VANGUARD 16x8H Plus
16CH, H.265, 4K Hybrid DVR
User’s Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: June 2019
E VERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
VANGUARD 16x8H Plus
16CH H.265 4K Hybrid DVR
User’s Manual
1995-2019 EverFocus Electronics Corp.
www.everfocus.com.tw
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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.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service
personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this
may damage the appliance.
Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do
take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also may cause
electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth
to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source
ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or
high humidity exists. Use the DVR at temperatures within 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
(Storage). The input power source is 12VDC.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic
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.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor
installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
RTC (Real Time Clock) Battery
When encounter failure of time calibration of your DVR, the issue may be caused by
running-out of RTC battery. Users will have to change the RTC battery on the main board
of the DVR.
environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.
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This Product is RoHS compliant.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
cause undesired operation.
WEEE
The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to
later reference.
This product complies with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users’ authority to operate this 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
revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Manufacturer is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for
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
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your
household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems
for used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Specification Adopter Agreement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Packing List ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 3
2. Connection and Installation............................................................................................ 5
2.1 Hard Disk Installation ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Basic Connection ............................................................................................................. 6
2.2.1 Terminal Block............................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Accessing the Web Interface .......................................................................................... 7
3. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Turning On / Off the Power .......................................................................................... 11
3.2 Startup Wizard .............................................................................................................. 12
3.3 General Operation on the OSD Menu .......................................................................... 20
3.4 Live View Window ......................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Live Channel Tool Bar .................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1 Digital Zoom (PIP)...................................................................................................... 25
3.5.2 PTZ Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 26
3.5.2.1 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................ 27
3.5.2.2 Preset Setting ........................................................................................................ 28
3.5.2.3 UTC Control ........................................................................................................... 30
4. OSD Menu ................................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Channel ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.1 Channel ..................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.1.1 IP Channels ............................................................................................................ 32
4.1.1.2.1 Auto Add IP Cameras .................................................................................... 34
4.1.1.2.2 Manually Add IP Cameras ............................................................................. 34
4.1.1.2 Protocol Manage ................................................................................................... 35
4.1.2 Live ............................................................................................................................ 36
4.1.3 Image Control............................................................................................................ 38
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4.1.4 PTZ ............................................................................................................................. 40
4.1.5 Privacy Mask ............................................................................................................. 42
4.1.6 Motion....................................................................................................................... 43
4.1.7 PIR ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.1.8 Intelligent .................................................................................................................. 47
4.1.8.1 Perimeter Intrusion ............................................................................................... 47
4.1.8.1.1 Configuring Perimeter Intrusion Areas ......................................................... 48
4.1.8.2 Line Crossing ......................................................................................................... 49
4.1.8.2.1 Configuring Line Crossing Detection Lines .................................................... 50
4.1.8.3 Foreign/Missing Object ......................................................................................... 51
4.1.8.3.1 Configuring Foreign/Missing Areas ............................................................... 51
4.1.8.4 Pedestrian Detection ............................................................................................ 53
4.1.8.4.1 Configuring Pedestrian Detection Area ........................................................ 54
4.1.8.5 Face Detection ...................................................................................................... 55
4.1.8.5.1 Configuring Face Detection Area .................................................................. 55
4.1.8.6 Cross-Counting Detection ..................................................................................... 57
4.1.8.6.1 Configuring Cross-Counting Detection Line .................................................. 58
4.1.8.7 Sound Detection ................................................................................................... 59
4.1.8.8 Tamper Detection ................................................................................................. 60
4.1.8.9 Record Schedule ................................................................................................... 61
4.1.8.10 Cross-Counting Analysis ...................................................................................... 62
4.2 Record ........................................................................................................................... 63
4.2.1 Stream ....................................................................................................................... 63
4.2.1.1 Main Stream .......................................................................................................... 63
4.2.1.2 Sub Stream ............................................................................................................ 65
4.2.1.3 Mobile Stream ...................................................................................................... 67
4.2.2 Record ....................................................................................................................... 68
4.2.2.1 Record ................................................................................................................... 68
4.2.2.2 Record Schedule ................................................................................................... 69
4.2.3 Snapshot ................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.3.1 Snapshot ............................................................................................................... 70
4.2.3.2 Snap. Schedule ...................................................................................................... 71
4.3 Alarm ............................................................................................................................. 72
4.3.1 Motion....................................................................................................................... 72
4.3.2 PIR ............................................................................................................................. 74
4.3.3 IO ............................................................................................................................... 76
4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm ....................................................................................................... 78
4.3.5 PTZ Linkage ............................................................................................................... 80
4.3.6 Exception ................................................................................................................... 81
4.4 Network ........................................................................................................................ 82
4.4.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 82
4.4.1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 82
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4.4.1.2 PPPoE .................................................................................................................... 83
4.4.1.3 Port Configuration ................................................................................................ 84
4.4.2 DDNS ......................................................................................................................... 86
4.4.3 Email .......................................................................................................................... 89
4.4.3.1 Email Configuration .............................................................................................. 89
4.4.3.2 Email Schedule ...................................................................................................... 90
4.4.4 FTP ............................................................................................................................. 91
4.4.4.1 FTP ......................................................................................................................... 91
4.4.4.2 FTP Schedule ......................................................................................................... 92
4.4.5 IP Filter ...................................................................................................................... 94
4.5 Device ............................................................................................................................ 95
4.5.1 Disk ............................................................................................................................ 95
4.5.1.1 Disk ........................................................................................................................ 95
4.5.1.2 Disk Group ............................................................................................................. 97
4.5.1.3 S.M.A.R.T ............................................................................................................... 98
4.5.2 Cloud ......................................................................................................................... 99
4.6 Layout .......................................................................................................................... 101
4.7 Playback ...................................................................................................................... 102
4.7.1 General Operation .................................................................................................. 102
4.7.2 Playback Control Panel ........................................................................................... 103
4.7.2.1 Full Screen on Playback Window ........................................................................ 105
4.7.2.2 Backup Video Clips .............................................................................................. 107
4.7.3 Search Mode ........................................................................................................... 108
4.7.3.1 General ................................................................................................................ 108
4.7.3.2 Events .................................................................................................................. 109
4.7.3.3 Time-Period ......................................................................................................... 113
4.7.3.4 Smart ................................................................................................................... 115
4.7.3.5 Tag ....................................................................................................................... 117
4.7.3.6 External File ......................................................................................................... 119
4.7.3.7 Snapshot ............................................................................................................. 120
4.8 Express ........................................................................................................................ 124
4.8.1 Quick Playback ........................................................................................................ 124
4.8.2 Stream Switch ......................................................................................................... 124
4.8.3 Preview Policy ......................................................................................................... 124
4.9 System ......................................................................................................................... 125
4.9.1 General .................................................................................................................... 125
4.9.1.1 General ................................................................................................................ 125
4.9.1.2 Date and Time ..................................................................................................... 126
4.9.1.3 Video Output ....................................................................................................... 128
4.9.2 User Account ........................................................................................................... 130
4.9.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 132
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4.9.3.1 Log ....................................................................................................................... 132
4.9.3.2 Load Default ........................................................................................................ 134
4.9.3.3 Upgrade............................................................................................................... 134
4.9.3.4 Parameter Management .................................................................................... 135
4.9.3.5 Auto Reboot ........................................................................................................ 135
4.9.4 IPCam Maintain ....................................................................................................... 136
4.9.4.1 Upgrade............................................................................................................... 136
4.9.4.2 Load Default ........................................................................................................ 136
4.9.4.3 Reboot IPC ........................................................................................................... 137
4.9.5 System Info ............................................................................................................. 138
4.9.5.1 System Info ......................................................................................................... 138
4.9.5.1.1 Performing the P2P Function ...................................................................... 138
4.9.5.2 Channel Info ........................................................................................................ 140
4.9.5.3 Record Info .......................................................................................................... 141
4.9.5.4 Network Info ....................................................................................................... 141
4.10 Exit ............................................................................................................................... 142
5. Remote Access to the DVR ......................................................................................... 143
5.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network ............................................................................ 143
5.2 Remote Live View Window ......................................................................................... 146
5.2.1 Camera List .............................................................................................................. 147
5.2.2 Live View Function Icons ......................................................................................... 148
5.2.3 PTZ Setting Panel .................................................................................................... 150
5.2.4 Color Panel .............................................................................................................. 153
5.3 Menu Bar..................................................................................................................... 154
5.3.1 Live .......................................................................................................................... 154
5.3.2 Playback .................................................................................................................. 155
5.3.2.1 Download ............................................................................................................ 158
5.3.3 Channel ................................................................................................................... 159
5.3.3.1 Channel ............................................................................................................... 159
5.3.3.1.1 IP Channel ................................................................................................... 159
5.3.3.1.2 Protocol Manage ......................................................................................... 160
5.3.3.2 Live ...................................................................................................................... 161
5.3.3.3 Image Control ..................................................................................................... 162
5.3.3.4 PTZ ....................................................................................................................... 164
5.3.3.5 Motion ................................................................................................................ 165
5.3.3.6 PIR ....................................................................................................................... 166
5.3.3.7 Privacy Mask ....................................................................................................... 167
5.3.3.8 Intelligent ............................................................................................................ 168
5.3.3.8.1 Perimeter Intrusion ..................................................................................... 168
5.3.3.8.2 Line-Crossing ............................................................................................... 170
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5.3.3.8.3 Foreign/Missing Object ............................................................................... 172
5.3.3.8.4 Pedestrian Detection .................................................................................. 174
5.3.3.8.5 Face Detection ............................................................................................ 176
5.3.3.8.6 Cross-Counting Detection ........................................................................... 178
5.3.3.8.7 Sound Detection ......................................................................................... 180
5.3.3.8.8 Tamper Detection ....................................................................................... 181
5.3.3.8.9 Record Schedule ......................................................................................... 182
5.3.3.8.10 Cross-Counting Analysis ............................................................................ 183
5.3.4 Record ..................................................................................................................... 184
5.3.4.1 Stream ................................................................................................................. 184
5.3.4.1.1 Main Stream ................................................................................................ 184
5.3.4.1.2 Sub Stream .................................................................................................. 186
5.3.4.1.3 Mobile Stream ............................................................................................ 187
5.3.4.2 Record ................................................................................................................. 188
5.3.4.2.1 Record ......................................................................................................... 188
5.3.4.2.2 Record Schedule ......................................................................................... 189
5.3.4.3 Snapshot ............................................................................................................. 191
5.3.4.3.1 Snapshot ..................................................................................................... 191
5.3.4.3.2 Snapshot Schedule ...................................................................................... 192
5.3.5 Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 194
5.3.5.1 Motion Alarm ...................................................................................................... 194
5.3.5.2 PIR Alarm ............................................................................................................. 196
5.3.5.3 I/O Alarm ............................................................................................................. 198
5.3.5.4 Intelligent Alarm ................................................................................................. 200
5.3.5.5 PTZ Linkage ......................................................................................................... 202
5.3.5.6 Exception Alarm .................................................................................................. 203
5.3.6 Network .................................................................................................................. 204
5.3.6.1 General ................................................................................................................ 204
5.3.6.1.1 General ........................................................................................................ 204
5.3.6.1.2 PPPoE .......................................................................................................... 205
5.3.6.1.4 Port Configuration ...................................................................................... 206
5.3.6.2 DDNS ....................................................................................................................... 207
5.3.6.3 Email ........................................................................................................................ 208
5.3.6.3.1 Email Configuration .................................................................................... 208
5.3.6.3.2 Email Schedule ............................................................................................ 209
5.3.6.4 FTP ....................................................................................................................... 211
5.3.6.4.1 FTP ............................................................................................................... 211
5.3.6.4.2 FTP Schedule ............................................................................................... 212
5.3.6.5 HTTPS .................................................................................................................. 214
5.3.6.6 IP Filter ................................................................................................................ 215
5.3.7 Device ...................................................................................................................... 216
5.3.7.1 Disk ...................................................................................................................... 216
5.3.7.2 Cloud ................................................................................................................... 217
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5.3.8 System ..................................................................................................................... 219
5.3.8.1 General ................................................................................................................ 219
5.3.8.1.1 Date and Time ............................................................................................. 219
5.3.8.2 User Account ....................................................................................................... 221
5.3.8.3 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 223
5.3.8.3.1 Log ............................................................................................................... 223
5.3.8.3.2 Load Default ................................................................................................ 224
5.3.8.3.3 Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 224
5.3.8.3.4 Auto Reboot ................................................................................................ 225
5.3.8.4 IPCam Maintain ................................................................................................... 226
5.3.8.4.1 Reboot IPCam ............................................................................................. 226
5.3.8.5 Local Setting ........................................................................................................ 226
5.3.8.6 Information ......................................................................................................... 227
5.3.8.6.1 Information ................................................................................................. 227
5.3.8.6.2 Channel Information ................................................................................... 228
5.3.9 Login Information.................................................................................................... 228
5.3.10 Logout ................................................................................................................. 228
6. Specification .............................................................................................................. 229
7. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 232
8. Usage Maintenance ................................................................................................... 234
Appendix A: IR Remote Control ......................................................................................... 235
Appendix B: Push Notification ........................................................................................... 236
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Power supply
Line Level
Audio Out
IP Camera
AHD/TVI/SD
Cameras
Line Level
Audio Input
Monitor
(HDMI / VGA)
Web Remote
Client
EverFocus
CMS
3.5" HDD
Network
Mouse / USB Storage
Alarm In / Out
and RS-485
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Chapter
1. Introduction
EverFocus’ VANGUARD 16x8H Plus is a hybrid DVR supporting AHD/TVI/SD cameras and IP
cameras. Operating on a Linux-based system, the DVR is able to install up to 4 SATA HDDs with
8TB storage capacity per HDD. Besides, the DVR also supports one e-SATA for external backup
storage. Moreover, 16 channels video looping outputs are also provided.
VANGUARD 16x8H Plus supports video analytics, multi-channel playback at multiple speed options
and easy data search by event, snapshot or sub-periods. Users may enable and perform the
specified functions through the local OSD menu or Web interface. Furthermore, you can output
the video to a 4K monitor through HDMI; or use Mobile Application to remotely view camera
streams from DVR through your handheld devices; or use EverFocus CMS video management
system for remote management.
EverFocus’ H.265 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.
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430mm / 16.93"
79.5mm/3.13"
399.3mm / 15.72"
• DVR x 1
1.1 Features
• Supports hybrid mode:
Analog: Up to 16CH 8MP AHD/TVI/CVBS cameras
IP: Up to 8CH 8MP IP cameras
• Megapixel resolution over standard coaxial / UTP cable
• Supports H.265 / H.264 compression format
• Supports cloud storage with Dropbox (Snapshot)
• Supports 16CH looping outputs
• Supports ONVIF 2.0 IP cameras
• Control methods: mouse / IR remote controller
• Remote configuration from built-in web interface
• Supports video analytics
• Integrates with EverFocus CMS
• Supports multi-language
• Supports mobile App: eFVMS App
1.2 Dimensions
1.3 Packing List
• Power Cord x 1
• Mouse x 1
• HDD Bracket x 4
• Screw Pack x 1 (Sliver Screw x 16, Washer
Head Screw x 8, M3 (φ6.8) Screw x 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.
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
• Rack Ear x 2
• CD x 1 (Please see Note 3.)
• IR Remote Control x 1 (with two AAA
batteries) *Please see Note 4.
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2
3
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1 2
8 9 10 11 12
3
4 5 6
1.4 Front Panel
No. Name Description
Power: When power is on, the LED will continue lighting in green.
1 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.
2 IR Receiver
Receiver for signals from the IR remote control. Please refer to
Appendix A. IR Remote Control.
3 USB2.0 Port USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or an external storage device.
1.5 Rear Panel
No. Name Description
Connects to audio input devices, such as microphones. Note that the
1 Audio Input
microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
Loop Video
2
Output 1~16
You can also optionally connect the monitors to each Loop Video
Output to display the video of the corresponding channel.
Connects to an audio output device, such as speakers. Note that the
3 Audio Output
speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
4 VGA Port Connects to a monitor using a VGA cable.
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5 Terminal Block
The Terminal Block provides 16 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output and RS-485
connection (see 3.1 Terminal Block).
6 e-SATA Connects to an external e-SATA storage device.
7 Video Input Connects the AHD/TVI/SD cameras to the Video Input.
8 HDMI Port Connects to a monitor using a HDMI cable.
9 LAN Connects to the Network.
10 USB2.0 Port The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.
11 Power Port Connects to a 12VDC power source.
12 Power Switch Press to turn on or off the power.
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Chapter
2. Connection and Installation
2.1 Hard Disk Installation
You can install up to four 3.5” HDDs. The maximum capacity of each HDD is 8TB.
1. Make sure the DVR is power-off. Unscrew the ten housing screws on the DVR, and remove
the housing cover from the DVR.
2. 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).
3. Place the HDDs inside the DVR, screw the HDDs from the bottom side of the DVR using the
supplied Screws. After installing the HDDs, screw the housing cover back to the DVR.
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Mouse
Power
supply
8
4
Line Level
Audio Out
IP Camera
Camera 1~16
2
Line Level
Audio Input
Monitor
(HDMI / VGA)
Web Remote
Client
VANGUARD
CMS
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3
5
6
1
3.5" HDD
Network
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.
Note: If using two or more hard disks, please choose the hard disks with the same capacity.
2.2 Basic Connection
1. To record videos, install 3.5” HDD(s) to the DVR. Please refer to 2.1 Hard Disk Installation.
2. Connect the TVI/AHD/SD 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.
2.2.1 Terminal Block
VANGUARD 16x8H Plus provides 16 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output and 1 RS-485.
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2.3 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’ Website: http://www.everfocus.com.tw/product/ip-utility/
Please connect the DVR 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.
3. To access the Live View window, double click the IP address of the desired device, the login
window pops up. Type the user ID and password to log in.
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Note for the first time login:
When the Plug-in blocked appears on the browser, click download to download the
plug-in and install to your computer. Reload the webpage and you should see the
remote live view page now.
If you encounter the following problem or still can’t access the remote Web interface, please
follow the instructions below:
If the ActiveX is not downloaded successfully, please check if your browser’s safety level or
firewall setting is set too high. Enable the following options on the Security Settings
window (IE Browser < Tools < Internet Options < Security < Internet < Custom Level).
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
If your PC or laptop is running with Windows, it’s required to run the browser as
administrator when first entering the remote web page of the device. Go to C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer, right-click the browser and then click Run as administrator.
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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 > 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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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, it’s required to set up a password for the administrator
account immediately in order to protect your privacy.
Language: Select an OSD language.
Device ID: Input the device ID. The default ID is 000000. For more details about the Device ID,
please refer to 4.9.1.1 General.
New Admin name: Optionally input a name if you want to set up a name of the administrator
account.
Password Strength: Displays the security strength of the setup password.
New Admin Password: Set up a password of the administrator account. The password must be a
combination of at least 8 characters (alphabetic, numeric, or special characters).
Confirm Password: Enter the password again.
Enable Unlock Pattern: If you want to login the system with a pattern lock, select Enable from the
drop-down list and then click the Draw button to draw a pattern. To disable the Unlock Pattern
function, please refer to User Edit in 4.9.2 User Account.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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After clicking the Apply button, the below Unlock page appears. Input the User Name, Password
and then click Unlock.
3.1 Turning On / Off the Power
Before powering on the DVR, please make sure the internal HDDs 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 to turn
on the DVR. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the system has finished
loading, you can start setting up the menu options for the DVR.
To turn off the power, please refer to Shutdown in 4.10 Exit for more details.
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3.2 Startup Wizard
The Startup Wizard will guide you through some basic settings for the DVR. Please follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
Note: If you don’t want to run the startup Wizard to make any settings when you restart the DVR
next time, you can go to OSD Menu > System > General and then uncheck the Start wizard
function.
1. Click the Start Wizard button to start with the startup wizard.
2. Configure the Network settings. Click Next to proceed.
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【Local Connection】
DHCP: For DHCP users, check DHCP, the router will automatically assign all the below IP
parameters to the DVR.
IP Address: The IP address of the DVR. The IP address consists of four groups of numbers,
separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that
can be used on a network. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers,
separated by periods. For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway: This address allows the DVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway
address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
【DNS】
DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Usually, it’s enough to just
enter the DNS1 server address.
【Port】
Web Port: The Web port can be used to remotely login the DVR (e.g. using the Web Client). If
the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
Client Port: The Client port can be used to send information through (e.g. using the mobile
app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
RTSP Port: The RTSP port allows the DVR to transmit real-time streaming to other devices (e.g.
using a streaming media player).
HTTPS: The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext
Transfer Protocol and the SSL/TLS protocol that provides encrypted communication and secure
identification of a network web server.
【PPPoE】
PPPoE is an advanced protocol that allows the DVR to connect to the network via a DSL
modem. To enable the PPPoE function, check Enable PPPoE, input the User Name and
Password provided by your Internet Service Provider.
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3. Configure the Date/Time settings. You can also configure the NTP and DST settings. Click Next
to proceed.
【Date and Time】
Date: Click on the calendar icon to set the system date.
Time: Click to set the system time.
Date Format: Select a date format from the drop-down list.
Time Format: Select a time format from the drop-down list.
Time Zone: Select a time zone of your region.
【NTP】
NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This feature allows you to synchronize the DVR date
and time automatically over the Internet with the NTP server. Please ensure the DVR has been
connected to the Internet before enabling the NTP function.
To enable NTP, check Enable NTP, select an NTP server from the drop-down list or input one of
your region. Click Update Now.
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【DST】
DST stands for Daylight Saving Time.
Enable DST: Check the box to enable the Daylight Saving Time (DST) function.
Time Offset: Select the amount of time to offset for DST.
Daylight Saving Time: Choose to set up the daylight saving time in weeks or in days.
Start Time/End Time: Set the start time and end time for DST.
4. This page is only available if the hybrid mode (HVR) is selected (refer to 4.9.1.1 General for
more details). You can add IP cameras on this page (please refer to 4.1.1.2 IP Channels for
more details). Click Next to proceed.
The DVR will automatically detect the IP cameras connected on the same network. You can
also click the Search button to search for the IP cameras again.
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To add IP cameras to the DVR:
a. Select the desired IP camera(s) on the left-side IP camera list.
b. Click to add the selected IP camera(s) to the DVR. Input the User Name and Password
of the IP camera(s).
c. You can also click on the right-side list to add an individual IP camera to a single channel.
Please refer to 4.1.1.2 IP Channels for more details.
5. Configure the Disk settings. 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. You can also setup to overwrite the HDD. Click Next to proceed.
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. If Off is
selected, please check the HDD status regularly, to make sure the HDD is not full.
The 1/3/7/14/30/90 Days stands for the last number of days to keep in the HDD. For example,
if 3 Days is selected, the last 3 days recordings will be kept in the HDD.
Note:
1. Please connect the HDDs to the system in advance.
2. Clicking the Format HDD button will effectively erase the entire data in the HDD! If you
do not want to format the HDD, click the Next button to proceed.
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6. The DVR will apply the resolution best suit the connected monitor. If you want to change the
output resolution, select an output resolution that matches your monitor. Click the Apply
button. Click Next to proceed.
7. Mobile information. You can scan the QR code with EverFocus eFVMS App installed on your
mobile device to add the DVR to your app and then remotely access the DVR (please refer to
4.9.5.1 System Info for more details). Click Next to proceed.
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8. The setup information through this wizard will be displayed on the Summary page. Click Finish
to close the wizard.
Note: You can check “Do not show this window next time” if you do not want to run the
startup Wizard to make any settings when you restart the DVR next time.
9. After clicking the Finish button, the system will enter the Live View window (refer to 3.4 Live
View Window).
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10. To start using the DVR, click any function and the Unlock window appears. Input the password
of the DVR and then click the Unlock button to unlock the screen, the OSD Setup menu
appears. You can start using the DVR. Please refer to 4. OSD Menu for more details.
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3.3 General Operation on the OSD Menu
【OSD Menu】
1. On the Live View window, right click the mouse, the OSD Menu appears.
2. Click on any icons to enter the setup menus.
3. To exit the OSD menu, right click the mouse. You can also exit each sub menu by right
clicking the mouse.
【Text Box】
Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear.
【On-Screen Keyboard】
Click on a button to input that character.
Switch to capital letters
Confirm the selection
Delete the letter
backwards
Move to the left or right
Enter a space
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【Drop-Down Box】
Click on the down arrow to see all selections, then directly click on an option to select it.
【Check Box】
Click on the box to enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).
【Button】
Click the button to execute the function.
【Slider】
Slide the bar to the left or right for adjusting the value.
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1 3
2
7
6
4
5
8
9
10
No
Name
Description
The word prefixed to the Camera Title represents:
The channel is currently recording
Motion event is detected
External I/O alarm is triggered
HDD error
HDD unformatted
HDD full
S
Intelligent (smart) event is triggered
3.4 Live View Window
1 Camera Title
Live Channel
2
Tool Bar
3 Status Icons
A-: The connected camera is an AHD camera.
T-: The connected camera is a TVI camera.
C-: The connected camera is a CVI camera.
IP: The connected camera is an IP camera.
Left click any channel can display its Live Channel Tool Bar to perform
functions including Manual Record, manual Snapshot, Instant Playback
and etc.. Please refer to 3.5 Live Channel Tool Bar for more details.
The Status Icons displayed on the upper-right corner of each channel
are designed to alert users when any of the following situations occur:
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System Date
Displays system date and time. To change system date and time, go to
The Quick Add icon only displays on the IP camera channel. Click to
You can drag and drop a channel to the desired position on the layout.
The wordings displayed on the channel represent:
Channel State
4
VIDEO LOSS: Analog camera is disconnected.
No Camera: IP camera is disconnected.
5
and Time
OSD Menu > System > General > Date and Time.
Quick Add
6
Drag Channel
7
Icon
8 Live Channel
Layout Page
9
Icons
open the Quick Add menu to add IP cameras. Please refer to 4.1.1.2 IP
Channels for more details.
Click on a channel, a Drag Channel icon will display. Drag and drop the
channel to the desired position on the layout.
Double-click on a channel can display the channel in full screen. To exit
the full screen mode, double-click on the channel again.
In full screen mode, you can:
• Left-click to bring up the Live Channel Tool Bar. Please refer to
3.5 Live Channel Tool Bar for more details.
• Scroll the mouse to zoom in or zoom out the images, and then
use your mouse to drag the image to the desired positions to spot
on a specific area.
Move your mouse cursor to the left or right edge of the screen, the
Next icon or Previous icon will appear. Click the Previous / Next
icon to turn to the previous / next layout pages. For example, for 16CH
device, if you select 9-Division, click the next layout page icon (on the
right side) will display the next 9-division layout with channel 10-16.
The Edit icon only displays on the IP camera channel. When IP
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camera connection failed, this icon will appear. Click to open the Edit
Connection Information menu to edit the IP camera parameters.
Please refer to 4.1.1.2 IP Channels for more details.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No
3.5 Live Channel Tool Bar
You can left-click any channel on the Live View Window to bring up its Live Channel Tool Bar.
Name Description
Click the button to start manual recording. During the process of
1 Manual Record
2 Manual Snapshot
manual recording, the icon will display in red. Click the button again to
stop manual recording.
Click to take a snapshot of the channel. You can then using the
Playback panel to playback the snapshot images. Please refer to
4.7.3.7 Snapshot. To configure the snapshot parameters or set up the
snapshot schedule, please refer to 4.2.3 Snapshot.
Click to playback the latest 5 minutes recording of this channel. Click X
3 Quick Playback
to exit the Instant Playback mode. To configure the quick playback
start time, please refer to 4.8.1 Quick Playback.
4 PTZ
5 Zoom
6 Image Settings
Click to bring up the PTZ Control window. Please refer to 3.5.2 PTZ
Control Panel for more details.
Click to start the digital zoom function. Please refer to 3.5.1 Digital
Zoom (PIP) for more details.
Click to bring up the Color Setting window. You can adjust the Hue,
Brightness, Contrast and Saturation for each channel individually.
This icon is only available for IP cameras. Click to switch between HD
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and SD stream to be displayed on the live view channel. To adjust the
HD (main stream), SD (sub stream) configurations, please refer to
4.2.1.1 Main Stream and 4.2.1.2 Sub Stream.
Add Customized
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Tag
You can add a tag of the selected time to this channel. Input a tag
name and then click Save. To search for the tags, go to Playback > Tag,
please refer to 4.7.3.5 Tag.
9 Audio Click to turn on or turn off the audio, or adjust audio volume.
10 Manual Alarm Click to manually trigger alarm output of the channel.
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Live full screen channel Preview Window
Navigation Box
3.5.1 Digital Zoom (PIP)
You can use the Digital Zoom function to have a close-up view on the desired locations of a
live channel.
To perform the digital zoom function:
1. On the Live View window, left-click on a channel to display its Live Channel Tool Bar and
then click the Zoom icon, the channel will be displayed in full screen with a Preview
Window on the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. Scroll the mouse upward/downward to zoom in/out, a Navigation Box will be displayed on
the Preview Window.
3. Drag the Navigation Box and drop it to the position where you want to have a close-up
view.
4. To exit the Digital Zoom mode, right-click the mouse.
5. To return to the Live View window, double-click on the Live full screen channel.
Note: You can also perform the Digital Zoom function by scrolling the mouse directly on the
Live View to zoom in or zoom out the images, and then drag the live view image to the
desired positions to spot on a specific area.
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3.5.2 PTZ Control Panel
With the PTZ Control Panel, you can control the connected PTZ cameras or enter the analog
camera OSD using the UTC panel.
On the Live View window, select a PTZ camera by clicking on the channel, the selected
channel will be highlighted with a red frame. Left-click on the channel to display its Live
Channel Tool Bar and then click the PTZ icon to bring up the PTZ Control panel.
PTZ Control Panel
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Select a channel
Click to enter the PTZ Setting panel
Direction Buttons / Auto Pan Button
Operation Speed
Adjusting Zoom, Focus, IRIS
3.5.2.1 PTZ Control
Click PTZ to display the PTZ Control panel. With this panel, you can control the connected
PTZ camera.
Note that before using this function, you have to connect the PTZ cameras to the DVR and
configure the related PTZ settings. Please refer to 4.1.4 PTZ.
PTZ Control Panel
Channel: Click to select a PTZ camera you want to control.
PTZ: Click PTZ to enter the PTZ Control panel.
Direction Buttons: Click the direction buttons to force the PTZ camera to turn to the
direction.
Auto Pan : Click to start the Auto Pan (360°) function. Click again to stop the Auto Pan
function.
Speed: Switch the bar to the left or right to adjust the operation speed.
Zoom: Click + or – to zoom in or zoom out.
Focus: Click + or – to focus near or focus far.
Iris: Click + or – to adjust the Iris.
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Select a channel
Click to enter the Preset Setting
panel
Direction Buttons / Auto Pan Button
Preset / Tour Setting
Preset List
3.5.2.2 Preset Setting
Click Preset to enter the Preset Setting panel. On this panel, you can set up Preset positions,
perform the Go to Preset function and also perform the Tour function.
Preset Setting Panel
To set up Preset Points:
1. Click on the No. input box and input a preset number (1-255).
2. Click on the Time input box to set up a dwell time for this preset number (for Tour
function).
3. Use the direction buttons or Zoom/Focus/Iris buttons to search for the location for this
preset number.
4. Click the button to save this preset point and then jump to the next preset number
for configuration. Follow Step 2-3 to set up multiple preset points.
5. After setting up the preset points, click the Save button to save the settings.
6. To clear the setup preset points, select a preset number in the No. input box and then
click the Clear button . Or you can also click the Clear button of a specific preset
number on the Preset List.
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To perform the Go to Preset Point function:
1. Set up the preset points in advance. Please refer to the steps of “To set up Preset Points”
above.
2. Select a preset number (1-255) by clicking on the No. input box.
3. Click the Go To button .
4. You can also click the Go To button of a specific preset number on the Preset List to go
to the selected preset point.
To perform the Tour function:
1. Set up the preset points in advance. Please refer to the steps of “To set up Preset Points”
above.
2. Click the Start Tour button, the PTZ camera will start cruising based on the pre-configured
preset points with the dwell time.
3. To stop the Tour function, click the Stop Tour button.
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Select a channel
Click to enter the UTC control panel
Select a Protocol
Operation Keys
3.5.2.3 UTC Control
Click UTC to enter the UTC Control panel. On this panel, you can display the analog camera
OSD menu and configure the camera OSD settings.
Note: For EverFocus’ PTZ cameras, only the UTC-supported PTZ cameras support the UTC
function.
To perform the UTC Control function:
1. Select a camera and then select UTC1 or UTC2 from the Protocol drop-down list.
2. Click the button, the camera OSD menu will be displayed.
3. You can use the Up / Down / Left / Right buttons to select among the OSD menu items
and use as the Enter button to enter the setup menu.
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4. OSD Menu
You can use the OSD Menu to configure system settings. To bring up the OSD Menu, right click on
the screen.
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4.1 Channel
In this section, you are allowed to configure the settings including analog cameras, IP cameras,
live view display, PTZ setup, motion setup and more.
4.1.1 Channel
4.1.1.1 IP Channels
This page will only appear when HVR hybrid mode is selected (OSD < System < General). You
can add IP cameras manually or automatically using this page.
You can add IP cameras manually or automatically using this page.
Search: Click to search for the IP cameras on the network. The searched IP cameras will be
displayed on the upper list.
Add: Click to manually add IP camera one by one to the DVR. The added IP camera will be
displayed on the lower list.
Add All: Click to automatically add the first 2/4/8 IP cameras to the DVR based on the
supported number of IP camera of your device. Please refer to 4.1.1.2.1 Auto Add IP
Cameras for more details.
Camera Search: The added IP camera would not be able to connect to the DVR if its IP
address is not on the same network segment with the DVR. Therefore, you can use this
function to reassign an IP address to all added IP cameras with the same network segment
as DVR’s.
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Channel Delete: On the added IP cameras list, check the IP camera boxes and then click the
Channel Delete button to delete the selected IP cameras from the list.
Default Password: Click to bring-up the Set The Protocol Default Password page. You can
configure the default password for various protocols. When adding IP cameras to the DVR,
the DVR will automatically apply the Default Password to the IP cameras based on their
protocol. To configure Protocol settings, please refer to 4.1.1.3 Protocol Manage.
You can also use the buttons on the Added IP Camera list to perform the functions:
Delete: Click to delete the IP camera.
Add: Click to bring up the Add IP Camera window to add an IP camera. Please refer to
4.1.1.2.2 Manually Add IP Cameras for more details.
Edit: Click to edit IP camera profile.
Modify: Click to modify IP camera settings.
State: Shows the status of the IP camera. indicates connection failed. indicates
connection succeeded. Click the can pop-up a live window of the IP camera.
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4.1.1.2.1 Auto Add IP Cameras
To automatically add all searched IP cameras to DVR, click Search and then click the Add All
button. The DVR will add the first 2/4/8 IP cameras to the DVR based on the supported
number of IP camera of your device.
4.1.1.2.2 Manually Add IP Cameras
1. Click Add to bring-up the Add IP Camera page.
2. Click Search to search for the IP cameras on the network. Note that the IP cameras that
have been added to the DVR will not be displayed.
3. To select an IP camera, click an IP camera on the list, the clicked IP camera will be
highlighted with a blue background.
4. Configure the IP camera settings at the lower section.
IP Address/Domain: Input the IP address or domain name of the IP camera.
Alias: Input a channel name for the IP camera.
Position: Select a position to display the camera name on the live channel.
Port: Port of the IP camera.
Protocol: Select a protocol. For Custom protocol, please refer to 4.1.1.3 Protocol Manage.
User Name: Input the user name of the IP camera.
Password: Input the password of the IP camera.
Bind Channel: Select a channel for the IP camera to be applied to.
5. Click Add and the IP camera will be added to the channel.
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4.1.1.2 Protocol Manage
On this page, you can edit RTSP (Custom 1-16) protocol for IP camera connection.
Custom Protocol: Select a custom RTSP protocol profile from the drop-down list to be
configured. Up to 6 profiles can be configured.
Protocol Name: Input a name for this RTSP protocol profile.
Stream Type: Indicates Main Stream and Sub Stream are supported. You can separately
configure the Main Stream and Sub Stream settings below.
Enable Sub Stream: Check the Sub Stream checkbox if you want to enable sub stream for
this RTSP protocol.
• Type: Select RTSP.
• Port: Input the RTSP port of your IP camera. Keep 554 as the RTSP port.
• Resources Path: Input the RTSP URL syntax in the box. For example:
rtsp://[IP Address]:[Port]/ip[A]/[B]
rtsp://192.168.31.33:554/ip01/0
* IP Address: The IP address of the DVR
* A: Channel number. 01 (ch1), 02 (ch2), and so on
* B: Stream Type: 0 (main stream), 1 (sub stream)
Click Apply to save the settings or Default to apply the default setting.
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Select a channel
Optional input a channel name
IP cameras only. Select a date format.
IP cameras only. Select a time format.
IP cameras only. Select a video signal type.
Analog cameras only. Select a camera type (Auto, AHD, TVI, CVI).
Analog cameras only. Select an AHD EQ (Enhanced Quality) level
based on camera video cable.
Select to covert the camera stream on the live view. The channel
will be black-out on the Live Window, however, the system will
still record the streams.
Select to display channel name or time on the live channel
Image Setting:
Adjust Hue, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation for the camera
Click to restore the Image Setting parameters to default value
Default: Click to restore all value above to default value.
Apply: Click to apply all value to the camera.
4.1.2 Live
You can configure camera OSD or image settings on this page.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Setup: Click to enter the OSD and image setup page. You can use the left-side panel to
adjust the parameters. After configuring the settings, click Apply to apply the settings.
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Covert: Select to covert the camera stream on the live view. The channel will be black-out on
the Live Window, however, the system will still record the streams.
Channel Name: Optionally input a channel name.
Show Name: Check the box to display the channel name on the live channel.
Date Format: For supported IP cameras only. Select a date format.
Time Format: For supported IP cameras only. Select a time format.
Record Time: Check the box to enable recording the time to the recording files.
Signal Format: For supported IP cameras only. Select a system format (50Hz or 60Hz).
Camera Type: Analog cameras only. Select a camera type (Auto, AHD, TVI, CVI, AHD-3MP,
AHD-4MP, AHD-5MP, AHD-8MP).
EQ Levels: Analog cameras only. Select an AHD EQ (Enhanced Quality) level based on camera
video cable.
Camera Upgrade: Analog cameras only. Check the box in the Camera Upgrade column to
select a camera and then click the Camera Upgrade button to upgrade camera FW. Please
store the FW file in a USB storage device and insert the USB device to the DVR in advance.
Copy: Analog cameras only. You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other
channels. To perform the Copy function:
1. Click an analog camera on the list and the clicked camera will be highlighted with a
blue frame.
2. Click the Copy button, the Parameter Copy window appears.
3. Select a channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the
parameters you would like to apply to other channels.
4. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field.
5. Click the Copy button, the selected channels will be applied with the same parameters
as the source channel.
Click Apply to save the settings or Default to apply the default setting.
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Day/Night Mode
Delay Switch(s)
Flip
Mirror
4.1.3 Image Control
You can configure the image settings for supported IP cameras.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Setup: Click to enter the setup page. You can use the left-side panel to adjust the
parameters. The system will automatically save the settings.
Channel: Select a channel number.
Day/Night Mode: Select a Day/Night mode for the camera to display the color or B/W images.
• GPIO Auto: Select GPIO 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.
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• 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.
Flip: Check the box to the right to enable the Flip function. The image will be rotated vertically
around a horizontal axis.
Mirror: Check the box to the right to enable the Mirror function. The image will be rotated
horizontally around a vertical axis.
Angle Rotate: Select a rotate angle.
Backlight: Select Enable to enable the BLC (Backlight Compensation) function.
BLC Level: Adjust the level for the BLC function.
BLC Area: Select an area to apply the BLC function.
3D Noise Reduction:
• 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.
WDR: Select Enable to enable the WDR function and then you will have to adjust a Level for
the WDR function.
AGC: If you select Manual in the Shutter field, set up the AGC for the camera. The lower the
AGC level, the lower the video signal and the noise.
White Balance:
• Auto: Select for the camera to automatically adjust the white balance.
• Manual: Select to adjust the Red, Green, Blue values yourself.
• Indoor: Select Indoor if your camera is installed in an indoor environment.
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 Mode:
• 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.
Click Default to restore to default settings.
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4.1.4 PTZ
Please connect the PTZ cameras to the DVR and then configure the below PTZ settings. After
configuring the PTZ settings, you can start using the PTZ Control panel to control the PTZ
camera. Please refer to 3.5.2.1 PTZ Control.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Signal Type: Analog for analog channels; Analog /Digital for IP channels.
Protocol: Select a communication protocol between the PTZ camera and DVR. If your camera
supports the UTC function, select UTC1 or UTC2. For more details on UTC function, please
refer to 3.5.2.3 UTC Control.
Note: For EverFocus’ PTZ cameras, only the UTC-supported PTZ cameras support the UTC
function.
Baudrate: This field is to set the speed at which is used to transmit instruction or information
from the DVR to the PTZ camera.
Data Bit / Stop Bit: The information between the DVR and PTZ camera is sent in individual
packages. The Data Bit indicates the number of bits sent, while the End Bit indicates the end of
the package and the beginning of the next (information) package.
Parity: For error check. Refer to the documentation of your PTZ camera to configure this setting
Address: Input the ID address of the PTZ camera. Note this address should match the one set up
on the PTZ camera.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. To
perform the Copy function:
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1. Click the Copy button, the Parameter Copy window appears.
2. Select a channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the
parameters you would like to apply to other channels.
3. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field.
4. Click the Copy button, the selected channels will be applied with the same parameters
as the source channel.
Click Apply to save the settings or Default to apply the default setting.
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Click and drag to resize
Click and drag to relocate
4.1.5 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.
Up to four Privacy Masks can be configured.
To configure privacy masks:
1. Select a channel from the Channel drop-down list.
2. Select Enable Privacy Zone to enable the function.
3. Select the areas (masks) to be configured. The selected areas will be displayed on the
preview image. Up to 4 areas are available.
4. To resize the area, click and drag the bottom-right corner of the rectangle to resize. To drag
an area to another location, click and drag the number to relocate the area.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.1.6 Motion
You can configure the motion settings and motion event notifications on this page. You can
also enable the Push Notification function to send motion event alerts to your mobile devices
(with eFVMS App installed). For more details on Push Notification, please refer to Appendix B:
Push Notification.
To configure the Motion Detection settings:
1. Click to bring-up the Motion Area Setup page.
a. Select a channel from the Channel drop-down list.
b. Select Enable from the Switch drop-down list to enable motion detection function.
c. To set up motion detection sensitivity level, select a value from the Sensitivity drop-
down list. The higher the value the higher the sensitivity.
d. By default, the whole areas are marked in red. The red blocks represents the areas are
applied with the motion detection function. You can click the mouse and drag it to
draw multiple areas. To clear a certain area, use the same method to draw on the
same area again, the motion area will be erased.
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e. To save the settings, right-click the mouse to return to the Motion Setup page and
then click Apply to save the settings.
2. To further set up the motion event notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the
Motion alarm setup page (please refer to 4.3.1 Motion).
3. If you want to activate the motion recording function, you need to configure the recording
schedule. Please refer to 4.2.2.2 Record Schedule.
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4.1.7 PIR
This function is only available when the supported analog/IP cameras with PIR function are
connected. For the supported cameras, please contact EverFocus (ts@everfocus.com.tw).
When the camera detects an object move in or out of the PIR sensor range, the DVR will start
recording or send alert notifications.
To configure the PIR Detection settings:
1. Click to bring-up the PIR Area Setup page.
a. Select a channel from the Channel drop-down list.
b. Select Enable from the Switch drop-down list to enable PIR detection function.
c. To set up PIR detection sensitivity level, select a value from the Sensitivity drop-down
list. The higher the value the higher the sensitivity.
d. Click Select All to set the whole screen of the camera as PIR detection area. Click
Delete All to clear the whole area. You can also set up an area by drawing a polygon
shape (at least five sides) on the image. You can also drag the area and drop it to the
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desired location on the image. If you want to adjust the size of the area, drag the red
dots to re-size.
e. To save the settings, right-click the mouse to return to the PIR Setup page and then
click Apply to save the settings.
2. To further set up the PIR event notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the PIR Alarm
Settings page (please refer to 4.3.2 PIR).
3. If you want to activate the PIR recording function, you need to configure the recording
schedule. Please refer to 4.2.2.2 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8 Intelligent
The optional intelligent functions, including Perimeter Intrusion Detection, Line Crossing
Detection, Foreign/Missing Object Detection, Pedestrian Detection, Face Detection, Cross
Counting, Sound Detection and Tamper Detection.
4.1.8.1 Perimeter Intrusion
When objects (people, vehicle or other objects) enter in or out of a pre-defined region, the
Perimeter Intrusion Detection event will be triggered. You can configure some event actions
like event recording, Email alert or pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
To configure the Perimeter Intrusion settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. Select a Sensitivity value from the drop-down list. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity.
3. In the Scene field, select Indoor or Outdoor based on the location where your camera is
installed.
4. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection areas. Please refer to 4.1.8.1.1
Configuring Perimeter Intrusion Areas for more details.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
7. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8.1.1 Configuring Perimeter Intrusion Areas
Click the Setup button to enter the Area setup page.
1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the first area.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
3. Define a type for this rule:
AB: Detects movement from A to B.
BA: Detects movement from B to A.
AB: Detects both movements from A to B and from B to A.
4. Select Enable from the IVA Lines to display the IVA line on the live streams.
5. To draw an area:
a. Use your mouse to click 4 points to draw a rectangle shape. The shape should be
convex. Concave shape is not allowed.
b. If you want to move the area to other position or re-size the area, select the area by
checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area, the borders of the area will
change to red color. Drag and drop the area to a desired position. Drag the red dots
at the edge of the area can re-size the area.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. Follow the steps above to configure more areas. Up to 4 areas can be configured.
e. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the areas. To remove a certain
area, select the area by checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area,
and then click the Remove button.
Note: The configured areas should not be too narrow or small in order to enhance
the detection rate.
6. To return to the PID setup page, right-click the mouse.
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4.1.8.2 Line Crossing
When objects (people, vehicle or other objects) cross a pre-defined line, the Line Crossing
Detection event will be triggered. You can configure some event actions like event recording,
Email alert or pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
To configure the Line Crossing settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. Select a Sensitivity value from the drop-down list. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity.
3. In the Scene field, select Indoor or Outdoor based on the location where your camera is
installed.
4. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection lines. Please refer to 4.1.8.2.1
Configuring Line Crossing Detection Lines for more details.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
7. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8.2.1 Configuring Line Crossing Detection Lines
Click the Setup button to enter the Line setup page.
1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the first line.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
3. Define a type for this rule:
AB: Detects movement from A to B.
BA: Detects movement from B to A.
AB: Detects both movements from A to B and from B to A.
4. To draw a line:
a. Use your mouse to click 2 points to draw a line.
b. If you want to move the line to other position or re-draw the line, select the line by
checking the red box on the upper-side of the line, the line will change to red color.
Drag and drop the line to a desired position. Drag the red dots of the line can re-size
the line.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. Follow the steps above to configure more lines. Up to 4 lines can be configured.
e. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the lines. To remove a certain line,
select the line by checking the red box on the upper-side of the line, and then click
the Remove button.
Note: The configured lines should not be too short in order to enhance the detection
rate.
5. To return to the Line Crossing setup page, right-click the mouse.
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Missing & Foreign
4.1.8.3 Foreign/Missing Object
When camera detects foreign (unattended) or missing objects in a pre-defined area, the
Foreign/Missing Object event will be triggered. You can configure some event actions like
event recording, Email alert or pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
To configure the Foreign/Missing Object settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. Select a Sensitivity value from the drop-down list. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity.
3. In the Scene field, select Indoor or Outdoor based on the location where your camera is
installed.
4. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection areas. Please refer to 4.1.8.3.1
Configuring Foreign/Missing Areas for more details.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
7. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
4.1.8.3.1 Configuring Foreign/Missing Areas
Click the Setup button to enter the Area setup page.
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1 Lost & Legacy
1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the first area.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
3. Define a type for this rule. Missing & Foreign: DVR will detect both missing objects and
unattended objects.
4. Select Enable from the IVA Lines to display the IVA line on the live streams.
5. To draw an area:
a. Use your mouse to click 4 points to draw a rectangle shape. The shape should be
convex. Concave shape is not allowed.
b. If you want to move the area to other position or re-size the area, select the area by
checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area, the borders of the area will
change to red color. Drag and drop the area to a desired position. Drag the red dots
at the edge of the area can re-size the area.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. Follow the steps above to configure more areas. Up to 4 areas can be configured.
e. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the areas. To remove a certain
area, select the area by checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area,
and then click the Remove button.
Note: For foreign/missing object, please draw an area slightly larger than or equal to
the detected object, and the detected object cannot be covered.
6. To return to the Foreign/Missing Object setup page, right-click the mouse.
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4.1.8.4 Pedestrian Detection
When camera detects moving people in a pre-defined area, the Pedestrian Detection event
will be triggered. You can configure some event actions like event recording, Email alert or
pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
To configure the Pedestrian Detection settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. In the Level field, select among Far, Middle and Near. Far level is recommended to
detect objects in long distance. Near level is recommended to detect objects in short
distance.
3. In the Scene field, select Indoor or Outdoor based on the location where your camera is
installed.
4. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection areas. Please refer to 4.1.8.4.1
Configuring Pedestrian Detection Area for more details.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
7. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8.4.1 Configuring Pedestrian Detection Area
Click the Setup button to enter the Area setup page.
1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the area.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
3. Define a type for this rule. Only Normal type is available.
4. To draw an area:
a. Use your mouse to click 4 points to draw a rectangle shape. The shape should be
convex. Concave shape is not allowed.
b. If you want to move the area to other position or re-size the area, select the area by
checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area, the borders of the area will
change to red color. Drag and drop the area to a desired position. Drag the red dots
at the edge of the area can re-size the area.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the areas. To remove a certain
area, select the area by checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area,
and then click the Remove button.
Note: The configured areas should not be too narrow or small in order to enhance
the detection rate. The whole target object (people) should be inside the area.
5. To return to the Pedestrian Detection setup page, right-click the mouse.
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Detection
4.1.8.5 Face Detection
When camera detects faces of moving people in a pre-defined area, the Face Detection
event will be triggered. You can configure some event actions like event recording, Email
alert or pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
To configure the Face Detection settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection areas. Please refer to 4.1.8.5.1
Configuring Face Detection Area for more details.
3. Click the Apply button to save the settings
4. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
5. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
4.1.8.5.1 Configuring Face Detection Area
Click the Setup button to enter the Area setup page.
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1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the area.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
3. Define a type for this rule. Only Normal type is available.
4. To draw an area:
a. Use your mouse to click 4 points to draw a rectangle shape. The shape should be
convex. Concave shape is not allowed.
b. If you want to move the area to other position or re-size the area, select the area by
checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area, the borders of the area will
change to red color. Drag and drop the area to a desired position. Drag the red dots
at the edge of the area can re-size the area.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the areas. To remove a certain
area, select the area by checking the red box on the upper-left corner of the area,
and then click the Remove button.
Note: The configured areas should include the whole front face.
5. To return to the Face Detection setup page, right-click the mouse.
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Detection
Detection
4.1.8.6 Cross-Counting Detection
The camera will count the times when objects (people, vehicle or other objects) cross a predefined line, and the Cross-Counting event will be triggered. You can configure some event
actions like event recording, Email alert or pop-up full screen when an event is triggered.
You can search and view the statistical result of cross counting on the Intelligent Analysis
page. Please refer to 4.1.8.10 Cross-Counting Analysis.
To configure the Cross-Counting settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. Select a Sensitivity value from the drop-down list. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity.
3. In the Scene field, select Indoor or Outdoor based on the location where your camera is
installed.
4. In the Setup field, click to set up the detection line. Please refer to 4.1.8.6.1
Configuring Cross-Counting Detection Line for more details.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
7. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8.6.1 Configuring Cross-Counting Detection Line
Click the Setup button to enter the Line setup page.
1. Select 1 from the Rule Number drop-down list to configure the line.
2. Select Enable from the Rule Switch drop-down list to enable this rule.
AB: Detects movement from A to B.
3. To draw a line:
a. Use your mouse to click 2 points to draw a line.
b. If you want to move the line to other position or re-draw the line, select the line by
checking the red box on the upper-side of the line, the line will change to red color.
Drag and drop the line to a desired position. Drag the red dots of the line can re-size
the line.
c. Click the Save button to save the settings.
d. You can click the Remove All button to remove all the lines. To remove a certain line,
select the line by checking the red box on the upper-side of the line, and then click
the Remove button.
Note: The configured line should not be too short in order to enhance the detection
rate.
4. To return to the Line Crossing setup page, right-click the mouse.
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4.1.8.7 Sound Detection
This function is only available when the supported analog/IP cameras with sound detection
function are connected. For the supported cameras, please contact EverFocus
(ts@everfocus.com.tw).
To configure the Sound Detection settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. In the Rise field, select Enable to enable the Sound Rise detection. And then further set
up the Rise Sensitivity and Sound Intensity.
3. In the Decline field, select Enable to enable the Sound Decline detection. And then
further set up the Decline Sensitivity.
4. If you want to enable recording when sound detection alarm is triggered, in the Record
Schedule field, click to set up the recording schedule. Click and drag on the schedule
time blocks to draw the blocks with blue color, which will be applied with Sound Detection.
To deselect the blocks, click and drag on the blue blocks to select again. Click Save to save
the settings.
5. Click the Apply button to save the settings
6. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
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4.1.8.8 Tamper Detection
To configure the Tamper Detection settings:
1. Check the Switch checkbox to enable the function of the channel.
2. Select a Sensitivity value from the drop-down list. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity.
3. Click the Apply button to save the settings.
4. To further set up the alarm notifications, click the Alarm button to enter the Alarm setup
page. Please refer to 4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm.
5. If you want to activate the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the
recording schedule. Please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule.
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4.1.8.9 Record Schedule
In order to active the intelligent recording function, you need to configure the schedule
recording for Intelligent events. The schedule will be activated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1. Select a channel and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule time blocks.
2. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with blue color, which will
be applied with intelligent event recording function. To deselect the blocks, click and
drag on the blue blocks to select again.
3. If you want to apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels, click
the Copy button. Select a channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then
select the parameters you would like to apply to other channels. Select the desired
channels from the Target Channel field and then click the Copy button.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
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4.1.8.10 Cross-Counting Analysis
On this page, you can search and view the statistical result of Cross-Counting Detection. For
more details on Cross-Counting Detection, please refer to 4.1.8.6 Cross-Counting.
Select the criteria and then click the Search button, the results will be listed at the lower
section.
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i-Frame
4.2 Record
You can configure the recording settings on this page.
4.2.1 Stream
On this page, you can configure the recording video or network transmission picture quality.
Generally, main stream defines the recording video quality which will be saved in the HDD;
sub stream defines the video quality which is being viewed via remote access, for example
web client and CMS; mobile stream defines the video quality which is being viewed via
remote access through mobile devices.
4.2.1.1 Main Stream
Main stream defines the recording video quality which will be saved in the HDD.
Channel: Displays channel number.
Stream Type: Displays the stream type, which represents the Record Mode, Normal (4K) or
5MP, of the channel. To change the record mode, please refer to 4.9.1 General.
Resolution: Select a recording resolution.
FPS: Select a FPS (frames per second) for the recording. Please note that the FPS options
may differ if you select Normal Mode (4K) or 5MP Mode for Record Mode (please refer to
4.9.1 General).
Video Encode Type: This option is only for IP cameras. Select H.264 or H.265 based on your
IP cameras.
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Bitrate Control: Select CBR (constant bitrate) if the scene is simple and less changing, such
as a gray wall. Select VBR (variable bitrate) if the scene is complex, such as a department
store. If VBR is selected, select a video quality next to Bitrate Control.
Bitrate Mode: Select User-defined to set up bitrate manually; or Predefined to auto-select
bitrate.
Bitrate: The Bitrate corresponds to the speed of data transfer that the DVR will use to record
video. Recordings that are encoded at higher bitrates, will be of better quality.
Audio: Select this option if you want to record audio along with video. Please ensure the
camera supports audio function and a microphone has been connected to the DVR.
i-Frame: This function is only available for certain IP cameras. Please consult EverFocus.
Input an i-Frame interval.
I/O: Select this option if you want to enable external IO alarm for Main Stream recording.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.2.1.2 Sub Stream
Sub stream defines the video quality which is being viewed via remote access, for example
web client and CMS.
Channel: Displays channel number.
Stream Type: Displays the stream type, which represents the Record Mode, Normal (4K) or
5MP, of the channel. To change the record mode, please refer to 4.9.1 General.
Resolution: Select a recording resolution.
FPS: Select a FPS (frames per second) for the recording. Please note that the FPS options
may differ if you select Normal Mode (4K) or 5MP Mode for Record Mode (please refer to
4.9.1 General).
Video Encode Type: This option is only for IP cameras. Select H.264 or H.265 based on your
IP cameras.
Bitrate Control: Select CBR (constant bitrate) if the scene is simple and less changing, such
as a gray wall. Select VBR (variable bitrate) if the scene is complex, such as a department
store. If VBR is selected, select a video quality next to Bitrate Control.
Bitrate Mode: Select User-defined to set up bitrate manually; or Predefined to auto-select
bitrate.
Bitrate: The Bitrate corresponds to the speed of data transfer that the DVR will use to record
video. Recordings that are encoded at higher bitrates, will be of better quality.
Audio: Select this option if you want to record audio along with video. Please ensure the
camera supports audio function and a microphone has been connected to the DVR.
i-Frame: This function is only available for certain IP cameras. Please consult EverFocus.
Input an i-Frame interval.
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Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.2.1.3 Mobile Stream
Mobile stream defines the video quality which is being viewed via remote access through
mobile devices. Note that Mobile Stream is only available for IP cameras.
Channel: Displays channel number.
Switch: Check the box to enable the Mobile Stream function.
Stream Type: Displays the stream type, which represents the Record Mode, Normal (4K) or
5MP, of the channel. To change the record mode, please refer to 4.9.1 General.
Resolution: Select a recording resolution.
FPS: Select a FPS (frames per second) for the recording. Please note that the FPS options
may differ if you select Normal Mode (4K) or 5MP Mode for Record Mode (please refer to
4.9.1 General).
Video Encode Type: This option is only for IP cameras. Select H.264 or H.265 based on your
IP cameras.
Bitrate Control: Select CBR (constant bitrate) if the scene is simple and less changing, such
as a gray wall. Select VBR (variable bitrate) if the scene is complex, such as a department
store. If VBR is selected, select a video quality next to Bitrate Control.
Bitrate Mode: Select User-defined to set up bitrate manually; or Predefined to auto-select
bitrate.
Bitrate: The Bitrate corresponds to the speed of data transfer that the DVR will use to record
video. Recordings that are encoded at higher bitrates, will be of better quality.
Audio: Select this option if you want to record audio along with video. Please ensure the
camera supports audio function and a microphone has been connected to the DVR.
i-Frame: Input an i-Frame interval.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.2.2 Record
On this page, you can configure the recording parameters and recording schedule for each
channel.
4.2.2.1 Record
Channel: Displays channel number.
Enable Channel: Check the box to enable the function of the channel.
Record Stream: Select a recording stream for the channel. If you select Dual Streams, the
system will record both Main Stream and Sub Stream. If you select Main Stream, the system
will only record Main Stream.
Pre-Record: Check the box to enable the pre-record function. The DVR will start recording a
few seconds before an alarm/event is triggered.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.2.2.2 Record Schedule
On this page, you can configure the recording schedule for Normal, Motion, I/O or PIR
recordings.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list.
Normal: Click the Normal button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over
the schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
green color, which will be applied with normal recording function.
Motion: Click the Motion button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over
the schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
yellow color, which will be applied with motion recording function. Note that for this
function to work, you will have to configure the motion settings in advance (please refer to
4.1.6 Motion).
IO: Click the IO button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule
time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with red color,
which will be applied with IO recording function. Note that for this function to work, you will
have to configure the IO settings in advance (please refer to 4.3.3 IO).
PIR: Click the PIR button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over the
schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
purple color, which will be applied with PIR recording function. Note that for this function to
work, you will have to configure the PIR settings in advance (please refer to 4.1.7 PIR).
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.2.3 Snapshot
On this page, you can configure the snapshot parameters or set up the snapshot schedule.
4.2.3.1 Snapshot
On this page, you can configure the snapshot parameters.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Auto Snapshot: Check the box to enable the Auto Snapshot function. For this function to
work, you will have to configure the Snapshot Schedule. Please refer to 4.2.3.2 Snap.
Schedule.
Stream Type: Select main stream or sub stream for the snapshot image.
Normal Interval: Configure an interval to automatically take a normal snapshot. For this
function to work, you will have to configure the Snapshot Schedule. Please refer to 4.2.3.2
Snap. Schedule.
Alarm Interval: Configure an interval to automatically take a snapshot when motion, IO
alarm is triggered. For this function to work, you will have to configure the Snapshot
Schedule. Please refer to 4.2.3.2 Snap. Schedule.
Snapshot Resolution: Select a resolution for the alarm snapshot image.
Snapshot Quality: Select an image quality for the alarm snapshot image.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
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Apply: Click to save the settings.
4.2.3.2 Snap. Schedule
On this page, you can configure the snapshot schedule.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list.
Normal: Click the Normal button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over
the schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
green color, which will be applied with normal snapshot function.
Motion: Click the Motion button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over
the schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
yellow color, which will be applied with motion snapshot function. Note that for this
function to work, you will have to configure the motion settings in advance (please refer to
4.1.6 Motion).
IO: Click the IO button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over the schedule
time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with red color,
which will be applied with IO snapshot function. Note that for this function to work, you will
have to configure the IO settings in advance (please refer to 4.3.3 IO).
PIR: Click the PIR button on the right-side and then move your mouse cursor over the
schedule time blocks. Click and drag on the schedule time blocks to draw the blocks with
purple color, which will be applied with PIR snapshot function. Note that for this function to
work, you will have to configure the PIR settings in advance (please refer to 4.1.7 PIR).
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field
and then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3 Alarm
You can configure the alarm settings on this page.
4.3.1 Motion
After configuring the Motion Detection settings, you can further configure the Motion Alarm
settings. To configure the Motion Detection setting, click the Motion button to enter the
Motion Detection setup page (please refer to 4.1.6 Motion).
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Buzzer: Select a time for DVR buzzer to sound when a motion event is triggered. Select
Disable to disable the function.
Alarm Out: Select an external alarm output device connected to the DVR, IPCam or both.
Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when events occur. When an event is
triggered, the alarm will last based on the setup time.
Record: Click and select the desired channel(s) you want to record when a motion event is
triggered. Note that for recording function to work, the Record Schedule function has to be
configured (please refer to 4.2.2.2 Record Schedule).
Post Recording: Select a post recording time when a motion event is triggered.
Show Message: Check the box to display the motion icon on the live channel when a
motion event is triggered.
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Send Email: Check the box to enable the Email alert function. When a motion event is
triggered, the DVR will send an email alert with a snapshot to the pre-configured Email
receiver. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up the Email function in advance
(refer to 4.4.3 Email).
Full Screen Trigger: If this function is enabled and a motion event is triggered, the triggered
channel will be displayed in full screen.
FTP Picture Upload: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP configurations in advance.
You can also configure the snapshot image resolution and quality, please refer to 4.4.4.1 FTP.
FTP Video Upload: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP Schedule in advance, please
refer to 4.4.4.2 FTP Schedule.
Picture to Cloud: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to
Cloud (Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance,
please refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Video to Cloud: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Motion: Click the Motion button to enter the Motion Detection setup page (please refer to
4.1.6 Motion).
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3.2 PIR
After configuring the PIR Detection settings, you can further configure the PIR Alarm settings.
To configure the PIR Detection setting, click the PIR Detection button to enter the PIR
Detection setup page (please refer to 4.1.7 PIR).
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Buzzer: Select a time for DVR buzzer to sound when a PIR event is triggered. Select Disable to
disable the function.
Alarm Out: Select an external alarm output device connected to the DVR, IPCam or both.
Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when events occur. When an event is
triggered, the alarm will last based on the setup latch time.
Channel: Click and select the desired channel(s) you want to record when a PIR event is
triggered on this channel. Note that for recording function to work, the Record Schedule
function has to be configured (please refer to 4.2.2.2 Record Schedule).
Post Recording: Select a post recording time when a PIR event is triggered.
Show Message: Check the box to display PIR on the live channel when a PIR event is triggered.
Send Email: Check the box to enable the Email alert function. When a PIR event is triggered,
the DVR will send an email alert with a snapshot to the pre-configured Email receiver. Note
that for this function to work, you have to set up the Email function in advance (refer to 4.4.3
Email).
Full Screen Trigger: If this function is enabled and a PIR event is triggered, the triggered
channel will be displayed in full screen.
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FTP Picture Upload: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP configurations in advance.
You can also configure the snapshot image resolution and quality, please refer to 4.4.4.1 FTP.
FTP Video Upload: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP Schedule in advance, please
refer to 4.4.4.2 FTP Schedule.
Picture to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Video to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
PIR Detection: Click the button to enter the PIR Detection setup page (please refer to 4.1.7
PIR).
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3.3 IO
After connecting the external IO devices to the DVR or IPCam, you can further configure the
IO Alarm settings.
Alarm In: Displays the alarm input number.
Alarm Type: Select an alarm type for the alarm input. Options include Normally-Open,
Normally-Close and Off.
Buzzer: Select a time for DVR buzzer to sound when an IO event is triggered. Select Disable to
disable the function.
Alarm Out: Select an external alarm output device connected to the DVR, IPCam or both
Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when events occur. When an event is
triggered, the alarm will last based on the setup latch time.
Channel: Click and select the desired channel(s) you want to record when an IO event is
triggered. Note that for IO recording function to work, the Record Schedule function has to be
configured (please refer to 4.2.2.2 Record Schedule).
Post Recording: Select a post recording time when an IO event is triggered.
Show Message: Check the box to display the IO event icon on the live channel when an IO
event is triggered.
Send Email: Check the box to enable the Email alert function. When an IO event is triggered,
the DVR will send an email alert with a snapshot to the pre-configured Email receiver. Note
that for this function to work, you have to set up the Email function in advance (refer to 4.4.3
Email).
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Full Screen Trigger: If this function is enabled and an IO event is triggered, the triggered
channel will be displayed in full screen.
FTP Picture Upload: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP configurations in advance.
You can also configure the snapshot image resolution and quality, please refer to 4.4.4.1 FTP.
FTP Video Upload: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP Schedule in advance, please
refer to 4.4.4.2 FTP Schedule.
Picture to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Video to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3.4 Intelligent Alarm
After configuring the Intelligent functions settings, you can further configure the Alarm
settings for each intelligent function. To configure the Intelligent functions, click the
Intelligent button to enter each intelligent function setup page (please refer to 4.1.8
Intelligent).
The Intelligent Alarm setup configurations for each intelligent function are similar. Here we
use Perimeter Intrusion alarm setup page for example.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Buzzer: Select a time for DVR buzzer to sound when an event is triggered. Select Disable to
disable the function.
Alarm Out: Select an external alarm output device connected to the DVR, IPCam or both.
Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when events occur. When an event is
triggered, the alarm will last based on the setup latch time.
Record: Click and select the desired channel(s) you want to record when an event is
triggered on this channel. Note that for recording function to work, the Record Schedule
function has to be configured (please refer to 4.1.8.9 Record Schedule).
Post Recording: Select a post recording time when an event is triggered.
Show Message: Check the box to display an Intelligent event icon “S” or intelligent messages
on the live channel when an event is triggered.
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Send Email: Check the box to enable the Email alert function. When an event is triggered, the
DVR will send an email alert with a snapshot to the pre-configured Email receiver. Note that
for this function to work, you have to set up the Email function in advance (refer to 4.4.3
Email).
Full Screen Trigger: If this function is enabled and an event is triggered, the triggered channel
will be displayed in full screen.
FTP Picture Upload: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP configurations in advance.
You can also configure the snapshot image resolution and quality, please refer to 4.4.4.1 FTP.
FTP Video Upload: When a motion event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to FTP
server. Note that for this function to work, you have to set up FTP Schedule in advance, please
refer to 4.4.4.2 FTP Schedule.
Picture to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm images to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Video to Cloud: When an event is triggered, the DVR will upload alarm videos to Cloud
(Dropbox). Note that for this function to work, you have to set up Cloud in advance, please
refer to 4.5.2 Cloud.
Intelligent: Click the button to enter each Intelligent setup page (please refer to 4.1.8
Intelligent).
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3.5 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.
Channel: Displays the channel number.
Switch: Check the box to enable the PTZ Linkage function.
Motion: Check the box to trigger the PTZ Linkage function when a motion event occurs.
IO: Check the box to trigger the PTZ Linkage function when an IO event occurs.
PTZ1-4: Associates the PTZ camera with preset points. Please set up the preset points of your
PTZ (analog or IP) cameras in advance (please refer to 3.5.2.2 Preset Setting). After setting up
the preset points, click to configure a PTZ camera and the preset number. If the PTZ
camera is assigned to CH2, select CH2 from the channel dropdown list and then select a
desired preset point. When an even is triggered, the configured PTZ camera will turn to the
preset point.
Copy: You can apply the same configurations from one channel to other channels. Select a
channel from the Source Channel drop-down list and then select the parameters you would
like to apply to other channels. Select the desired channels from the Target Channel field and
then click the Copy button.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.3.6 Exception
You can configure the system alarm settings on this page.
Event Type: Displays the event types.
• No Space on Disk: When an HDD is full.
• Disk Error: When the HDD is not detected properly.
• Video Loss: When a camera is not connected properly.
Switch: Check the box to enable the function.
Buzzer: Set up the time for buzzer to sound when an event is triggered. To disable the Buzzer
function, select Disable.
Alarm Out: Select an external alarm output device connected to the DVR, IPCam or both.
Alarm Output: Select an alarm output time (duration) when events occur. When an event is
triggered, the alarm will last based on the setup latch time.
Show Message: Check the box to display an alarm message on the upper-right corner of the
live channel when an event is triggered.
Send Email: Check the box to enable the Email alert function. When an event is triggered, the
DVR will send an email alert with a snapshot to the pre-configured Email receiver. Note that
for this function to work, you have to set up the Email function in advance (refer to 4.4.3
Email).
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.4 Network
You can configure the network settings on this page.
4.4.1 General
This page allows you to configure network parameters, such as DHCP and PPPoE.
4.4.1.1 General
The DHCP setting lets the system use an automatically assigned (dynamic) IP address. This
address can change under certain circumstances, for instance, when the DVR’s network
switch/hub has to be rebooted. DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign an IP
configuration for the network connection.
DHCP: Check the box to enable the DHCP function. The router will automatically assign all
the below IP parameters to the DVR.
IP Address: The IP address of the DVR. The IP address consists of four groups of numbers,
separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses
that can be used on a network. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers,
separated by periods. For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway: This address allows the DVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway
address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
DNS: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Usually, it’s enough
to just enter the DNS1 server address.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.4.1.2 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.
Note: If PPPoE is selected as the IP type, the supplied IP Utility program will not be able to
detect the device.
Check the Enable PPPoE box, and then enter the User name and Password provided by the
ISP. Click the Apply button, the system will reboot to activate the PPPoE setting.
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4.4.1.3 Port Configuration
On this page, you can configure the port settings or enable/disable the UPnP or P2P function.
Web Port: The Web port can be used to remotely login the DVR (e.g. using the Web Client).
If the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
Client Port: The Client port can be used to send information through (e.g. using the mobile
app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
RTSP Port: The RTSP port allows the DVR to transmit real-time streaming to other devices
(e.g. using a streaming media player).
HTTPS: The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext
Transfer Protocol and the SSL/TLS protocol that provides encrypted communication and
secure identification of a network web server.
UPnP: Check the box to enable the UPnP function. If you want to remotely login the DVR
using Web Client, you need to enable the UPnP function and also enable the Port
Forwarding function on your router.
Note:
1. For the UPnP function to work, an UPnP-enabled router is required.
2. If your router does not support UPnP, ensure the Port Forwarding function is manually
enabled on your router.
External IP: After enabling the UPnP function, the external IP address will be displayed.
P2P Switch: Check the box to enable the P2P function. If P2P function is enabled, a QR code
will be displayed on the System Info page. You can scan the QR code with EverFocus eFVMS
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App installed on your mobile device to add and remote access the DVR. Please refer to
4.9.5.1.1 Performing the P2P Function.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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4.4.2 DDNS
You can configure the DDNS setting on this page. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a
service used to map a domain name to the dynamic IP address of a network device. You can
set up the DDNS service for remote access to the DVR.
DDNS assigns a domain name (URL) to the DVR, so that the user does not need to go through
the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server has changed. Once the IP is
changed, the DVR will automatically update the information to the DDNS to ensure it is always
available for remote access.
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.
DDNS: Check the box to enable the DDNS function.
Server: Select a DDNS service provider from the drop-down list. Note that before enabling the
following DDNS function, user should have applied for a host name from the DDS service
provider’s website.
Domain: Input the domain name obtained from the DDNS service provider.
User: Input the user name of the DDNS account.
Password: Input the password of the DDNS account.
Test DDNS: Click the button to test whether the DDNS function is working normally.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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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.
2. Go to http://www.everfocusddns.net to check an available host name for the DVR. Note
that the host name of the DVR cannot include a space, underline or any special
characters particularly _~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + < > " ; : . ,
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http://jjkktest.everfocusddns.net
3. Register the host name on the DDNS setup page for the DVR.
a. Check DDNS to enable the DDNS function.
b. Select EVERFOCUS DDNS from the Server drop-down list.
c. Input the host name in the DVR Name field.
d. Click the Apply button.
4. Configure the DVR Network settings, keep Web port “80” and enable the UPnP function.
Click the Apply button.
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.
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4.4.3 Email
You can configure the email settings for email alerts, or configure the Email schedule on this
page.
4.4.3.1 Email Configuration
You can configure the email settings for email alerts. When events occur, the DVR will send
Email alert with a snapshot image (.jpg) to the receiver(s).
Email: Check the box to enable the Email function.
Encryption: Select an encryption if your Email server requires the SSL or TLS verification.
Select Auto if you are not sure. Select Disable to disable this function.
SMTP Port: Enter the port number used by the SMTP server.
SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address of your Email.
User Name: Input your Email address.
Password: Input the password of the sender.
Sender: Input the Email address of the sender (the DVR).
Receiver1-3: Input the Email address of the receiver. You can input 3 receiver email
addresses.
Interval: Configure an interval to send Emails when events occur.
Test Email: Click to test whether the Email function is working normally.
Default: Click to apply the default setting.
Apply: Click to save the settings.
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