EverFocus H.265 VANGUARD II Series User manual

Value IP Series Network Cameras
H265, SG and NV Series
User’s Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: June, 2022

Copyright 1995-2022 EverFocus Electronics Corp.
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to change without notice.
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About this document
All the safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the unit is operated. This
manual should be retained for future reference. The information in this manual was current when
published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are
therefore subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by EverFocus or
parties authorized by EverFocus could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Value IP Series camera complies with CE and FCC.

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Precautions
Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields.
Install the camera away from TV/radio transmitters, magnets, electric motors, transformers and audio
speakers since the electromagnetic fields generated from these devices may distort the video image or
otherwise interfere with camera operation.
Never disassemble the camera beyond the recommendations in this manual nor introduce materials
other than those recommended herein.
Improper disassembly or introduction of corrosive materials may result in equipment failure or other
damage.
Try to avoid facing the camera toward the sun.
In some circumstances, direct sunlight may cause permanent damage to the sensor and/or internal
circuits, as well as creating unbalanced illumination beyond the capability of the camera to compensate.
1. Keep the power cord away from water and other liquids and never touch the power cord with wet
hands.
Touching a wet power cord with your hands or touching the power cord with wet hands may result in
electric shock.
2. Never install the camera in areas exposed to oil, gas or solvents.
Oil, gas or solvents may result in equipment failure, electric shock or, in extreme cases, fire.
3. Cleaning
For cameras with interchangeable lenses, do not touch the surface of the sensor directly with the
hands. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol to clean the sensor and the camera
lens. Use a damp soft cloth to remove any dirt from the camera body. Please do not use complex
solvents, corrosive or abrasive agents for cleaning of any part of the camera.
4. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use the camera at temperatures within -30°C ~ 55°C / -22°F ~ 131°F, and humidity ≤95%; this device
is not rated as submersible. The input power source is 12VDC / PoE. Be sure to connect the proper + /
- polarity and voltage, as incorrect polarity or too high a voltage will likely cause the camera to fail,
and such damage is not covered by the warranty. The use of properly fused or Class 3 power limited
type supplies is highly recommended.
5. Mounting
Use care in selecting a solid mounting surface which will support the weight of the camera plus any
wind, snow, ice or other loading, and securely attach the camera to the mounting surface using
screws and anchors which will properly support the camera. If necessary (e.g. when mounting to
drop ceilings) use a safety wire to provide additional support for the camera.

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction................................................................................................................1
2 Getting Started............................................................................................................2
2.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................................2
2.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer.......................................................................................4
2.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network.......................................................................................5
3 Live View Window....................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Playback ........................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Playback Panel...............................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Download.................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Channel Setting...........................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Live.............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2 Image...........................................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Privacy Mask............................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4 ROI...............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Record .........................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Stream.........................................................................................................................16
3.3.2 Record......................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2.1 Record.......................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2.2 Record Schedule...........................................................................................18
3.4 Alarm Setting ..............................................................................................................................19
3.4.1 Setup.......................................................................................................................................19
3.4.1.1 Motion..........................................................................................................19
3.4.1.2 Sound Detection...........................................................................................20
3.4.2 Alarm....................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4.2.1 Motion..........................................................................................................21
3.4.2.2 I/O................................................................................................................ 22
3.4.2.3 Sound Detection...........................................................................................23
3.5 AI.................................................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 Setup........................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.1 Face.............................................................................................................. 25
3.5.1.2 Pedestrian.................................................................................................... 27
3.5.1.3 Perimeter Intrusion...................................................................................... 28
3.5.1.4 Line-Crossing................................................................................................ 30
3.5.1.5 Foreign / Missing Object.............................................................................. 32
3.5.1.6 CC (Crossing Counting)................................................................................. 34
3.5.1.7 HM (Heat Map)............................................................................................ 36
3.5.2 Recognition................................................................................................................. 42
3.5.3 Alarm...........................................................................................................................44
3.5.3.1 Face.............................................................................................................. 44
3.5.3.2 FR (Face Recognition)................................................................................... 45
3.5.3.3 AD (Attribute Detection).............................................................................. 46
3.5.3.4 Pedestrian.................................................................................................... 47
3.5.3.5 Perimeter Intrusion...................................................................................... 48
3.5.3.6 Line-Crossing................................................................................................ 49

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3.5.3.7 Foreign / Missing Object.............................................................................. 50
3.5.3.8 CC (Crossing Counting)................................................................................. 51
3.5.3.9 FA (Face Attendance)................................................................................... 52
3.5.4 Statistics...................................................................................................................... 55
3.5.4.1 Face Detection............................................................................................. 55
3.5.4.2 Human & Vehicle Detection......................................................................... 56
3.5.4.3 Cross Counting Statistics.............................................................................. 57
3.5.4.4 Heat Map Statistics...................................................................................... 58
3.6 Network Setting..........................................................................................................................59
3.6.1 General................................................................................................................... 59
3.6.1.1 General.........................................................................................................59
3.6.1.2 PPPoE........................................................................................................... 60
3.6.1.3 SNMP............................................................................................................ 61
3.6.1.4 Port Configuration........................................................................................61
3.6.2 Email........................................................................................................................... 62
3.6.3 FTP............................................................................................................................... 63
3.6.4 RTSP............................................................................................................................. 64
3.6.5 DDNS........................................................................................................................... 65
3.6.6 HTTPS.......................................................................................................................... 66
3.6.7 IP Filter........................................................................................................................ 66
3.7 Device Setting .............................................................................................................................68
3.7.1 HDD............................................................................................................................. 68
3.7.2 Audio Setting...............................................................................................................68
3.7.3 Cloud Storage..............................................................................................................69
3.8 System Setting ............................................................................................................................70
3.8.1 General........................................................................................................................70
3.8.1.1 Date and Time.............................................................................................. 70
3.8.1.2 Daylight Saving Time.................................................................................... 71
3.8.2 User Account...............................................................................................................72
3.8.3 Maintain...................................................................................................................... 73
3.8.3.1 Log................................................................................................................73
3.8.3.2 Load Default................................................................................................. 74
3.8.3.3 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................... 74
3.8.3.4 Import and Export........................................................................................ 75
3.8.3.5 System Maintenance....................................................................................75
3.8.4 Info.............................................................................................................................. 76
3.8.4.1 Performing the P2P Fuction....... ..................................................................76
3.8.5 Local Setting ..............................................................................................................78
3.9 Color Setting ...............................................................................................................................79
3.10 PTZ Setting ..................................................................................................................................80
3.11 AI Alarm ......................................................................................................................................81
3.12 Live View Function Icons.............................................................................................................82
Appendix A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
Enabling the Multicast Function.............................................................................................................83
EverFocus Electronics Corp.....................................................................................................................76

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1Introduction
This manual describes all the functions on the user interface for the IP Camera models listed as below.
Model Form Factor Megapixel Lens AI Supported
EBN1240-SG 2-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Not supported
EBN1540-SG 5-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Not supported
EBN2240-SG 2-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Supported
EBN2540-SG 5-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EBN2840-SG 8-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EZN1240-SG 2-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Not supported
EZN1540-SG 5-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Not supported
EZN2240-SG 2-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Supported
EZN2540-SG 5-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EZN2840-SG 8-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EHN1250-SG 2-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Not supported
EHN1550-SG 5-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Not supported
EHN2250-SG 2-megapixel 2.8-12mm motorized Supported
EHN2550-SG 5-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EHN2850-SG 8-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EZN1250-SG 2-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Not supported
EZN1550-SG 5-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Not supported
EZN2250-SG 2-megapixel 2.8-12mm motorized Supported
EZN2550-SG 5-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EZN2850-SG 8-megapixel 2.7~13.5mm motorized Supported
EMN2560-SG 5-megapixel 2.8mm fixed lens Supported
EBN3840-NV 8-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Supported
EBN3540-NV 5-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Supported
EZN3840-NV 8-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Supported
EZN3540-NV 5-megapixel 3.6mm fixed lens Supported
EZN3850-NV 8-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Supported
EZN3550-NV 5-megapixel 2.8~12mm motorized Supported
For more information on the product specifications, please refer to the datasheet of each product. To
download datasheet, please click Download on each Product page on EverFocus Website
www.everfocus.com.tw

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2Getting Started
This section explains how to access the Web interface of the camera for configuration.
2.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address
You can look up the IP address of the IP camera using the IP Utility (IPU) program. Please download the
IP Utility from EverFocus website (key word search: "IP Utility"). Please connect the IP camera on the
same LAN of your computer.
1. Save IP Utility Setup .exe in your computer. Double click the .exe file and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the IP Utility.
2. Click the Finish button, the IP Utility will be automatically launched to search the IP devices
connected on the same LAN.
EZN2850-SG EZN2850-SG
Note: The default IP mode of the IP camera is DHCP. However, if there is no dynamic IP address
assigned to the device, its IP will switch to 192.168.0.10.

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3. To access the Live View window, double click the IP address in the IP Address column, the Password
window will pop up. By default, the ID is admin and there is no password. Please input a password
for the first-time login. Click the OK button, the Login window appears. Input the password and then
click Login, the Live View window appears.
Note for the first time login:
When the Plug-in block appears on the browser, click download to install the plug-in. Reload the
webpage and you should see the live view page now.

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2.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer
If you have difficulties viewing live view or upgrading firmware, it is suggested to complete the
following settings of your computer.
1. If your PC or laptop is running with Windows, it’s required to run the browser as administrator
when first entering the camera live view. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer,
right-click the browser and then click Run as administrator.
2. You may need to turn off the firewall and turn User Account Control off if you still can’t see the
camera Live View.
To turn User Account Control off, on the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and
Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control
Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK. Restart your
computer if requested.

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2.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network
There are three methods to connect the IP camera to the network: Router or LAN Connection,
One-to-One Connection and Direct High-Speed Connection.
Router or LAN connection
This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows
multiple users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN / WAN (Internet). The camera must be
assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the router,
you can remotely access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet.
High-speed modem
Internet
Straight-through LAN patch cable
Router
Cat 5 Straight Through Cable
Left: Pinout of a straight-through cable.
One-to-One Connection (Directly from PC to IP Camera)
You can connect directly without using a switch, router or modem. However, only the PC connected to
the camera will be able to view the IP camera. You will also have to manually assign a compatible IP
address to both the computer and the IP camera. Unless the PC has another network connection, the
IP camera will be the only network device visible to the PC. See the diagram below:
Cat 5
Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.

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Direct High-Speed Connection
In a Direct High-Speed Connection, the camera connects directly to a modem without the need for a
router. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider) in the camera’s configuration web pages. To access the camera, just type
“http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address given by your ISP. If you have a
dynamic IP address, this connection may require that you use DDNS for a reliable connection.
Cat 5
Straight Through Cable
High-speed modem
Internet

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3Live View Window
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No. Name Description
1 Live Click to display the Live View window.
2 Playback Click to enter the Playback page. Please refer to 3.1 Playback.
3 Channel Click to enter the Display setting page. Please refer to 3.2 Channel Setting.
4 Record Click to enter the Record setting page. Please refer to 3.3 Record.
5 Event Click to enter the Event setting page. Please refer to 3.4 Event Setting.
6 AI Click to enter the AI setting page. Please refer to 3.5 AI.
7 Network Click to enter the Network setting page. Please refer to 3.6 Network Setting.
8 Device Click to enter the Device setting page. Please refer to 3.7 Device Setting.
9 System Click to enter the System setting page. Please refer to 3.8 System Setting.
10 Local Settings Click to configure the local storage path. Please refer to 3.8.5 Local Setting.
11 Login Info Move the mouse cursor over this icon to display the Login information.
12 Logout Click to logout the IP camera.
13 Color Setting / PTZ
Setting / AI alarm
Click the buttons to display the setup panel. Please refer to 3.9 Color Setting,
3.10 PTZ Setting, and 3.11 AI Alarm.
14 Live View
Function Icons
You can perform some functions on the Live View using these icons. Please
refer to 3.12 Live View Function Icons.
15 Live View Window Displays the IP camera live view. You can double click on the Live View
window to full screen. Double click on the Live View can exit full screen.

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3.1 Playback
Click the Playback button on the top navigation bar. The Playback window displays. You can play back the
recordings stored in the on-camera micro SD card.
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To start playing back:
1. Select the date on the calendar (the date with an orange bar on the bottom indicates there are
recordings on the date).
2. Select the desired recording type(s) from the Search Type drop-down list.
3. Click the Search button, the recordings will be displayed on the time bar in different colors.
Green: Normal recordings; Yellow: Motion recordings; Blue: Intelligent recordings; Red: IO; Purple: Sound
Detection recordings; Brown: Network Failed recording.
4. Click the Play button to start playing back.

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3.1.1 Playback Panel
You can use the Playback Panel to operate the below functions:
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1 Play/Pause Click to Play or Pause playing back.
2 Stop Click to Stop playing back.
3 Step Forward Click the button to play the recording frame by frame.8
4 Video Clips
During the playback process, you can click the Video Clips button to start
recording from the clicked time, click the button again to stop recording, a
message window appears on the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click
Folder to open the folder to find the recording file. To change the manual
record storage path or the file format, please refer to 3.8.5 Local Settings.
You can use EverFocus Player or any player supporting the video format to
play back the recordings. EverFocus Player is included in the Software CD.
5 Snapshot
Click to take a snapshot, a message window appears on the bottom-left
corner of the screen. Click Folder to open the folder to find the snapshot
image. Or click Preview to preview the snapshot image. To change the
storage path or image format, please refer to 3.8.5 Local Settings.
6 Download Click to download recordings. To perform the Download function, please
refer to 3.1.2 Download.
7 Speed Click to select a playback speed.
8 Audio Click to switch on/off the speaker. You can also adjust the volume.
9 Digital Zoom
Click to enable the Digital Zoom mode. To exit the Digital Zoom mode,
click the button again. To perform the Digital Zoom function:
a. Click the Digital Zoom button to enable the function.
b. Use your mouse to draw an area where you want to have a close-up
view on the stream. The area will be zoom-in.
c. Right-click to exit the Digital Zoom mode.

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3.1.2 Download
You can download the recordings on the Playback window.
1. Click the Download button, the corresponding recordings will be displayed.
2. Select the desired recordings you want to download, and then click Start Download. To change the
storage path or the file format, please refer to 3.8.5 Local Settings.
10 Original Aspect Ratio Click to play back all the streams with original aspect ratio.
11 Stretch Click to stretch all the streams on the Playback window.
12 Full Screen Click to display the Playback window in full screen mode. To exit full
screen mode, press the ESC button on the keyboard or double-click on the
13 Time Span Buttons You can adjust the time span on the Time Bar by clicking the buttons.
14 Time Bar
Single-click on the time bar at a certain time will start playing back from
the clicked time. The colors on the time bar represent different recording
types. Green: Normal recordings; Yellow: Motion recordings; Blue:
Intelligent recordings; Red: IO; Purple: Sound Detection recordings;
Brown: Network Failed recording.

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3.2 Channel Setting
Click the Display button on the top navigation bar to enter the Channel Setting page.
3.2.1 Live
You can configure the live display settings on this page.
Name: Input a camera name. Alphabetic, numeric and Chinese characters are supported.
Date Format: Select a date format.
Time Format: Select a time format form 24 Hour or 12 Hour.
Flicker Control: Select a flicker control from 60Hz or 50Hz.
Show Name: Switch the button to the right to enable displaying camera name on the stream.
Show Time: Switch the button to the right to enable displaying system time on the stream.
Click Refresh to refresh the page; click Apply to save the settings.

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3.2.2 Image
You can configure the image settings on this page.
Day/Night Mode: Select a Day/Night mode for the camera to display the color or B/W images.
•Auto: Select Auto for the camera to automatically switch to day or night mode. You can further set
up a Delay Switch time (second) in the below field.
•Color Mode: Select Color Mode for the camera to display color images.
•Black White Mode: Select Black White Mode for the camera to display B/W images.
•Schedule (B/W): Select Schedule (B/W) for the camera to display B/W images during the setup time
range. Please select the Start Time and End Time in the below field.
Delay Switch (s): This function can only be activated if you select Auto for the Day/Night Mode. Set up a
delay switch time (seconds) for the camera to auto switch between day and night modes.
IR-LED: Select On to turn on IR LEDs; select Off to turn off IR-LED; select Auto for the camera to
automatically turn on / off the IR-LED based on the light sensor on the IP camera.
Low Beam Light: Adjust the Beam Light value.
High Beam Light: Adjust the Beam Light value.
Angle Trad: Select an Angle.
Mirror: Switch the button to the right to enable the Mirror function. The image will be rotated
horizontally around a vertical axis.
Backlight: Select to enable the backlight function.

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White Balance:
•Auto: Select for the camera to automatically adjust the white balance.
•Manual: Select to adjust the Red, Green, Blue values yourself.
Shutter:
•Auto: Select for the camera to automatically adjust the Shutter.
•Manual: Select to manually adjust the shutter speed. Select a speed in the Time Exposure field.
Also set up the AGC in the AGC field above.
Time Exposure: If you select Auto in the Shutter field, the camera will automatically apply a max.
shutter speed. If you select Manual in the Shutter field, select a shutter speed from the drop-down list.
Defog:
•Auto: Select Auto for the camera to automatically turn on the Defog function.
•Manual: Select to turn on the Defog function based on the setup Level.
•Disable: Select to disable the Defog function.
3D Noise Reduction: Select Auto to
•Auto: Select Auto for the camera to automatically turn on the 3DNR function.
•Manual: Select to turn on the 3DNR function based on the setup Level.
•Disable: Select to disable the 3DNR function.
Click Refresh to refresh the page; click Save to save the settings; click Default to restore to the default
settings.

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3.2.3 Privacy Mask
You can configure the Privacy Mask settings on this page. The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas
from view, covering the areas in both Live View and Recordings. This feature is useful when users don’t
want the sensitive information visible. Up to four Privacy Masks can be configured.
To set up Privacy Mask:
1. Switch the Privacy Mask button to the right to enable the function.
2. On the preview window, draw a rectangle area (red color) to apply with the privacy mask. Up to four
areas can be configured.
3. To delete an area, click on an area, the selected area will be highlighted with a yellow frame. Click the
Delete button to delete the selected area.
4. After configuring the privacy mask areas, click the Save button to apply the settings.
Click Refresh to refresh the page; click Save to save the settings.