Interlogix DVR 42 Quick Start Guide

TruVision DVR 42 Quick Start
Guide

P/N 1072663C-EN

• REV 1.0 • ISS 14AUG14

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TruVision DVR 42 Quick Start
Guide

Figure 1: Back panel connections

1. Connect up to 16 analog cameras (depends on
the DVR model).

2. Connect up to 16 audio inputs to RCA
connectors.

3. Connect up to two CCTV monitors: Spot and
main monitors

4. Connect to speakers for audio output.

5. Connect RCA connector to a microphone.

6. Connect to a RS-232 device.

7. Connect one CCTV monitor (BNC-type
connector).

8. Connect to an optional eSATA device such as
SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.

9. Connect to a HDTV. The HDMI connection
supports both digital audio and video.

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10. Connect to an optional USB device such as a
mouse, CD/DVD burner or HDD. The DVR
supports both a USB DVD and a USB HD on the
front and back USB ports.

11. Connect to a network.

12. Terminate the line to the dome cameras using
this RS-485 switch. Default is Off.

13. Connect to a PTZ control.

14. Connect to a keyboard (KTD-405 shown)

15. Connect up to 16 alarm inputs.

16. Connect up to four alarm relay outputs.

17. Connect to ground.

18. Connect to a power supply.

19. Loop through for up to 16 analog cameras.

Figure 2: Front panel controls

1. USB port.

2. Press to eject CD/DVD disc.

3. Press to enter quick archive mode. Press twice
to start archiving.

4. Insert CD or DVD disc.

5. Press Display
(multiview or full screen), A / B to select the
monitor, Seq to start/stop sequencing.

6. IR receiver.

7. Press to switch between different cameras in
live view, PTZ control, or playback modes.

8. Status LEDs. Indicates the status of the HDD,
network, and Watchdog, as well as whether
there is an external alarm.

to select the viewing mode

9. Press to manually acknowledge an alarm.

10. Alarm indicator bar blinks when there is an alarm.

11. Move the joystick to select options in menus and
to control playback. Press for Enter. The LED
arrows are lit when the jog is active.

12. Press to control digital zoom and to select
presets and shadow tours.

13. Press to control playback, replay current
playback file, and to return to live view mode.

14. Press to enter the main menu and advanced
search modes.

Figure 3: Quick access toolbar

1. Freeze: Freeze live image of the selected
camera.

2. Manual recording: Start/stop manual
recording.

3. Instant playback: Play back the recorded video
from the last five minutes.

4. Audio: Enable/disable audio output.

5. Quick snapshot: Capture a snapshot of a video
image.

6. PTZ control: Enter PTZ control mode.

7. Digital zoom: Enter digital zoom.

8. Image settings: Modify the image lighting levels.

9. Text show: Display inserted text on screen.

10. Close: Close the toolbar.

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Package contents

The TruVision DVR 42 (model TVR 42) is
shipped with the following items:

• IR (infrared) remote control

• Two AAA batteries for the remote
control

• AC power cords (US, Europe, UK)

• USB mouse

• TVR 42

• Video loop through cable

• CD with software and manuals

• TruVision DVR 42 Quick Start Guide

• TruVision DVR 42 User Manual
(on CD)

TruVision Recorder Operator Guide (on

•
CD)

Installation environment

Refer to the user manual for detailed
information, but observe these important
requirements:

• Place the unit in a secure location.

• Ensure that the unit is in a well­ventilated area.

• Do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

Quick install

Recommended steps for setting up the
DVR:

1. Connect all the devices required to
the back panel of the TVR 42. See
Figure 1 on page 1.

Basic connections:

Connect the cameras to the BNC
camera inputs and monitor A to the
BNC, VGA or HDMI output. Connect
the mouse to the USB port in the front
panel.

Optional connections:

All the other connections shown are
optional and depend upon installation
requirements.

2. Connect the power cord to the unit
and turn on the power.

3. Set up the unit with the required
settings using the setup Wizard.

First-time use

The TVR 42 has an express installation
wizard that lets you easily configure
basic DVR settings when first used. It
configures all cameras simultaneously.
The configuration can then be
customized as required.

By default, the setup wizard will start
once the DVR has loaded. The wizard
walks you through some of the more
important settings of your DVR. Select
the preferred language for the system
and then enter the administrator
password. The default admin password
is 1234. It is strongly recommended that
this password is changed.

The wizard will then guide you through
the menus to set the time and date,
network configuration, HDD
management, and recording
configuration.

When all the required changes have
been entered, click Finish to exit the
wizard. The TVR 42 is now ready to use.
Recording starts automatically.

Operating the TVR 42

There are several ways to control the
unit:

• Front panel

• IR remote control

• Mouse

• Web browser

Front panel

The buttons on the front panel control
most functions. See Figure 2 on page 2
for the locations of the controls.

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IR remote control

The IR remote control buttons are similar
to those on the front panel. Place the two
AAA batteries in the remote control.

To connect the remote control to the
DVR:

1. Press Menu on the front panel or
right-click the mouse and select

Menu. The main menu screen

appears.

2. Select Display Mode Settings >

Monitor.

3. Check and remember DVR device
address value. The default value is

255. The device address is valid for
all IR controls.

4. On the remote control press the

Device button.

5. Enter the device address value. It
must be the same as that on the TVR

42.

6. Press ENTER on the remote control.

USB mouse

The USB mouse provided with the
TVR 42 operates all the functions of the
DVR, unlike the front panel, which has
limited functionality. The mouse lets you
navigate and make changes to settings
in the user interface.

To access the unit, open a web browser
and enter the IP address assigned to the
DVR as a web address. In the log on
screen, enter the default user ID and
password:

• User ID: admin

• Password: 1234

The default values for TVR 42 network
settings are:

• DHCP: Disabled by default.

• IP address - 192.168.1.82

• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0

• Gateway address - 192.168.1.1

• Ports:

When using the browser:

RTSP port: 554

HTTP port: 80

When using TruNav:

RTSP port: 554

Server/Client software port : 8000

Figure 4: Web browser interface

Connect the mouse to the DVR by
plugging the mouse USB connector into
the USB port on the front panel. The
mouse is immediately operational and
the pointer should appear.

Web browser control

The TVR 42 Web browser lets you view,
record, and play back videos as well as
manage all aspects of the DVR from any
PC with Internet access. The browser’s
easy-to-use controls give you quick
access to all DVR functions.

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Live view mode

Live mode is the normal operating mode
of the unit where you watch live pictures
from the cameras.

Regularly used functions in live view can
be quickly accessed by clicking the left­button of the mouse on the camera
image. The shortcut pop-up toolbar

appears. See Figure 3 on page 2 for a
description of the functions available.

Configuring the TVR 42

The TVR 42 has an icon-driven menu
structure that allows you to configure the
unit’s parameters. Each command icon
displays a screen that lets you edit a
group of settings. Most menus are
available only to system administrators.

Refer to the TVR 42 user manual for
detailed information on configuring the
unit.

To access the main menu from live
view:

 Press the Menu button on the remote

control or front panel

- Or -

 Right-click the mouse and select

Menu from the pop-up menu.

The main menu screen appears. Move
the mouse over a command icon in the
menu toolbar and click to select it.

Description of the command icons in
the menu toolbar:

Configures display settings.

Configures camera settings.

Configures recording settings.

Configures standard network
settings.

Configures alarm settings.

Configures PTZ settings.

Configures user settings.

Configures system settings.

Provides reference information
to the various toolbars and
menus within the interface.

Provides access to logout,
reboot and shutdown options.

Specifications

Power supply 100 to 240 VAC,

6.3 A, 50 to 60 Hz

Power consumption
(without HDD or
DVD-R/W):
TVR 4204
TVR 4208
TVR 4216

Operating
temperature

≤ 35 W
≤ 40 W
≤ 45 W

-10 to +55 ºC
(14 to 131 °F)

Relative humidity 10 to 90%

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

445 × 470 × 90 mm
(17.5 × 18.5 × 3.5 in.)

Weight ≤ 8 kg (≤ 17.6 lb.)

(without HDD or DVD­R/W)

Contact information

For contact information, see
www.interlogix.com, or
www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu

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