TruVision DVR 44HD Quick
1. Connect one audio input to RCA connector.
a mouse, CD/DVD burner or HDD.
9. Connect to a HDTV. The HDMI connection
16. Power switch (on/off).
Start Guide
1: Back panel connections (16-channel model shown)
2. Connect to speakers for audio output.
3. Line in.
4. Connect one CCTV monitor (BNC-type
connector).
5. Connect to a RS-232 device.
6. Connect eSATA
7. Connect up to 16 analog cameras to BNC-type
connectors (depends on the recorder model).
8. Connect to an optional USB 2.0 device such as
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supports both digital audio and video.
10. Connect to a VGA monitor.
11. Connect to a network.
12. Connect up to 16 alarm inputs, such as
detectors, push buttons, etc.
13. Connect up to four alarm outputs, such as a
siren, flash, relay.
14. Connect to ground.
15. Connect a power cord to the PSU (included).
2: Front panel controls (8-channel model shown)
1 Display buttons. Used in live view mode.
5. Receiver for IR remote control.
Press Display to toggle through the single
and multiviews.
Press Seq to start/stop sequencing in live
view mode.
Press A to select main monitor. Press B to
select event monitor.
2. Front panel lock. Lock or unlock the front
panel with a key.
3. Menu and Search buttons: P ress Menu to
enter or exit the main menu. In live mode,
press Search to enter the advanced search
menu.
4. Playback buttons:
Press Live to switch to live view mode.
Press Replay to switch to playback mode
and start playing the current file.
Playback buttons: Reverse: In live view
mode, use to play back the oldest available
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: In live view mode, play 24-hour
playback of the selected camera. In playback
mode, play back the camera in the forward
6. PTZ buttons:
Zoom
: Press to use + and – for digital zoom.
Preset
: Press to call up preprogrammed preset
positions.
Tour
: Press to call up preprogrammed shadow
tours.
7. Enter and arrow buttons: Use the Direction
buttons to navigate in the menus and to control
playback. Press Enter to confirm menu selection.
8. Archive button: Press once to enter quick archive
mode. Press twice to start archiving.
9. Channel buttons. Switch between different
cameras in live view, PTZ control or playback
modes.
10. USB 2.0 ports.
11. Status LEDs. Indicates the status of the HDD,
network, and Watchdog, as well as whether there is
an external alarm.
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12. Close Toolbar: Close the toolbar.
3: Quick access toolbar
1. Pause: Freeze live image of the selected
camera.
2. Start Manual Recording: Start/stop manual
recording.
3. Instant Playback: Play back the recorded
video from the last five minutes.
4. Audio On: Enable/disable audio output.
5. Snapshot: Capture a snapshot of a video
Package contents
The TruVision DVR 44HD (model TVR 44HD)
is shipped with the following items:
• IR (infrared) remote control
• Two AAA batteries for the remote control
• AC power cords
• USB mouse
• Brackets
• Recorder
• CD with software and manuals
• TruVision DVR 44HD Quick Start Guide
• TruVision DVR 44HD 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.
6. PTZ Control: Enter PTZ control mode.
7. Digital Zoom: Enter digital zoom mode.
8. Image Settings: Modify the image lighting levels.
9. Show Text: Display inserted text on screen.
10. Auxiliary Focus: Automatically focus the camera
lens
11. Lens Initialization: Initialize the lens of a camera
with a motorized lens
Quick install
Recommended steps for setting up the
recorder:
1. Connect all the devices required to the
back panel of the recorder. 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 recorder has an express installation
wizard that lets you easily configure basic
recorder settings when first used. It configures
all cameras simultaneously. The configuration
can then be customized as required.
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