EverFocus VANGUARD 4x2H User manual

VANGUARD 4x2H / 8x4H / 16x8H
4CH / 8CH / 16CH H.265 4K Hybrid DVR
Quick Installation Guide
VANGUARD 4x2H
VANGUARD 16x8H
VANGUARD 8x4H
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Release Date: March 2019
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change without notice.
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1. Overview
1.1 Front Panel
PWR HDD
VANGUARD 16x8H / VANGUARD 8x4H / VANGUARD 4x2H
2 3
1
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
e-SATA
VANGUARD 8x4H
VANGUARD 4x2H
VANGUARD 16x8H
1 2 34 6 7 8 9 105
3126 7 8 9 10
4 5
2 3 1 6 4
7
8 5 9 10
11
11
e-SATA
e-SATA
12
12
12

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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 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.
3 Video Input Connects the AHD/TVI/SD cameras to the Video Input.
4 VGA Port Connects to a monitor using a VGA cable.
5 Terminal
Block
The Terminal Block provides alarm inputs, alarm output and RS-485
connection (see 3.1 Terminal Block).
6 HDMI Port Connects to a monitor using a HDMI cable.
7
LAN
Connects to the Network.
8
USB2.0 Port
The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.
9
Power Port
Connects to a 12VDC power source.
10
Power Switch
Press to turn on or off the power.
11
IR Receiver
You can optionally connect an external IR Remote Control Receiver to
12 e-SATA Connects to an external e-SATA storage device.
1.3 Packing List
•DVR x 1
•Power Cord + Adaptor x 1
•Mouse x 1
•HDD Screw x 8
•
Audio Cable (CH5-16) x 1 (only for VANGUARD 16x8H)
•Quick Installation Guide x 1
•CD x 1 (see Note 3)
•IR Remote Control (with 2 AAA batteries) x 1 (see
Note 4)
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. The CD contains the IP Utility software, User Manual and Quick Installation Guide.
4. 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 Dimensions
2. Basic Installation
2.1 Hard Disk Installation
You can install two 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos. The maximum capacity of
each HDD is 8TB.
1. Make sure the DVR 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 DVR, push the cover backward and then lift it.
3. Find the SATA cable inside the DVR, 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 DVR, screw the HDDs from the bottom side of the DVR using the
supplied Screws.

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5. Screw the housing cover back to the DVR.
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 or more hard disks, please choose the hard disks with the same capacity.
3. Basic Connection
The instructions below describe the basic connection to the DVR.
The image below uses VANGUARD 16x8H as example.
Line Level
Audio Out
Line Level
Audio Input
TVI/AHD/SD Camera Main Monitor
(VGA)
Main Monitor
(HDMI)
Power Supply
Mouse / USB Storage
Web Remote Client
IP Cameras
Network
VANGUARD CMS
1
3.5" HDD
23
3
45 6 7 8
e-SATA

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1. To record videos, install 3.5” HDD(s) to the DVR. Please refer to 2.1 Hard Disk Installation.
2. To connect to the TVI/AHD/SD cameras, connect the cameras to the BNC ports.
3. 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.
4. Connect microphones to the audio input ports to transmit audio from the camera to the DVR.
Note that the microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
5. To listen to the audio from device side, connect speakers to the audio output. Note that the
speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.
6. Use a standard RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the DVR to the network and then
optionally connect IP cameras to the DVR.
7. Optionally connect a mouse to the DVR to control the system. You can also control the
system using the supplied IR Remote Control.
8. Use the supplied Power Cord and Adaptor to connect the DVR to the power outlet.
3.1 Terminal Block
Alarm Input: 16
Alarm Output: 1
RS-485: 1
VANGUARD 16x8H
VANGUARD 8x4H
Alarm Input: 8
Alarm Output: 1
RS-485: 1
Alarm Input: 4
Alarm Output: 1
RS-485: 1
VANGUARD 4x2H
4. Turning On / Off the Power
Before powering on the DVR, 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 DVR.
Simply plug in the power source and then press the Power Switch on the rear panel of the DVR.
The POWER LED will light up if power is normal and the DVR will enter the System Initialization
process.

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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 DVR.
5. P2P Function
The P2P function allows users to add DVRs 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 DVR through P2P, tap Menu > Device List, and then tap the “+” button on the
upper-right corner.

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3. Scan the DVR’s QR code on the System Info page of the DVR OSD menu. Input the DVR ID,
password and Media Port 8000. Tap the Save button.
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4. The DVR is now added and connected to the App. You can start accessing the DVR.
P/N: 4605VAN0402002B