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Contents

Section 1 — Installation pg. 5

Installing the DVR

Installing the Signals Harness

Installing the Expansion Harness

Installing the SD Card

Hardware Installation Checklist

Firmware Updates

Copying DVR Conguration

Section 2 — Operation pg. 17

DVR Front Panel Features

DVR Back Panel Features

Video System Status

Tagging Video for Review

Section 3 — Basic Conguration

pg. 31

Setting Up the DVR

Time/Date Menu

Title/Display Menu

Camera Settings

Signals

Alarms

Section 4 — Advanced

Conguration pg. 45

Recording Settings

Network Settings

Advanced Network Settings

Accessing On-screen Display

Using On-screen Keyboards

Working with Video

Health Check

VMS Servers

G Sensor

Speed Settings

GPS Fencing

User Levels

System Settings

Program Update

Monitor Settings

Wake on Input, Digital Output

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Introduction

This Guide provides the following information for Installers, System Technicians, and Vehicle Operators working with the TH6 DVR system:

Installers

Explore the TH6 DVR system components, physical and electrical installation, and system-level settings, including

camera and DVR conguration. You'll also learn to test system functionality and interoperability with other equipment, how to clone DVR conguration, and performing rmware updates.

NOTE: Professional Installation

DVR systems must be installed by a professional installer with the appropriate experience and equipment.

System Technicians

Help troubleshoot and maintain the mobile surveillance system using a monitor plugged into the DVR front panel, remove and replace hard drives, access video, and set up cameras and recording options.

Note: on-screen conguration and video playback requires a portable video monitor and a USB mouse.

Vehicle Operators

Learn how to ag an event so incident video can be easily located, and understand the system status indicator, so you'll know when the DVR is recording.

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Installation

Installing the DVR........................................................................................................... 6

Tools and Equipment ...............................................................................................................6

Physical Location .....................................................................................................................6

Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................7

Physical Installation .................................................................................................................7

Installing the Signals Harness ....................................................................................... 9

Installing the Expansion Harness (optional) .............................................................. 10

Installing the SD Card (optional) .................................................................................11

Installation

Hardware Installation Checklist ................................................................................... 12

Firmware Updates ........................................................................................................ 13

Firmware Version ...................................................................................................................13

To install a rmware update: ..................................................................................................13

Copying DVR Conguration ........................................................................................ 14

Copying DVR Settings ...........................................................................................................14

Applying DVR Settings ..........................................................................................................15

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Installing the DVR

Tools and Equipment

The DVR system must be installed by a professional installer. A professional installer has the experience and

equipment to install and congure this DVR system to run properly.

Check that you have all the system components and inspect the units for any scratches or damage before installing.

Keys included in package contents:

• DVR keys for securing the removable hard drive

• Front cover keys for securing the removable front cover

Conguration equipment:

For on-screen conguration: portable video monitor and mouse

• For vMax Web conguration: laptop and an Ethernet cable

Physical Location

The DVR is secured with a security front cover and a cable cover. The cable cover allows wiring to enter from the underside of the back of the unit.

The DVR is designed for horizontal installation, on top of the mounting plate (see the diagram on page 8), but

may be installed vertically if required. Do NOT install the DVR upside down.

WARNING: Risk of Heat or Moisture Damage

Do not install the DVR in a location where the unit is exposed to excessive heat or moisture.

Installation close to extreme heat or moisture voids the product warranty.

Route wiring and cables away from sharp edges that might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.

Contact Technical Support before attaching the DVR to other equipment in the vehicle.

Before installing the DVR, keep in mind that a well-ventilated location and sufcient clearance around the unit are key

factors for performance and maintainability. The following table provides information on installation requirements.

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Installation Requirements

Installing the DVR

WARNING: Safety and Electrical Systems

It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.

Ventilated Location

Mount to secure surfaces

only

Mounting

orientation

Clearance

around the

DVR

Mounting

cables

Ethernet cables

Install the DVR away from any sort of heat outlet, heater, or AC blower. Do not operate the DVR in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. The DVR requires air circulation to maintain optimum operation temperature and provide best performance. Do not expose the DVR to moisture.

Do not mount the DVR to a plastic panel or other surface that is subject to constant vibration.

We strongly recommend mounting the DVR in a horizontal orientation (on top of the mounting tray); however, to accommodate space restrictions, vertical mounting is acceptable. Do NOT install the DVR upside-down.

Allow sufcient clearance of at least six (6) inches in front of the DVR and two (2) inches to each

side for removal of the security front cover and easy access to the hard drive and USB ports. Allow

sufcient clearance behind the DVR for camera cables, mounting cables, Ethernet cables, and

power cables. The radius for the mounting cables will be dictated by the cable cover. The rearmost surface of the

cable cover will be about 3 inches from the back of the DVR to allow camera cables to bend over each other.

Avoid right angle bends in the Ethernet cables.

Power

cables

Provide enough slack on the power cable to prevent any force from being exerted on the

connectors. A single 4-inch diameter loop is sufcient.

Physical Installation

The DVR typically ships with the locking front cover, mounting plate, and cable cover off, but in the shipping box. The hard disk drive is in a separate box in the system shipping kit.

To install the DVR:

1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation (horizontal or vertical).

2. Insert a hard drive in the DVR.

3. Insert the key into the hard drive lock and rotate a quarter turn to lock the drive.

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4. Use the mounting plate to mark the desired position of the DVR and drill the four mounting holes.

5. Fasten the mounting plate to the mounting surface with the four self-drilling screws.

6. Slide the rear bottom edge of the DVR into the spring tab on the back edge of the mounting tray.

7. Attach the front bottom edge to the front of the DVR using the two pan-head Phillips screws.

8. Connect the necessary cables and components. For more information, see "DVR Front Panel Features" on page 18 and "DVR Back Panel Features" on page 19.

9. Attach the cable cover to the DVR using the thumb screws provided.

10. When DVR installation is complete, attach the front door by hooking the door along the top edge and turning the key to the locked position.

Installing the DVR

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Installing the Signals Harness

About

This topic describes installing the Signals Harness, which connects the DVR to Signal inputs, and to the optional Event/Diagnostic button and Wake on Input trigger: for more information on each of these features see:

• "Signals" on page 41

• "Tagging Video for Review" on page 22

• "Wake on Input, Digital Output" on page 68

Before you begin...

It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.

Ensure you read and understand "Installation Requirements" on page 7.

To install the Signals Harness

Connect the 2x6 Microt to the SIGNALS

socket on the DVR.

• Connect the 5 signal input wires, as shown in the in the Installation Diagram in the TH6 Quick Install Guide on the inView Guardian product page.

• Connect the 1x5 Microt to the Adapter harness for the Event/Diagnostic button (optional).

• Remove the 1x3 Microt and connect the green and black wires to a Wake on Input trigger (optional) as shown in the Installation Diagram in the TH6 Quick

Install Guide on the inView Guardian

product page.

The Signals harness is Part # WT1.

To DVR SIGNALS socket

(2 x 6)

To Wake on Input

trigger - optional

(1 x 3)

To Signal

inputs (5 wires)

To Event/Diagnostic

button - optional

(1 x 5)

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Installing the Expansion Harness (optional)

About

This topic describes installing the optional Expansion Harness, which can connect the DVR to Student Tracking and Rear Vision systems, and provides a digital output to trigger other devices when an Alarm is detected (for more information, see "Alarms" on page 43.

Before you begin...

It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.

Ensure you read and understand "Installation Requirements" on page 7.

To install the Expansion Harness

Connect the 2x4 Microt connector to the

EXPANSION socket on the DVR.

• Connect the 4-pin to the Student Tracking harness (optional).

• Connect the 2-pin to the Rear Vision System harness (optional).

• Connect the Digital Out black and blue wires (optional) as shown in the Installation Diagram in the TH6 Quick

Install Guide on the inView Guardian

product page.

The Expansion Harness is Part #060-1059

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Installing the SD Card (optional)

About

This topic describes installing the optional SD card, a secondary storage device used to record the DVR's low

resolution (and low frame rate) stream, providing backup storage to the SD card. The amount of backup storage

available from the card is determined by the card's capacity.

TIP: Repeat Record setting controls SD card "looping"

The Conguration Record Repeat Record setting determines what happens when the SD card becomes full. The default is to loop (record over the oldest video).

For more information, see "Recording Settings" on page 46.

Only the lower resolution "Record 2" video stream is stored on the SD card. Access to the recording on the SD card is only possible through vMax View, since the card is intended for backup purposes.

To install the SD card:

1. On the front of the DVR, remove the screw holding the SD card cover plate, and remove the plate.

2. Remove the adhesive plastic shipping strip covering the SD card slot.

3. Insert a Seon-approved SD card into the slot until it clicks.

4. Replace the SD card slot cover plate.

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Hardware Installation Checklist

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Harnesses (camera, recorder, and accessories)

Ensure cables and harnesses are properly secured.

Check that sharp metal edges are not touching cables or harnesses.

Ensure connections are solid (no shorts).

Cameras

Ensure tight mounting.

Examine the internal harness connections and ensure they are solid.

Ensure the lid is properly seated on the gasket and secured tightly.

Check camera(s) eld of view.

DVR

Ensure tight mounting.

Check that all connections are tight.

√

System

Install fuses.

Plug portable video monitor into DVR, and power up the DVR from the vehicle ignition.

Congure the DVR to required specications locally using the mouse and monitor, or remotely by

accessing vMax Web via WiFi or Ethernet using a PC. For more information, see "Basic Conguration" on page 31

Conrm the LAN, HDD, and PWR status indicators on the DVR front panel work properly.

Conrm that all cameras and audio sources operate properly.

Test audio/video record and playback.

Reformat the hard drives by navigating to Main Menu Conguration System Program Update Format. A warning message tells you all data will be erased. Click Yes. When the process completes and a message appears, click OK. Exit the Conguration setting menu, and system setup is complete.

Fasten and lock the front cover. Secure the cable cover on the DVR using the screws provided.

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Firmware Updates

About

This topic describes how to install a DVR rmware update. Firmware controls how DVR features operate, including the Playback and Conguration menu displays. Technical Support may direct you to install a rmware update when new features are added or specic issues are addressed.

Before you begin...

Contact Technical Support to obtain the latest rmware update for your DVR. Copy the update le to a USB storage device formatted by a Windows-based computer using the FAT le format.

Firmware Version

The current rmware version appears in the top-right corner of every Conguration menu.

For instructions on opening the Conguration menus,

see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

IMPORTANT: Firmware Updates

Only install rmware updates as directed by Technical Support

To install a rmware update:

1. Power-up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.

2. Insert the USB memory device with the new

rmware version into the USB port on the DVR.

3. After the DVR starts up, right-click in the On-screen Display and select Conguration System Program Update.

4. In the Program Update tab, click Update.

A conrmation window appears.

5. Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel. Yes starts the rmware update, and a progress bar

displays the percentage complete.

6. Once the update is nished, the DVR automatically restarts.

WARNING: Do not crank the vehicle power or remove

power while updating the DVR rmware.

Equipment damage may result.

NOTE: After restarting, the DVR may take up to 3

minutes to load and complete the upgrade.

Wait until the DVR nishes loading.

7. Remove the USB memory device.

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Copying DVR Conguration

Copying DVR Conguration

About

This topic explains how to copy setup details from a DVR and apply them to other DVRs. This capability saves a lot

of time and effort, and ensures consistent conguration when installing and maintaining DVRs in a eet.

Before you begin...

Ensure the DVR you're copying conguration from is set up properly. For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.

This procedure requires physical access to the DVR you want to copy settings from, a portable video monitor, a

USB mouse, and a USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT. You should have a

general understanding of mobile surveillance system components, and experience with Windows-based computers and storage media.

What are Conguration Files?

A conguration le preserves a particular DVR setup, so you can apply the settings to other DVRs in a

single operation. You create a named conguration le, which contains all a DVR's current Conguration menu settings. If you need more than one system setup for your eet (for example, a specic number of cameras and viewpoints for different vehicle congurations), build a separate conguration le for each situation.

You can load a conguration le onto DVRs during installation or when changes are required, and all settings are

applied automatically.

Copying DVR Settings

Before copying conguration, ensure the DVR is set up for specic vehicle type and mobile surveillance

requirements, including camera names/channels, recording parameters, Alarm and Signal assignments, system preferences, and networking details. For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.

This procedure requires physical access to the DVR you want to copy settings from, a portable video monitor, a USB mouse, and a USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT.

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To create a conguration le:

1. Insert the USB storage device in the USB port on

the DVR's front panel. For more information, see

"DVR Front Panel Features" on page 18.

2. Access the OSD (On-Screen Display). For details, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

3. Right-click anywhere in the OSD view to access the Main Menu.

4. Select Conguration System

Program Update.

5. In the Store Current Conguration to: pull-down menu, select USB Device.

6. Click the File Name eld and use the on-screen

keyboard to change the conguration le name

(maximum 4 characters). Best practice is to choose a name that references

the eet and/or conguration type (e.g. "SB5C" for

a school bus with 5 cameras).

Copying DVR Conguration

7. Click Store. In the conrmation that appears, click Yes.

8. Click OK.

The conguration le is created on the USB device.

Applying DVR Settings

For new DVR installations, apply predened settings from a conguration le on a USB memory stick.

Once a DVR is set up, you can also upload a new conguration le by connecting to the DVR over a network, or via

the Commander application if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities. Commander can also perform batch updates on multiple DVRs. For more information, please see the Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).

IMPORTANT: DVR Conguration Updates

Do not edit or copy DVR conguration locally when making updates over a network.

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To copy conguration to a DVR from a USB storage device:

1. Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.

2. Connect the portable video monitor and USB mouse.

3. Insert a USB storage device containing a

conguration le into the USB port on the DVR.

4. From the On-Screen Display, right-click anywhere in Live view to display the Main Menu.

5. Select Conguration System

Program Update.

6. Use the Load Conguration menu to select the desired le.

Note: only the 10 most recent conguration les in the root folder of the USB drive are available from the drop-down menu.

7. From the Include Network pull-down menu, select whether or not to overwrite DVR network settings:

Copying DVR Conguration

• No keeps existing DVR network settings

• Yes overwrites DVR network settings with

conguration from the le.

8. Click Load, then select Yes in the conrmation dialog to proceed.

9. Click Back in the Program Update and System

Settings tabs to return to the Conguration Menu.

10. Remove the USB memory device.

11. Conrm that the new conguration settings have been applied.

IMPORTANT: Time/Date and Vehicle-specic Conguration

Open the Conguration menu and verify all Time/Date settings.

Also be sure to update vehicle-specic conguration, including:

• Title/Display Main Title - generally contains the bus #/vehicle ID where the DVR is installed

• Network conguration (if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities)

• Alarm/Signal G Sensor calibration (if the external G-Sensor is installed)

For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.

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Operation

DVR Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................18

DVR Back Panel Features ............................................................................................19

Video System Status ..................................................................................................... 20

Event/Diagnostic Button .......................................................................................................20

Tagging Video for Review .............................................................................................22

Accessing the On-screen Display ................................................................................23

Video Conguration, Playback, and Archiving .......................................................................23

Using the On-screen Display .................................................................................................23

Live View ...............................................................................................................................23

On-Screen Display Fields ......................................................................................................24

Operation

Using On-screen Keyboards ........................................................................................25

Entering Data .........................................................................................................................25

Working with Video .......................................................................................................26

Playing Back and Copying Video ...........................................................................................26

Playback Toolbar Icons ..........................................................................................................27

Searching Video ....................................................................................................................28

Health Check ................................................................................................................. 29

Information Display ................................................................................................................29

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DVR Front Panel Features

1. DVR Drive lock - requires the DVR drive key to unlock and remove the DVR drive.

2. DVR Drive - for playback, remove the drive and use the HDD Dock connected to a PC.

3. LAN Port - RJ-45 Ethernet connector for a laptop, Smart-Reach Mobile wireless equipment, or other accessories

4. Status Lights:

• TEMP - ashes quickly when the DVR cannot

power up due to temperature limitations

• VOLT - ashes slowly when the DVR cannot

power up due to voltage limitations

• POWER - illuminates when the DVR is

powered on

• HDD - illuminates when the DVR is accessing

the drive

• LAN - illuminates when there is network

activity on the Local Area Network connection

5. Mouse Port - connection for USB mouse

• copy video and audio information

• export video clips

• update DVR rmware

• import/export conguration data and archives

7. AUDIO - RCA jack for audio output

8. VIDEO - RCA jack for video output (playback and live viewing with a portable monitor)

9. SD Card Slot Cover - SD card for recording low resolution ("R2") backup video stream

10. TEMP POWER

• powers on the DVR for ve minutes if held for

more than 5 seconds

• powers down the DVR if held for more than

5 seconds in temporary power mode or in shutdown sequence with ignition off

6. USB Port - supports USB devices used to:

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DVR Back Panel Features

1. CTRL - control connector for accessories

2. GPS - input connector for GPS receiver

3. CAM 1 to CAM 6 - input connectors (6-pin) for six cameras

4. Fan - outow fan

5. G-SENSOR - input for optional G-force sensor unit

6. POWER - input for power harness

7. PWR THRU - output connector for passing power to other devices

8. EXPANSION - connector for communicating with other devices

9. SIGNALS - connector for signal harness, with an optional adapter for the alarm button/ diagnostic indicator

10. MODEM - RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector for a laptop, Smart-Reach Mobile wireless equipment, or other accessories

11. WIFI - dedicated Ethernet port for connectivity with Smart-Reach Lite wireless bridge and other equipment.

TIP: POE WIFI Port is 12-volt

In addition to the data transmitted, the POE (Power Over Ethernet) WIFI port supplies 12 volts to power accessories such as the SmartReach Lite wireless bridge.

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Video System Status

About

This topic describes optional system status indicators, which tell you if the system is recording, and whether an Alarm is triggered. Colored lights provide status details.

Before you begin...

An Event/Diagnostic button (A) or an RGY Indicator (B) must be installed in the vehicle. For more information, contact Technical Support.

For information about using the Event Button, see "Installation" on page 5.

Event/Diagnostic Button

Basic System Status (for Operators)

TIP: Report a continually ashing green status light to a supervisor

• When the vehicle ignition is turned on, the status light ashes green for a short period, then turns

solid green.

• A solid green status light indicates the video system is operating normally.

• Flashing green for more than a couple of minutes indicates the system requires attention

(see the next section for details).

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Video System Status

Status Details (for Installers and Technicians)

If the DVR is not recording, the status light display depends on the installed rmware, as described below. The current rmware version appears in the top-right corner of every Conguration menu (for more information, see

"Firmware Updates" on page 13).

Potential Causes (DVR not recording)

Status light: Firmware v1.3.1.x or older

Status light: Firmware v1.3.2.x or newer

HDD unlocked Blinking Blinking

HDD fault (missing, bad drive) Blinking Blinking

DVR overheated (stopped

Blinking Blinking

recording)

DVR overheated (shutdown) OFF OFF

DVR warming up (low ambient

OFF OFF

temperature)

DVR booting up Blinking Blinking, then ON

DVR in local Playback menu,

Blinking ON TEMP power mode, or Power Off Delay

DVR in rmware upgrade Blinking ON

RGY Indicator

On vehicles equipped with an RGY Indicator (B), colored lights provide status details:

TIP: Report a ashing green, yellow, or red RGY status light to a supervisor

The RGY status light should turn solid green approximately two minutes after the vehicle ignition is on.

Light Status

Off Powered down

Red On (not recording)

Solid green On (recording)

Flashing green On (recording, and alarm

is triggered)

Yellow On (recording, but there

is video loss from one or more cameras)

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Tagging Video for Review

About

This topic explains how to ag an event, so the video footage can be located easily at a later time.

Before you begin...

In order for an operator to tag video, an Event/Diagnostic Button or Alarm Button must be installed in the vehicle. For more information, contact Technical Support.

TIP: Automatic alarm triggers

Alarms can also tag video automatically when applied to a G Sensor threshold, excessive speed, or a GPS fence. For more information, see "Alarms" on page 43.

To tag an event so the video is available later:

TIP: DVR is always recording!

Under normal conditions, the DVR is continuously recording when the vehicle ignition is on.

If something happens that should be agged for review, press the Event Button to ensure the event is easy-to-nd later.

Each time you ag an event with the Event Button, the system places a special Alarm tag on the video, as well as

the date and time. Upon playback, any triggered Alarms are displayed, and the reviewer can jump directly to the

tagged sections and see the associated video (details depend on how the DVR is congured).

For more information on accessing and viewing recorded video, see the View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View).

If your organization uses Commander, tagged video can be automatically downloaded and made available to reviewers when your vehicle returns to the depot. For more information, see the Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).

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Accessing the On-screen Display

About

This topic explains how to connect a local monitor to the DVR to access conguration menus, view live camera

feeds, or search, play back, and archive video.

Video Conguration, Playback, and Archiving

Installers and System Technicians can access DVR conguration, playback and archiving features locally from

the DVR, via the On-screen Display (OSD) and a portable video monitor. For full-featured video review, searching, and archiving, we recommend vMax View video management software on a Windows-based computer. For more information, see the View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View).

Using the On-screen Display

1. Connect a portable video monitor to VIDEO OUT on the DVR front panel.

2. Plug a USB mouse in a USB socket on the front of the DVR.

3. Power up the DVR.

The DVR splash screen appears briey; the

system displays live camera feeds, as described below in Live View.

4. Right-click anywhere in the OSD screen to view the Main Menu:

• Conguration - access DVR menus to set up

the system. For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.

• Playback - search, play back, and archive

video directly from the DVR. For more information, see "Working with Video" on page 26.

Live View

During live viewing and recording, in addition to active camera feeds, the information displayed on the OSD includes the items shown in the image and the following table (for how to congure camera titles, see "Camera Settings" on page 39):

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Accessing the On-screen Display

On-Screen Display Fields

Feature Description

[MAIN_TITLE] Main title of the DVR; max. 32 characters.

[CAMERA_TITLE] Appears in the top-left corner of each viewing section (in the example, "FRONT",

"MID"....).

HD SIZE Formatted size of the DVR internal drive, in gigabytes (GB).

The second value in square brackets is the size of the SD card. "OFF" indicates the storage media is not present.

HD USED Percentage of recorded video on the DVR hard drive. The second value in square

brackets indicates the percentage of recorded video on the SD card. "OFF" indicates the storage media is not present.

At 100%, the message displayed depends on the Repeat Record settings in the Recording Settings menu.

VERSION DVR rmware version.

Status DVR operational status:

- LIVE (live mode - not recording)

- PLAYBACK (DVR playing locally)

- RECORD (normal recording)

- ALARM (alarm recording)

- V.LOSS (video loss or camera signal loss)

Speed Display Vehicle speed in MPH or KPH.

Voltage System voltage from 8 to 32 VDC.

Temperature DVR temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Time and Date Current/recorded time and date

GPS Coordinates If GPS is connected, the actual coordinates (latitude, longitude, and heading) appear.

If GPS is connected but the satellite signal is not being received, zeros are displayed.

AC (Alarm Count) Number of alarms triggered

Resets to 0 when DVR is restarted.

FAN Highlights to indicate trouble with the DVR fan.

GSN Highlights when external G-Sensor is connected.

IG Highlights when vehicle ignition is on.

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Using On-screen Keyboards

About

This topic describes entering text and numbers in OSD (On-screen Display) elds when accessing the DVR locally

with a mouse and monitor.

Before you begin...

A portable video monitor and a USB mouse must be connected to the DVR.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Entering Data

To enter text and numbers in OSD elds using a mouse:

1. Click in an OSD eld that accepts text or numbers as input. The on-screen keyboard (text or numeric, as shown below) pops up on the screen.

2. Click text or numbers to enter values, and use the virtual keys as required. Cancel closes the keyboard without saving changes.

3. When you're done, click Enter to save changes and close the keyboard.

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Working with Video

About

This tutorial explains how to use the Playback menu to search, play back, and copy video directly from the DVR hard drive.

These procedures are intended for installers and system technicians to test and conrm mobile surveillance system

functionality. For full-featured video playback, search, and archiving, we recommend the vMax View application on a Windows-based computer. For more information, please see the View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View).

Playing Back and Copying Video

To search, play back, and archive video from the

OSD (On-Screen Display) menus:

1. Connect a portable monitor and USB mouse, and power up the DVR. For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

2. Right-click anywhere in the OSD view to access the Main Menu tab.

3. Click Playback.

4. In the center of the playback view, click the Show/ Hide icon:

The Playback Toolbar appears.

5. Click icons to browse video and archive clips. For icon descriptions, please see "Playback Toolbar Icons" in the next section.

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Playback Toolbar Icons

To display the Playback Toolbar, follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous section.

Icon Name Function

A Start of clip/End of clip Sets the start of clip and the end of clip points for archiving.

B Search Searches by Date, Time, Alarm, Signals, or System Event.

C Archive Displays the Archive window to save a video clip to USB memory

device.

D Fast Rewind Reverses playback. With playback paused, each click reverses

the video by one frame.

E Play/Pause Starts/pauses playback.

F Fast Forward Fast forwards playback. With playback paused, each click

advances the video by one frame.

G Individual Camera/Multi-view Displays camera 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or multi-view.

H Audio Cycles through Audio for channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

I Metadata Text Overlay Turns on text overlay: temperature, system voltage, GPS data

(if recorded), speed, date, and time. For more information, see "Metadata Details" on page 38.

J Show/Hide Playback Tool Bar Shows/hides the playback tool bar.

Exit Closes the On-Screen Display.

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Searching Video

The DVR includes a simple, powerful search feature

that quickly nds recorded information by Date and

Time, Alarm, Signals, or System Events.

To view the Search menu:

1. From the Playback Toolbar, click the Search icon: The Search tab appears (options displayed depend on the Search Only pull-down

menu selection).

2. Use the Start/End Date and Time elds to set the desired period to search.

For instructions on how to enter numbers into the Date and Time elds, see "Using On-screen Keyboards" on page 25.

Working with Video

3. If desired, use the Search Only pull-down and sub-menus to specify Alarms, Signals, or System Events to search.

4. Click Search.

• If Search Only is set to Time: Playback starts

from the specied time and date (if the video

exists on the hard drive).

• If you selected Alarms, Signals, or System

Events:

The DVR retrieves a list of recorded video

segments containing the specied event type.

Select an item from the list, then click Play to view the video captured when the event occurred.

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Health Check

About

This topic describes the Health Check tab. It provides information on hard drive temperature, hard drive operational hours, Ethernet connections, and general DVR health.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

To display Health Check information:

Select Title/Display Health Check.

Information Display

Menu Item Description

Hard Drive Temperature Current temperature inside the drive.

To choose whether this value displays in Fahrenheit (USA) or Celsius (Canada), use the Titles and Display Internal Temperature Units setting.

Hard Drive Hours The number of hours the drive has been powered on since it was manufactured.

General Health Result of the drive subsystem self-check: green indicates normal operating status,

while red means a drive failure was detected.

LAN Front Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's front LAN port

to an operational network device; otherwise red.

Modem Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's rear Modem

port to an operational network device; otherwise red.

WiFi Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's rear WiFi port

to an operational network device; otherwise red.

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Basic Conguration

Setting up the DVR ..................................................................................................................................... 32

DVR Menu Access .................................................................................................................32

Basic DVR Conguration .......................................................................................................33

Time/Date Menu ...........................................................................................................................................34

Time/Date Tab ........................................................................................................................34

Time and Date Menu Options ................................................................................................35

Title/Display Menu .......................................................................................................................................36

Titles and Display Tab ............................................................................................................36

Title/Display Menu Options ....................................................................................................37

Metadata Details ....................................................................................................................38

Camera Settings ..........................................................................................................................................39

Basic Conguration

Camera Tab ...........................................................................................................................39

Camera Settings - Menu Options ..........................................................................................40

Signals...........................................................................................................................................................41

Signals Tab ............................................................................................................................41

Signals Tab - Menu Options ...................................................................................................42

Alarms ...........................................................................................................................................................43

Alarm Settings .......................................................................................................................43

Alarm Settings - Menu Options ..............................................................................................44

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Setting up the DVR

About

This topic describes procedures for conguring the DVR, including system settings, cameras/recording,

alarms, and network details (if applicable).

Before you begin...

The unit should be installed, including power and cabling.

For more information, see "Installation" on page 5 .

DVR Menu Access

You can congure the DVR with its local on-screen menus using a monitor and mouse, or through a Web browser

on a connected laptop. These settings can also be accessed remotely over a wireless network.

Local access with On-screen Display (OSD) menus:

Connect a portable monitor to the VIDEO OUT RCA jack on the DVR front panel and plug a mouse into the USB

port to work with conguration settings.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

To set or change a password, right-click in Live view, then choose the Conguration System Password options.

Local access with vMax Web menus:

Congure the network connection on a PC, and connect to the DVR with an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. You can then use vMax Web to congure the DVR via Internet Explorer.

The default network settings only allow connecting the DVR to a laptop using an Ethernet cable.

For remote network access, consult your IT staff or Technical Support to congure the DVR to be on the same

subnet as the laptop.

Remote access with vMax Web menus:

If you have Smart Reach wireless access, you can also access the DVR remotely using vMax Web via Internet Explorer. Contact the Technical Support team for more information.

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Setting up the DVR

Basic DVR Conguration

The DVR menu defaults cover most operational settings, but some basic customer and region-specic settings need to be congured for the DVR to operate optimally:

For more

Menu Names Required Settings

information:

Time and Date,

DST Settings

Titles/Display Enter the vehicle number in Main Title, and choose

Title/Display Monitor Settings

Record Set the Record Delay Off to 15-20 minutes for post

Record Camera

Alarms and Signals Alarms

Select display formats.

Enter the current time and date, including Daylight Saving if applicable.

Select the Time Zone.

If GPS is installed, set GPS Time Sync ON to detect time and vehicle location.

the information that displays as text when video appears.

If a Rear Vision Camera is installed, select monitor output settings.

trip check.

If Wi-Fi is used, set the Power Delay Off to 2 hours for archive download.

Turn off any unused camera channels, to avoid VLOSS events.

Congure each alarm depending on source (Signals,

Speed, G Sensor, GPS Fence, Wake).

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See page 36

See page 66

See page 46

See page 39

See page 43

Alarms and Signals Signals

Alarms and Signals Speed

Alarms and Signals G Sensor

Network If Wi-Fi network is used, set addresses as instructed

System Select the audio channel to output from the DVR

System Program Update

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Congure which signals will trigger alarms. Excessive

speed and G Sensor readings can be set as signal outputs.

If the DVR is used in Canadian eets, select KPH

speed units.

If a G Sensor is installed, Calibrate. See page 54

by a network administrator.

audio RCA socket.

If a Diagnostic Indicator or RGY Illuminator is

installed, select it here.

Upload DVR conguration if necessary.

Format the hard drive after all settings have been made.

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Time/Date Menu

About

This topic describes the Time and Date conguration tab settings, including time zone, daylight savings (if required),

and optionally synchronizing the DVR date and time with GPS satellites.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration. For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23

Time/Date Tab

NOTE: Time Zone

Ensure these settings are correct for the customer location/time zone – the DVR date and time are used as an index for searching, archiving, and downloading video, and appear during playback.

To update settings:

1. Select Time/Date to display the tab.

2. Select elds and/or use menus to make your changes (menu options are described later in this topic). For details on entering data with the mouse, see "Using On-screen Keyboards" on page 25

3. Click Back to save the settings and return to the

Conguration menu.

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Time and Date Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Time/Date Menu

Daylight Saving Leave ON and at default dates unless in an area that does not use

daylight savings (e.g. Arizona, Saskatchewan).

Click DST Settings and ensure the Start/End dates and times apply to your location.

Time Zone Select your local time zone. [UTC-05 Eastern Standard

Time Format Choose 12 or 24-hour display. [12 hour]:

Time Enter the correct time.

Date Format Select the preferred date format. [MM/DD/YYYY]

Date Set the date for the DVR.

GPS Time Sync If GPS is installed, set this ON to have the system time

automatically updated when satellites are detected.

[ON]

Time]

12:00 am to 11:59 pm 24 hour: 00:00 to 23:59

YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY

[OFF]

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Title/Display Menu

About

This topic describes setting up information to display as text when viewing live or recorded video, including the Main Title (generally a vehicle/bus number to identify the video source), as well as the time/date and various system status details.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Titles and Display Tab

TIP: Changing the default display

All options are set to display by default. You can turn OFF items that are not of interest so the related text will not appear.

1. Select Title/Display to open the tab.

2. Enter the bus number in the Main Title eld (if it is not already there). For more information about using the On-screen keyboard, see "Using Onscreen Keyboards" on page 25

3. Choose the desired display settings, as described in "Menu Options", below. For information about display items, see "Metadata Details" on page 38.

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Title/Display Menu

Title/Display Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Main Title Enter the bus number. MAIN_TITLE

Titles Display Display/hide Main Title and Camera Titles [ON], OFF

Time/Date Display Display/hide time and date [ON], OFF

Record Status Display Display/hide DVR recording status (LIVE=showing camera feeds,

RECORD=storing video, V.LOSS=video loss).

System Data Display Display/hide DVR system Metadata: HDD Size, % Full HDD,

Voltage, Firmware Version, Fan Failure, and Internal Temperature.

For more information, see "Metadata Details" on page 38 .

Metadata Display Display/hide DVR Metadata: Signals, GPS, Speed, Ignition State,

G-Sensor, and Alarm Count.

For more information, "Metadata Details" on page 38.

Internal Temperature Units If Metadata Display is ON, display the ambient temperature

inside the DVR in degrees. Select F (Fahrenheit) in the USA or C (Celsius) in Canada.

[ON], OFF

[F], C

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Metadata Details

Reference Data Item Description

Title/Display Menu

A HD Size Internal drive size (GB). The second value in square brackets displays SD

card size in GB. "OFF" appears when storage media is not present.

B HD Used Percentage of internal drive space used. The second value in square

brackets displays percentage of drive spaced used on the SD card. "OFF" appears when storage media is not present.

If the Record Repeat Record setting is ON, displays "Repeating". For more information, see "Recording Settings" on page 46

C Version Firmware version.

D Status DVR status: (LIVE=showing camera feeds, RECORD=storing video,

V.LOSS=video loss).

E Speed Vehicle speed.

F Voltage System input voltage.

G Temperature Ambient temperature inside the DVR (F=Fahrenheit, C=Celsius).

H Signals When a signal activates, the Label is displayed. For more information, see

"Signals" on page 41.

I GPS Coordinates Latitude/longitude, and elevation. If GPS is connected but satellite signals

are not being received, zeros appear.

J Alarm Count (AC#) The current number (1-9) of triggered Alarms. The value resets to 0 when the

DVR restarts. For more information, see "Alarms" on page 43 .

K Ignition (IG) Vehicle ignition state (highlighted=ignition on, dimmed=off).

L Fan Fan failure notication (highlighted=failure, dimmed=normal)

M G Sensor (GSN) G Sensor threshold incident (highlighted=threshold exceeded). For more

information, see "G Sensor - Menu Options" on page 56.

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Camera Settings

About

This topic describes how to set up camera recording parameters.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration. For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Camera Tab

IMPORTANT: Turn off unused camera channels

When a DVR is installed with less than the full number of cameras connected (e.g., for a TH6 DVR, less than 6 cameras), disable the unused camera input settings to prevent the DVR from generating Video Loss (VLoss)

events for those camera inputs. In the DVR Conguration menus, disable settings for unused camera inputs as

follows:

• Record FPS OFF

• Record Camera Audio OFF (to save disk space)

• Alarm/Signal Alarms FPS OFF

To congure cameras:

1. Select Record Camera to open the tab.

2. Set up the cameras. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save Camera settings, then click

Back again to return to the Conguration menu.

TIP: DVR Recording Limitation

TH6 DVRs cannot record 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

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Camera Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Title For each camera, enter a name that describes the view it is

recording. For example: "Front", "Step", "Mid", "Rear", "Stop Arm".

For instructions on how to enter text with the mouse, see "Using On-screen Keyboards" on page 25.

Camera titles display in live views and during playback. For more information, "Metadata Details" on page 38.

FPS (channel speed) Leave channel speed at the default setting unless you have

special requirements.

This sets the recorded frame rate, per second.

Quality Leave channel quality at the default setting unless you have

special requirements.

Setting 1 is the lowest quality, and 4 is the highest. Increased quality involves greater storage requirements. The DVR uses compression technology to extend the amount of video (recording time) that can be stored.

Resolution Leave channel resolution at the default setting unless you have

special requirements.

This sets the recording resolution (in pixels). Higher resolution reduces the amount of video (recording time) that can be stored.

[Channel01]... [Channel06]

[15 fps.], OFF, 1 fps, 5 fps, 7 fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 20 fps, 30 fps*

* TH6 DVRs do not

support 1080p @ 30fps.

[3], 1, 2, 3, 4

SD source: [720x480], 720x240, 360x240 1MP source: [1280x720], 640x360, 320x180 2MP source: [1920x1080]

Audio Leave ON unless the camera is mounted on the exterior of the

vehicle, or if you have special requirements.

Setting Audio ON enables audio recording for the input channel. Turn OFF Audio for unused camera channels.

Apply CH1 to All Click to apply settings selected for Channel 1 to all cameras. n/a

Camera Advanced Click to access the Camera Advanced tab and adjust settings for each camera with

CoC (Control over Coax).

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Signals

About

This topic describes how to congure signals and the actions they generate. The DVR supports 10 independent signals. The rst ve are dedicated input wire (signal harness) connections: LT (left turn signal), STP (stop), BRK (brake), WRN (warning lights), and RT (right turn signal). The last ve can be set for other functions, such as an

excessive speed event or when the installed G-sensor exceeds a threshold.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Signals Tab

TIP: Signal Labels and Searching for Events

When a signal is activated, the associated 3-character label appears on-screen during video playback.

For example, "BRK" appears when the brake pedal is applied. For more information, see "Metadata Details" on page 38.

It is important to understand that you can also search video for signal events. For example, you can nd

every instance when the warning lights were activated.

For more information, see the View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View) and "Working with Video" on page 26.

1. Select Alarm/Signal Signals to open the tab.

2. Congure signals as required. Each signal displays its status (label) when active, and can also trigger an Alarm. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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Signals Tab - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Signals

Signal Signals 1 through 5 are hardwired inputs, received through the

signal harness (LT/left turn signal - black wire, STP/stop - green wire, BRK/brake - red wire, WRN/warning lights - brown wire, and RT/right turn signal - white wire). When these triggers are active, they generate signals and display associated labels during video playback.

Signals 6 through 10 can be user-dened.

Label You can edit the on-screen display text label (maximum 3

characters) to describe each signal as desired.

For instructions on using the mouse to enter data, see "Using On-screen Keyboards" on page 25.

Level Control how the signal senses activation: choose Active H (high)

if the circuit rests at 0 VDC and goes to 12 VDC when active; choose Active L (low) if the circuit rests at 12 VDC and drops to 0 when active.

Alarm Select the alarm number if the signal is also used to trigger an

alarm. The alarm's input must also be set up in the Alarms menu.

For more information, see "Alarms" on page 43

Note: assigning alarms to the default signals 1 through 5 is generally not recommended, since these would be continually triggered by normal vehicle operation.

n/a

Labels 1 through 5: [LT], [STP], [BRK], [WRN], [RT].

Labels 6 through 10: [S06], [S07], [S08], [S09], [S10]

[Active H], Active L

[OFF], ALM1, ALM2, ALM3, ALM4

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Alarms

About

This topic describes how alarms work and how to congure them. Triggered alarms create searchable ags in the

recorded video, making it easy to locate alarm events and associated Metadata later (for details, see the View User

Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View). You can also tell the system to

switch to higher recording quality settings when an alarm is triggered - for example, to help identify people or license

plates when reviewing video of the event. If the system is wirelessly enabled with Commander, agged video can

be automatically downloaded to your network (for more information, see the Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Alarm Settings

The DVR supports 4 independent Alarms. By default, Alarm 1 is connected to the optional Event/Diagnostic button installed in the vehicle, for use by the operator (for more information, see "Tagging Video for Review" on page 22). Alarms 2-4 can be triggered automatically by vehicle speed, a G-sensor threshold, GPS fencing, or when a Signal is activated.

To congure Alarms:

1. Select Alarm/Signal Alarms to open the tab.

2. Congure Alarm settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

IMPORTANT: Turn off FPS for unused channels

Set FPS (Frames per Second) OFF for unused channels to avoid DVR video loss events.

TIP: Higher recording quality settings for Alarm events

Select higher speed (FPS), Quality, and Resolution in Alarm Settings to increase video quality for a short duration to record an alarm event.

Higher quality video involves greater storage requirements, which reduces the amount of video you can store before it is overwritten. Therefore, a DVR usually records in a mode that conserves storage space.

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Alarm Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Alarms

Alarm Click to display settings for the selected Alarm.

By default, Alarm1 is connected to the DVR Event/Diagnostic button. Alarms 2-4 can come from Signals, GPS geo-fencing, G-sensor, or Excessive Speed.

Duration The length of time after the alarm has been triggered that

agged video is recorded at the alarm speed (FPS), quality, and resolution settings described below.

Input Applies to Alarm 1 only. When triggered with the Event/

Diagnostic button, use the default setting.

Control how the alarm input senses activation: choose "N.O." (Normally Open) or N.C. (Normally Closed).

FPS For each channel, the recording speed in FPS (Frames Per

Second) used when the alarm is triggered.

If the DVR normally records at a mid-range or low FPS to conserve storage space, set a higher FPS value to increase video quality for a short duration to record an alarm event.

Quality For each channel, the recording quality used when the

alarm is triggered.

The DVR offers a range of quality settings, from 1 (low) to 4 (high).

[Alarm1], Alarm2, Alarm3, Alarm4

0, 5, 10, [30] sec., 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 min.

[N.O.],

N.C.

OFF, 1, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, [30] FPS

1, 2, [3], 4

Resolution For each channel, the recording resolution (in pixels)

used when the alarm is triggered. The higher the recording resolution, the better the picture looks, but the shorter the recording time on a hard drive.

Three options are provided. Details depend on the camera connected to the channel (HD 1080p, HD 720p, or Standard

Denition). The highest supported resolution is the default, and

two lower-quality options are available.

[1920 x 1080]...

[1280 x 720]...

[720 x 480]...

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Advanced Conguration

Recording Settings ........................................................................................................ 46

Network Settings ...........................................................................................................48

Advanced Network Settings .........................................................................................50

VMS Servers .................................................................................................................52

G Sensor .......................................................................................................................54

Speed Settings .............................................................................................................. 57

GPS Fencing ................................................................................................................. 58

User Levels ....................................................................................................................60

System Settings ............................................................................................................62

Program Update ............................................................................................................ 64

Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................66

Wake on Input, Digital Output ....................................................................................... 68

Customer Service ..........................................................................................................72

Product Information ....................................................................................................... 72

Warranty ........................................................................................................................72

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Recording Settings

About

This topic describes recording and power settings, including video storage management and options for DVR behavior when the vehicle ignition is turned on/shut down.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Record Tab

1. Select Record to open the tab.

2. Set the record and power delay timers. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save the settings, or click Camera to

congure resolution, recording speed/quality, and

other camera options.

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Recording Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Repeat Record

Record-On Delay Time

Record-Off Delay Time

Power-Off Delay Time

Leave this setting at the default [ON] for the storage media to loop, and record over the oldest video when it becomes full (the "HD Used"

Metadata item displays "Repeating" - for more information see "Metadata Details" on page 38).

When set to OFF, the DVR stops recording when storage is full ("HD Used" displays 100%).

Leave at default to let the voltage settle after the vehicle starts up to

prevent voltage drops affecting the DVR.

Enables a time delay after the vehicle ignition is turned on until the DVR starts.

To keep the DVR and cameras on after the ignition turns off (e.g. to record the post-trip check), set this to 10 or 20 min.

Enables a time delay to continue recording after the ignition signal to the DVR is turned off. The power output connector on the DVR rear panel remains active during this time.

If the system is not using Wi-Fi, use the default setting. If Wi-Fi is used, set to 2 hours or more. For more information, see the Commander

User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides

vMax Commander).

This sets the time delay from the record delay until power is shut off. The delay begins after "Record Delay Off" time ends. During this time, cameras are turned off and recording is stopped. However, the control connector on the DVR rear panel remains active to allow peripherals such as SmartReach to be powered up during the power delay time.

[ON], OFF

[15 sec.], 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 20 min., 30 min.

[15 sec.], 0 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 20 min., 30 min., 45 min., 1 hr., 2 hr., 4 hr.

Record2 Leave at the default setting unless instructed otherwise.

Unless set to OFF, the DVR records a low resolution second video stream at the selected frame rate. The DVR can record video in two streams: one at high resolution for full, detailed event information, and the other (Record2) at lower resolution for fast downloading or real-time viewing over a low bandwidth network such as a cellular link. In the event of an

emergency, if the system is congured with Smart-Reach cellular hardware

and a cellular plan, Record2 allows quick access to video online. Use the Record2 setting to specify a lower per second recording (frame rate) for the second video stream.

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Network Settings

About

This topic describes the communication parameters required to use Smart-Reach Mobile wireless bridge equipment and Ethernet to connect the DVR to computers and networks.

More information on related products and features is available from:

Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander)

View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View)

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Network Tab

NOTE: Conguring Network Settings and Advanced Network Settings

A qualied IT administrator is required to provide information and congure Network Settings and Advanced Network settings.

These tasks should only be performed by engineering services or the eet system administrator.

• Each host (computer) connected to the network must have a unique IP address.

• If the DVR is attached to a WiFi bridge, change these settings to those supplied by the system administrator.

• If the IP information is changed and saved in a conguration le for upload to other DVRs, their settings

must also be updated. For more information, see TH Conguration: Copying DVR Conguration.

Contact Technical Support to assign an IP address or reset the Smart-Reach Mobile wireless bridge, or for more information.

To congure Network Settings:

1. Select Network to open the tab.

2. Congure settings as required.

For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes and return to the

Conguration menu.

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Network Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Setting Type Contact your administrator to congure the setting type and IP address

OFF disables all Ethernet capability.

Static IP is a permanent address on the network, assigned by the network

administrator. DHCP (Dynamic Host conguration Protocol) automates the

assignment of IP addresses in a network.

If DHCP is used, the subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server are

congured automatically, and only the HTTP Port eld is editable.

IP Address Enter the DVR IP Address, as determined by a qualied network expert. [169.254.1.1]

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask, as determined by a qualied network expert. [255.255.0.0]

LAN Gateway

DNS Server Uses an IP address composed of four octets, separated by decimals. [0,0,0,0]

MAC Address

HTTP Port Typically, leave the HTTP Port set to 80, unless otherwise instructed by IT

Gateway address uniquely identies a host or computer on the LAN,

which connects the subnet to other networks. Enter the LAN Gateway, as

determined by a qualied network expert.

MAC (Media Access Control) is the DVR's unique hardware number. Fixed

personnel.

[Static IP], OFF, DHCP

[169.254.1.1]

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Advanced Network Settings

About

This topic describes the communication parameters required to enable the DVR for vMax Live Plus, a Web-based solution providing GPS for Automatic Vehicle Location and telemetry data for monitoring vehicle sensors.

For more information, see the View User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax View).

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Advanced Settings Tab (vMax Live Plus)

Use this tab to set up the DVR to connect with vMax Live Plus via a cellular modem. For more information, see the

vMax Live Plus documentation (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Live Plus).

NOTE: Qualied IT Administrator Required

A qualied IT administrator is required to perform network conguration, including assignment of IP

addresses.

A cellular modem or gateway must also be installed and congured.

Contact Technical Support for more information.

To congure Advanced Network Settings:

1. Select Network Advanced to open the tab.

2. Congure settings as required.

For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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Advanced Network Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Integrated VML (vMax Live)

LAN Range If the customer network is outside of the DVR network: set the customer

LAN Subnet Mask

iVML IP Address

iVML Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Set ON to enable the integrated VML feature. OFF disables the integrated VML feature.

network’s LAN range as determined by a qualied network expert.

Note: There must be a value in this eld. If not used, enter a dummy IP address such as 10.10.0.0.

Set the LAN subnet mask used for the LAN Gateway Destination range as

determined by a qualied network expert. Use a value between 0 and 32.

Enter the iVML IP Address as determined by a qualied network expert. [172.30.2.2]

Set the subnet mask for the iVML IP Address as determined by a qualied

network expert. Use a value between 0 and 32.

Enter the Default Gateway IP address for communicating with the cellular

modem, as determined by a qualied network expert.

[OFF], ON

[0.0.0.0]

[16]

[24]

[172.30.2.1]

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VMS Servers

About

This topic describes setting up communication parameters required to enable the DVR for Commander software. Commander remotely schedules and displays downloaded alarm video archives, tracks vehicles, and runs reports

on eet activity.

For more information, see the Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

VMS Servers Tab (Commander Settings)

NOTE: Qualied IT Administrator Required

A qualied IT administrator is required to perform network conguration, including assignment of IP

addresses.

A wireless bridge and an access point must also be installed and congured.

Contact Technical Support for more information.

To congure VMS Servers:

1. Select Network Advanced VMS Servers to open the tab.

2. Congure settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes, then click Back on successive screens to return to the

Conguration menu.

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VMS Servers

VMS Servers - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Heartbeat Interval

Port Enter a Port for VMS Heartbeat communication as determined by a

Servers 1 to 10

Hostname/IP Address

As determined by a qualied network expert, select an interval to transmit

DVR status messages to all available VMS Servers.

We recommend a Heartbeat Interval setting of one minute.

qualied network expert.

We recommend the default Port setting.

Up to 10 server hostnames or IP addresses that can receive VMS heartbeat

messages from the DVR as determined by a qualied network expert.

[OFF], 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min

[31503]

Maximum 64 characters.

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G Sensor

About

This topic describes calibrating and conguring the optional G Sensor (inertia sensor), which records vehicle

acceleration, deceleration, and lateral motion data. The information can be used to provide information about driver behavior and vehicle accidents.

Before you begin...

The G Sensor must be properly installed and connected, as described in this topic. For more information see the

TH6 Quick Install Guide on the inView Guardian product page.

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

G Sensor Tab

NOTE: Calibration

The G Sensor must be calibrated when initially installed or if the unit is relocated, and the procedure must be performed on the vehicle (i.e. not by connecting to the DVR from a remote location).

G Sensor settings can be adjusted to t specic requirements. Note that if thresholds are set too low and alarms

are enabled, many alarms may be generated. Details are provided below.

1. Select Alarm/Signal G Sensor to open the tab.

2. If this is a new system installation, or the G Sensor unit has been relocated:

• Skip to the next page, and follow the

G Sensor Calibration procedure.

3. If required, adjust G Sensor settings. For details, see Menu Options, below.

4. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

TIP: Default G Sensor Settings

We recommend the default G Sensor settings for large bus movement detection.

Smaller vehicles may require lower thresholds - some experimentation may be necessary to dene the optimal conguration for each vehicle type. If thresholds are set too low, they may generate many alarms.

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G Sensor Calibration

Ensure the G Sensor unit is mounted securely, with

the arrow toward the front of the vehicle.

The unit connects to the G SENSOR port on the DVR rear panel. For more information see the TH6

Quick Install Guide on the inView Guardian product

page.

1. Open Conguration Alarm/Signal G Sensor, and click Calibrate.

The X, Y, and Z axis planes are set, based on the

mounting surface.

3. When the process is complete, click OK in the

conrmation dialog.

G Sensor

4. If required, adjust G Sensor settings. For details, see Menu Options, below.

5. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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G Sensor - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

G Sensor

Axis X - forward/back axis

Y - left/Right axis Z - vertical axis

Vector - combination of X and Y axes (to capture driver behavior incidents) Accident - combination of X and Y axes (higher threshold settings, to

capture vehicle accidents)

Current The current (live) values measured by the G Sensor (display only) n/a

Threshold Set from 0G to 6.0G. This value congures the threshold level. Any value

beyond the threshold triggers the output, as congured in the Output eld.

Output If the specied G Sensor threshold value is exceeded, the DVR triggers the

selected output (DVR log entry, Signal, or Alarm).

Peak Use the observed peak values to rene threshold settings.

Peak values reect detected G Sensor levels for axis, Vector, and

Accident activity.

n/a

X = [+/- 2.00] Y = [+/- 2.00] Z = [+/- 3.00] V = [+ 3.00] A = [+ 5.00]

[OFF], Log, S01-S10, ALM1ALM4

n/a

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Speed Settings

About

This topic describes how to set options for recording vehicle speed data and triggering notications for excessive

speed.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Speed Tab

1. Select Alarm/Signal Speed to open the tab.

2. Congure speed settings as desired. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Speed Units Choose MPH in the US, or KPH in Canada.

The speed display units; the GPS signal is converted to display speed in the selected units.

Speed Limit Enter a speed limit to trigger notications.

If an Excessive Speed Action is selected, this value triggers a

notication if exceeded by vehicle speed.

Excessive Speed Action

Settings other than OFF trigger the selected action (S1S10=Signal, ALM1-ALM4=Alarm, Log=DVR log entry) when the

vehicle exceeds the specied Speed Limit.

[MPH] - Miles per hour, KPH - Kilometers per hour, KTS - Knots

[0]

[OFF], Log, S1 - S10, ALM1 - ALM4

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GPS Fencing

About

This topic describes how to set GPS fencing (geofence) options. A geofence denes a designated circular or

rectangular geographic area, based on GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude). If the vehicle leaves the geofenced area, the DVR can trigger an Alarm.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see Accessing the On-screen Display pg. 23.

GPS Tab

1. Select Alarm/Signal GPS to open the tab

2. Congure Fencing Alarm settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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GPS Fencing

GPS Fencing - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Fencing Alarm

Coordinate Style

Circle Center Enter latitude and longitude of the fencing center point. [000.00.00]

Radius Dene the size of the fencing area diameter, in miles or kilometers. [1 Mile]

Top Left Enter the latitude and longitude of the top left point of the fencing area. [000.00.00]

Bottom Right Enter the latitude and longitude of the bottom right point of the fencing area. [000.00.00]

ALM settings trigger the selected Alarm when the vehicle crosses the

fencing boundary, as dened by the selected coordinate style.

Circle - sets the area for GPS fencing by identifying the center point and radius. This option only displays "Circle center" and "Radius" data entry

elds.

Rectangle - Sets the area for GPS fencing by upper left and lower right rectangular coordinates. This option only displays the "Top Left" and

"Bottom Right" data entry elds.

OFF], ALM1 - ALM4

[Circle], Rectangle

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User Levels

About

This topic describes creating DVR user logon proles and assigning passwords to enable multiple users remote

access to the DVR with various permission levels.

For more information on remote access to the DVR, see the Commander User Guide (Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

User Levels Tab

NOTE: Password Control

Users logging on to the DVR should have password control to protect the DVR from being accidentally

recongured. The default password is 11111111.

For security purposes, we recommend changing default login and system settings passwords.

Keep a copy of your password in a secure place, in case it is lost or forgotten.

To congure User Levels:

1. Select Network User Levels to open the tab.

2. The default "Admin" user cannot be changed. Add other users with access levels as required Enter user names, passwords, and assign levels. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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User Levels - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

User Levels

Name User names for remote access to the DVR.

Names are case-sensitive, maximum 8 characters.

Password Set a password for each user - maximum 8 characters. [11111111]

Level Assign each remote user a specic access level:

Administrator - complete DVR control; only Administrators can change User Levels.

Playback - only viewing and archiving recorded video and viewing live video

Congure - playback rights, plus general DVR conguration (cannot edit User Levels).

[Administrator] for User 1

[Blank] for other Users

[Administrator] for User 1,

[Playback] for other Users,

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System Settings

About

This topic describes how to congure various system-level settings, including a password for local access to the

DVR.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

System Tab

NOTE: Authorized Individuals

This tab allows control of system-level settings and functions that should only be changed by authorized individuals.

The Password applies to local DVR access, and generates a prompt when the unit powers up, before any other features become available. The default password is 11111111. For security purposes, we recommend changing the default password. Keep a copy of your password in a secure place, in case it is lost or stolen.

To congure System Settings:

1. Select System to open the tab.

2. Adjust system settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes.

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System Settings

System Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Password Enable

Password Maximum 8 digits. [11111111]

Audio Output Channel

Diagnostic Indicator

Power Pass Control

Language Select a language for the DVR On-screen Display and vMax Web UI. [English}, Espanol,

When set to ON, local access to the DVR On-screen Display (including all

DVR control, conguration, and playback features) requires the System

Settings password.

Select the audio channel output through AUDIO RCA connector on the DVR front panel.

Select the type of system status indicator installed in the vehicle (for more information, see "Video System Status1" on page 20).

Controls how another device connected to the PWR THRU port on the DVR rear panel receives battery power from the vehicle (for more information, see "DVR Back Panel Features" on page 19):

DVR - send power to the device only while the DVR is on.

Thru - send power to the device whether or not the DVR is on.

[OFF], ON

[1], 2-6

[Button], RGY Illum

[DVR], Thru

Francais

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Program Update

About

This topic describes options on the System Settings Program Update tab, which are used to:

• Install DVR rmware updates

• Copy DVR setup details to a conguration le

• Apply settings from a conguration le to the DVR

• Format DVR storage media (hard drive or SD card)

For rmware installation procedures: see "Firmware Updates" on page 13.

For full instructions on copying settings and applying them to other DVRs: see "Copying DVR Conguration"

on page 14.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Program Update Tab

To perform program updates:

1. Select the System Settings Program Update to open the tab.

2. Choose options as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save changes.

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Program Update - Menu Options

For full instructions on loading DVR settings, see "Copying DVR Conguration" on page 14.

For rmware installation procedures, see "Firmware Updates" on page 13.

Menu Item/Button Description Value [Default]

Load Conguration Load conguration settings from a USB device or local storage

on the DVR. Default loads the factory settings. The drop-down

list displays the 10 most recent conguration les saved on the USB. MEM1 is a customized conguration setting saved locally

on the DVR.

Load Click to load DVR conguration settings, n/a

Include Network Choose whether to overwrite existing DVR network settings

when loading a conguration. No keeps existing (local) DVR network settings. Yes overwrites DVR network settings with

conguration from the le.

Store Current

Conguration to

Store Click to store the DVR's current conguration to a USB device. n/a

File Name Set a le name for the conguration you are saving. [SEON]

<Firmware> Update Click Update to upgrade the rmware from a USB device. n/a

Format Media Select storage media to format. [Hard Drive], SD

Format Click to Format the selected storage media. n/a

Store DVR conguration settings to a USB device or DVR

memory location (MEM1).

[Default], MEM1

[No], Yes

[USB Device], MEM1

Max. 4 characters

Card, Both

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Monitor Settings

About

This topic describes the Monitor Settings tab. It provides options to control the camera feed displayed in the DVR's

On-screen Display "Live View". Monitor Settings also apply to the FRC inView TrueSight for vehicles. For more information, see the FRC BCA100/200 inView TrueSight™ (Wired System) manual documentation on the left side of the inView TrueSight product page online.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

Monitor Settings

Monitor Settings control camera feeds sent to both the Video Out RCA jack on the DVR front panel and the Expansion socket on the rear panel. For more information, see "DVR Front Panel Features" on page 18 and "DVR Back Panel Features" on page 19.

TIP: Custom Monitor Displays

In addition to Rear Vision Systems (backup cameras), Monitor Settings can support custom implementations such as an entry/exit bus door camera with a dedicated monitor to advertise the fact that riders are under surveillance.

To congure Monitor Settings:

1. Select Title/Display Monitor Settings to open the tab.

2. Congure options as required. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

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Monitor Settings - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Front Default Display

Display Switch

Switch To When Display Switch is ON, select the camera feed to activate based

Switch On Set the trigger type that will activate the camera feed selected in the

Alarm (Signal or Timer)

Select the default monitor display setting: all cameras (# UP) or a single camera (choose the Channel it is connected to).

Enable or disable switched display.

Select ON if you want to switch the monitor display from the default setting

to another camera feed based on an Alarm, a Signal, or a specied time,

as per the options detailed below (these parameters are unavailable when

Display Switch is OFF).

on the Alarm, Signal, or Timer setting described below.

You can choose to display a single camera (by Channel number), all

connected cameras (# UP), or to show each active camera feed in sequence (Sequence - applies only to the Timer option described below).

Switch To setting and cause it to display in the monitor output.

Then, from the pull-down menu below, select a specic Alarm, Signal, or

Timer setting.

For Alarm or Signal trigger types: choose the specic Alarm/Signal

to activate the selected camera view in the monitor output display when Display Switch is ON. For example, the ALM1 setting switches monitor output to the view selected in the Switch To option for the duration of ALM1.

For the Timer trigger type: select the amount of time each active video channel displays during rotation. For example, 10sec changes channels between valid camera inputs every 10 seconds.

[# UP], Channel

01...

[OFF], ON

Channel 01..., [# UP], Sequence

Alarm, [Signal], Timer

[ALM 1]...

[Signal 1]...

[3 sec.], 5 sec, 10 sec. 30 sec.

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Wake on Input, Digital Output

About

This topic describes setting the optional features available in the Alarm/Signal Others tab:

• Wake on Input - triggers the DVR to automatically power up (and optionally start recording).

• Digital Output - sends a signal to an external device upon an Alarm or Video Loss event.

Before you begin...

Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Conguration.

For more information, see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.

The "Others" Tab

1. Select Alarm/Signal Others to open the tab.

2. Congure settings as desired. For details, see Menu Options, below.

3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again

to return to the Conguration menu.

TIP: Expansion and Adapter Ports

• Wake on Input utilizes a connection to the DVR through the Signals port, via the Adapter Harness.

• Digital Output sends a signal to the external device through the DVR Expansion port.

For more information, see the FRC TH6 Quick Install Guide on the left side of the inView Guardian product page online.

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Wake on Input, Digital Output

Wake on Input, Digital Output - Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Wake on Input

Digital Output (Active)

Digital Output (Output)

Select the input action that wakes up the DVR:

OFF: the DVR ignores the Wake on Input signal.

TEMP PWR: the DVR wakes into temporary power mode (boots up and stays powered for 5 minutes).

ALM1: DVR powers on and enters Alarm 1 mode (as per the congured

Alarm 1 duration and recording settings).

For more information see "Alarms" on page 43.

Select the type of system events which, if detected, generate a DVR output signal to an external device through the Expansion port.

Alarms: the DVR generates an output whenever an alarm is detected.

Video Loss: the DVR generates an output whenever an video loss event is detected.

Select the type of signal generated when Digital Output is triggered:

Active H: the Digital Output circuit rests at 0 VDC and goes to 12 VDC when active.

Active L: circuit rests at 12 VDC and drops to 0 when active.

[OFF], ALM1, TEMP PWR

[OFF], Alarms, Video Loss

[Active H], Active L

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Customer Service

FRC Customer Service and Product Support:

(8am to 5pm EST weekdays)

• Main Phone: 631.724.8888

• Fax: 631.360.9727 (24 hours)

• Website: Contact FRC

If your DVR is to be returned, please contact Technical Support, and provide the model and/or serial number of your unit. Ask for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. An RMA number allows the Service Technicians to better track your product when it comes in for service. Please show the RMA number on the outside of the package.

ANY RETURNED PRODUCT WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER MAY BE REFUSED.

Product Information

For product information and documentation related to the TH6 Hybrid 6-Camera system, please visit the inView Guardian product page on the FRC Website.

Or, for additional information, you may wish to visit Safe Fleet Community website. Please contact FRC Service for the username and password to this online help community website. If you do not have access credentials, please contact Technical Support.

Warranty

Complete warranty details are available online:

FRC Limited Warranty Page

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Section 3 — Basic Conguration

Introduction

Installers

System Technicians

Vehicle Operators

Installation

Installing the DVR

Tools and Equipment

Physical Location

Installation Requirements

Physical Installation

Installing the Signals Harness

Installing the SD Card (optional)

Hardware Installation Checklist

Firmware Updates

Firmware Version

Copying DVR Settings

Applying DVR Settings

Operation

DVR Front Panel Features

DVR Back Panel Features

Video System Status

Event/Diagnostic Button

Tagging Video for Review

Accessing the On-screen Display

Using the On-screen Display

Live View

On-Screen Display Fields

Feature Description

Using On-screen Keyboards

Entering Data

Working with Video

Playing Back and Copying Video

Playback Toolbar Icons

Searching Video

Health Check

Information Display

Setting up the DVR

DVR Menu Access

Time/Date Menu

Time/Date Tab

Time and Date Menu Options

Menu Item Description Value [Default]

Title/Display Menu

Titles and Display Tab

Title/Display Menu Options

Metadata Details

Camera Settings

Camera Tab

Camera Settings - Menu Options

Signals

Signals Tab

Signals Tab - Menu Options

Alarms

Alarm Settings

Alarm Settings - Menu Options

Recording Settings

Record Tab

Recording Settings - Menu Options

Network Settings

Network Settings - Menu Options

Advanced Network Settings

Advanced Network Settings - Menu Options

VMS Servers

VMS Servers - Menu Options

G Sensor

G Sensor Calibration

G Sensor - Menu Options

Speed Settings

Speed Tab

Menu Options

GPS Fencing

GPS Tab

GPS Fencing - Menu Options

User Levels