Interlogix DVR 42 User Manual

TruVision DVR 42 User

Manual

P/N 1072662B-EN • REV 1.0 • ISS 13AUG14

Copyright	© 2014 United Technologies Corporation.
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Manufacturer	Interlogix.
	2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5923, USA
	Authorized EU manufacturing representative:
	UTC Fire & Security B.V.
	Kelvinstraat 7, 6003 DH Weert, The Netherlands
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Content

Chapter 1	Product introduction					5
	Product overview			5
	Default settings to access the device								5
Chapter 2	Installation		7
	Installation environment						7
	Unpacking the TVR 42 and its accessories 7
	Back panel	8
	RS-485 ports		9
	RS-232 port		10
	Monitor connections				10
	Loop through		10
	Audio inputs and output						10
	Brackets 11
	PTZ dome camera set up						11
	Wiring the KTD-405 keypad							16
Chapter 3	Getting started			19
	Turning on and off the DVR							19
	Using the setup wizard					20
Chapter 4	Operating instructions						24
	Controlling the TVR 42					24
	Using the front panel				24
	Using the mouse			27
	Using the IR remote control							28
	Menu overview 30
Chapter 5	Live view	33
	Description of live view					33
	Video output		34
	Audio output		34
	Controlling live view				34
	Multiview format			36
	Sequencing cameras				37
	Accessing frequently used commands								37
	Configuring live view				39
	Configuring time and date							42
	General settings			43
	V-stream encoding 46
Chapter 6	Controlling a PTZ camera							47
	Configuring PTZ settings						47
	Calling up presets, preset tours and shadow tours 48
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	Setting and calling up presets							49
	Setting and calling up preset tours								51
	Setting and calling up a shadow tour									52
Chapter 7	Playing back a recording						54
	Overview of the playback window								54
	Playback pop-up menu					56
	Instant playback			57
	Previous-day playback 58
	Searching recorded video						59
	Playing back recordings by time and video type											60
	Playing back recordings by event								61
	Creating and playing back bookmarked recordings												62
	Slideshow of snapshots					63
	Playing back recordings from the system log										64
	Playback skip time				65
	Motion search		65
	Playing back frame-by-frame							66
	Digital zoom in playback					66
Chapter 8	Archiving recorded files						67
	Archiving files		67
	Auto archiving		70
	Creating and archiving video clips								71
	Archiving snapshots				72
	Managing backup devices						72
	Playing back archived files on a PC									72
Chapter 9	Using the web browser					73
	Windows Vista and 7 users						73
	Accessing the web browser						74
	Web browser overview					74
	Using the web browser to configure the device											76
	Searching and playing back recorded video										80
	Searching for event logs					82
	Dual streaming		82
	Controlling a PTZ dome camera in the web browser												84
	Capturing text insertions					84
	Text overlay	86
	Using a network storage system 87
Chapter 10	Recording	89
	Initializing recording settings							89
	Defining a recording schedule							93
	Daily schedules			94
	Holiday schedules				95
	Manual recording			95
	Motion detection schedules						96
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External alarm schedules 96

Protecting recorded files 96

HDD redundancy 98

Chapter 11	Alarm settings 100
	Description of alarm notification types 100
	Setting up motion detection	103
	Setting up external alarms	106
	Triggering or clearing alarm outputs manually 108
	Setting up system notifications 108
	Detecting video loss 109
	Detecting video tampering	110

Chapter 12	Network settings	111
	Configuring general network settings 111
	Configuring PPPoE	112
	Configuring DDNS	113
	Configuring an NTP server 114
	Configuring e-mail	114
	Configuring UPnP	115
	Configuring SNMP	116
	Configuring an FTP server to store snapshots 116
	Configuring a remote alarm host		117
	Configuring multicast 117
	Configuring the server and HTTP ports 117
	Configuring the RTSP service port 118
	Checking network status 118
	Exporting network packet data		119
	Bandwidth throttle management		120

Chapter 13	HDD management 121
	Initializing HDDs 121
	Controlling disk space on the HDD 121
	Setting up HDD groups 122
	Recording dual streaming	123
	Setting the HDD property	123
	Checking HDD status 124
	Configuring HDD alarms	124
	Managing eSATA 125
	Checking the S.M.A.R.T. information		125
	Searching video using disk analysis		126

Chapter 14	Camera settings 128
	Configuring the camera OSD settings 128
	Setting up privacy masking 129
	Adjusting camera image settings	130
	Watermarking 130
	Hiding a camera image from view	130
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Chapter 15	DVR management 132
	Configuring the RS-232 port		132
	Updating system firmware	133
	Restoring default settings	134
	Viewing system information		134
	Searching system logs for events 137
	Importing and exporting configuration settings 138

Chapter 16	User management		139
	Adding a new user		139
	Customizing a user’s access privileges 140
	Deleting a user	142
	Modifying a user	142
	Changing the Admin password			142
Appendix A	Specifications	143
Appendix B	PTZ protocols	145
Appendix C	Port forwarding information			146
Appendix D	KTD-405 keypad 148
	Supported firmware		148
	Wiring the keypad		148
	Setting up the keypad to work with the TVR 42 149
	Operating the keypad 151
Appendix E	Maximum pre-recording times 156
Appendix F	Supported PTZ commands 158
Appendix G	Default menu settings 160

Index 171

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There can only be one administrator.

The user name is admin. The name cannot be modified. The default password is 1234.

The default user name is “operator”. The default password is 2222.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Product overview

The TruVision™ DVR 42 (TVR 42) is a versatile, user-friendly embedded digital video recorder (DVR) allowing end-users to record 4, 8, or 16 analog cameras at 960h in real time (25/30 fps), while providing integration with the UTC portfolio of security solutions, and offering a seamless product experience within the TruVision brand.

Its dual streaming functionality allows the user to set up different settings for recording and streaming video in live view mode.

TruVision DVR 42 can fully integrate with the license-free TruVision Navigator software, which is ideal for the most commercial applications. TVR 42’s easy and intuitive-to-use web browser interface enables remote configuration and secure viewing, searching, and playing back of video from computers connected via the Internet.

Note: Models are shipped with the power chords for their region.

Default settings to access the device

Default user names and passwords

See Table 2 below for the list of default user names and passwords. Go to Chapter 16 “User management” on page 139 for further information.

Table 1: Default user names and passwords

User Description

Administrator

Operator

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User	Description
Guest	The default user name is “guest”.
	The default password is 3333.

Note: The default passwords should be changed for security reasons.

Default network settings

The default values for TVR 42 network settings are:

•IP address - 192.168.1.82

•Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0

•Gateway address - 192.168.1.1

•Ports:

When using the browser:	When using TruNav:
RTSP port: 554	RTSP port: 554
HTTP port: 80	Server/Client software port: 8000

Go to Chapter 9 “Using the web browser” on page 73 for further information.

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Chapter 2

Installation

This section describes how to install the TVR 42 unit.

Installation environment

When installing your product, consider these factors:

•Ventilation

•Temperature

•Moisture

•Chassis load

Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated.

Temperature: Consider the unit’s operating temperature (-10 to +55 ºC, 14 to 131 °F) and noncondensing humidity specifications (10 to 90%) before choosing an installation location. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may reduce the life expectancy of the DVR. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Leave 44 mm (1.75 in.) of space between rack-mounted TruVision DVR 42 units.

Moisture: Do not use the unit near water. Moisture can damage the internal components. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Chassis: Equipment weighing less than 15.9 kg (35 lb.) may be placed on top of the unit.

Unpacking the TVR 42 and its accessories

When you receive the product, check the package and contents for damage, and verify that all items are included. There is an item list included in the package. If any of the items are damaged or missing, please contact your local supplier.

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Items shipped with the product include:

•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)

Back panel

Figure 1 on page 9 shows the back panel connections and describes each connector on a typical TVR 42 digital video recorder. Details may vary for specific models.

Before powering up the DVR, connect the cameras and a main monitor for basic operation.

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Figure 1: Back panel connections

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

2.Connect audio inputs (available for each camera) to RCA connectors.

3.Connect up to two CCTV monitors (BNCtype connectors):

-Spot monitor

-Main monitor

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.

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 (see item 1).

RS-485 ports

There are two RS-485 ports on the back panel of the DVR. See Figure 2 on page 10 for the serial pin outs.

•Dome RS-485:

A and B: Connect pan, tilt, zoom control of PTZ dome cameras. A = +, B = - C and D: Not used

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G: Ground of dome camera

G: Ground of keypad

•Keyb: Connect the keypad.

Figure 2: RS-485 pins

RS-232 port

Use the RS-232 port to connect CBR-PB3-POS (point-of-sale) and ATM devices to the DVR. See “Configuring the RS-232 port” on page 132 to configure the port.

Monitor connections

Connect the monitors to the DVR outputs (BNC/VGA/HMDI). The HDMI version is 1.3. The unit provides a 1 Vp-p analog signal. See Figure 1 on page 9 for connecting a monitor to a TVR 42.

The TVR 42 supports up to 1280 × 1024 / 60 Hz resolution in VGA. The monitor resolution should be at least 800 × 600. Adjust your monitor accordingly to this resolution.

Loop through

You can loop through the cameras to equipment such as a matrix, monitors or a second DVR. There are 16 numbered loop-through BNC outputs. See Figure 1 on page 9.

Audio inputs and output

The unit is equipped with 16 audio inputs and two audio outputs. Both the audio output and the audio inputs are line-level. Each 16 audio input is associated with one of the 16 cameras.

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Audio input	RCA jack, 315 mV, 40 kohms. Unbalanced
Audio output	RCA jack, 315mV, 600 ohms. Unbalanced

Note: Line-level audio requires amplification.

Brackets

The DVR is easily rack-mountable with the purchase of the TVR-RK-1 rackmount kit. See Figure 3 below. Contact your local supplier to order it.

Figure 3: Rack-mount installation

To install the racks:

1.Attach the two small front-rack mount ears to the DVR (A). The screws are supplied.

2.Attach the two large rear support brackets (not supplied) to the rear rails (B).

3.Attach the DVR to the front rails (C). The screws are not supplied.

Caution:

Do not rack-mount the TVR 42 without the rear rails installed. Failure to install the rear rails can damage the DVR.

PTZ dome camera set up

Use the USB mouse provided or the optional keypad for local telemetry control. If using the TVR 42 over a network, use the web browser to control the PTZ dome cameras or TruVision Navigator.

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See Appendix B on page145 for the supported protocols and Appendix F on page 158 for the PTZ commands supported by each protocol.

Each PTZ camera must be set up individually. For information on configuring PTZ dome camera settings, see Chapter 6, “Controlling a PTZ camera” on page 47.

Connecting a TVR 42 to a PTZ dome camera and a keypad

You can connect the KTD-405 or TVK-800 keypad to the DVR. The KTD-405 is a RS-485 bus keypad and the TVK-800 is an IP keypad.

For information on using the TVK-800 keypad, please refer to the TVK-800 user manual.

When connecting the KTD-405 keypad, use the input/output box that is supplied with the keypad to connect a keypad to the TVR 42. The keypad can be connected to a PTZ camera for local control or for control over the network.

See Figure 4 below for the preferred setup. Any PTZ dome camera can be controlled as the DVR is doing the PTZ protocol translation. However, this setup provides only limited dome configuration.

Figure 4: Connecting a KTD-405 keypad to the TVR 42 for control of a PTZ dome camera over the network

Configuring the PTZ protocols for Interlogix cameras

Before the PTZ dome cameras are assembled in their housings, set their protocol and address DIP switches for the TVR 42. See Table 3 on page 13 for different Interlogix PTZ dome camera settings.

If you are using PTZ dome cameras from another company, please refer to their configuration instructions.

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Table 2: PTZ protocols for Interlogix cameras

Camera	Switch setting
TruVision Mini PTZ	Protocol DIP	000000
12X: Indoor Dome	switches:
	RS-485	0000000000
	communication DIP
	switches:
	Camera ID DIP	Select the
	switches:	camera ID
		DIP switch
		address as
		required

1. Protocol DIP switches

2. RS-485 communication DIP switches

3. Camera ID DIP switches

RS-485 data connector:

TruVision Mini PTZ	Protocol DIP	000000
12X: Outdoor	switches:
Dome
	RS-485	0000000000
	communication DIP
	switches:
	Camera ID DIP	Select the
	switches:	camera ID
		DIP switch
		address as
		required.

1.Protocol DIP switches

2.RS-485 communication DIP switches

3.Camera ID DIP switches

RS-485 data connector:

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Camera	Switch setting
TruVision Dome	Protocol switches:	0111
16X PTZ
	Address switches:	Select the
		camera ID
		DIP switch
		address as
		required.
	Baud rate:	0000

1. Address switches; 2. Baud switches;

3. Protocol switches

RS-485 data connector:

CyberDome	Protocol switches:	NA
	Address switches:	Select the
		camera ID
		DIP switch
		address as
		required.

RS-485 data connector:

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Camera	Switch setting
UltraView PTZ	Protocol switches:	01000
	Address switches:	Select the
		switch
		address as
		required.

1. Protocol switches;

2. Address switches

RS-485 data connector:

Legend	Protocol switches:	1
	Address switches:	Select the
		camera ID
		DIP switch
		address as
		required.

RS-485 data connector:

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Wiring the KTD-405 keypad

The KTD-405 keypad uses RS-485 simplex wiring. The signal is transferred by a single twisted pair line. A shielded STP CAT5 network cable is recommended. Ground one end of the cable, either the first or last device on the RS-485 line.

The maximum number of devices that can be installed in one bus is 255, with a maximum cable length of 1200 m. The cable length can be expanded using a signal distributor.

Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance to minimize line reflections. See Figure 5 below.

Figure 5: RS-485 bus serial wiring

1.	Keypad (KTD-405 keypad shown)	3. See section “RS-485 ports” on page 9
2.	I/O box

Use an RS-485 signal distributor for a star wiring configuration. See Figure 6 on page 17.

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Figure 6: Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

Correct:

1.	Keypad (KTD-405 keypad shown)	3.	RS-485 distributor
2.	I/O box	4.	See section “RS-485 ports” on page 9

Incorrect:

1.	Keypad (KTD-405 keypad shown)	3. See section “RS-485 ports” on page 9
2.	I/O box

Use an RS-485 signal distributor to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS485 bus, extending the output an additional 1200 m. Up to 31 TVR 42s can be connected to each output. See Figure 7 on page 18.

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Figure 7: Expanding the system with an RS-485 signal distributor

1.	Keypad (KTD-405 keypad shown)	3.	RS-485 distributor
2.	I/O box	4.	See section “RS-485 ports” on page 9

Caution: Most signal distributors are unidirectional. This means that the signal only flows from the input towards the outputs. Consequently it is not possible to connect several keypads.

See section “RS-485 ports” below to configure the RS-485 port communication settings.

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Chapter 3

Getting started

Turning on and off the DVR

Before starting the power up process, connect at least one monitor to the BNC, HDMI, or VGA outputs. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface and operate the device. Also connect at least one camera.

The DVR auto-detects the video mode (PAL or NTSC) on startup.

It is equipped with a universal power supply that will auto-sense 110/240 V, 60/50 Hz.

Note: It is recommended that an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used in conjunction with the device.

To turn on the DVR:

Turn on the DVR using the power switch on the back panel. A splash screen appears on screen.

Once the TVR 42 is powered up, the indicator bar on the front panel will light up green. All connected cameras are displayed on-screen. The TVR 42 automatically begins recording.

To turn off the DVR:

1.In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click Menu. The main menu window appears.

2.Select the Power Manager icon.

3.In the Shutdown popup menu, select Shutdown. Click Yes to confirm shutdown.

To reboot the DVR:

1.In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click Menu. The main menu window appears.

2.Select the Power Manager icon.

3.In the Shutdown popup menu, select Reboot. Click Yes to confirm shutdown.

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Using the setup wizard

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. It will walk you through some of the more important settings of your DVR.

Any changes you make to a setup configuration page are saved when you exit the page and return to the main wizard page.

Note: If you want to set up the DVR with default settings only, click Next in each window until the end.

To quickly set up the DVR:

1.Connect all the devices required to the back panel of the DVR. See Figure 1 on page 9.

2.Turn on the unit using the power switch on the back panel. After the boot up window, the DVR displays video images on screen.

3.Select the preferred language for the system from the dropdown list and then click Next.

4.Enable or disable the option to start the wizard automatically when the DVR is turned on. Click Next.

5.Administrator configuration:

Navigate to the Admin Password edit box and click the edit box with the mouse, or press Enter on the front panel or remote control, to display the virtual keyboard. Enter the default admin password, 1234.

Note: You must enter an admin password. To change the Admin password, check New Admin password and enter the new password and confirm it.

Caution: It is strongly recommended that you change the password of the administrator. Do not leave 1234 as the default password. Write it down in a safe place so that you do not forget it.

If you should forget the password to your DVR, contact your supplier with the serial number of your DVR to obtain a secure code to reset your DVR.

Click Next.

6.Time and date configuration:

Select the desired time zone, date format, system time and system date.

Note: Daylight savings time (DST) cannot be configured from the wizard. See “Configuring time and date” on page 42 for more information on DST.

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Note: The system time and date are visible on screen. However, they do not appear in recordings.

Click Next to move to the next page, or Previous to return to the previous page.

7.Network configuration:

Configure your network settings such as the NIC type, IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Enter the preferred DNS server address as well as the alternate one to use.

Click Next to move to the next page, or Previous to return to the previous page.

8.HDD management:

Configure your HDD settings as required.

You can group HDDs and assign cameras to a group. See “Setting up HDD groups” on page 122 for further information. You can also set up a drive for redundant recording. See “HDD redundancy” on page 98.

After configuring your HDD settings, click Initialize to initialize the HDD and

Next to move to the next page, or Previous to return to the previous page.

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9.Recording configuration:

Configure your recording settings as required. The settings apply to all cameras connected to the DVR. There are two recording configurations:

Auto record settings: The window for “Auto Record Settings” is shown below.

Advanced record settings: The window for “Advanced Record Settings” is shown below.

Check the Constant Recording checkbox for the DVR to record continuously all day. If left unchecked, the DVR will not record.

Check the TL-Hi check box and select its image resolution and frame rate. Check the TL-Lo check box and select its image resolution and frame rate.

To record motion detection events, check Event (Motion) and select the image resolution and frame rate.

To record alarm events, check Alarm and select the image resolution and frame rate.

Under Camera name enter the camera name. A soft keyboard will appear to enter the characters.

10.When all the required changes have been entered, a page appears showing all the settings.

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Click Finish to exit the Wizard. The TVR 42 is now ready to use.

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Chapter 4

Operating instructions

Controlling the TVR 42

There are several ways to control the DVR:

•Front panel control

•Mouse control

•IR remote control

•KTD-405 keypad control (see Appendix)

•Web browser control

You can use your preferred control method for any procedure, but in most cases we describe procedures using mouse terminology. Optional control methods are given only when they differ substantially from mouse control methods.

Using the front panel

The function buttons on the front panel control can be used to operate many, but not all, of the main functions of the DVR. The LED indicators light up to alert you of various conditions. The functions available can be limited by setting passwords. See Figure 8 on page 25 for more information.

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Figure 8: Front panel

The controls on the front panel include:

Item	Name	Description
1.	USB port	The recorder supports additional devices such as a USB
		mouse, CD/DVD burner, and a USB HDD on the front
		and rear USB ports.
2.	Eject button	Ejects CD/DVD disc.
3.	Archive button	Press once to enter quick archive mode. Press twice to
		start archiving.
4.	CD/DVD slot	Insert a CD or DVD disc.
5.	Display buttons	Display: Toggles through the various multiviews: full,
		quad, 1+5, 1+7, 9, and 16.
		Sequence: Starts/stops sequencing in live view mode.
		A: Selects the main monitor.
		B: Selects the spot monitor (in live view).
		F1: In all-day playback, click to start and stop video
		clipping.
		F2: In live view mode, click to display/hide the time bar.
		In all-day playback, click to hide/display the playback
		control toolbar.
6.	IR receiver	Receiver for IR remote.
7.	Channel buttons	Switch between different cameras in live, PTZ control or
		playback modes. Use the soft keyboard to enter
		numerals 0 to 9.

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Item	Name	Description
8.	Status LEDs	HDD: A steady green light indicates that the recorder is
		accessing the HDD in read or write mode. A steady red
		indicates a HDD failure.
		Network: A steady green light indicates that the
		recorder is currently connected to a network. No light
		indicates that it is not connected to a network.
		Internal: A steady green light indicates that the recorder
		is recording video or audio. No light means that it is not
		recording. A steady red light means that there has been
		an internal health failure.
		Alarm: A steady red light indicates that there is a sensor
		Alarm In or other alarm such as motion detection or
		tampering. A steady green light means there is no
		alarm.
9.	Alarm button	Use to manually acknowledge an alarm. In live view
		mode, use it to call the alarm recipient.
10.	Alarm indicator bar	Blinking red indicates that there is an alarm.
11.	Joystick	Use to select options in a menu and to control playback.
		Press for Enter. The LED arrows are lit when the jog is
		active.
		Live view mode: Press Enter to enter/exit PTZ mode.
		Menu mode: Move the joystick left/right and up/down to
		position cursor in the menu window. Press for Enter.
		Playback mode: Move the joystick left/right to slow
		down or speed up playback. Move it up/down to jump
		forwards or backwards by 30 seconds. Press Enter to
		stop/start playback.
		PTZ mode:
		Move the joystick to control the movement of the PTZ
		dome camera. Move the joystick left/right to slow down
		or speed up PTZ. Move it up/down to jump forwards or
		backwards by 30 seconds.
12.	PTZ buttons	Zoom: Use + and – for digital zoom.
		Preset: Call up preprogrammed preset positions.
		Tour: Call up preprogrammed shadow tours.
13.	Playback buttons	Reverse: In live view mode, press to jump back to
		the oldest available video and start play back. In

playback mode, press to play back video in reverse. In snapshot playback mode, view snapshots in the reverse direction.

Pause: In live view mode, freeze the last image of the live video. In playback mode, pause playback.

Forward: In live view mode, press to start all-day playback of the currently selected camera. If you are in multiview format, only the camera shown in the top-left corner of the multiview is played back

Live: Switch to live view mode.

Replay: Replay the current file in playback Starts at the beginning of the file.

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Item

Name

Description

14.Menu and Search buttons Menu: Enter/exit the main menu.

Search: In live view mode, enter the advanced search menu.

Using the mouse

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

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

Note: Use a USB 1.1 or higher mouse.

Move the pointer to a command, option, or button on a window. Click the left mouse button to enter or confirm a selection.

You can purchase a spare mouse by ordering part number TVR-MOUSE-1. See Table 4 below for a description of the mouse buttons.

Table 3: Mouse buttons

Item	Description
Left button	Single-click	Live view: Select a camera to display the quick
		access toolbar (see “Accessing frequently used
		commands” on page 37).
		Menu: Select a component of a menu, such as a
		button or an input field. This is similar to pressing the
		Enter button on the remote/front panel controls.
	Double-click	Live view: Switch between single screen and multi-
		screen mode in live/ playback mode.
	Click and drag	Live view: Drag channel/time bar.
		PTZ control: Adjust pan, tilt and zoom.
		Tamperproof, privacy masking and motion
		detection functions: Select the target area.
		Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Right button	Single-click	Live view: Display menu.
		Menu: Exit the current menu and return to higher
		level.
Scroll-wheel	Scroll up	Live view: Return to the previous window.
		Menu: Move the selection to the previous item.
	Scroll down	Live view: Move to the next window.
		Menu: Move the selection to the next item.

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Using the IR remote control

The TVR 42 is supplied with an infra red (IR) remote control unit. Like the mouse, it can be used to operate all of the main functions of the TVR 42.

The IR remote control can be programmed with a unique device ID address so that the controller will only be able to communicate with DVRs with that address. No programming is necessary if using a single TVR 42.

The device ID address only applies when using a remote control and not when using a keypad.

You can purchase a remote control by ordering part number TVR-REMOTE-1.

Figure 9: IR remote control

Item		Description
1.	Alarm	Acknowledge an alarm.
2.	Device	Enable/disable the IR remote control to control the TVR 42.
3.	Numeric buttons	Select a camera, and enter a number in a menu option.
4.	Display	Switch between the different multiviews.
5.	Mon A and Mon B Switch between monitors A and B.
6.	Live	Return to live view mode.
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