EverFocus UNIGUARD 4 HDD Series User manual

UNIGUARD 4&8 HDD Series

16CH, 32CH, 64CH, H.265, 12MP NVR

Quick Installation Guide

Release Date: March 2023

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images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information contained in this

document is subject to change without notice.

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1. Overview

1.1 Rear Panel

No.

Name

No.

Name

Grounding

Audio in

Network

HDMI 1 output

Audio out

VGA output

CVBS output

HDMI 2 output

eSATA interface

USB

Alarm input/output

RS232

AC power

RS485

Power on/off

12V DC output

1.2 Packing List

NVR x 1 Set

User Documentation x 1 Set

Power cable x 1 Piece

Power adapter (for some models only) x 1 Piece

Hard disk data cable x 4 or 8 Piece

Remote control (for some models only) x 1 Piece

Hard disk power cable (for some models only) x 4 Piece

Rack mounting bracket x 1 Pair

Phoenix terminal (for some models only) x 1 Packet

Mouse x1 Piece

Screw x 1 Packet

Hard disk bracket (for some models only) x 4 Piece

Note:

1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local

EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for

possible future use.

2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

1.3 Dimensions

2. Basic Installation

•Prepare a 1# or 2# Philips screwdriver, a pair of antistatic gloves or a wrist strap.

•Disconnect power before installation.

2.1 Remove Upper Cover

1.Loosen the screws on the upper cover.

2.Slide the upper cover backward, then lift it up to remove the cover.

Data cable

Power cable

2.2 Install Disk

The installation steps for devices with mounting plate and disk bracket are different. Choose the installation

method according to your device model.

Device with mounting plate

1.Loosen the screws of the mounting plate on the side panels.

2.Turn the upper mounting plate in the shown direction, then remove the plate. Repeat the steps to remove

the lower mounting plate (for 8-HDD devices only).

3.Secure the disks on the mounting plate. Fix the screws according to the figure below. Avoid damaging the

disk in the process.

4.Put the mounting plate back in place. Connect the power cables and data cables as shown in the figure.

Repeat the steps to connect all the disks.

5.Put the cover back in place, and secure it and the mounting plates with screws.

Device with disk bracket

1.Fasten the disks to the brackets.

2.Fasten the brackets installed with hard disks to the device.

3.Connect the power cables and data cables.

2.3 Hard Disk Compatibility List

Please go to the product page (Download) on EverFocus’ Website www.everfocus.com to see the

latest Storage Compatibility List. It’s recommended to use the hard disk models listed on the

Storage Compatibility List to ensure your hard disks are compatible.

Power cable

Data

cable

3. Basic Connection

Main Monitor

(HDMI)

Mouse &

USB Storage

Web Remote

Client

IP Cameras Network

EverFocus CMS

Line Level

Audio Out

Alarm input / output

device

RS485

Monitor

( HDMI 1 )

Monitor

(VGA)

AC power

Audio input

e.g, MIC

Audio output

e.g, loudspeaker

CVBS Output

Monitor

( HDMI 2 )

12VDC output

Power On/Off

Grounding

1. Use a standard RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the NVR to the network.

2. To listen to the audio from IP cameras or remote sites, connect speakers to the audio output.

Note that the speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

3. Connect microphones to the audio input ports to transmit audio from the NVR to the remote

sites (Web browser of NVR, eFVMS App or EverFocus CMS). Note that the microphones with

a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

4. To view videos at local site, connect a monitor to the HDMI or VGA port using the HDMI or

VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer.

5. Optionally connect a mouse to the NVR to control the system.

6. Use the supplied Power Cord to connect the NVR to the power outlet.

4. Turning On / Off the Power

Before powering on the NVR, please make sure the internal HDD have been installed properly.

Once you have completed the basic cable connections, you are ready to turn on the NVR.

Simply plug in the power source and then press the Power Switch on. The POWER LED will light

up if power is normal and the NVR will enter the System Initialization process.

Default IP address: 192.168.1.30

Default admin username: admin

Default admin password: 123456 (only for first login and should be changed to a strong one

with at least 9 characters including letters, digits and symbols to enhance account security.)

When the process is done, it’s required to set up a password for the administrator account

immediately in order to protect your privacy.

To turn off the power, click the Shutdown button on the Exit page (OSD menu > Exit >

Shutdown) and then press the Power Switch on the rear panel of the NVR.

Note: If you forget the password when login, you can try the following instructions:

If you have pre-configured the email settings, you can just click “Forget Password” on the

email address.

If you have never configured the email settings, please mail the MAC Address, Serial

Number and the Model Name to [email protected] to get a temporary password.

5. P2P Function

The P2P function allows users to add NVRs to Guard Viewer App through QR code.

1. Install Guard Viewer App. For Android users, go to Google Play Store. For iOS users, go to

Apple Store. After the installation process is complete, start the App.

2. To add a NVR through P2P, tap Menu > Device List, and then tap the “+”button on the

page.

3.Scan the NVR’s QR code on the Network page of the P2P menu. Than input the NVR ID,

password and Media. Tap Save.

4.The NVR is now added and connected to the App. You can start accessing the NVR.

P/N:

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