Eminent EM6230 User Manual
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Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Packing contents ............................................................................................... 3
1.2 Requirements to access the camera. ................................................................. 3
1.3 Major hardware components. ............................................................................ 4
2.0 Installing the camera ............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Connecting the camera to your network using a network cable .......................... 5
2.1.1 Option 1 Power adapter is plugged near the EM6230R1............................. 5
2.1.2 Option 2 Power adapter is plugged near the router/modem/switch.............. 6
2.2 Installing the e-CamView App on an Apple/Android device ................................ 7
2.2.1 Delete the camera from the APP ................................................................ 7
2.3 Installing the software and camera on a PC or notebook (Windows). ................. 7
2.4 Adding the camera to a wireless network ........................................................... 8
2.4.1 Connecting to Wi-Fi using the App. ............................................................. 8
2.4.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi using the PC utility (windows). .................................... 9
2.5 Mounting the camera on the wall ....................................................................... 9
3.0 Viewing images ................................................................................................... 10
3.1 On your smartphone/tablet (Android, iPhone, iPad) ......................................... 10
3.2 On your PC (Windows) in a remote location. ................................................... 10
4.0 e-CamView for iPhone/iPad/Android .................................................................... 11
4.1 The Layout of e-CamView ............................................................................... 11
4.2 WIFI setting ..................................................................................................... 12
4.3 User setting ..................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Time setting ..................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Alarm setting ................................................................................................... 14
4.6 FTP setting ...................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Mail setting ...................................................................................................... 15
4.8 SD-card setting ................................................................................................ 15
5.0 e-CamView for PC software................................................................................. 16
5.1 The layout of e-CamView ................................................................................ 16
5.2 Recording settings ........................................................................................... 17
5.3 Base info ......................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Time setting ..................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Network ........................................................................................................... 18
5.6 SD record scheme ........................................................................................... 19
5.7 User and password .......................................................................................... 19
5.8 Email setting .................................................................................................... 19
5.9 FTP setting ...................................................................................................... 20
5.10 PTZ ............................................................................................................... 20
5.11 Alarm setting ................................................................................................. 20
5.12 WIFI setting ................................................................................................... 21
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6.0 The webpage of the camera ................................................................................ 21
6.1 Login by Web browser ..................................................................................... 21
6.2 The layout of e-CamView ................................................................................ 22
6.3 FTP setting ...................................................................................................... 23
6.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 23
7.0 Upgrade Device Firmware .................................................................................. 23
8.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information .................................. 23
9.0 Service and support ............................................................................................. 24
10.0 Warning and points of attention ......................................................................... 24
11.0 Warranty conditions ........................................................................................... 26
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!
1.1 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the packing:
EM6230R1
Power supply
Splitter Cable
RJ45 coupler
Quick install guide
Network cable
Mounting material: Allen key, screws and plugs
CD-ROM with software and wizard
Window sticker
ID/Password card
1.2 Requirements to access the camera.
It is very easy to access the video images of the EM6230R1 on your smartphone,
tablet or PC. You only need the ID or QR code that is displayed on your bottom label
and download the application for your device. You do not need to remember or setup
the configuration of your modem/router to be able to access the camera.
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1.3 Major hardware components.
The major components on the front panel of the EM6230R1 are:
1. Lens –the focus of the lens is fixed.
2. IR LED – for the Infra-red lighting of the night mode.
3. Power jack – this is the place to plug in the power adapter. The power needed for
this EM6230R1 is 12V/1A, please make sure you are using the correct power
adapter.
4. Ethernet jack – this is the place to plug in the RJ45 Ethernet cable.
5. WiFi antenna jack – this is the place to mount the WiFi antenna
2.0 Installing the camera
A few short and simple steps are necessary to connect and assign the camera, and to
enjoy the use of the camera. Use the following steps to connect the camera.
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2.1 Connecting the camera to your network using a
network cable
We advise to connect the camera first with a network cable. Once the camera works
correctly, you can use your wireless network.
You will need the following components to connect your EM6230R1 to your network.
”Splitter cable”
”RJ45 Coupler”
”Ethernet cable”
”Power Adapter”
Please connect the accessories to the EM6230R1 correctly, including the power
adapter and Ethernet cable. And connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your
network. Usually, this Ethernet cable is plugged into a router or an Ethernet switch.
Since the default settings of the EM6230R1 use DHCP the EM6230R1 should be
connected to the Internet immediately. The Internet status LED should be lit
constantly.
There are two ways to connect the camera to your wired network.
Please choose the best option for your setup.
2.1.1 Option 1 Power adapter is plugged near the EM6230R1.
1. Connect a Ethernet cable (max. 50m) to your router/modem/switch.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the “RJ45 coupler”.
3. Connect the Ethernet plug of the Splitter cable to the “RJ45 coupler”
4. Connect the supplied power adapter to the supplied “Splitter cable”.
5. Connect the Power + Ethernet plug from the EM6230R1 to the “RJ45 coupler”.
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Note: If you wish to use the EM6230R1 wirelessly you will need to remove the
Ethernet cable between the router/modem/switch and the Splitter cable after
successfully setting up the wireless connection. The splitter cable and power adapter
needs to be connected to the EM6230R1 to supply the camera with power.
2.1.2 Option 2 Power adapter is plugged near the router/modem/switch.
1. Connect the supplied power adapter to the supplied “Splitter cable”.
2. Connect the Ethernet plug of the “Splitter cable” to the router/modem/switch..
3. Connect a Ethernet cable (max.50m) to the “Splitter cable”.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the “RJ45 coupler”.
5. Connect the Power + Ethernet plug from the EM6230R1 to the “RJ45 coupler”.
Warning: Do NOT connect the Splitter Cable as illustrated below this will damage your
router/modem/switch.
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2.2 Installing the e-CamView App on an Apple/Android
device
Before you can view the video of the camera, you need to download and install the
app “e-CamView” from the “Play Store” or “App Store”.
1. Download and install the app “e-CamView” from the “Play Store” or “App Store”.
2. Open “e-CamView”.
3. Select the “+” button to add the camera to the App.
4. A new window opens to enter the data of the camera.
5. Here you can choose to install the camera: “Manually”, “Scan QR code” or
“Search”.
6. Now enter the device ID manually, Scan the QR code on the bottom label or on
the ID/Password Card or select the camera you just found in the LAN by selecting
search.
Password: This is the 4 digit password you can find on the ID/Password Card.
7. Select “Done” to add the camera.
2.2.1 Delete the camera from the APP
To delete a camera from the camera list. Press “Edit”
Slide the camera you wish to delete from right to left, the “Delete” button will appear.
Press the “Delete” button to remove the camera from the list.
2.3 Installing the software and camera on a PC or
notebook (Windows).
Before you can view the video of the camera, you need to install the software ”e-
CamView” from the CD-ROM.
1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM.
2. If auto-run is enabled the Wizard should start.
3. Run the wizard to install the application e-CamView.
4. The application is installed on the PC
5. Open “e-CamView”. (If prompted with a screen about the firewall click “always
allow”).
6. Click “Camera list” to add the camera
7. If the computer and the EM6230R1 is connected to the same network, the
Camera can be added by clicking “Open search tool”.
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8. Click “Searching”
9. The devices are displayed with the Device ID (can be found on the bottom label or
the ID/Password Card) in the search list. You add the Camera to the device list by
double clicking the device.
10. A new window will be displayed here you can change the name of the camera and
enter the password of the camera that is printed on the ID/Password Card and
press “OK”
11. If the EM6230R1 is not in the same network as the computer you can add the
EM6230R1 manually by clicking “Camera list” followed by “Add” enter the
username “admin” and the “Device ID” in the UID field and enter the password
(you can find this information on the ID/Password Card) press “OK”.
2.4 Adding the camera to a wireless network
There are 2 options to connect the EM6230R1 to your wireless network. First option is
to configure the settings by using the App. The second option is to use the software
installed on your PC (windows).
Note: The device will reboot if necessary you will hear a buzzing sound from the
speaker of the camera followed by calibration of the camera.
2.4.1 Connecting to Wi-Fi using the App.
1. Ensure the camera is connected to the network with a Ethernet cable.
2. Start the App “e-CamView”.
3. Select the “Camera settings” menu by pressing the arrow next to the camera you
would like to configure.
(if prompted Login with username: (default “admin”)
Password: (default “leave blank”)
4. Select “Wi-Fi settings”
5. A list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
6. Select the wireless network you want to connect to (if not displayed press “ ”
to refresh the list)
7. Enter the wireless encryption key and press “Join”
8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable to connect to the wireless network.
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2.4.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi using the PC utility (windows).
1. Ensure the camera is connected to the network with a Ethernet cable.
2. Ensure the camera is added to the device list (see chapter 2.3)
3. Double click the camera in the camera list
4. The settings menu will be displayed
5. Go to the Menu option “Wi-Fi”
6. If necessary enable the WiFi option by enabling the selection box “using wireless
Lan”
7. Click “Scan” to search for available wireless networks, please press “Scan” if your
wireless network is not displayed (If device is just rebooted please be patient for
the device to be ready to refresh the WIFI list). Select the Wireless network you
want to connect to.
8. Enter the Encryption settings and the WPA-PSK key of the wireless network
9. Click “Set”.
10. Disconnect the Ethernet cable to connect to the wireless network.
2.5 Mounting the camera on the wall
1. Once the camera is connected correctly with your computer, you can mount the
camera on a wall or ceiling.
2. Use the mounting stand to mark the holes at the location where you want to mount
the camera.
3. Drill the holes and fill the holes with the supplied plugs.
4. Mount the bracket stand to the wall or ceiling using the supplied screws.
5. Connect the power supply into the wall socket and connect the power tip to the
camera.
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3.0 Viewing images
You can view the images both on your computer and on your smartphone screen, as
we explain in the sections below.
Optionally, you can install the supplied software so you can find the camera directly
with your computer and make recordings with your computer.
3.1 On your smartphone/tablet (Android, iPhone, iPad)
Start the App e-CamView press the camera-icon of the camera you wish to view. The
device will start connecting with the camera and will show live images of the camera.
3.2 On your PC (Windows) in a remote location.
After e-CamView software is installed, it’s very easy to add a camera item in the
Camera List folder of the e-CamView software, key in the CAM ID (from the
ID/Password Card). And then drag and drop the camera in the screen you wish to
view the camera stream in. You will then see the Camera video immediately. No
further NAT/router setting modifications are needed. The camera can be controlled
remotely as well.
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4.0 e-CamView for iPhone/iPad/Android
4.1 The Layout of e-CamView
Edit Camera
Add Camera
View Camera
Camera settings
View snapshots
View Recordings
App information
Alarm events
Hor. & vert. Patrol
Mirror/Flip image
Exit live stream
Take Snapshot
Start recording
Enable / disable
Speaker / Microphone
Change aspect
ratio
Change video
resolution
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4.2 WIFI setting
You can select if the camera will use a WiFi connection and what AP or Router it will
connect to.
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4.3 User setting
Here you can change the user settings of the Camera.
4.4 Time setting
Set the time and select the time zone or set the NTP server settings to sync with that
server.
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4.7 Mail setting
Here you can set your mail settings to enable the e-mail alarm notifications to the
email addresses you have set.
4.8 SD-card setting
This feature is not supported by this device.
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5.0 e-CamView for PC software
5.1 The layout of e-CamView
Hor. & vert. Patrol
Mirror/Flip image
Open Camera list
Go to camera preset
Set camera preset
Pan/Tilt control
On Screen Display
Open Rec. settings
Enable/disable speaker
Enable/disable mic.
Start/Stop recording
Take snapshot
Close video stream
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5.2 Recording settings
By default the camera saves the snapshot and recordings to the following path
D:\Picture, D:\Record.
Note: Please make sure the drive letter D:\ can be used for recording (HDD drive) if
this is not the case please change the drive letter to the corresponding drive letter of
the HDD drive.
5.3 Base info
This option shows you an overview of the cameras status. Here you can also change
the devices name.
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5.4 Time setting
Set the time and select the time zone or set the NTP server settings to sync with that
server.
5.5 Network
This feature allows you to change the Network configuration manually after you
uncheck the “Obtain IP from DHCP server”.
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5.6 SD record scheme
This feature is not supported by this device.
5.7 User and password
Here you can change the user settings of the Camera.
5.8 Email setting
Here you can set your mail settings to enable the e-mail alarm notification and to send
these notifications to the email addresses you have set.
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5.9 FTP setting
Here you can set your FTP server settings to enable recording to FTP server
Example of a FTP server address: ftp.server.com
Note: If you wish to store in a specified folder please use the WebUI (see section 6.3)
5.10 PTZ
This feature is not supported by this device.
5.11 Alarm setting
Here you can enable the Alarm, set the alarm triggers and events.
Note: The feature IO linkage on alarm is not supported by this device.
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5.12 WIFI setting
You can select if the camera will use a WiFi connection and what AP or Router it will
connect to. Also you can set the encryption settings of the WiFi connection you wish to
connect to.
6.0 The webpage of the camera
The Eminent camera is also an IP camera with its own webpage. This means you can
login to the webpage by using the camera’s IP Address. Use the following steps to
login to the webpage and change any of the camera settings.
In the section below, we assume you logged in using Internet Explorer.
The menu will be slightly different when using another browser.
6.1 Login by Web browser
1. Ensure the camera is connected to the network.
2. Retrieve the camera’s IP address and port setting (use the LAN search function of
the APP or PC software)
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3. Enter the IP address in the address bar of your web browser followed by : and port
number e.g. 192.168.100.101:81
4. Login with user: admin
Password: (Leave blank)
6.2 The layout of e-CamView
The menu options are the same as the settings menu of the PC software with the
exception of FTP service settings and Maintenance.
Zoom
Take Snapshot
Start recording
Enable / disable
Speaker
Recording path
Change video resolution
Enable / disable
Microphone
Record at alarm event
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6.3 FTP setting
Here you can enter the settings of your FTP server.
Example of a FTP server address: ftp.server.com
Note: If you wish to store the snapshots in a predefined folder on your FTP server,
please use this option since the APP does not support this extra feature. Enter the
folder name in the “Path” field and press “OK” then press “Test” to test if the folder is
created successfully.
6.4 Maintenance
This menu option provides the possibility to reboot the device, restore factory defaults,
create a backup of the configuration, restore the backup of your configuration or
update the firmware.
7.0 Upgrade Device Firmware
If there is a new firmware available for the EM6230R1, you can upgrade the firmware
via the WebGUI Maintenance page. A status message about the percentage done in
the upgrade procedure is displayed. Please note: do not power off the EM6230R1
during the upgrade procedure. After the upgrade procedure is finished, the system will
restart automatically.
For more information about firmware upgrade please see the manual enclosed with
the firmware.
8.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other
related information
The latest Frequently asked questions for your product can be found on the support
page of your product. Eminent will update these pages frequently to assure you have
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the most recent information. Visit www.eminent-online.com for more information about
your product.
9.0 Service and support
This user manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts. If you
have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at the
website www.eminent-online.com/support.
You can also contact us by phone. Please check www.eminent-online.com/support for
the helpdesk phone number and opening hours.
10.0 Warning and points of attention
Due to laws, directives and regulations set out by the European parliament, some
(wireless) devices could be subject to limitations concerning its use in certain
European member states. In certain European member states the use of such devices
could be prohibited. Contact your (local) government for more information about this
limitations.
Always follow up the instructions in the manual*, especially where it concerns devices
which need to be assembled.
Warning: In most cases this concerns an electronic device. Wrong/improper use may
lead to (severe) injuries!
When you connect the device to the mains, make sure it will not be damaged or
subject to (high) pressure.
A power socket is needed which should be close and easy accessible from the device.
Repairing of the device should be done by qualified Eminent staff. Never try to repair
the device yourself. The warranty immediately voids when products have undergone
self-repair and/or by misuse. For extended warranty conditions, please visit our
website at www.eminent-online.com/warranty.
Dispose of the device appropriately. Please follow your countries regulation for the
disposal of electronic goods.
Please check below safety points carefully:
- Do not apply external force on the cables
- Do not unplug the device by pulling the power cable
- Do not place the device near heating elements
- Do not let the device come in contact with water of other liquids
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- If there is any strange sound, smoke or odor, remove the device immediately from
the power outlet.
- Do not put any sharp objects into the venting hole of a product
- Do not use any damaged cables (risk of electric shock)
- Keep the product out of reach of children
- Wipe off the product with soft fabric, not water mop.
- Keep the power plug and outlet clean
- Do not unplug the device form the power outlet with wet hands
- Unplug the device when you don’t use it for a long time
- Use the device at a well ventilated place
*Tip: Eminent manuals are written with great care. However, due to new technological
developments it can happen that a printed manual does not longer contain the most
recent information. If you are experiencing any problems with the printed manual or
you cannot find what you are looking for, please always check our website
www.eminent-online.com first for the newest updated manual.
Also, you will find frequently asked questions in the FAQ section. It is highly
recommended to consult the FAQ section. Very often the answer to your questions will
be found here.
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11.0 Warranty conditions
The five-year Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products, unless mentioned
otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. After buying a second-hand
Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of
purchase by the product’s initial owner. Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent
products and parts, indissolubly connected or mounted to the product it concerns.
Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not directly
integrated in or connected to the main product or products of which, without
reasonable doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear during use will show a different
pattern than the main product, are not covered by the Eminent warranty. Products are
not covered by the Eminent warranty when exposed to incorrect/improper use,
external influences or when opening the service parts of the product by parties other
than Eminent. Eminent may use refurbished materials for repair or replacement of
your defective product. Eminent cannot be held responsible for changes in network
settings by internet providers. We cannot guarantee that the Eminent networking
product will keep working when settings are changed by the internet providers.
Eminent cannot guarantee the working of web services, apps and other third party
content that is available through Eminent products. Eminent products with an internal
hard disk have a limited warranty period of two years on the hard disk. Eminent could
not be held responsible for any data lost. Please make sure that if the product stores
data on a hard drive or other memory source, you will make a copy before you return
the product for repair.
When my product gets defective
Should you encounter a product rendered defective for reasons other than described
above: Please contact your point of purchase for taking care of your defective product.
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