Interlogix TVR-1004-1T-R User Manual
GE
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TruVision DVR 10 User Manual
P/N 1068258 • REV A • ISS 06JUL09
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Content
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1
Product overview 1
Features 1
Chapter 2 Installation 5
Installation environment 5
Unpacking the TVR 10 and its accessories 6
HDD capacity 6
Back panel overview 7
Connection diagram 8
Chapter 3 Operating instructions 9
Control interfaces 9
Controlling the TVR 10 10
Front panel overview 10
Using the mouse 11
Using the IR remote control 14
Using the Web browser 16
Main menu overview 19
Chapter 4 Basic operation 25
Turning on the TVR 10 25
Live mode 25
Connecting the spot monitor 27
Logging on 27
Controlling a PTZ camera 28
Manual recording 30
Playing back video
Archiving recorded files 37
Turning off the TVR 10 39
Chapter 5 Advanced setup 41
User settings 41
Camera settings
47
Display settings 59
Recording settings 63
Alarm settings 67
Network settings 71
PTZ settings 76
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Chapter 6 Utilities settings 83
Modifying the device name 83
Restoring to factory defaults 84
Managing the hard drive 85
Acknowledging an alarm
Rebooting the TVR 10
86
86
Viewing logs 86
Chapter 7 Upgrading the firmware 89
Upgrade methods 89
Upgrading with a USB flash memory 89
Upgrading through the Web browser 90
Setting up the wftp32 FTP server 91
Upgrading using the FTP server 91
Appendix A Mouse control function 93
Display interface 93
PTZ interface 93
Camera name position configure interface 94
Area configure interface 94
Text input interface 95
Playlist interface 95
User interface 95
Appendix B Specifications 97
Appendix C Troubleshooting 99
Appendix D PTZ protocols 101
Appendix E Factory defaults
103
Menu defaults 103
Network defaults
103
Appendix F Warranty and support 105
Warranty information 105
Contacting support 105
Index 107
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
Product overview
This is the TruVision DVR 10 User Manual for models:
• TVR-1004-250
• TVR-1004-500
• TVR-1004-1T
The TruVision DVR 10 (TVR 10) is a network digital video recorder developed for digital
surveillance. The TVR 10 uses an embedded microcontroller unit with the Linux
operating system, combining the most advanced technology in video and audio
encoding/decoding, hard drive recording, and TCP/IP communication. The TVR 10’s
firmware is stored directly into the memory, making it more stable and reliable.
The TVR 10 includes the features of both a digital video recorder (DVR) and digital
video server (DVS). The device can be used as a standalone system or to build a
surveillance network such as those widely used in the retail, education, banking,
telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, warehouse, and irrigation
industries.
Features
This section describes the available TruVision DVR 10 features.
Compression
The TVR 10 supports the following video features:
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• H.264 video compression algorithm and each channel can be CIF real-time (PAL:
25FPS, NTSC: 30FPS), 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, QCIF
• Multiple area motion detection
• Privacy masking
• Tampering alarm view
• Video signal loss alarm
• Changeable OSD position
• Both variable and constant bit rate
• Dual-stream, and the substream can support CIF/QCIF resolution
Storage
The TVR 10 supports the following storage features:
• One SATA interface and HDD up to 1 TB memory
• HDD S.M.A.R.T. technology
• FAT32 file system
• Multiple record modes: schedule record, motion detection record, external alarm
record, motion and alarm record, motion or alarm record, manual record
• Overwrite and nonoverwrite record mode
• USB flash drive, USB hard drive, and USB CD-RW/DVD-RW to backup
Preview and playback
The TVR 10 supports the following preview and playback features:
• One main composite video output (for monitor A) and an additional composite
video output (for monitor B)
• One VGA output with 1024 x 768 resolution
Note: VGA has precedence over the main composite video output and both
cannot be used at the same time.
• Play forward, backward, pause, frame-by-frame, etc.
• User-defined preview layout
• One playback channel
Network
The TVR 10 supports the following network features:
• TCP, UDP, Multicast, DHCP, etc.
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• RTP
• ADSL (PPPoE) dialup function
• Programming and setup through browser interface
• Remote download and playback the recorded files
• Remote upgrade of TVR 10 firmware
• PTZ control using Web browser
• IE for network control
• Remote access to log file
Other features
The TVR 10 supports the following additional features:
• Bidirectional audio
• Watermarks
• Local and remote PTZ control
• Multilevel user management
• Local and remote log searching function
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Chapter 2
Installation
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 TVR 10’s operating temperature (14 to 122°F, −10 to 50°C)
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 TVR 10. Do not install the
TVR 10 on top of other hot equipment. Leave 1.75 in. (44 mm) of space between rack
mounted TVR 10 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 35 lb. (15.9 kg) may be placed on top of the
TVR 10.
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Unpacking the TVR 10 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.
Items shipped with the product include:
• IR (infrared) remote control
• Two AAA batteries for the remote control
• USB mouse
• Power supply
• AC power cord
• TruVision DVR 10 Quick Start Guide
• TruVision DVR 10 User Manual (on CD)
HDD capacity
Storage capacity for the TruVision DVR 10 varies depending on the model. Refer to
Table 1 below for more information.
Table 1: TruVision DVR 10 model types
Model number Description
TVR-1004-250 TruVision DVR Model 10, 4 ch, 250 GB
TVR-1004-500 TruVision DVR Model 10, 4 ch, 500 GB
TVR-1004-1T TruVision DVR Model 10, 4 ch, 1 TB
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Back panel overview
Figure 1 below shows the back panel controls and connectors on a typical TruVision
series network digital video recorder. Details may vary for specific models.
Figure 1: Back panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
RS-485
1 G
OUT
T+T-R+R-
1234GG
POWER
+12V
13
42
VIN VOUT
1
2
AIN AOUT
ETHERNET
VGA
ALARM IN
7 8 9 10 1211
1. Video in
2. Video out
3. VGA interface
4. Alarm out
5. RS-485 T+ T− R+ R−
6. Power switch
7. USB interface
8. Audio in
9. Audio out
10. Ethernet port
11. Alarm in
12. +12 VDC power supply input
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Connection diagram
Use Figure 2 below as a visual guide to connect the various peripherals to the TVR 10.
Figure 2: Rear panel connection diagram
RS-485
T+T-R+R-1 G
13
42
VIN VOUT
1
2
AIN AOUT
Link/Act
100
FD/Col
Power
ETHERNET
12345678
1. Connect up to four cameras
2. Connect up to two CCTV monitors (one for main,
two for spot)
3. Connect to a VGA monitor
4. Alarm output
5. Connect to a PTZ control
OUT
VGA
ALARM IN
1234GG
6. Connect to a USB mouse
+12V
7. Connect to audio input
8. Connect to speakers
9. Connect to network devices
10. Connect to alarm input cables
11. Connect to the power supply
POWER
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Control interfaces
The TVR 10 has three control interfaces:
• Built-in interface
• Display interface
• Web browser interface
Built-in interface. The built-in interface is displayed on the VBA monitor. It consists of
a main menu and several dialog screens that let you configure and control the
device. You can invoke the built-in interface using the front panel, remote control, or
mouse.
Display interface. The display interface consists of various toolboxes that appear on
top of the VBA monitor image. These let you control live or playback video while in
PTZ or playback mode. You can invoke the display interface from the built-in interface
screens or from the mouse menu. The controls in any toolbox can be operated using
the front panel, remote control, and mouse.
Web browser. The Web browser interface uses Internet Explorer to simulate the
display and control functions of the VGA monitor on a remote PC. The Web browser
interface can only be invoked by a PC with Internet access.
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Controlling the TVR 10
You can control the TVR 10 using:
• Front panel control
• IR remote control
• Mouse control
Front panel control. Use the directional arrow buttons to select a command, option,
or button on a screen. Use the ENTER button to confirm a selection.
IR remote control. Use the directional arrow buttons to select a command, option, or
button on a screen. Use the OK button to confirm a selection.
Mouse. Move the pointer to a command, option, or button on a screen. Click (with the
left mouse button) to confirm a selection.
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.
Front panel overview
The buttons on the front panel control all DVR functions. The LED indicators light up or
flash to alert you of various conditions. See Table 2 below for more information.
Figure 3: Front panel introduction
1 3
Power
HDD
Tx/R x
Table 2: Front panel legend
Item Type Name Description
TVR10
Disp Srch
e
2 3 41 MENU
PTZ Live Rec Esc
2
1 Status
LEDs
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Power Green indicates the DVR is working. No light indicates the DVR
is powered off.
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Item Type Name Description
HDD Blinking red indicates that video is being recorded. Solid red
indicates that the hard drive has an error.
Tx/Rx Solid green indicates that the DVR is being accessed by
Internet Explorer or Client Software. Blinking green indicates
that data is being transferred between the DVR and Internet
Explorer or Client Software.
2 Numeric
buttons
MENU Switches out of display mode to display the main menu.
Function
buttons
SRCH Displays the Search screen to search for and play back
REC Displays the Manual Record screen and options.
PTZ Enters PTZ control mode.
DISP Multiple screens display.
LIVE Displays Camera 1 in live mode.
3 Directional
controls
ENTER
1 to 4 Enter numbers from 1 to 4.
ESC Cancels the current changes and returns to the previous
screen or main menu.
recorded video.
Switch from the main menu to live mode.
Ç, È, Å, Æ
(arrow buttons)
(central button)
In menu mode, use the Left or Right Arrow buttons to select
and the Up or Down Arrow buttons to edit.
PTZ direction control.
Playback speed control.
Confirms menu selections.
Enters 9 or × to enable or disable options.
Pauses playback.
Using the mouse
Use the USB mouse provided with the TVR 10 to carry out the same operations as the
front panel and remote control. The USB mouse lets you navigate and make changes
to settings in the user interface.
Connect the mouse to the TVR 10 by plugging the mouse USB connector into the USB
port on the back panel. The mouse is immediately operational. You can replace the
standard mouse with a wireless mouse. However, the unit may not support all types
of wireless mouse.
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To use the mouse in live view:
1. Scroll forward and backward between cameras.
When in full-screen view, use the scroll button on the mouse to scroll forward and
backward through the cameras.
2. Double-click to toggle between full-screen and multiview.
When in multiview, double-click a camera to display its image in full-screen view.
Double-click again to return to multiview.
Mouse shortcut menu
To display the mouse control menu, right-click while in live view. The commands on
this shortcut menu are shown in Figure 4 below. Table 3 below describes the
commands.
Figure 4: Mouse shortcut menu
Table 3: Mouse shortcut menu commands
Command Description
Main Menu Displays the main menu.
Camera Selects an individual camera.
Multi-screen Selects multiview. The multiview options vary based on the number of
cameras connected to the TVR 10. You can choose either a four-screen or
single screen display.
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Command Description
PTZ Control Controls a PTZ camera. Right-click to view the following options:
Channel: Selects the camera to control
Preset: Selects a preset number to use
Exit: Returns to display mode
Search Displays the Play Back screen. Lets you search for recordings using specific
criteria such as by camera, type of event, time, and text.
Right-click to return to display mode.
Manual Record Displays the Manual Record screen.
Open/Close Status Toggles the on-screen status bar on and off.
Spot Channel Controls the spot monitor.
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Using the IR remote control
Use the IR remote control to carry out functions similar to the front panel buttons.
Figure 5: Controls on the IR remote
POWER
1
1
GHI JKL MNO
3
4
6
7
10
11
12
13
4
PQRS TUV WXYZ
7
DEL #
INFO PTZ
ESC MENU
+
-
SRCH REC LIVE DISP
GE Security
e
ABC DEF
2
5
8
0
OK
-
TVR10
2
3
6
9
5
8
9
+
S
U
C
O
F
14
15
Table 4: IR remote control legend
Item Name Description
1 POWER Turns off the device.
2 TVR 10 Enables the IR remote control to control the TVR 10.
3 Numeric buttons Enter numbers, lower case or upper case letters, and symbols
in edit mode.
4 DEL Deletes an entry in edit mode.
5 # Toggles between video inputs or video channels.
6 INFO Reserved for future use.
7 ESC Cancels and returns to the main menu.
8 PTZ Enters PTZ control mode.
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Item Name Description
9 MENU Switches from live mode to menu mode and displays the main
menu.
10 Ç, È, Å, Æ (arrow buttons)
OK (central button)
11 Lens control FOCUS and ZOOM control for camera lens.
12 SRCH Displays the Search screen to search for and play back
13 REC Displays the Manual Record screen.
14 DISP Displays multiscreen. Switches to live mode.
15 LIVE Displays Camera 1 in live mode.
In menu mode, the Left or Right Arrow buttons select
commands or options; the Up or Down Arrow buttons edit or
select values. OK enters the selection or value.
PTZ direction control.
Playback speed control.
recorded video.
To place batteries into the IR remote control:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (−) poles are
correctly placed.
3. Replace the battery cover.
To connect the remote control to the TVR 10:
1. Turn on the TVR 10 and wait for the live video to appear.
2. On the remote control, press and release the Power button. The remote control is
now operational.
To turn off the IR remote control:
1. Press the TVR 10 button while the IR remote control is still controlling the TVR 10.
To turn the TVR 10 off with the remote control:
1. Press and hold the POWER button for several seconds. A power off prompt
displays.
2. Enter a password, if required.
3. Select Confirm then switch off the manual power located on the back panel.
Troubleshooting the remote control
If the IR remote control is not functioning properly, perform the following tests:
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• Check the battery polarity.
• Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
• Check that the IR remote control sensor is not masked.
If the problem still exists, please contact your administrator.
Using the Web browser
The TVR 10 Web browser lets you view, record, and play back videos as well as
manage all aspects of the TVR 10 from any PC connected to your network. The
browser’s easy-to-use controls give you quick access to all TVR 10 functions.
Figure 6: TVR 10 Web browser
1 2 3
4 5 6
Table 5: Web browser interface layout
Item Name Description
1 Viewer View live or playback video.
2 Navigation bar Logs you out of the interface. Accesses live or playback video.
Displays the TVR 10 logs. Configures the unit remotely.
3 PTZ control Controls the PTZ functions of camera in live mode.
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Item Name Description
4 Navigator View video of the selected camera. Right-click the camera to set
the viewing stream type (main stream or sub-stream).
5 Taskbar Displays single or four-screen views. Selects multiscreen. Captures
screen. Archives video. Lets you talk through a microphone to a
speaker connected to the TVR 10 (bidirectional audio).
6 Video adjust Adjusts video image such as brightness, saturation, hue, and audio
volume. Restores default settings.
To access the TVR 10, open a Web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the
TVR 10 as a Web address. In the login screen, enter the default user ID and password.
User ID: admin
Password: 1234
The Web browser uses the following ports:
Video Port: 8000
HTTP Port: 80
Searching recorded video for playback
To search for recorded video for playback, click the Playback button on the
navigation bar. The Search screen displays. Select a play type and a file type in the
appropriate boxes and specify a time range. Click the Search button (displayed as a
magnifying glass) to start your search.
Search results display below your specified search criteria and are arranged by start
time. Double-click a result item to play back video.
Playing back recorded video
Use the playback control bar, shown in Figure 7 below, to control playback video. The
playback control bar lets you do the following:
• Control playback speed (fast forward, slow forward, and stop)
• Capture a screen image of the playback video
• Save a video segment onto your desktop
• Download recorded video to your hard drive
Figure 7: Playback control bar
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To quickly archive a segment of a video you are playing back, click the Save button to
begin archiving and click again to stop archiving. The resulting video file is saved on
your desktop.
Click the Download button to download that video file into your hard drive.
Viewing logs
To view logs using the Web browser interface, click the Log button on the navigation
bar. The Log screen displays. Use the filter boxes, located on the right of the screen,
to narrow the list of logs by defining the event type and date range. Click the Search
button (displayed as a magnifying glass) to begin your search.
Use the Save button, located at the bottom right of the screen, to save the log files on
your hard drive.
Using the Web browser to configure the device
The Web browser lets you to configure the TVR 10 remotely using your PC. Click the
Configure button to display the Remote Configuration screen. This screen lets you
configure the server, network, cameras, alarms, and upgrade the firmware.
Setting the stream type
Video stream refers to the flow of network data between the device and the Web
browser interface. The higher the stream type specified in the Web browser, the
higher the video quality being viewed and recorded. When viewing video in a fourscreen layout, data is being transferred into four different streams, which can
overload a system with low bandwidth. We strongly recommend that you set your
stream type to Sub-stream to avoid overloading your network.
To configure the stream type to sub-stream:
1. Click Configure on the navigation bar to display the Remote Configuration screen.
2. Click the Channel Configuration tab.
3. Select Sub-stream in the Type box.
4. Change the appropriate video quality settings.
Note: We recommend that you do not change the frame type and iframe.
5. Click Save to save your changes.
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Viewing video in sub-stream
To view video in sub-stream, right-click a camera in the Navigator and select Substream. The camera displays video in sub-stream.
Main menu overview
The built-in interface includes a main menu with eight command buttons. Each
command displays a screen that lets you edit a group of TVR 10 settings. The main
menu is shown in Figure 8 below. Access to different option screens varies depending
on your access privileges. Most screens are available only to system administrators.
The white frame surrounding a command button or option shows that the item is
currently selected.
Figure 8: Main menu
Main menu commands options
Table 6 on page 20 provides a list of controls and options available on each screen
that you can access from the main menu.
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Table 6: Menu commands and screen options
Main menu
command
Display Device ID
Recording Record mode
Alarms Alarm input
Dialog screen options Main menu
Require password
Menu timeout
Video standard
Enable scaler
Menu transparency
Date and Time
Multi-Screen
Camera
Stream type
Resolution
Frame rate
Bit rate
Record schedule
Pre-event time
Post-event time
Copy to camera
Input type
Alarm handling, policy, and PTZ
linkage
Alarm rules / PTZ
Copy to alarm in
Alarm out
Duration
Alarm out time
Copy to alarm out
Notifications
Dialog screen options
command
Camera Camera
Camera title position
Adjust video
Time and date display
Motion detection
Advanced settings
Copy to camera
Network IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway
Port
HTTP port
Advanced settings
PPPoE
DDNS
PTZ Camera
Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Flow control
Protocol
PTZ address
Preset
Preset tour
Shadow tour
Copy to camera
User Add/Delete
Password/Verify
Default privileges
Set Privileges
Utilities System information
View log
Alarm output
Hard disk
Firmware upgrade
Factory defaults
Reboot
Power off
Using the main menu
Click a command on the main menu to display the related screen. Alternatively, you
can use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to select a menu command or screen option,
and then press the ENTER or OK button to confirm the selection.
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Table 7 below shows the front panel buttons you can use to display the main menu
or various dialog screens.
Table 7: Main menu display
Button Action
MENU Display the TVR 10 main menu
SRCH Display the Play Back screen
REC Display the Manual Record screen
PTZ Display the PTZ interface
Note: You must enter a user name and password to display the main menu. The
default user name is “admin” with a password of “1234”.
Navigating through dialog screens
Each dialog screen includes various options and buttons as seen in Figure 9 below.
The frame surrounding an option or button indicates that this option is currently
selected.
Use the mouse to select any option or button on the screen. You can also use the
directional arrow buttons (Up, Down, Left, or Right) to navigate through the options.
Changes to screen settings can be entered in various ways as shown in Table 8 on
page 22.
Figure 9: Camera input adjustment
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Table 8: Types of control on the screen
Control Description
Check box Provides two values: 9 indicates enabled and × indicates disabled. You can click the
check box or use the ENTER or OK button to switch between values.
List box Provides more than two values for the option. Only one of them can be selected.
Click the scroll arrows at the right-hand side of the box to scroll through the possible
values. You can also use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to select a value. For
example, the Camera option is a list box that lets you select the camera you want to
work with.
Edit box Lets you enter characters. For more information, see “Using an edit box” below.
Command
button
Triggers a special function or lets you display another screen. For example, click the
Rules button to display the Rules screen. Click the Confirm button to save your
settings and return to the main menu. Click the Cancel button to abandon any
changes made on the screen and return to main menu. Command buttons that are
unavailable are displayed in gray. They must be enabled before you can click them.
Using an edit box
An edit box lets you type characters to set the value of an option, such as a camera
name. You must be in edit mode before you can enter a value.
Note: A full range of alphanumeric characters is only available when using the mouse
or remote control.
To enter text in an edit box using the mouse:
1. Click anywhere within the edit box to enter the edit mode and display a virtual
keyboard.
2. Click to enter the desired characters into the edit box.
3. When you’re finished, click the edit box to accept the value you’ve entered.
To enter text in an edit box using the remote control:
1. Press OK to enter the edit mode.
2. Press # to select the format and type of character you want to enter.
While in edit mode, the status bar on the bottom left of the screen displays which
type of character will be entered. For example, the figure below indicates that
characters will be entered in uppercase.
Options include number, uppercase, lowercase, or symbols. There are 24 different
symbols to select. Press 0 to scroll between four pages of symbols.
3. Enter your characters.
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Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter characters. Press the
numeric buttons repeatedly to cycle through different characters available for
that button. The character format and type depends on the value you selected in
step 2. Use the Left or Right Arrow buttons to move the cursor within the edit box.
Use the DEL button in the remote control to delete the character left of the cursor.
4. Press OK to accept the value you’ve entered, or ESC to exit from the edit box
without saving any changes you’ve made.
Exiting the main menu
Right-click and then click Camera or Multiview to exit the main menu and return to
live mode. Press ESC on the front panel or remote control to exit the main menu and
return to live mode.
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Chapter 4
Basic operation
Turning on the TVR 10
Before turning the TVR 10 power on, make sure that the power supply matches that
of the TVR 10 and the AC adapter is connected correctly. Connect at least one
monitor to the video out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see
the user interface and operate the device.
To turn the TVR 10 power on:
1. Connect power supply correctly.
2. Switch on the manual power button on the back panel. Once the TVR 10 is
powered, the POWER LED should light up in green.
Live mode
The TVR 10 automatically enters into live mode once powered on. On the display
screen, you can see date, time, and camera name. To change the camera name, refer
to “Camera name” on page 47. To set system the date and time refer to “System date
and time” on page 60.
While in live mode, the TVR 10 also displays the status icon of each camera as shown
in Figure 10 on page 26.
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Figure 10: Recording status
Camera status
Each icon represents a camera. The icon color shows the camera status. Table 9
below gives the status color code..
Table 9: Camera status
Icon Color Status description
White No video signal
Yellow Standby recording (when recording upon alarm and/or motion)
Green Recording
Blue Motion detection
Red Alarm
Activating/deactivating the on-screen status bar
Mouse Right-click to open the mouse menu, and then click Status Bar.
Front panel/remote control Press # to activate or deactivate the status bar.
Cycling through camera views
Right-click and then click Camera or press the numeric buttons to switch to an
individual camera display. For example, you can press 2 to view the second camera.
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