EverFocus VANGUARD II 8x4H User manual

VANGUARD II 8x4H
8CH H.265 4K Hybrid DVR
Quick Installation Guide
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Release Date: February 2021
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1. Overview
1.1 Front Panel
PWR HDD
2
13
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
CVBS
e-SATA
VIDEO INPUT
1234
5678
8 9 10 11 12 13
2 5 6 73 41
No.
Name
Description
1
e-SATA
Connects to an external e-SATA storage device.
2 CVBS Port Connects to a monitor using a coaxial cable.
3
Video Input
Connects the AHD/TVI/SD cameras to the Video Input.
4 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.
5
VGA Port
Connects to a monitor using a VGA cable.
6
Terminal
Block
The Terminal Block provides alarm inputs, alarm output and RS-485
connection (see 3.1 Terminal Block).
7
IR Receiver
Port
You can optionally connect an external IR Remote Control Receiver to
this port.

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8 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.
9
HDMI Port
Connects to a monitor using a HDMI cable.
10
LAN
Connects to the Network.
11
USB2.0 Port
The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.
12 Power Port Connects to a 12VDC power source.
13
Power Switch
Press to turn on or off the power.
1.3 Packing List
•DVR x 1
•Power Cord + Adaptor x 1
•Mouse x 1
•HDD Screw x 8
•Quick Installation Guide x 1
•IR Remote Control (with 2 AAA batteries) x 1 (see Note 3)
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.
1.4 Dimensions

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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 and power cable inside the DVR, connect the SATA cable to the SATA
port on the HDD (left image) and then connect the 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.
5. Screw the housing cover back to the DVR.

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2.2 Hard Disk Compatibility List
Please go to EverFocus’ Website www.everfocus.com.tw, and go to Support > Product Marketing
to search for and download the Storage Compatibility Table. It’s recommended to use the hard
disk models listed on the table to ensure your hard disks will be 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.
CVBS
e-SATA
VIDEO INPUT
1234
5678
Line Level
Audio Out
TVI/AHD/SD Camera Main Monitor (HDMI/VGA)
Power Supply
Mouse / USB Storage
Web Remote Client
IP Cameras
Network
VANGUARD CMS
1
3.5" HDD
2 4
567 8
Line Level
Audio Input
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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. 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.
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. 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.

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3.1 Terminal Block
Alarm Input: 8
Alarm Output: 1
RS-485: 1
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.
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.

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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.
VANGUARD II 8x4H
VANGUARD II 8x4H –CH1 [P2P]
VANGUARD II 8x4H
P/N: 4605VAN0802001A