Interlogix TVR 12 Quick Start Guide

TVR 12 Quick Start Guide

Figure 1: Back panel connections

1. Loop through for up to 16 analog cameras
(depends on DVR model).

2. Connect to a RS-232 device.

3. Connect up to four alarm inputs.

4. Connect one alarm relay output.

5. Connect four audio inputs to RCA connectors.

6. Connect up to 16 analog cameras to BNC
connectors (depends on model of DVR).

7. Connect to an optional USB device such as a
mouse, CD/DVD burner or HDD.

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

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

10. Connect to a VGA monitor.

11. Connect to speakers for audio output.

12. Connect to a network.

13. Connect to a RS-485 device such as a PTZ
camera or a keypad.

14. Connect to the 12 VDC PSU (enclosed).

15. Power switch (on/off).

16. Connect to ground.

Figure 2: Front panel controls

1 USB port.

2. CD/DVD burner (optional).

3. Eject button: Press to eject CD/DVD disc.

4. Archive button: Press once to enter quick
archive mode. Press twice to start archiving.

5. Display and Seq buttons: In live view mode,
press Display to toggle through the single and
multiviews. Press Seq to start/stop sequencing
in live view mode.
In menu mode, press Enter to select a menu
window.

6. Channel buttons. Switch between different
cameras in live view, PTZ control or playback
modes.

7. Live, Menu and Search buttons: Press Live to
switch to live view mode. Press Menu to enter
or exit the main menu. In live mode, press
Search to enter the advanced search menu.

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

9. Alarm button: Press to manually acknowledge
an alarm.

10. Enter and arrow buttons: Use the Direction
buttons to navigate in the menus and to control
playback. Press Enter to confirm menu selection.

11. IR receiver.

12. Playback buttons:

Reverse: In live view
mode, use to play back earliest video. In
playback mode, play back a camera in the
reverse direction.

Pause: In live view; freeze
the last image for all active cameras. In playback
mode, stop playback.
play all-day playback of the selected camera. In

Play: In live view mode,

playback mode, play back the camera in the
forward direction.

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 12 (model TVR 12) is
shipped with the following items:

• IR (infrared) remote control

• Two AAA batteries for the remote control

• AC power cords

• 12 VDC PSU

• USB mouse

• DVR

• Video loop through cable

• CD with software and manuals

• TruVision DVR 12 Quick Start Guide

• TruVision DVR 12 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 well-ventilated
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 12. 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 supply 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 12 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 12 is now ready to use. Recording starts
automatically.

Operating the TVR 12

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.

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.

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