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Safety Precautions Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers. Do not block the ventilation openings or slots on the cover. Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
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Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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This Product is RoHS compliant. Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................1 Features .......................... 2 Dimensions ........................2 Packing List ........................2 Front Panel ........................3 Rear Panel ........................3 eZ. Controller Function Description ................5 Connection and Installation.................... 7 Hard Disk Installation ...................... 7 2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ..................8 Basic Connection ......................
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Accessing the DVR on the Network ................89 Remote Live View Window ................... 92 5.2.1 Camera List ........................ 93 5.2.2 Live View Function Icons ................... 94 5.2.3 PTZ Setting Panel ...................... 96 5.2.4 Color Panel ........................ 98 Playback ........................99 5.3.1 Download ........................
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5.4.7.5 Record Info ..................... 141 5.4.8 Advanced ........................ 142 5.4.8.1 Firmware Upgrade ..................142 5.4.8.2 Load Default ....................142 5.4.8.3 Event Settings ....................143 5.4.8.4 System Maintenance ..................144 Local Settings ......................145 Specification ......................146 Troubleshooting ......................148 Usage Maintenance ....................150 Appendix A: IR Remote Control ..................
DVR through your handheld devices; or use VANGUARD CMS video management system for remote management. EverFocus’ VANGUARD series DVRs are the best choice for a complete surveillance solution. It is versatile, flexible and well catered to the needs of the industry.
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.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 1.4 Front Panel VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 No. Name Description Power: When power is on, the LED will continue lighting in green. LED Indicator HDD: When power is on, the LED will continue lighting in red. When HDD is reading/writing data, the LED will flashes red.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Name Description e-SATA Connects to an external e-SATA storage device. Connects to audio input devices, such as microphones. Note that the Audio Input microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.
DVR End How to Control eZ.HD Camera’s OSD at the DVR End? 1. Select a camera and then select UTC1 (eZ.HD Camera) or UTC2 (EverFocus PTZ camera) from the Protocol drop-down list. 2. On the Live View, click the PTZ icon of the channel to bring up the PTZ Control window.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3. Click the Menu icon on the PTZ Control window, the camera OSD menu will be displayed. 4. You can use the Up / Down / Left / Right buttons to select among the OSD menu items and use Iris + as the Enter button to enter the setup menu.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 2. Connection and Installation 2.1 Hard Disk Installation You can install up to two 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos. The maximum capacity of each HDD is up to 6TB.
Screws. Screw the housing cover back to the DVR. 2.1.1 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.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Accessing the Web Interface You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the DVR using the IP Utility (IPU) program, which is included in the software CD. The IP Utility can also be downloaded from EverFocus’...
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Note for the first time login: When the Plug-in blocked appears on the browser, click Allow… and then click Allow and Remember. Reload the webpage and you should see the remote live view page now.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 If you are unable to backup or record during remote operation, you may need to turn off the firewall and turn User Account Control off. To turn User Account Control off, on the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security >...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 3. Getting Started After pressing the power switch to turn on the DVR, the DVR will enter the System Initialization process. When the process is done, the Login window will display. Input the Device ID / User Name and Password.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 To turn off the power, right-click on the Live View window to bring up the OSD Root Menu and then click Shutdown, the below Shutdown widow appears. Input the User Name, Password and then click the Shutdown button to shutdown the DVR.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3.3 Startup Wizard The Startup Wizard will guide you through some basic settings for the DVR. Please follow the on- screen instructions to proceed. 1. Click the Next button to start with the Startup Wizard.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3. For the first time use HDD or a new HDD, users have to format the HDD before use. Click to select the HDD in the Select column and then click Format HDD to format the selected HDD.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5. Configure the Email Settings (refer to 4.1.1.3.3 Email for more details). Click Next to proceed. 6. This page is only available if the hybrid mode (HVR) is selected (refer to Step 8 below). You can add IP cameras on this page (please refer to 4.1.1.1.1.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 7. Configure the recording schedule. Click Next to proceed. 8. Configure the general system settings. On the Mode drop-down list, select DVR if you only want to connect FHD cameras to the DVR, or select HVR (hybrid mode) if you want to connect both IP cameras and FHD cameras to the DVR.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 10. After clicking the OK button, the system will enter the Live View window (refer to 3.2 Live View Window). Now you can start using the DVR. Note: 1. If no HDD has been connected to the system, a warning message will pop-up. Click X to close the warning message.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3.4 Live View Window Name Description If the HDDs have been connected to the system, the system will automatically start recording all the connected camera channels, and Record Icon the Record Icon will be displayed. If you want to configure the record settings, please refer to 4.1.1.2 Record for more details.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 You can drag and drop a channel to the desired position on the layout. Drag Channel Click on a channel, a Drag Channel icon will display. Drag and drop the channel to the desired position on the layout.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3.5.1 Digital Zoom You can use the Digital Zoom function to have a close-up view on the desired locations of a live channel. Navigation Box Live full screen channel Preview Window To perform the digital zoom function: 1.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3.5.2 PTZ Control You can control the connected PTZ camera using the PTZ Control window. On the Live View window, select a PTZ camera by clicking on the channel, the selected channel will be highlighted with a red frame.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 To set up Preset Points: 1. Select a preset number (1-255) by clicking on the No. input box. 2. Set up a dwell time for this preset number. 3. Use the direction buttons or Zoom/Focus/Iris buttons to search for the location for this preset number.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 4. OSD Root Menu To bring up the OSD Root Menu, right-click your mouse or move your mouse over the bottom of the screen, the OSD Root Menu will be displayed.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Name Description Click to enter the Main setup page. Please refer to 4.1 Main Menu for Main Menu more details. Manually Lock Click to lock or unlock the system interface. Please refer to 4.2 Screen Lock/Unlock Screen for more details.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1 Main Menu You can configure most of the system settings on the Main Menu. 4.1.1 Settings On the Settings page, you can configure the Display, Record, Snapshot, Network and Alarm settings.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 You can also click the following icons to perform the functions: Delete: Click to delete the IP camera. Add: Click to bring up the Quick Add window to add an IP camera. Please refer to Quick Add window below for more details.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Custom Adding After clicking the Custom Adding button, the Custom Adding window appears. The Custom Adding window can be divided into three sections: Section 1: Displays the searched IP cameras on the same LAN.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Manage Protocol: Click to bring up the Manage Protocol window. You can configure Custom 1-16 RTSP streaming protocol on this page. • Custom Protocol: Select a custom RTSP protocol profile from the drop-down list to be configured.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Add Selected: Click to add the multiple selected IP cameras to the system. Select the desired IP cameras from the Section 1 list by checking the checkboxes and then click the Add Selected button, the IP cameras will be added to the system. You can see the IP cameras listed on Section 3 list.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.1.3 Analog Setting You can configure camera OSD or image settings of analog cameras on this page. Channel: Select a analog channel from the drop-down list. Channel Name: Input a name for the camera.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.1.4 Output You can configure the Main monitor and Call monitor settings on this page. Main Monitor Setting Video Output: Select Live Output (Main Monitor) and then configure the below Main Monitor settings.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Call Monitor Setting Video Output: Select CVBS/Call Monitor Output and then configure the below Call Monitor settings. CVBS Output: Select Enable to enable the Call Monitor function. Sequence Mode: Select Enable to enable the Sequence Mode on Call Monitor. Select Disable to disable the Sequence Mode on Call Monitor.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.1.5 Privacy Mask This function is only available for analog cameras. The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view. This feature is useful when users don’t want the sensitive information visible.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.2 Record You can configure the record settings on this page. 4.1.1.2.1 Record You can configure the basic record settings on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the record setting individually.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.2.2 Record Schedule You can configure the record schedule on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the record schedule setting individually. Normal: Click the Normal button and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule time blocks.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.2.3 Main Stream This function is only available for analog cameras. You can configure the main stream record, resolution and etc. for individual channel. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.2.4 Sub Stream This function is only available for analog cameras. You can configure the sub stream record, resolution and etc. for individual channel. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.3 Snapshot 4.1.1.3.1 Snapshot You can enable the Auto Snapshot or Manual Snapshot functions on this page. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations. Auto Snapshot: Select Enable from the drop-down list to enable the function. Note for this function to work, you have to configure Snapshot Schedule in advance (refer to 4.1.1.3.2...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.3.2 Snapshot Schedule You can configure the snapshot schedule on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the snapshot schedule setting individually. Normal: Click the Normal button and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule time blocks.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.4 Network 4.1.1.4.1 Network You can configure the network settings on this page. PPPoE: This is a DSL-connection application. The ISP will ask the user to input a username and password. Contact your ISP for these details.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.4.2 Email You can configure the email settings for email alerts on this page. Email: Select Enable to enable the Email function. Encryption: Select Enable if you want to enable the Encryption function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.4.3 Email Schedule You can configure the email schedule on this page. The selected event Email alerts will be sent out by the scheduled time. For example, if you set up Motion on Sunday between 6- 8am, the Motion Email alerts will only be sent out between 6-8am on Sunday.
Note that before enabling the following DDNS function, user should have applied for a host name from the DDNS service provider’s website. We highly recommend that you use xxxx.everfocusddns.net for the simplicity of setting up your DVR. Please refer to EverFocus DDNS on the next page.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 EverFocus DDNS Please follow the steps below to set up EverFocus DDNS. 1. In order to allow remote access to the DVR from outside of the local network, enable either the Port Forwarding or DMZ function of your router. Please refer to the manual of your router for more details.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3. Register the host name on the DDNS setup page for the DVR. a. Select Enable from the DDNS drop-down list to enable the DDNS function. b. Select EVERFOCUS DDNS from the Server drop-down list.
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5. The DDNS setup is now complete. Open a browser and enter the domain name (http://[host name].everfocusddns.net) in the address field. The Web interface of the DVR should be displayed. For example, if you’ve obtained the host name “jjkktest” from EverFocus DDNS server, enter http://jjkktest.everfocusddns.net...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.4.5 RTSP You can configure the RTSP setting on this page. RTSP Enable: Select Enable from the drop-down list to enable the RTSP function. Verify: Select Enable from the drop-down list to enable the verify function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.4.6 FTP You can configure the FTP server setting on this page. When there is a Motion or I/O event occurs, the system will send an instant snapshot image to the FTP. For system alarm such as HDD lost and Video loss, the system will send alarm log to the FTP as well.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.5 Alarm You can configure the motion and alarm settings on this page. 4.1.1.5.1 Motion You can configure the Motion setting on this page. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the motion detection function.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Post Recording: Select a post recording time when motion events occur. Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when motion events occur. When a motion object is detected, the alarm will last based on the alarm output time.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.5.2 Alarm You can configure the Alarm setting on this page. Alarm In: Select an alarm input from the drop-down list. Alarm Type: Select an alarm type. N.O or N.C. If you want to disable the alarm, select Off.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 The alarm types and descriptions are listed as below: Alarm Type Functions and Descriptions Video Loss When DVR fails to receive video signals due to some problems (camera damage, cable dropout or damage, power failure), the alarm will appear.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.1.5.3 PTZ Linkage You can associate an alarm trigger (motion or I/O) with a specific camera and then activate a PTZ camera to go to a preset position when the alarm is triggered.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.2 Record Search You can search and then play back the recordings or search the event logs on this page. 4.1.2.1 General You can search and then play back the recordings on this page.
Please refer to the content below for more details. To exit playback mode, click the X button on the upper right corner of the screen. For VANGUARD 16x8, up to 16 multi-channel playback is supported; for VANGIARD 8x4, up to 8 multi-channel playback is supported; for VANGIARD 4x2, up to 4 multi-channel playback is supported.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 You can use the playback control bar to operate the below functions: 2 3 4 7 8 9 No. Name Description Click to pin or unpin the left-side panel and playback control bar.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Select a channel by clicking on the channel on the screen. The selected channel will be highlighted with a red frame. Click the Zoom button, the selected channel will be switch to single view.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.2.1.2 Event / Snapshot Playback You can search for events or snapshots for playing back. Playback Type: Events / Snapshot The orange triangle mark indicates there are recordings on the date. Select a playback type.
4 segments with 15-minute in length each. If you select 6 split-screen, the recording will be divided into 6 segments with 10-minute in length each. VANGUARD 16x8 supports up to 16 split-screens; VANGIARD 8x4 supports up to 8 split- screens; VANGIARD 4x2 supports up to 4 split-screens.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.2.2 Events You can search the event recordings and then play back the event recordings on this page. Date: Select the desired date. Time: Select the desired time period. Channel: Select the desired channel(s).
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 To play back a certain event recording on the list, double click on a recording or click the Playback icon in the Playback column to enter the playback mode. About the playback control bar, please refer to 4.1.2.1.1 Playback Mode.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3. Select a backup format and then click the Save button, the Copy window appears. Note that you have to connect a USB storage device to the DVR before starting backup files.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.2.3 Snapshot You can search and then play back the snapshot images on this page. Date: Select the desired date. Time: Select the desired time period. Channel: Select the desired channel(s). Type: Select the desired event types from the drop-down list.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 To play back a certain snapshot image on the list, double click on a snapshot image or click the Playback icon in the Playback column to enter the playback mode. To exit the playback mode, right click the mouse.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.3 Device You can configure the HDD and PTZ settings on this page. 4.1.3.1 HDD 4.1.3.1.1 HDD You can configure the HDD settings on this page. Please connect the HDD(s) to the DVR in advance and ensure the power and SATA cables are properly connected between the DVR and HDD(s).
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Select: Select the HDDs in the Select column to select the HDD(s). Overwrite: Select Auto to enable the overwrite function; Off to disable the overwrite function. If Auto is selected, the DVR will overwrite the oldest files on the HDD when HDD is full.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.3.1.2 Disk Group You can configure each channel to be recorded on the desired Disk Group. The Disk Group can be configured on the HDD page (please refer to 4.1.3.1.1 HDD). Disk Group Type: Select a Disk Group type. The Disk Group Type has to be pre-configured on the HDD page (please refer to 4.1.3.1.1 HDD).
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.3.1.3 S.M.A.R.T. You can check the S.M.A.R.T. info of each HDD on this page. To check the S.M.A.R.T. info of the HDD, select an HDD from the HDD ID drop-down list, select a check type from the Self-Check Type drop-down list, and then click the Check button.
Protocol: Select PTZ protocol, choose from the following protocols. (Note: All cameras on the RS- 485 bus must use the same protocol). If you want to use the UTC function, select UTC1 (eZ.HD Camera) or UTC2 (EverFocus PTZ camera). For more details on UTC function, please refer to 1.6 eZ. Controller Function Description.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.3.3 Cloud You can configure the Cloud settings (Dropbox cloud storage) on this page. After configuring the settings, the system will automatically send the Motion and I/O alarm snapshot images to the associated Dropbox when alarm events occur.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4 System You can configure system settings on this page. 4.1.4.1 General 4.1.4.1.1 General You can configure the general system settings on this page. Date: Set up the date for the system.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4.1.2 DST You can configure DST settings on this page. DST: Select Enable to enable the DST function. Time Offset: Select an offset time. Daylight Saving Time: Select Week or Date to configure the start/end time below.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4.1.3 NTP You can configure NTP settings on this page. NTP: Select Enable to enable the NTP function. When NTP function is enabled, the system will calibrate the system time at 00:07:50 daily and every time when the system is started up.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4.2 Users You can configure the user settings on this page. Up to 7 user accounts (1 administrator and 6 users) can be configured. Permission: Click to select an account from the list and then click Permission to display the User Permission window.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Disk Manage: Allow users to manage and control the HDD and USB storage device. Remote Login: Allow users to login the system remotely. Sequence Control: Allow users to use the sequence function.
P2P function on this page. Click Save to save the settings. If P2P function is enabled, a QR code will be displayed on the Info page. You can scan the QR code with EverFocus VANGUARD App installed on your mobile device to add and remote access the DVR.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 2. To add a DVR through P2P, tap the Menu button and then tap Device. 3. Tap Device ID and then scan the QR code on the info page of the DVR.
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DVR and then click Save, the VANGUARD App will add the DVR. Once the DVR has been added, you can start accessing the DVR. For iOS users: 1. Install EverFocus VANGUARD App from Apple Store. After the installation process is complete, tap the Open button to start EverFocus VANGUARD App.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 2. To add a DVR through P2P, tap Config > Devices > Add button > Manual. 3. In the Login Type field, tap Device ID.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4. Tap the QR code icon to scan the QR code on the info page of the DVR. 5. The scanned QR code will be displayed in the Device ID field. Input the Password of the DVR and then click Save, the VANGUARD App will add the DVR.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4.3.2 Channel Info You can see the channel info on this page. 4.1.4.3.3 Record Info You can see the record info on this page.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.4.4 Log You can search for logs on this page. Select the start time, end time, log type and then click the Search button, the searched logs will be displayed on the list below. Double click on a log from the list can bring up the Log Details window.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.5 Advanced You can configure the system maintenance and system event settings on this page. 4.1.5.1 Maintain You can configure system maintenance on this page. Default User: Select a default user from the drop-down list.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.5.2 Events You can configure the system event settings on this page. Event Type: Select an event type from the drop-down list. Enable: Check the box to enable the function. Show Message: Check the box to enable the function. When the selected events have been triggered, an event message will be displayed on the live screen.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4.1.6 Shutdown Click the Shutdown icon and the Shutdown window appears. Enter the user name and password. You can click the Shutdown button to shutdown the system; or the Reboot button to reboot the system.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 5. Remote Access to the DVR Accessing the DVR on the Network Follow the steps below to access the DVR through a Web browser. Open a Web browser and in the address bar type the IP address of the DVR.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Username: Input the user name. Password: Input the password. Client Port: Input the port number. Remember password: If you want the web browser to keep the password so you will not be able to input the password when you restart the Web page, check this checkbox.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 If you are unable to backup or record during remote operation, you may need to turn off the firewall and turn User Account Control off. To turn User Account Control off, on the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security >...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.2 Remote Live View Window After logging in the system, the below Live View Window appears. No. Name Description Camera List Click to hide or display the Camera List. Button Click to switch all the live streams to Main Stream or Sub Stream. If you...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Click to enter the Local Settings page to set up the storage path, including Local Settings recording, download and snapshot. Please refer to 5.5 Local Settings. User / Logout Click User to view the login user info. Click Logout to log out the system.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.2.2 Live View Function Icons You can perform some functions for all the cameras on the Live View window. No. Name Description Divide Screen Click to select a layout. Play Click to display all camera streams on the Live window.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Click to turn on or off the audio of the selected channel. To perform this function, on the Live window, select a channel by clicking on it, Audio On the selected channel will be highlighted with a red frame, click the Audio button to enable the audio function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.2.3 PTZ Setting Panel You can control the connected PTZ (analog and IP) camera using the PTZ Control panel. On the Live View window, click the PTZ Setting button to display the PTZ Setting Panel. You can click the PTZ Setting button again to close the PTZ Control Panel.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Direction Buttons: Click the direction buttons to force the PTZ camera to turn to the direction. Auto Pan: Click to start the Auto Pan function. Click again to stop the Auto Pan function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.2.4 Color Panel You can adjust Hue, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation value for each channel on the Live View window using the Color Panel. Click the Default button to restore all the value to factory default.
Click the Playback button on the above navigation bar. The Playback window displays. For VANGUARD 16x8, up to 16 multi-channel playback is supported; for VANGIARD 8x4, up to 8 multi-channel playback is supported; for VANGIARD 4x2, up to 4 multi-channel playback is supported.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 You can use the Playback Panel to operate the below functions: 14 15 16 17 No. Name Description Play/Pause Click to Play or Pause playing back. Stop Click to Stop playing back.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Click to stop playing back all the windows. This function is useful Stop Playback under the Multi-Channel Playback Separately mode (disable Synchronized playback). Audio On Click to switch on/off the speaker. You can also adjust the volume.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.3.1 Download You can download the searched recordings for a single channel on the Playback window. 1. Select a window you want to download the recordings by clicking on the window. The selected channel will be highlighted with a red frame.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4 Settings You can configure the DVR settings here. 5.4.1 Display On this page, you can configure Analog and IP Channels, Live and Privacy Mask. 5.4.1.1 IP Channels You can add IP cameras manually or automatically using this page.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Refresh: Click to refresh the page. Manage Protocol: Click to enter the Manage Protocol page. You can configure Custom 1-16 RTSP streaming protocol on this page. • Custom Protocol: Select a custom RTSP protocol profile from the drop-down list to be configured.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.1.2 Analog Channels You can enable / disable the connected analog cameras using this page. Switch: Switch to the right to enable the channel or switch to the left to disable the channel.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.1.3 Analog Setting This feature is only available for Analog cameras. You can configure camera OSD or image settings on this page. Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. Name: Input a name for the camera. Note that you can also configure the name in Chinese.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.1.4 Privacy Mask This feature is only available for Analog Cameras. The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view. This feature is useful when users don’t want the sensitive information visible.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.2 Record You can configure the record settings on this page. 5.4.2.1 Record Settings You can configure the basic record settings on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the record setting individually.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.2.2 Record Schedule You can configure the record schedule on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the record schedule setting individually. Week: Select a day from the Week drop-down list to be configured.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.2.3 Main Stream You can configure the main stream record, resolution and etc. for individual channel. For Analog Cameras: Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations. Resolution: Select a recording resolution based on your TV or monitor capability.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 For IP Cameras: Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations. Resolution: Select a recording resolution based on your TV or monitor capability. FPS: Select a record FPS (frames per second) for the selected channel. The higher the value, the better the image quality.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.2.4 Sub Stream You can configure the sub stream record, resolution and etc. for individual channel. For Analog Cameras: Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations. Resolution: Select a recording resolution based on your TV or monitor capability.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 For IP Cameras: Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations. Resolution: Select a recording resolution based on your TV or monitor capability. FPS: Select a record FPS (frames per second) for the selected channel. The higher the value, the better the image quality.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.3 Snapshot You can configure the network settings on this page. 5.4.3.1 Snapshot You can enable the Auto Snapshot or Manual Snapshot functions on this page. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the following configurations.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.3.2 Snapshot Schedule You can configure the snapshot schedule on this page. Channel: Select a channel to configure the snapshot schedule setting individually. Week: Select a day from the drop-down list. Normal: Click the Normal button and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule time blocks.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.4 Network You can configure the network settings on this page. 5.4.4.1 Network You can configure the basic network settings on this page. After configuring the settings, users are able to control and monitor the DVR remotely.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.4.2 Email You can configure the email settings on this page. Email: Switch to the right if you want to enable the Email function. Schedule: Click to set up Email Schedule. Please refer to 5.4.4.2.1 Email Schedule.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.4.2.1 Email Schedule You can configure the email schedule on this page. The selected event Email alerts will be sent out by the scheduled time. For example, if you set up Motion on Sunday between 6- 8am, the Motion Email alerts will only be sent out between 6-8am on Sunday.
Note that before enabling the following DDNS function, user should have applied for a host name from the DDS service provider’s website. We highly recommend that you use xxxx.everfocusddns.net for the simplicity of setting up your DVR. Please refer to EverFocus DDNS on the next page.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 EverFocus DDNS Please follow the steps below to set up EverFocus DDNS. 1. In order to allow remote access to the DVR from outside of the local network, enable either the Port Forwarding or DMZ function of your router. Please refer to the manual of your router for more details.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 3. Register the host name on the DDNS setup page for the DVR. a. Select Enable from the DDNS drop-down list to enable the DDNS function. b. Select EVERFOCUS_DDNS from the Server drop-down list.
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5. The DDNS setup is now complete. Open a browser and enter the domain name (http://[host name].everfocusddns.net) in the address field. The Web interface of the DVR should be displayed. For example, if you’ve obtained the host name “jjkktest” from EverFocus DDNS server, enter http://jjkktest.everfocusddns.net in the address field of the browser.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.4.4 RTSP You can configure the RTSP setting on this page. RTSP Enable: Switch to the right to Enable the RTSP function. Verify: Switch to the right to Enable the verify function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.4.5 FTP You can configure the FTP server setting on this page. When there is a Motion or I/O event occurs, the system will send an instant snapshot image to the FTP. For system alarm such as HDD lost and Video loss, the system will send alarm log to the FTP as well.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.5 Alarm You can configure the motion and alarm settings on this page. 5.4.5.1 Motion You can configure the Motion setting on this page. Channel: Select a channel to apply with the motion detection function.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Full Screen: Switch to the right to enable the function. When a motion event occurs, the corresponding channel with the motion event will be switched to full screen on the live screen.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.5.2 Alarm You can configure the Alarm setting on this page. Alarm In: Select an alarm input from the drop-down list. Alarm Type: Select an alarm type. Normally-Open or Normally-Close. If you want to disable the alarm, select Off.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Click Copy to apply the same configurations from the current channel to the desired channels. Select the desired channel(s) and then click the Copy button, the selected channel(s) will be applied with the same configurations.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.6 Storage / PTZ You can configure the HDD, PTZ and Cloud settings on this page. 5.4.6.1 HDD You can configure the HDD settings on this page. Please connect the HDD(s) to the DVR in advance and ensure the power and SATA cables are properly connected between the DVR and HDD(s).
Protocol: Select PTZ protocol, choose from the following protocols. (Note: All cameras on the RS- 485 bus must use the same protocol). If you want to use the UTC function, select UTC1 (eZ.HD Camera) or UTC2 (EverFocus PTZ camera). For more details on UTC function, please refer to 1.6 eZ. Controller Function Description.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.6.3 Cloud Storage You can configure the Cloud settings (Dropbox cloud storage) on this page. After configuring the settings, the system will automatically send the Motion and I/O alarm snapshot images to the associated Dropbox when alarm events occur.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.7 System You can configure system settings on this page. 5.4.7.1 General You can configure the general system settings on this page. System Time: Set up the system date and time. Date Format: Select a format for the date.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Time Offset: Select an offset time. Start Time: Select a start time for the DST to start. End Time: Select an end time for the DST to stop. NTP: Select to configure the NTP function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.7.2 User Privilege You can configure the user settings on this page. Up to 7 user accounts (1 administrator and 6 users) can be configured. To edit the user privileges: 1. Select a user from the list by clicking on it, the below privilege options appears.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Manage Disk: Allow users to manage and control the HDD and USB storage device. Remote Login: Allow users to login the system remotely. Sequence Control: Allow users to use the sequence function.
Click Save to save the settings. If P2P function is enabled, a QR code will be displayed on the Info page. You can scan the QR code with EverFocus VANGUARD App installed on your mobile device to add and remote access the DVR.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 2. To add a DVR through P2P, tap the Menu button and then tap Device. 3. Tap Device ID and then scan the QR code on the info page of the DVR.
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DVR and then click Save, the VANGUARD App will add the DVR. Once the DVR has been added, you can start accessing the DVR. For iOS users: 1. Install EverFocus VANGUARD App from Apple Store. After the installation process is complete, tap the Open button to start EverFocus VANGUARD App.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 2. To add a DVR through P2P, tap Config > Devices > Add button > Manual. 3. In the Login Type field, tap Device ID.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 4. Tap the QR code icon to scan the QR code on the info page of the DVR. 5. The scanned QR code will be displayed in the Device ID field. Input the Password of the DVR and then click Save, the VANGUARD App will add the DVR.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.7.4 Channel Info You can see the info of all the channels on this page. 5.4.7.5 Record Info You can see the record info of all the channels on this page.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.8 Advanced You can configure the system maintenance and system event settings on this page. 5.4.8.1 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the system firmware on this page. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file and then click the Start button.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.8.3 Event Settings You can configure the system event settings on this page. Event Type: Select an event type from the drop-down list. Enable: Switch to the right to enable the function.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.4.8.4 System Maintenance You can set up the Auto Login and Auto Reboot function on this page. Select User: Select a user for the auto login function. The options on the drop-down list can be configured on the Users page (enable the user).
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 5.5 Local Settings You can configure the Record, Download and Snapshot storage path on this page. On the top menu bar, click Local Settings to enter this page. Record Path: Select a storage path for recordings.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 6. Specification Model Name VANGUARD 16x8 VANGUARD 8x4 VANGUARD 4x2 System Operating System Embedded Linux 16CH 4MP cameras 8CH 4MP cameras 4CH 4MP cameras Number of Channels and 8CH 5MP IP...
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting If you have problems with the system, run through the following checklist to see if you can solve the problem. 1. Q: What can I do if the system does not detect the HDD? A: Check if the power supply system is properly connected and power cord and power cables are securely connected, and if something wrong with the HDD interface.
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VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 8. Q: Can I clear some records on HDD of DVR? A: In consideration of the file security, you may not clear part of records. If you want to remove all the records, you can format HDD.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Chapter 8. Usage Maintenance 1. To shut down DVR, please firstly shut down the system and then turn off the power. Do not turn off the power directly or HDD data will be lost or damaged.
VANGUARD 16x8 / VANGUARD 8x4 / VANGUARD 4x2 Appendix Appendix A: IR Remote Control The IR remote control is an accessory to enhance the convenient operation of the DVR. You can perform all the settings and operations from the remote control.
Appendix Appendix B: Recording Backup through EF-Reader EverFocus EF-Reader is an enhanced HDD reader enabling users to access HDDs / SD cards locally or remotely and further play back the recordings (depends on EverFocus models). Users granted with privileges are allowed to log in the EF-reader and operate the specific functions. The EF- Reader supports AVI, MP4 and AVR file formats.
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