EverFocus EMV400 User manual

EMV400 FHD-N / EMV800 FHD-N Lite
4CH/4CH 1080p Full HD Mobile DVR
Quick Installation Guide
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: October 2021
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change without notice.
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1. Overview
1.1 Front Panel
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No.
Name
Description
1Reset Press to reset the system.
2 USB2.0 Port Three USB2.0 ports for connecting to the USB storage device or mouse.
3 SD Card Slot Insert a SD / SDHC card (up to 32GB) for alarm event backup recording (see
2.3 SD Card Installation).
4 HDD Tray Install a 2.5” HDD (up to 2TB) for recording. Please refer to 2.2 Hard Disk
Installation.
5 HDD Lock Lock or unlock the HDD tray. Only when the HDD Lock is locked will the
system start to record in the HDD.
6 IR Receiver Receives data from the infrared remote control.
7 Function
Key
Press the button for 3 seconds to switch the RCA / BNC video output from
call monitor to main monitor; and to switch the VGA video output from main
monitor to call monitor. To switch back the main and call monitors, press the
button for 3 seconds again. Please refer to 2.6 Monitor Connection in the
User’s Manual.
8 System
LEDs
•Alarm: Turns on when the connected alarm I/O is triggered; turns off
when the alarm I/O stops being triggered.
•GPS: Turns on continuously when the mobile DVR is receiving GPS data.
•System Fail: Turns off when system is acting normally. Turns on when
these events occur: System Clock Error / Fan Fail / Disk Temperature Over
/ Disk Fail / Disk Off / Network Loss.
•Heater: Blinks when heater on; off blinking when heater off.
•HD R/W: Blinks when the HDD is reading or writing.
•Power: Turns on continuously when the power is supplied. Blinks when
Battery power error occurs (lower than 9V or higher than 36V) or 12VDC
power supply error.

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Call
Monitor
(RCA)
By default, this port is set to a Call monitor output. Connects to a Call
monitor using a RCA cable.
Note: You can optionally switch this port from Call monitor to Main monitor.
Please refer to 2.6 Monitor Connection in the User’s Manual.
10 Audio Out
RCA audio output for connecting to the speakers. The audio output only
works during playback. Speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external
power supply are required.
11 Ethernet
Port One RJ-45 port for connecting to the network.
1.2 Rear Panel
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No.
Name
Description
1 DC Power
Input
Use the supplied Power Harness Cable for connecting to 9 ~ 36VDC power
source. For details, please refer to 2.5 Power Harness Cable.
2 Audio Input
D-Sub connector for connecting to the supplied Audio Cable. For details,
please refer to 2.4 Audio Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable.
Microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
3 12VDC Power
Outputs
A total of 12VDC, 5A power supply to the connected cameras. Please refer
to 2.4 Audio Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable.
4 Call Monitor
(CVBS)
By default, this port is set to a Call monitor output. Connects to a Call
monitor using a BNC cable.
Note: You can optionally switch this port from Call monitor to Main
monitor. Please refer to 2.6 Monitor Connection in the User’s Manual.
5 Antenna
Ports
Connects to the 3G/4G or WiFi Antenna for using 3G / 4G LTE / WiFi
function.
6 Video Input
M12 connector for connecting to the supplied Video Cable. You can then
connect cameras to the Video Cable. Please refer to 2.4 Audio Cable / Video
Cable / Power-Out Cable.

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7 Main Monitor
(VGA)
By default, this port is set to a Main monitor output. Connects to a Main
monitor using a VGA cable.
Note: You can optionally switch this port from Main monitor to Call
monitor. Please refer to 2.6 Monitor Connection in the User’s Manual.
8 D-Sub
Connector
D-Sub connector for connecting to the Alarm I/O, RS-232 (CAN bus) or
RS-485 devices (such as analog PTZ cameras). For details, please refer to
2.5.4 D-Sub Cable in the User’s Manual.
1.3 Packing List
•Mobile DVR x 1
•HDD Lock Key x 2 (with 4 screws for screwing HDD. See 2.2 Hard Disk Installation)
•Mounting Screws x 4 (with 8 spacers. See 2.1 Mounting)
•IR Remote Control (with two AAA batteries. See Note 3) x 1
•Power Harness Cable x 1
•Video Cable x 1 (EMV400 FHD-N); x2 (EMV800 FHD-N Lite) (see 2.4 Audio Cable / Video
Cable / Power-Out Cable)
•Audio Cable x 1
•D-Sub Cable x 1
•Power-Out Cable x 1
•Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note:
1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your
local EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton
for possible future use.
2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.
3. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries.
b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

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1.4 Optional Accessories
The mobile DVRs feature Wi-Fi/3G/4G function. You can optionally connect Wi-Fi/3G/4G
module and antenna to the mobile DVR for networking, or connect a GPS receiver for GPS
function.
•
3G Antenna: For using 3G network function
•
4G Antenna: For using 4G LTE network (LTE
frequency bands differ among regions)
•Wi-Fi Antenna: For using Wi-Fi function
•GPS Receiver (LS23035): For using GPS
function
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Reinforced Data Storage Device (64GB)
For recordings backup
2. Basic Installation
2.1 Mounting
The Bracket is already installed on the mobile DVR. To mount the mobile DVR onto a surface, use
the supplied 4 black screws and 8 spacers (place 2 spacers on each screw hole).
Spacer with a cut
Screw Hole
2.2 Hard Disk Installation
You can install a 2.5” HDD (up to 2TB) into the HDD tray for video recording.
1. Turn off the power of mobile DVR. Unlock the HDD Lock using the supplied HDD Lock Key.
Locked
Unlocked

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2. Unscrew the HDD tray screws and then pull out the HDD tray.
3. Insert a HDD to the HDD tray and then screw the HDD using the supplied HDD screws.
HDD
HDD Screws
4. Put back the HDD tray to the system and then tightly screw the HDD tray screws.
5. Lock the HDD Lock.
2.3 SD Card Installation
The mobile DVRs provide SD card function for Alarm event backup recording. Please follow the
steps below to install the SD Card. Up to 128 GB SD / SDHC cards are supported.
1. On the front panel of the mobile DVR, unscrew the SD card protection plate. Move upward
the protection plate and then insert the SD card.
2. Move downward the SD card protection plate and then screw back the SD card protection
plate. The SD card installation is now complete.

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2.4 Audio Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable
You can use the supplied Video Cables to connect the cameras to the MDVR. You can also use the
supplied Power-Out Cable to power on the connected cameras.
Audio Input Audio Cable
Camera
Video Cable
DC12V Out
Rear View
Red: + (12V)
Black: - (GND)
DC12V Out Cable
2.5 Power Harness Cable
You can connect the mobile DVR to a power source between 9 VDC ~ 36 VDC.
Rear View
IGN (Yellow)
DC Power In (Red)
GND
(Black)
9 VDC ~ 36 VDC
Pins on Power
Cable
Power Harness Cable
Power Input
Pin Assignment
No.
Color
Description
No.
Color
Description
1
Red
DC Power Input
5
Black
GND
2
Red
DC Power Input
6
Black
GND
3
Red
DC Power Input
7
Yellow
IGN
4
Black
GND

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3. Basic Connection
Power
Supply
Audio Input
1
2.5" HDD
2
Mouse
Notebook / PC
WAN
Xfleet (Client PC)
4
Speaker
3
Main Monitor
5
6
Camera
Video Cable
8
Audio Cable
7
DC12V Out
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Front View Rear View
1. To record videos, insert a 2.5” HDD to the HDD tray. Remember to lock the HDD Key Lock
after inserting the HDD or the recording will not start (see 2.2 Hard Disk Installation).
2. To control the system, connect a mouse or use the supplied IR Remote Control.
3. To listen to audio of video source, connect a speaker to the Audio-out RCA socket. Note that
the speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power is required.
4. To manage the mobile DVR over network, use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the mobile
DVR to the network.
Note: The mobile DVRs feature Wi-Fi/3G/4G function. You can optionally connect
Wi-Fi/3G/4G module and antenna to the mobile DVR for networking.
5. To view videos, connect a monitor to the VGA port using the VGA cable supplied by the
monitor manufacturer.
6. Connect the cameras to the mobile DVR using the supplied Video Cable. Please refer to 2.4
Audio Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable.
7. To power on the cameras, connect the power inputs of the cameras to the 12VDC power
outputs of the mobile DVR using the supplied Power-Out Cable, please refer to 2.4 Audio
Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable.
8. Connect the audio input devices to the mobile DVR using the supplied Audio Cable. Please
refer to 2.4 Audio Cable / Video Cable / Power-Out Cable. Note that the microphone with a
(built-in) amplifier and external power is required.
9. Connect the supplied Power Harness Cable to the power supply in the vehicle for powering
the mobile DVR. Please refer to 2.5 Power Harness Cable.
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