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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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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