EverFocus IRONGUARD II 16 POE User manual

IRONGUARD II 16 POE
16CH, H.265, 8MP NVR
Quick Installation Guide
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Release Date: February 2023
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1. Overview
1.1 Fron t Panel
No.
Name
Description
1 IR Receiver Receiver for signals from the IR remote control.
2 LED Indicator
Power: When power is on, the LED will continue lighting in green.
HDD: When power is on, the LED will continue lighting in red. When
HDD is reading/writing data, the LED will flashes red.
3 USB2.0 Port USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or an external storage device.
1.2 Rear Panel
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No.
Name
Description
1 Audio Input
Connects to audio input devices, such as microphones. Note that the
microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
2 Terminal Block
The Terminal Block provides alarm inputs, alarm output
3 RS485
RS-485 connection
4 Audio Output
Connects to an audio output device, such as speakers. Note that the
speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
5 VGA Port
Connects to a monitor using a VGA cable.
6 HDMI Port
Connects to a monitor using a HDMI cable.
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7 USB 2.0 Port USB ports for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.
8 Video Input
LAN (PoE) ports for connecting to the IP cameras.
9 LAN
Connects to the Network.
10 Power Port
Connects to a 48VDC power source.
11 Power Switch
Press to turn on or off the power.
1.3 Packing List
•NVR x 1
•Power Cord x 1
•Mouse x 1
•HDD Screw x 8
•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.
1.4 Dimensions
Front View Side View
380mm / 14.96"
50mm / 1.97"
340mm / 13.39"

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2. Basic Installation
2.1 Hard Disk Installation
You can install two 3.5” HDDs inside the NVR for recording videos. The maximum capacity of
each HDD is 8TB.
1. Make sure the NVR is power-off.
2. Unscrew the eight housing screws (4 on the rear panel, 2 on the left and right side each). To
remove the housing cover from the NVR, push the cover backward and then lift it.
3. Find the SATA cable inside the NVR, and connect the SATA cable to the SATA port on the HDD
(left image). Find the internal power cable, and connect the internal power cable to the HDD
(right image).
4. Place the HDDs inside the NVR, screw the HDDs from the bottom side of the NVR using the
supplied Screws.
5. Screw the housing cover back to the NVR.

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2.2 Hard Disk Compatibility List
Please go to the product page (Download) on EverFocus’ Website www.everfocus.com.tw to see
the latest Storage Compatibility List. It’s recommended to use the hard disk models listed on the
Storage Compatibility List to ensure your hard disks are compatible.
Note: If using two hard disks, it’s recommended to choose the hard disks with the same
capacity.
3. Basic Connection
Line Level
Audio Input IP Cameras
Main Monitor
(VGA)
Main Monitor
(HDMI)
Mouse / USB Storage
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3.5" HDD 2
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Web Remote
Client
IP Cameras
Network
EverFocus CMS
Line Level
Audio Out
Power Supply
1. To record videos, install 3.5” HDD(s) to the NVR. Please refer to 2.1 Hard Disk Installation.
2. Connect microphones to the audio input ports to transmit audio from the NVR to the remote
sites (Web browser of NVR, eFVMS App or EverFocus CMS). Note that the microphones with
a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.
3. To listen to the audio from IP cameras or remote sites, connect speakers to the audio output.
Note that the speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.
4. To view videos at local site, connect a monitor to the HDMI or VGA port using the HDMI or
VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer.
5. Optionally connect a mouse to the NVR to control the system. You can also control the
system using the supplied IR Remote Control.
6. To connect to the IP cameras, connect the cameras to the LAN (PoE) ports.
7. Use a standard RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the NVR to the network.
8. Use the supplied Power Cord to connect the NVR to the power outlet.

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4. Turning On / Off the Power
Before powering on the NVR, please make sure the internal HDD have been installed properly.
Once you have completed the basic cable connections, you are ready to turn on the NVR.
Simply plug in the power source and then press the Power Switch on. The POWER LED will light
up if power is normal and the NVR will enter the System Initialization process.
When the process is done, it’s required to set up a password for the administrator account
immediately in order to protect your privacy.
To turn off the power, click the Shutdown button on the Exit page (OSD menu > Exit >
Shutdown) and then press the Power Switch on the rear panel of the NVR.
Note: If you forget the password when login, you can try the following instructions:
•If you have pre-configured the email settings, you can just click “Forget Password” on the
login window and the system will send the password or a super password to the setup
email address.
•If you have never configured the email settings, please mail the MAC Address, Serial
Number and the Model Name to [e-mail] to get a temporary password.

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5. P2P Function
The P2P function allows users to add NVRs to EverFocus’ eFVMS App through QR code.
1. Install EverFocus eFVMS App. For Android users, go to Google Play Store. For iOS users, go to
Apple Store. After the installation process is complete, start eFVMS App.
EverFocus eFVMS eFVMS by EverFocus
2. To add a NVR through P2P, tap Menu > Device List, and then tap the “+” button on the
upper-right corner.

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3. Scan the NVR’s QR code on the System Info page of the NVR OSD menu. Input the NVR ID,
password and Media Port.Than tap the Save button.
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4. The NVR is now added and connected to the App. You can start accessing the NVR.
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