set Network Alarm
This function is reserved for PowerCon software, for the detail setting please refer
to PowerCon network alarm protocol.