EverFocus UNIGUARD 4 HDD Series User manual

UNIGUARD 4&8 HDD Series
16CH, 32CH, 64CH, H.265, 12MP NVR
Quick Installation Guide
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Release Date: March 2023
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1. Overview
1.1 Rear Panel
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
Grounding
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Audio in
2
Network
10
HDMI 1 output
3
Audio out
11
VGA output
4
CVBS output
12
HDMI 2 output
5
eSATA interface
13
USB
6
Alarm input/output
14
RS232
7
AC power
15
RS485
8
Power on/off
16
12V DC output
1.2 Packing List
NVR x 1 Set
User Documentation x 1 Set
Power cable x 1 Piece
Power adapter (for some models only) x 1 Piece
Hard disk data cable x 4 or 8 Piece
Remote control (for some models only) x 1 Piece
Hard disk power cable (for some models only) x 4 Piece
Rack mounting bracket x 1 Pair
Phoenix terminal (for some models only) x 1 Packet
Mouse x1 Piece
Screw x 1 Packet
Hard disk bracket (for some models only) x 4 Piece
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.
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1.3 Dimensions
2. Basic Installation
•Prepare a 1# or 2# Philips screwdriver, a pair of antistatic gloves or a wrist strap.
•Disconnect power before installation.
2.1 Remove Upper Cover
1.Loosen the screws on the upper cover.
2.Slide the upper cover backward, then lift it up to remove the cover.

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Data cable
Power cable
2.2 Install Disk
The installation steps for devices with mounting plate and disk bracket are different. Choose the installation
method according to your device model.
Device with mounting plate
1.Loosen the screws of the mounting plate on the side panels.
2.Turn the upper mounting plate in the shown direction, then remove the plate. Repeat the steps to remove
the lower mounting plate (for 8-HDD devices only).
3.Secure the disks on the mounting plate. Fix the screws according to the figure below. Avoid damaging the
disk in the process.
4.Put the mounting plate back in place. Connect the power cables and data cables as shown in the figure.
Repeat the steps to connect all the disks.
5.Put the cover back in place, and secure it and the mounting plates with screws.

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Device with disk bracket
1.Fasten the disks to the brackets.
2.Fasten the brackets installed with hard disks to the device.
3.Connect the power cables and data cables.
2.3 Hard Disk Compatibility List
Please go to the product page (Download) on EverFocus’ Website www.everfocus.com 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.
Power cable
Data
cable

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3. Basic Connection
Main Monitor
(HDMI)
Mouse &
USB Storage
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3
6
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Web Remote
Client
IP Cameras Network
EverFocus CMS
Line Level
Audio Out
Alarm input / output
device
RS485
Monitor
( HDMI 1 )
Monitor
(VGA)
AC power
Audio input
e.g, MIC
Audio output
e.g, loudspeaker
4
CVBS Output
Monitor
( HDMI 2 )
12VDC output
Power On/Off
Grounding
1. Use a standard RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the NVR to the network.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
6. 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.
Default IP address: 192.168.1.30
Default admin username: admin
Default admin password: 123456 (only for first login and should be changed to a strong one
with at least 9 characters including letters, digits and symbols to enhance account security.)
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 [email protected] to get a temporary password.

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

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3.Scan the NVR’s QR code on the Network page of the P2P menu. Than input the NVR ID,
password and Media. Tap Save.
4.The NVR is now added and connected to the App. You can start accessing the NVR.
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