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  • Page 1 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual P/N 1069895F-EN • REV 6.0 • ISS 10MAY11...
  • Page 2 © 2011 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. Copyright Interlogix, TruVision and logos are trademarks of UTC Fire & Security. Trademarks and patents Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 Product overview 1 Features 2 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Installation environment 5 Unpacking the TVR 60 and its accessories 5 HDD capacity 6 Connecting devices to the rear panel 6 IP cameras supported 7 PTZ dome camera set up 8 Wiring the keypad 12 RS-485 ports 14...
  • Page 4 Configuring display options 42 Chapter 7 Controlling a PTZ dome camera 47 Configuring PTZ settings 47 Pop-up menu for mouse operation 49 Setting presets, preset tours and shadow tours 49 Chapter 8 Playing back a recording 55 The playback control panel 56 Playing back recorded video 56 Exiting playback mode 63 Chapter 9...
  • Page 5 Configuring the server and HTTP Ports 102 Configuring e-mail settings 103 Chapter 14 Camera management 105 Enabling or disabling analog cameras 106 Configuring IP cameras 107 Configuring the OSD settings 108 Setting up privacy masking 109 Adjusting video image settings 110 Chapter 15 HDD management 113 Initializing HDDs 113...
  • Page 6 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product introduction Product overview This is the TruVision DVR 60 User Manual for models: Table 1: Product codes Product code EMEA Americas TVR-6016-500 Available Unavailable TVR-6016-1T Available Unavailable TVR-6016-2T Available Available TVR-6016-4T Available Available TVR-6016-8T Available Available TVR-6016-12T Available Available Note: Some model versions are not available across all regions.

  • Page 8: Features

    0BChapter 1: Product introduction Features This section describes the available TVR 60 features. Compression The TVR 60 supports the following video features: • Scalable state-of-the-art hybrid H.264 video compression algorithm Supports both analog and IP cameras • Real-time recording of 24 channels at 4CIF resolution •...
  • Page 9 0BChapter 1: Product introduction • Auto-detect video (PAL or NTSC) on startup • Multiple control inputs: front panel, mouse, IR remote control, and keyboard • Supports KTD-405 / TVK-505U keypad control • Multi-language support • Triple monitor support - Monitor A, monitor B and spot monitors TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 10 0BChapter 1: Product introduction TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    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.

  • Page 12: Hdd Capacity

    1BChapter 2: Installation • IR (infrared) remote control • Two AAA batteries for the remote control • AC power cords (US, Europe, UK) • USB mouse • • Video loop through cable • TruVision DVR 60 Quick Start Guide • TruVision DVR 60 User Manual (on CD) HDD capacity Storage capacity for the TVR 60 varies depending on the model.

  • Page 13: Ip Cameras Supported

    1BChapter 2: Installation Figure 1: Rear panel connections Connect up to 16 analog cameras to BNC connectors. Connect to USB devices such as a mouse. USB CD/DVD burner and USB HDD are not supported. Connect to audio inputs (available for each camera) to RCA connectors.

  • Page 14: Ptz Dome Camera Set Up

    1BChapter 2: Installation Supported cameras Resolutions Maximum bit rate - Maximum bit rate supported Main stream - Sub stream UltraView IP PTZ camera 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF 1.7Mbps 1Mbps CamPlus2 IP camera VGA, QVGA 2Mbps Panasonic IP camera VGA, QVGA 2Mbps PTZ dome camera set up Use the USB mouse provided or the optional keypad for local telemetry control.
  • Page 15 Figure 2: Connecting a keypad to the TVR 60 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 60. See Table 4 below for different Interlogix PTZ dome camera settings.
  • Page 16 1BChapter 2: Installation Camera Switch setting TruVision Mini PTZ Protocol DIP switches: 000000 12X: Outdoor 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.
  • Page 17 1BChapter 2: Installation Camera Switch setting CyberDome Protocol switches: Address switches: Select the camera ID DIP switch address as required. RS-485 data connector: UltraView PTZ Protocol switches: 01000 Address switches: Select the address switch address as required. 1. Protocol switches; 2. Address switches RS-485 data connector: TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Wiring The Keypad

    1BChapter 2: Installation Camera Switch setting Legend Protocol switches: Address switches: Select the camera ID DIP switch address as required. RS-485 data connector: Wiring the keypad The 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.
  • Page 19 1BChapter 2: Installation Figure 3: RS-485 bus serial wiring (KTD-405 keypad shown) 1. Keypad 3. See section “RS-485 ports” on page 14 2. I/O box Use an RS-485 signal distributor for a star wiring configuration. See Figure 4 below. Figure 4: Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor Correct 1.

  • Page 20: Rs-485 Ports

    1BChapter 2: Installation Use an RS-485/KTD-83 signal distributor to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS-485 bus, extending the output an additional 1200 m. Up to 31 TVR 60s can be connected to each output.

  • Page 21: Rs-232 Port

    1BChapter 2: Installation Figure 6: RS-485 pins RS-232 port The RS-232 port will be available for future use to connect CBR-PB3-POS (point- of-sale) and ATM devices to the TVR 60. Monitor connections Connect the unit to the monitors via 75-ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors.

  • Page 22: Brackets

    1BChapter 2: Installation Brackets The DVR is easily rack-mountable with the purchase of the TVR-RK-1 rack- mount kit. See Figure 7 below. Contact your local supplier to order it. Figure 7: Rack mount installation Attach small front rack ears to the unit Attach DVR to front rails (screws supplied) (screws not included)
  • Page 23 1BChapter 2: Installation  Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
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  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Getting started Turning on and off the DVR Before turning the power on 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.
  • Page 26 2BChapter 3: Getting started Any changes you make to a setup configuration screen are saved when you exit the screen and return to the main eZ Setup screen. The TVR 60 firmware supports over 16 languages. Note: Figure 8: Setup Wizard screen To quickly set up the TVR 60: 1.

  • Page 27: Recording Configuration

    2BChapter 3: Getting started You can group HDDs and assign cameras to a group. See “Setting HDD groups” on page 113. You can also set up a drive for redundant recording. See “Setting the HDD to redundancy” on page 115. After setting your HDD settings, click and then Next.

  • Page 28: Network Configuration

    2BChapter 3: Getting started Check both the “Enable Schedule” and “All Day” checkbox. This enables the recording schedule. The DVR will record continuously all day for the whole week. Click to return to the Schedule tab. To copy the schedule to another camera, select the camera or select “All”...

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    Chapter 4 Operating instructions Controlling the TVR 60 There are several ways to control the TVR 60: • Front panel control • Mouse control • IR remote control • KTD-405 / TVK-505U keypad control (see appendix) • Web browser control (see Chapter 10 “Using the Web browser” on page 71 You can use your preferred control method for any procedure, but in most cases we describe procedures using mouse terminology.
  • Page 30 3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Figure 9: Front panel The controls on the front panel include: Item Name Description USB port Universal serial bus (USB) port for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB hard disk drive (HDD) Eject Ejects CD/DVD disc. Archive Press once to enter quick archive mode.

  • Page 31: Using The Mouse

    3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Item Name Description Joystick Use to select options in a menu and to control playback. Press for Enter. Press LED arrows are lit when the jog is active. Live mode: Enter PTZ mode. Menu mode: Move the joystick left/right and up/down to position cursor in menu screen.

  • Page 32: Using The Ir Remote Control

    3BChapter 4: Operating instructions To use a USB mouse: 1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the front or rear panel of the DVR. 2. The mouse should automatically be detected. See Table 5 below for a description of the mouse buttons. Table 5: Mouse buttons Item Description...
  • Page 33 3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Figure 10: IR remote control Item Description 1. Alarm Acknowledge an alarm. 2. Device Enable/disable the IR remote control to control the TVR 60. 3. Numeric buttons Select a camera, and enter a number in a menu option. 4.
  • Page 34 3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Item Description 14. Tour Enter preprogrammed three-digit code to call up shadow tour. 15. Focus + and - Use to control focus of camera lens. 16. Playback control Use to control playback (Rewind, Pause, Play, and Fast Forward). 17.

  • Page 35: Main Menu Overview

    3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Main menu overview The TVR 60 has an icon-driven menu structure that allows you to configure the unit’s parameters. Figure 11 below shows the TVR 60 main menu screen. Each command icon displays a screen that lets you edit a group of TVR 60 settings. Most screens are available only to system administrators.

  • Page 36: Using The Virtual Keyboard

    3BChapter 4: Operating instructions To access the main menu: 1. Press the button on the remote control or front panel or right-click the Menu mouse and select the Menu button. The main menu screen appears. Press in the main menu screen to return to live mode. Exit Navigating through a dialog screen Use the mouse to select any option or button on the screen.

  • Page 37: Exiting The Main Menu

    3BChapter 4: Operating instructions Description of the keys in the virtual keyboard: Switch to Lowercase: Switch to lowercase input. Switch to Uppercase: Switch to uppercase input. Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor. Enter: Confirm selection. ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard. Exiting the main menu Press the Menu button on the front panel to exit the current menu screen.
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  • Page 39: Live Mode

    Chapter 5 Live mode Description of live mode Live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live pictures from the cameras. The TVR 60 automatically enters into live mode once powered up. On the display screen, you can see the current date and time, camera name, and whether a recording is in progress.

  • Page 40: Switching Monitors

    4BChapter 5: Live mode Figure 13: Digital zoom screen To quickly zoom in/out on a camera image: 1. Select the camera you wish to use. 2. Left-click the mouse and select the option Zoom, or on the front panel Digital press the button.

  • Page 41: Pop-Up Menus For Mouse Operation

    4BChapter 5: Live mode Table 9: Description of the monitor functions 3 monitors connected 2 analog monitors connected Output Description Output Description Monitor VGA. Monitor A. This is the main monitor. All features This is the main monitor. All features can can be accessed.

  • Page 42: Viewing In Full Screen

    4BChapter 5: Live mode Table 10: Pop-up mouse menus Item Name Description Camera Switch to a full-screen view for the selected camera. Multi View Switch between the different multiscreen options. Next Screen Displays the next camera. Talk Modify the audio volume or disable audio. Playback Enter playback mode.

  • Page 43: Sequencing Cameras In Live Mode

    4BChapter 5: Live mode You can also right-click the mouse and select MultiView from the menu. Select the desired multiscreen display layout. Sequencing cameras in live mode The sequencing feature allows a camera to be displayed briefly on-screen, before advancing to the next camera in the sequence list. Sequencing can only be done in full screen mode.
  • Page 44 4BChapter 5: Live mode Item Name Description Digital zoom Enter digital zoom. Freeze Freeze the live image of the selected camera of the current display mode. Although the image pauses, time and date information does not. The system clock continues to run. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Live Mode Display

    Chapter 6 Configuring the live mode display This chapter describes how to configure the on-screen image in live mode as well as set up the DVR name and address, enable password protection, and set up the system time and date. You can change the settings in the screens in any order.
  • Page 46 5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display Table 12: Description of the Monitor setup screen Option Description Device name The name to use for the DVR. Device address The device number to use for the DVR when programming the remote control or keypad.

  • Page 47: Configuring Time And Date

    5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display Monitor setup To configure monitors: 1. Enter the Display Settings screen by selecting in the main menu. Display 2. Click the tab. The Monitor screen appears. Modify the required Monitor settings. See Table 12 on page 40. 3.

  • Page 48: Configuring Display Options

    5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display Table 13: Description of the Time screen Option Description Time zone Select the time zone of the DVR from the drop-down list. Date/time format Select the date format from the drop-down list. Default format is DD-MM- YYYY.
  • Page 49 5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display Figure 19: Layout screen Table 14: Description of the layout screen Option Description Main monitor Select which monitor will be the main monitor. Default is VGA, if connected. Layout mode Select which multiscreen layout will be default in live mode. Main dwell time Set the length of time for which a camera appears on-screen on the selected monitor before moving to the next camera during sequencing.

  • Page 50: Sequencing Cameras

    5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display 3. Enable/disable audio output 4. Click the button to save the settings. Apply 5. Click to return to the main menu. Sequencing cameras The cameras are sequenced in numeric order by default. You can change the sequence order of the cameras for all monitors.
  • Page 51 5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display “X” means that the camera is not displayed. Note: 8. Click the button to accept the changes and return to the Layout screen. 9. Click the button to see the results immediately implemented. Click the Apply button again if further changes are required.
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  • Page 53: Controlling A Ptz Dome Camera

    Chapter 7 Controlling a PTZ dome camera You can control PTZ dome cameras using the buttons on the front panel, the keypad, and IR remote control as well as using the PTZ menu accessed with the mouse. Access to PTZ functions may require a password. Configuring PTZ settings Use this screen to configure the PTZ dome cameras.
  • Page 54 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera To configure PTZ dome camera settings: 1. Enter the PTZ Settings screen by selecting in the main menu. 2. In the Camera box, select the PTZ dome camera to be configured from the drop-down list. 3.

  • Page 55: Pop-Up Menu For Mouse Operation

    6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera Pop-up menu for mouse operation In PTZ mode use the mouse pop-up PTZ menu to get quick access to many PTZ functions. Right-click the mouse to call-up the pop-up menu. See Figure 22 below. Figure 22: Mouse pop-up PTZ menu The items that can be found on this menu include: Table 15: Description of the mouse pop-up PTZ menu...
  • Page 56 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera If the display was in multiscreen format, it changes to full screen format. See Figure 23 below for a description of the PTZ control panel. Figure 23: PTZ control panel Directional pad/auto-scan buttons: Controls the movements and directions of the PTZ. Center button is used to start auto-pan by the PTZ dome camera.
  • Page 57 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera To set up a preset: 1. Enter PTZ mode by left-clicking the mouse on the desired camera image and selecting the icon in the cameo shortcut menu. - Or - Press the front panel joystick for Enter. The PTZ control panel appears.
  • Page 58 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera To set up a preset tour: 1. Enter PTZ mode by left-clicking the mouse on the desired camera image and selecting the icon in the cameo shortcut menu. - Or - Press the front panel joystick for Enter. The PTZ control panel appears.
  • Page 59 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera - Or - Press the front panel joystick for Enter. The PTZ control panel appears. 2. Click the button on the PTZ control panel. The PTZ Control Shadow Tour screen appears with the Shadow Tour tab open. 3.
  • Page 60 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera Calling up a preset tour To call up a preset tour: 1. Enter PTZ mode by left-clicking the mouse on the desired camera image and selecting the icon in the cameo shortcut menu. The PTZ control panel appears.

  • Page 61: Playing Back A Recording

    Chapter 8 Playing back a recording The TVR 60 lets you to quickly locate and playback recorded video. There are a few ways to playback video:  Instant playback of recorded video  Search the video archives by specific time, date, or event, ...

  • Page 62: The Playback Control Panel

    7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording The playback control panel It is easy to select the start and end playback times using the playback control panel. See Figure 26 below. Figure 26: Playback control panel Audio on/off Decrease playback speed: Options available are: single frame, 1/8 speed, ¼...

  • Page 63: Search Results

    7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording Figure 27: Advanced Search screen Table 16: Description of functions in the Advanced Search screen Function Description Analog / IP camera status Displays all the analog and IP cameras set up in the system. A search can include both analog and IP cameras.
  • Page 64 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording Figure 28: Example of a search result list Playing back files from a video search To playback from one camera: 1. In live mode, select the camera display for playback. 2. Press the button on the remote control or front panel, or right-click the Search mouse and select the button.
  • Page 65 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording To playback from more than one camera: 1. In live mode select the camera display for playback. 2. Press the button on the remote control or front panel, or right-click the Search mouse and select the button.
  • Page 66 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording To do digital zoom in playback: You can zoom in on an image during playback. During playback right-click the mouse to call-up the playback control panel. Click the button to enter Zoom digital zoom. To hide the playback control panel: To hide the playback control panel during playback right-click the mouse and select the...
  • Page 67 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording Click the button on the playback control panel and then click Stop Play restart playback. Playback restarts in multiscreen view. • Using the front panel/remote control: 1. In live mode press the button on the front panel or remote control to Playback enter playback mode.
  • Page 68 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording To playback video from the system log: 1. Press the button on the remote control or front panel, or right-click the Menu mouse and select the button. The main menu screen appears. Menu 2. Click the icon.

  • Page 69: Exiting Playback Mode

    7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording • Using the front panel/remote: 1. In the playback screen move the joystick to left to scroll down through the speed changes until Single frame. 2. Press with the joystick to advance the video frame by frame. Enter 3.
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  • Page 71: Archiving Recorded Files

    Chapter 9 Archiving recorded files Archive recorded files on an external device such as a USB flash drives, USB HDDs, eSATA device or a DVD writer. You must be in live mode to archive video. Access to archive functions may require a password. The USB port on the rear panel does not support USB CD/DVD burners or Note: USB HDDs.
  • Page 72 8BChapter 9: Archiving recorded files Exporting recorded files to a backup device You can insert a mini-USB hub to the USB port to attach a mouse for navigation and a USB drive for archiving. However, the unit may not support all types of USB hubs.
  • Page 73 Chapter 9: Archiving recorded files To export recorded files to a backup device: 1. Connect the backup device to the DVR. If using a USB memory drive, insert the device into the USB port on the front panel. If using a digital video disk (DVD) or eSATA drive, insert the disc into the DVD drive.

  • Page 74: Archiving Video Clips

    8BChapter 9: Archiving recorded files 10. After the backup process has completed, you may select the files from your device and click the button to verify that it has been exported Play successfully. Archiving video clips You can save important scenes in a recorded file for later reference by creating video clips of selected portions of the file during playback.

  • Page 75: Playing Back Archived Files On A Pc

    Chapter 9: Archiving recorded files • Create New Folder: Creates a new folder on the backup device. • Delete: Delete a file or folder from the backup device. • Play: Play the selected video file from the backup device. • Format: Format the backup device. •...
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  • Page 77: Using The Web Browser

    Chapter 10 Using the Web browser This chapter describes how you can use the Web browser interface to configure the device, play back recorded video, search through event logs, and control a PTZ dome camera. You can also specify settings on the Web browser interface to optimize video playback and recording performance when operating in a low or limited bandwidth environment.

  • Page 78: Accessing The Web Browser

    9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Accessing the Web browser To access the TVR 60, open a Web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the TVR 60, as a Web address. On the logon screen, enter the default user ID and password.
  • Page 79 9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Figure 31: Web browser interface Table 18: Description of the Web browser screen Item Name Description Menu toolbar Lets you do the following: • View live video • Play back video • Search for event logs •...

  • Page 80: Using The Web Browser To Configure The Device

    9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Using the Web browser to configure the device Click Config on the menu bar to display the configuration screen. There are two ways to configure the DVR: Local and Remote. Local configuration Local configuration lets you define communication and network parameters such as protocol type, maximum file size, stream type, network transmission settings.

  • Page 81: Searching And Playing Back Recorded Video

    9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser • Camera settings including motion detection, privacy masking, video loss, video tampering, video image display settings, and text overlay • Recording settings including recording schedule and recording quality • Network settings including, e-mail, DDNS, and NTP setup •...
  • Page 82 9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Figure 33: Browser playback page Calendar. Selected day is highlighted Type of recording: Selected camera Blue: Indicates video recorded based on the recording schedule defined. Playback control toolbar Red: Indicates video recorded triggered by an alarm Timeline (TL).

  • Page 83: Searching For Event Logs

    9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Searching for event logs The DVR compiles a log of events, such as the start or end of video recording, DVR notifications, and alarms, through which you can easily search. Logs are categorized by the following types: Alarm: Includes motion detection, tamper detection, video tampering, and •...
  • Page 84 9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser Figure 34: PTZ controls Directional pad/auto-scan buttons: Controls the movements and directions of the PTZ. Center button is used to start auto-pan by the PTZ dome camera. Select preset function. Adjust zoom, focus, and iris. Adjust speed of PTZ dome camera movement.

  • Page 85: Configuring Recording Settings

    Chapter 11 Configuring recording settings This chapter provides instructions on how to define the recording settings of your DVR. This chapter covers how you can configure your initial recording settings, schedule recordings, protect your recorded files, and set up your HDD for redundancy.
  • Page 86 10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings 3. Configure the following settings: Record Mode: Select the encoding parameters, either Timelapse (TL), • Alarm, or Schedule. Record: Select the type of stream to record, either video or video and • audio. Resolution: Select the resolution of the recording. Options include: 4CIF, •...

  • Page 87: Defining A Recording Schedule

    10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings e-SATA: Select Backup or Storage Expansion. • 8. Click Apply, and then to save your changes. Defining a recording schedule Defining a recording schedule lets you specify when the DVR records video and under what circumstances. Each camera can be configured to have its own recording schedule.
  • Page 88 10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings To set up a recording schedule: 1. Enter the Record Settings screen by selecting in the main menu. Record 2. Select the Schedule tab to open the Schedule menu (see Figure 35 on page 81). 3.

  • Page 89: Protecting Recorded Files

    10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings Protecting recorded files There are two methods to prevent recorded files from being inadvertently overwritten or deleted off the HDD. We highly recommend that important recorded events be protected from deletion. Recorded files can either be locked or the HDD that the files reside on can be set to read only.

  • Page 90: Configuring Advanced Hdd Settings

    10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings The Locked column indicates whether a file is locked or not. Closed lock icons indicate locked files while opened lock icons indicate unlocked files. The Lock button toggles between Lock and Unlock, depending on the file. 6.
  • Page 91 10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings 3. Select the HDD to be used for redundancy. 4. Click Mode. The Mode screen displays. 5. Select Redundancy. Verify at least one other HDD is set to R/W (read/write). 6. Click to save the settings and return to the previous menu. 7.
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  • Page 93: Configuring Alarm Settings

    Chapter 12 Configuring alarm settings This chapter describes setting up how the system will respond when an alarm is triggered. Motion detection Motion detection is one of the most important features of a DVR. With it there is no need to manually search through hours of video recordings to find an event. The TVR 60 can be set up to trigger an alarm if it detects motion and to record it.
  • Page 94 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings Figure 36: Mouse pop-up menu for motion detection mode Full screen: Select the whole screen to be sensitive to motion detection. Clear All: Clear all motion detection areas on-screen. Sensitivity: Set the motion sensitivity level. There are five sensitivity levels: 0 (lowest) to 5 (highest). If level 1 is selected, the unit will not respond to any motion detection.

  • Page 95: Setting Up Motion Detection

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings Figure 37: Notification types Note: To trigger the alarm indicator bar on the front panel to flash on and off when motion is detected, see “Setting up system notifications” on page 95. The notification types that you can select include: Full Screen: When an alarm is triggered, the local spot monitor (VGA or BNC •...
  • Page 96 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings To set up motion detection: 1. Enter the Camera Management screen by selecting in the main Camera menu. The Camera Management screen appears. 2. Select one or more cameras for which you want to configure motion detection, and then click to display the Camera Settings screen.
  • Page 97 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings 0 and 255 squares. Click to accept and return to the motion detection area setup interface.. Right-click the mouse and click to return to the Camera Settings screen. Exit 6. Select the cameras to be triggered for recording when motion is detected. Click Motion Detection to open the Rules screen.

  • Page 98: Setting Up External Alarms

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings notification options available are: Buzzer, TCP/IP notification, Alarm Out, and Email. 9. Click and then to save your changes and return to the Advanced Apply menu. 10. Copy these motion detection settings to other cameras, if required. 11.
  • Page 99 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings Click the tab. Select the cameras to be triggered for Associated Cameras recording when an alarm is detected by checking the boxes under the desired cameras. Both analog and IP cameras can be selected. Click the Apply button to complete setup.

  • Page 100: Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings 4. Enter an alarm name for the selected output in the Alarm Name field. 5. Select an option in the Timeout box. The timeout setting lets you define how much longer a signal remains active even after the alarm has ended.

  • Page 101: Setting Up System Notifications

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings Clear: Select an alarm from the list and click Clear to stop its output. • Trigger All: Trigger all alarm outputs at once. For example, when you • need to test them. Clear All: Stop all alarm outputs at once. •...

  • Page 102: Detecting Video Loss

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings Alarm Out: Trigger an alarm output when a notification is detected. An alarm • output can be configured by following the steps listed in “Setting up external alarms” on page 92. Email Notification: Sends an e-mail when an alarm or notification is •...

  • Page 103: Detecting Video Tampering

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings 2. Select a camera to configure for video loss detection, and then click Setup. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. Check the Detection box to enable feature. Video Loss 5. Click next to the Video Loss Detection box to enter the Rules screen. Rules 6.
  • Page 104 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings To set up video tampering detection: 1. Enter Camera Management screen by selecting in the main menu. Camera 2. Select a camera for which you want to configure video loss detection, and then click Setup. 3.

  • Page 105: Configuring Network Settings

    Chapter 13 Configuring network settings You must configure your DVR’s network settings before using your DVR over the network. As every network configuration may differ, please contact your Network Note: Administrator or ISP to see if your DVR requires specific IP addresses or port numbers.

  • Page 106: Configuring The Ddns

    12BChapter 13: Configuring network settings • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. • Gateway: The IP address of your network gateway so the DVR will be recognized within the network. This is typically the IP address of your router.

  • Page 107: Configuring An Ntp Server

    12BChapter 13: Configuring network settings 9. Click to save. Configuring an NTP server A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can also be set up on your DVR to keep the date and time current and accurate. To set up an NTP server: 1.

  • Page 108: Configuring Multicast

    12BChapter 13: Configuring network settings Configuring multicast Setting up multicasting resolves limitation issues when streaming videos through a network access device. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. We recommend that the IP address range of 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 be used.

  • Page 109: Configuring E-Mail Settings

    12BChapter 13: Configuring network settings The Server Port has a port range of 2000-65535 and is used for remote Note: client software access. The HTTP port is used for remote internet browser access Configuring e-mail settings Your DVR can send e-mail notifications of alarms or notifications through the network.
  • Page 110 12BChapter 13: Configuring network settings These values represent the recipient’s name and e-mail address. 9. Check the Attach JPEG File box if you want to send an e-mail with alarm images. 10. Select an interval range in the Interval box. The interval range represents the time range in between the alarm images sent.

  • Page 111: Chapter 14 Camera Management

    Chapter 14 Camera management The TVR 60 can support up to 16 analog and eight 4-CIF IP cameras. However, the number of IP cameras supported can depend on the resolution of the IP cameras and on the number of analog cameras enabled. For a complete list of the analog and IP camera numbers that can be supported, see Appendix F “Camera matrix”...

  • Page 112: Enabling Or Disabling Analog Cameras

    13BChapter 14: Camera management Figure 38: Camera management screen Enabling or disabling analog cameras When you turn on the DVR the status of all 16 IP cameras is automatically on and all the cameras are recording, even if there are not 16 analog cameras connected.

  • Page 113: Configuring Ip Cameras

    13BChapter 14: Camera management Configuring IP cameras Use the Camera Management menu to set up IP cameras. You can also add or delete IP cameras. Only TruVision IP cameras can be configured from the DVR. The DVR detects and lists all TruVision IP cameras in the IP Camera Settings screen. By default they all have the same IP address.

  • Page 114: Configuring The Osd Settings

    13BChapter 14: Camera management Enter the password of the IP camera under Admin Password. The default IP camera password is 1234. Note: You must enter the password of the IP camera for the camera to be correctly installed. 7. Click to save and return to the Camera Management screen.

  • Page 115: Setting Up Privacy Masking

    13BChapter 14: Camera management You can select one of the following options: • Steady • Steady & Flashing • Transparent • Transparent & Flashing 8. To configure where you want the camera information displayed on-screen, click Text Position Setup. You are taken to a camera view screen and an area marked where the camera information is displayed.

  • Page 116: Adjusting Video Image Settings

    13BChapter 14: Camera management 5. Click the Settings button to enter the privacy mask area setup interface. Area The privacy mask area setup interface lets you define areas you want to mask for privacy. This option is only available for analog cameras. Note: 6.
  • Page 117 13BChapter 14: Camera management 6. Click to save and exit, - Or - Click to return to default settings. Default TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
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  • Page 119: Chapter 15 Hdd Management

    Chapter 15 HDD management Initializing HDDs The TVR 60 is shipped with the in-built HDD already initialized. You can re- initialize the HDD. However, all data on the HDD will be destroyed. To initialize a HDD: 1. Enter the HDD Management screen by clicking in the main menu, System and then...

  • Page 120: Setting The Hdd Status

    14BChapter 15: HDD management To set up a HDD group: 1. Enter the HDD Management screen by clicking in the main menu, System and then Hard Disk. 2. Select the HDDs to be added to the group. 3. Click to enter Group Settings screen. Group 4.
  • Page 121 14BChapter 15: HDD management 5. Select Read-Only. 6. Click to save and exit the screen. Note: Once set to read-only, the HDD cannot be used to save recorded files until it is set back to read/write (R/W). If the HDD that is currently being written to is set to read-only, the data is then recorded to the next HDD.

  • Page 122: Checking Hdd Status

    14BChapter 15: HDD management Checking HDD status You can check the status of any of the installed HDDs on the DVR at anytime. To check the status of a HDD: 1. Enter the HDD Management screen by clicking in the main menu, System and then Hard...

  • Page 123: Configuring Hdd Alarms

    14BChapter 15: HDD management 6. Select a log item to view and click the button. Details A detail listing of SMART information is displayed, as shown in the below. Configuring HDD alarms HDD alarms can be set to trigger when an HDD is uninitialized or in an abnormal state.
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  • Page 125: Chapter 16 Configuring The Dvr Settings

    Chapter 16 Configuring the DVR settings This chapter describes:  Changing the language  Managing users  Updating system firmware  Restoring default settings  Viewing system information  Viewing system logs Changing the language You can easily change the language of the system. To change the language: 1.

  • Page 126: Adding A New User

    15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings See Table 20 below for a description of the different user accounts. See Table 21 on page 122 for the list of fixed and optional access privileges by user level. Table 20: User accounts User Description The administrator account includes extended menu with full access to all...
  • Page 127 15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings Level refers to the user’s level of access and can be set using one of the following predefined levels. These levels include privileges that are already defined and cannot be changed from this menu. •...
  • Page 128 15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings Network Log Search: Remotely view logs that are saved on the DVR. • Network Configuration Parameters: Remotely configure parameters, • restore parameters to factory defaults and import settings to as well as export settings from DVR. Network Camera Management: Remotely enable and disable analog •...
  • Page 129 15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings Privilege User level Administrator Manager Operator Custom  Network Serial Ports  Network Allocating Video Output  Two-Way Audio  Network Layout Alarm and Trigger Alarm Output  Network Advanced Management  Network Shutdown Camera settings: ...

  • Page 130: Deleting A User

    15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings 5. Configure privileges for local settings under the Local Settings tab and check the access privileges required. Note: If you had selected Operator instead of Custom, this screen would be empty as operators by default do not have access privileges to these functions.

  • Page 131: Updating System Firmware

    15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings Modifying a user Only a system administrator can modify a user. To modify a user: 1. Enter the User Settings screen by selecting in the main menu. User Only Custom level users can have their access privileges modified. Note: 2.
  • Page 132 15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings 2. Connect the USB device to the DVR. 3. Enter the System View screen by selecting in the main menu. System 4. Click to enter the Firmware screen. Firmware Upgrade 5. Click the Local Upgrade tab. 6.

  • Page 133: Restoring Default Settings

    15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings Restoring default settings To restore default factory settings to your DVR: 1. Enter the Default Settings menu by selecting in the main menu, and System then Factory Default. 2. Click to restore factory defaults. Note: Network information such as IP address, subnet mask and gateway are not restored.

  • Page 134: Exporting Log Files

    15BChapter 16: Configuring the DVR settings 4. To view more detail information about a particular log entry, select the entry and click Details. 5. If available, you can also view the associated video to the selected log entry by clicking Play. Exporting log files Log files can also be exported onto a USB device.

  • Page 135: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Place the TVR 60 in well-ventilated space so that it operates within the allowed range of temperature and humidity as in specification. If the circuit board is wet, dust on circuit board can cause a short circuit. The circuit board, plug and socket, housing fan and housing should be cleaned by brushing regularly.
  • Page 136 16BAppendix A: Troubleshooting Failure Possible reasons and actions to take Why is there no video recorded If there is no recorded video after setting up for motion detection: after setting the motion detection? 1. Check that the recording schedule is setup correctly. See “Defining a recording schedule”...

  • Page 137: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications Video Video format PAL /NTSC (auto detected) Conditioning AGC, 0.7 to 1.4 Vp-p video accepted Resolution (H × V) PAL: 704 × 576 NTSC: 704 × 480 Video compression H.264 Video input 16 channels Monitor A VGA Full and multiscreen output, VGA connector (Res.
  • Page 138 17BAppendix B: Specifications Languages English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese European, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Slovakian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish Users Admin, Manager, Operator & 13 additional users Network Type 10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ-45 Protocol TCP, IP, ARP, RARP, PPP, PPPoE, DHCP,SNMP Others ADSL modem for alarm video transmission e-SATA...
  • Page 139 17BAppendix B: Configuring the DVR settings Supported IP devices Part code (SKU) TruVision H.264 IP cameras TVC-M1120-1-P TVC-M2110-1-P TVD-M1120-3-V-P TVD-M2110-3-V-P TVD-M2110-3-P TVC-M1120-1-N TVC-M2110-1-N TVD-M1120-3-V-N TVD-M2110-3-V-N TVD-M2110-3-N CamPlus2 IP cameras GEC-IP2VD-DNP GEC-IP2D-P GEC-IP2B-P GEC-IP2VD-DN GEC-IP2D GEC-IP2B UltraView IP cameras UVD-IP-EVRDNR-VA2-P UVD-IP-EVRDNR-VA9-P UVD-IP-XP3DNR-VA2-P UVD-IP-XP3DNR-VA9-P UVC-IP-XP3DN-HR-P...
  • Page 140 17BAppendix B: Specifications TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Appendix C Ptz Protocols

    Appendix C PTZ protocols PELCO-P BEWATOR-PELCO-D PowerDome BBV-RS422 Samsung Bosch Sanyo DM (BBV) Sensormatic GE RS-485 Siemens Honeywell SONY-EVI-D100/P HIKVISION SONY-EVI-D70 LILIN SONY-EVI-D30/31 LG MULTIX Ultrak PANASONIC_CS850 PELCO-D Vicon TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 142 18BAppendix C: PTZ protocols TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 143: Appendix D Tvk-505U Keypad

    Appendix D TVK-505U keypad Using a TVK-505U keypad Use the keypad to carry out functions similar to the front panel buttons. For detailed keypad instructions, refer to the TVK-505U controller keypad user manual. Setting up a TVK-505U keypad to work with the TVR 60 To set up a TVK-505U keypad: 1.
  • Page 144 19BAppendix D: PTZ protocols Navigating the menus with the TVK-505U keypad You can use the keypad joystick and keys to navigate through the menu system. See Figure 39 below. Please refer to the user manual for further information on their use. Figure 39: Description of the TVK-505U keypad Multifunction keys Multifunction keys...

  • Page 145: Appendix E Ktd-405 Keypad

    Appendix E KTD-405 keypad Supported firmware TVR 6016-XXX firmware 4.0j or higher KTD-405U (-2DU) keypad firmware: 1.4.10/1.4.00 Note: XXX is represents the DVR storage configuration such as 500 = 500 GB, 1T = 1 TB, etc. Wiring the keypad Connect the RS-485 bus of the KTD-405 I/O box to the TVR 60 Keypb A/B screw terminal port.

  • Page 146: Setting Up The Keypad To Work With The Tvr 60

    20BAppendix E: PTZ protocols Figure 40: Keypad and DVR connections I/O box Rear panel of TVR 60 Setting up the keypad to work with the TVR 60 The keypad must be in zone mode to connect correctly with the TVR 60. Further information on connecting and programming the KTD-405 keypad can be found in the user manual.
  • Page 147 20BAppendix E: Configuring the DVR settings 5. To connect it to the DVR, press the button and enter the ID number of zone the TVR 60. The default value is “1”. 6. To configure the DVR zone ID number, at the DVR enter the System View screen by selecting in the main menu.

  • Page 148: Operating The Keypad

    20BAppendix E: PTZ protocols Figure 41: Keypad buttons unavailable DSC/VCR Autofocus (Record mode) Aux 1 Alarm Store Aux 2 Iris +/- Fast forward Aux 3 Focus +/- Fast backward (Magnification) Operating the keypad You can navigate the TVR 60 menus using the keypad buttons and joystick. However, not all maneuvers are available using the joystick.
  • Page 149 20BAppendix E: Configuring the DVR settings 7. Press and hold and then press the arrow buttons to navigate the cursor to activate OK button on the Login screen. 8. Press . The main menu appears. Example 2: To modify a menu option using the keypad 1.
  • Page 150 20BAppendix E: PTZ protocols TVR 60 mapping to the KTD-405 keypad Table 24: TVR 60 mapping to the KTD-405 keypad Task Keypad action Further information  Menu mode Call up or exit menu In live view, press esc. Move through the menus Press and hold and then Down,...
  • Page 151 20BAppendix E: Configuring the DVR settings Task Keypad action Further information  Playback functions Search for recorded video Once password is entered, the Press Advanced Search menu appears. Instant playback Press when in full screen. Instant playback of the currently selected camera.
  • Page 152 20BAppendix E: PTZ protocols 7. Press the up/down arrow buttons to navigate to 32. 8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for each DVR address in the keypad. Controlling a camera When setting up and controlling your cameras in zone mode, refer to Table 25 below for the list of default PTZ addresses associated with a zone ID.
  • Page 153 20BAppendix E: Configuring the DVR settings Camera Zone ID of TVR 60 input 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511...
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  • Page 155: Appendix F Camera Matrix

    Appendix F Camera matrix Table 26: Matrix of the number of analog and IP cameras that can be used IP HD 2MPX Max. Amt of UltraView Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera cameras (4CIF) (4CIF) (1280x720) 1600x1200@1 (4CIF) connected 2.5fps max)
  • Page 156 21BAppendix F: PTZ protocols IP HD 2MPX UltraView Max. Amt of Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera cameras (4CIF) (4CIF) (1280x720) 1600x1200@1 (4CIF) connected 2.5fps max) IP HD 2MPX UltraView Max. Amt of Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera cameras...
  • Page 157 21BAppendix F: Configuring the DVR settings IP HD 2MPX UltraView Max. Amt of Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera cameras (4CIF) (4CIF) (1280x720) 1600x1200@1 (4CIF) connected 2.5fps max) IP HD 2MPX UltraView Max. Amt of Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera...
  • Page 158 21BAppendix F: PTZ protocols IP HD 2MPX UltraView Max. Amt of Analog IP SD IP HD 720p (UXGA - Camera cameras (4CIF) (4CIF) (1280x720) 1600x1200@1 (4CIF) connected 2.5fps max) TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 159: Appendix G Glossary

    Appendix G Glossary Term Definition Data redundancy Writing data to two or more locations for backup and data recovery. For example, data can be stored on two or more HDDs. DDNS Dynamic DNS is a method, protocol, or network service that provides the capability for a networked device, such as a router or computer system using the Internet Protocol Suite, to notify a domain name server to change, in real time (ad-hoc) the active DNS configuration of its configured hostnames,...
  • Page 160 22BAppendix G: Glossary Term Definition Acronym for Pan, Tilt, Zoom. PTZ dome cameras are motor driven systems that allow the camera to pan left and right, tilt up and down and zoom in and out Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a plug-and-play serial bus standard to interface devices to a host computer.

  • Page 161: Index

    Index description, 33 shortcut access, 37 DVR name and address Active X, 71 configuring display, 40 Alarm indicator bar on front panel Dwell time, 42 Alarm notifications external alarms, 92 motion detection, 89 notification types, 88 E-mail notifications, 103 video loss, 96 External alarm video tampering, 97 setting up to record when triggered, 92...
  • Page 162 Index sequencing cameras, 42 switch monitors, 34 Keypad Motion detection, 87 access PTZ dome camera menus, 137 defining motion detection area, 87 accessing DVR using KTD-405 keypad, setting the sensitivity level, 87 setting the target size, 87 connecting dome cameras to the DVR, 8 Mouse connecting to RS-485 port, 14 using, 25...
  • Page 163 124 using KTD 405 keypad, 144 managing, 119 PTZ protocols modifying user information, 125 assigning, 48 user levels, 119 configuring Interlogix cameras, 9 list, 135 Video loss setting up detection, 96 Rear panel Video snapshot connecting devices, 6...

  • Page 164: Menu Map

    Menu map Monitor settings Display Time settings Layout settings Camera management Cameras Setup Status Recording settings Advanced setup Record Advanced setup IP cameras Schedule recordings General settings Network Advanced setup Network status Alarm input setup Alarms Alarm output setup Notification PTZ settings User settings User...

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