SEON TH8 Installation And Configuration Manual

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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Contents Contents Section 1 — Installation pg. 5 Section 3 — Basic Configuration pg. 32 Installing the DVR Installing the Signals Harness Setting Up the DVR Installing the Expansion Harness Adding TH4C Camera Feeds Installing the SD Card...
Page 4 TH8 DVR system: Installers Explore the TH8 DVR system components, physical and electrical installation, and system-level settings, including camera and DVR configuration. You'll also learn to test system functionality and interoperability with other equipment, how to clone DVR configuration, and performing firmware updates.
Page 5 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Installation Installation Installing the DVR ......................Tools and Equipment ........................Physical Location .......................... Installation Requirements ......................Physical Installation........................Installing the Signals Harness ..................Installing the Expansion Harness (optional) ............Installing the SD Card (optional) ................
Page 6: Installing The Dvr
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Installing the DVR Installing the DVR Tools and Equipment The DVR system must be installed by a professional installer. A professional installer has the experience and equipment to install and configure this DVR system to run properly.
Page 7: Installation Requirements
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Installing the DVR Installation Requirements WARNING: Safety and Electrical Systems  It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems. Ventilated Install the DVR away from any sort of heat outlet, heater, or AC blower. Do not operate the DVR Location in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Page 8 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Installing the DVR Use the mounting plate to mark the desired position of the DVR and drill the four mounting holes. Fasten the mounting plate to the mounting surface with the four self-drilling screws. Slide the rear bottom edge of the DVR into the...
Page 9: Installing The Signals Harness
(2 x 6) socket on the DVR. • Connect the 5 signal input wires, as shown in the in the Installation Diagram in the TH8 Quick Install Guide on the Safe Fleet Community. • Connect the 1x5 Microfit to the...
Page 10: Installing The Expansion Harness
Connect the 2-pin to the Rear Vision System harness (optional). • Connect the Digital Out black and blue wires (optional) as shown in the Installation Diagram in the TH8 Quick Install Guide on the Safe Fleet Community. The Expansion Harness is Part #060-1059 p.
Page 11: Installing The Sd Card
Remove the adhesive plastic shipping strip SD card slot cover covering the SD card slot. Insert a Seon-approved SD card into the slot until it clicks. Replace the SD card slot cover plate. p. 11 © 2019 Safe Fleet | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1123 R4...
Page 12: Hardware Installation Checklist
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Hardware Installation Checklist Hardware Installation Checklist √ Harnesses (camera, recorder, and accessories) Ensure cables and harnesses are properly secured. Check that sharp metal edges are not touching cables or harnesses. Ensure connections are solid (no shorts).
Page 13: Firmware Updates
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Firmware Updates Firmware Updates About Firmware controls how DVR features operate, including the Playback and Configuration menu displays. Technical Support may direct you to install a firmware update when new features are added or specific issues are addressed.
Page 14: To Install A Firmware Update
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Firmware Updates To install a firmware update: Power-up the DVR using the vehicle ignition. WARNING: Do not crank the vehicle  Insert the USB memory device with the new firmware version into the USB port on the DVR.
Page 15: Copying Dvr Configuration
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Copying DVR Configuration Copying DVR Configuration About Copying DVR configuration saves a lot of time and effort, and ensures consistent configuration when installing and maintaining DVRs in a fleet. This topic explains how to use the On-screen Display to copy setup details from a thumb drive in the USB port on the DVR's front panel and apply them to other DVRs.
Page 16: Copying Dvr Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Copying DVR Configuration Copying DVR Settings To create a configuration file: Insert the USB storage device in the USB port on the DVR's front panel. For more information, see "DVR Front Panel Features" on page 20.
Page 17 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Copying DVR Configuration To copy configuration to a DVR from a USB storage device: Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition. Connect the portable video monitor and USB mouse. Insert a USB storage device containing a configuration file into the USB port on the DVR.
Page 19 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Operation Operation DVR Front Panel Features ..................DVR Back Panel Features ..................Video System Status ....................Event/Diagnostic Button ......................20 Tagging Video for Review..................Accessing the On-screen Display ................Video Configuration, Playback, and Archiving ...............23 Using the On-screen Display .....................23 Live View ............................23...
Page 20: Dvr Front Panel Features
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide DVR Front Panel Features DVR Front Panel Features DVR Drive lock - requires the DVR drive key to USB Port - supports USB devices used to: unlock and remove the DVR drive. • copy video and audio information DVR Drive - for playback, remove the drive and •...
Page 21: Dvr Back Panel Features
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide DVR Back Panel Features DVR Back Panel Features MODEM - RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector for a EXPANSION - connector for communicating with laptop, Smart-Reach Mobile wireless equipment, other devices or other accessories SIGNALS - connector for signal harness, with an...
Page 22: Video System Status
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Video System Status Video System Status About This topic describes optional system status indicators, which tell you if the system is recording, and whether an Alarm is triggered. Colored lights provide status details. Before you begin...
Page 23 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Video System Status Status Details (for Installers and Technicians) Potential Causes (DVR not recording) Status light HDD unlocked Blinking HDD fault (missing, bad drive) Blinking DVR overheated (stopped Blinking recording) DVR overheated (shutdown) DVR warming up (low ambient...
Page 24: Tagging Video For Review
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Tagging Video for Review Tagging Video for Review About This topic explains how to flag an event, so the video footage can be located easily at a later time. Before you begin... In order for an operator to tag video, an Event/Diagnostic Button or Alarm Button must be installed in the vehicle.
Page 25: Accessing On-Screen Display
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Accessing the On-screen Display Accessing the On-screen Display About This topic explains how to connect a local monitor to the DVR and access configuration menus, view live camera feeds, or search, play back, and archive video.
Page 26: Live View
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Accessing the On-screen Display Live View Live view uses a grid format, with each camera feed displayed in its own tile. When live viewing and recording, you can control: • Camera feeds - including the sequence of tiles: see "Ch (logical channel)" in "Camera Settings - Menu Options"...
Page 27: Using On-Screen Keyboards
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Using On-screen Keyboards Using On-screen Keyboards About This topic describes entering text and numbers in OSD (On-screen Display) fields when accessing the DVR locally with a mouse and monitor. Before you begin... A portable video monitor and a USB mouse must be connected to the DVR.
Page 28: Working With Video
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Working with Video Working with Video About This tutorial explains how to use the Playback menu to search, play back, and copy video directly from the DVR hard drive. These procedures are intended for installers and system technicians to test and confirm mobile surveillance system functionality.
Page 29: Playback Toolbar Icons
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Working with Video Playback Toolbar Icons To display the Playback Toolbar, follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous section. Icon Name Function Start of clip/End of clip Sets the start of clip and the end of clip points for archiving.
Page 30: Searching Video
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Working with Video Searching Video The DVR includes a simple, powerful search feature that quickly finds recorded information by Date and Time, Alarm, Signals, or System Events. To view the Search menu: From the Playback Toolbar, click the Search...
Page 31: Health Check
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Health Check Health Check About This topic describes the Health Check tab. It provides information on hard drive temperature, hard drive operational hours, Ethernet connections, and general DVR health. Before you begin... Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Configuration.
Page 32: Basic Configuration
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Basic Configuration Basic Configuration Setting up the DVR ..................... DVR Menu Access ........................33 Basic DVR Configuration ......................34 Adding TH4C Camera Feeds ....................35 Adding an IP Camera .........................35 Adding an RTSP Device ......................36 Time/Date Menu ......................
Page 33: Setting Up The Dvr
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Setting up the DVR Setting up the DVR About This topic describes procedures for configuring the DVR, including system settings, cameras/recording, alarms, and network details (if applicable). Before you begin... The unit should be installed, including power and cabling.
Page 34: Basic Dvr Configuration
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Setting up the DVR Basic DVR Configuration The DVR menu defaults cover most operational settings, but some basic customer and region-specific settings need to be configured for the DVR to operate optimally: For more Menu Names...
Page 35: Adding Th4C Camera Feeds
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Setting up the DVR Adding TH4C Camera Feeds A TH4C recorder connected to the TH8 adds support for up to 4 AHD cameras at 720p resolution. NOTE: TH4C Camera Compatibility  The following TH8 cameras are not compatible with the TH4C:...
Page 36: Adding An Rtsp Device
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Setting up the DVR Adding an RTSP Device Connect the device • Use an HD CAM EXPANSION port (see "DVR Back Panel Features" on page 21). Configure the Expansion port • Select RTSP in the Record  HD Cam Expansion 1 or HD Cam Expansion 2 menu, depending on the expansion port used (see "IP Cameras and RTSP Video Sources"...
Page 37: Time/Date Menu
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Time/Date Menu Time/Date Menu About This topic describes the Time and Date configuration tab settings, including time zone, daylight savings (if required), and optionally synchronizing the DVR date and time with GPS satellites. Before you begin...
Page 38: Time And Date Menu Options
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Time/Date Menu Time and Date Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Daylight Saving Leave ON and at default dates unless in an area that does not [ON] use daylight savings (e.g. Arizona, Saskatchewan). Click DST Settings and ensure the Start/End dates and times apply to your location.
Page 39: Title/Display Menu
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Title/Display Menu Title/Display Menu About This topic describes setting up information to display as text when viewing live or recorded video, including the Main Title (generally a vehicle/bus number to identify the video source), as well as the time/date and various system status details.
Page 40: Title/Display Menu Options
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Title/Display Menu Title/Display Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Main Title Enter the bus number. MAIN_TITLE Titles Display Display/hide Main Title and Camera Titles [ON], OFF Time/Date Display Display/hide time and date [ON], OFF...
Page 41: Metadata Details
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Title/Display Menu Metadata Details Reference Data Item Description HD Size Internal storage (GB). The second value in square brackets displays SD card size in GB. "OFF" appears when storage media is not present. HD Used Percentage of internal drive space used.
Page 42: Camera Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Camera Settings Camera Settings About This topic describes how to set up camera recording parameters. Before you begin... Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Configuration.
Page 43: Configuring Video Sources
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Camera Settings Configuring Video Sources Select Record  Camera to display Camera Settings. TIP: Camera Settings - IPC1/2 and RTSP Tabs  The IPC1, IPC2, and RTSP tabs are only available if the DVR has been configured for an IP camera or RTSP video source (including a companion DVR such as the TH4C).
Page 44 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Camera Settings IMPORTANT: Turn off unused analog camera channels  If any analog camera ports (CAM 1 - CAM 8) are unused, disable their associated camera input settings to prevent the DVR from generating Video Loss (VLoss) events for those camera inputs.
Page 45 Camera Settings To configure streams from a companion DVR (e.g.TH series): The TH8 can receive camera feeds as RTSP streams from a supported companion DVR. For example, to set up the TH8 to receive 4 stream pairs from a TH4C DVR: NOTE: Limited TH4C Camera Support ...
Page 46: Camera Settings - Menu Options
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Camera Settings Camera Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Ch (logical channel) For IP cameras and RTSP video sources (including companion [NA], 1-13 DVRs): select a logical channel. The channel number determines the camera display location in live and playback views (for more information, see "Live View"...
Page 47: Signals
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Signals Signals About This topic describes how to configure signals and the actions they generate. The DVR supports 10 independent signals. The first five are dedicated input wire (signal harness) connections: LT (left turn signal), STP (stop), BRK (brake), WRN (warning lights), and RT (right turn signal).
Page 48: Signals Tab - Menu Options
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Signals Signals Tab - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Signal Signals 1 through 5 are hardwired inputs, received through the signal harness (LT/left turn signal - black wire, STP/ stop - green wire, BRK/brake - red wire, WRN/warning lights - brown wire, and RT/right turn signal - white wire).
Page 49: Alarms
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Alarms Alarms About This topic describes how alarms work and how to configure them. Triggered alarms create searchable flags in the recorded video, making it easy to locate alarm events and associated metadata later (for details, see...
Page 50: Alarm Settings - Menu Options
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Alarms Alarm Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Alarm Click to display settings for the selected Alarm. [Alarm1], Alarm2, Alarm3, Alarm4 Alarm1 can be triggered by the optional DVR Event/Diagnostic button through the Signals/Adaptor harness, and Alarm 2 is triggered by the optional Alarm Button through the ALARM 2 port on the DVR rear panel.
Page 51: Section 4 - Advanced Configuration
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Recording Settings ....................Network Settings ....................... Advanced Network Settings ..................VMS Servers ....................... G Sensor ........................Speed Settings ......................GPS Fencing ....................... User Levels ......................... System Settings ......................Program Update ......................
Page 52: Recording Settings
IP Cameras and RTSP Video Sources IP cameras and RTSP video sources connect to the HD CAM EXPANSION ports on the TH8 rear panel (for more information, see "DVR Back Panel Features" on page 21). Use the Recording Settings  HD Cam Expansion dropdown menus to specify the connected device type: •...
Page 53 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Recording Settings Recording Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Repeat Leave this setting at the default [ON] for the storage media to loop, [ON], OFF Record and record over the oldest video when it becomes full (the "HD Used"...
Page 54 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Recording Settings Recording Settings - Menu Options ( continued Menu Item Description Value [Default] HD Cam Leave at NA unless an IP camera, companion DVR (e.g. TH series) or [NA], NS18POE16, Expansion RTSP video source is connected to HD CAM EXPANSION port 1 or 2 on TH4C, RTSP, IP the TH8 rear panel.
Page 55: Network Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Network Settings Network Settings About This topic describes the communication parameters required to use Smart-Reach Mobile wireless bridge equipment and Ethernet to connect the DVR to computers and networks. More information on related products and features is available from:...
Page 56 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Network Settings Network Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Setting Type Contact your administrator to configure the setting type and IP address [Static IP], OFF, DHCP OFF disables all Ethernet capability. Static IP is a permanent address on the network, assigned by the network administrator.
Page 57: Advanced Network Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Advanced Network Settings Advanced Network Settings About This topic describes the communication parameters required to enable the DVR for vMax Live Plus, a Web- based solution providing GPS for Automatic Vehicle Location and telemetry data for monitoring vehicle sensors.
Page 58 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Advanced Network Settings Advanced Network Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Integrated Set ON to enable the integrated VML feature. OFF disables the [OFF], ON VML (vMax integrated VML feature. Live) LAN Range If the customer network is outside of the DVR network: set the customer [0.0.0.0]...
Page 59: Vms Servers
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide VMS Servers VMS Servers About This topic describes setting up communication parameters required to enable the DVR for Commander software. Commander remotely schedules and displays downloaded alarm video archives, tracks vehicles, and runs reports on fleet activity.
Page 60 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide VMS Servers VMS Servers - Menu Options NOTE: Qualified Network Expert  A qualified network expert should determine the following VMS Server settings. Contact Technical Support for more information. Menu Item Description Value [Default] Heartbeat...
Page 61: G Sensor
Before you begin... The G Sensor must be properly installed and connected, as described in "G Sensor Mounting and Calibration" on page 62. For more information see the TH8 Quick Install Guide on the Safe Fleet Community.
Page 62 The unit connects to the G SENSOR port on the DVR rear panel. For more information see the TH8 Quick Install Guide on the Safe Fleet Community. Open Configuration  Alarm/Signal  G Sensor, and click Calibrate.
Page 63 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide G Sensor G Sensor - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Axis X - forward/back axis Y - left/Right axis Z - vertical axis Vector - combination of X and Y axes (to capture driver behavior...
Page 64: Speed Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Speed Settings Speed Settings About This topic describes how to set options for recording vehicle speed data and triggering notifications for excessive speed. Before you begin... Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Configuration.
Page 65: Gps Fencing
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide GPS Fencing GPS Fencing About This topic describes how to set GPS fencing (geofence) options. A geofence defines a designated circular or rectangular geographic area, based on GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude). If the vehicle leaves the geofenced area, the DVR can trigger an Alarm.
Page 66 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide GPS Fencing GPS Fencing - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Fencing ALM settings trigger the selected Alarm when the vehicle crosses the [OFF], ALM1 - ALM4 Alarm fencing boundary, as defined by the selected coordinate style.
Page 67: User Levels
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide User Levels User Levels About This topic describes creating DVR user logon profiles and assigning passwords to enable Web browser access to the DVR with various permission levels. Logging in to the DVR with a browser requires the proper network configuration to establish a connection, and a browser extension to display the user interface.
Page 68 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide User Levels User Levels - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Name User names for logging in to the DVR with a Web Browser. [Administrator] for User 1 Names are case-sensitive, maximum 8 characters.
Page 69: System Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide System Settings System Settings About This topic describes how to configure various system-level settings, including a password for local access to the DVR. Before you begin... Power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live view and select Configuration.
Page 70 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide System Settings System Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Password When set to ON, local access to the DVR On-screen Display (including all [OFF], ON Enable DVR control, configuration, and playback features) requires the System Settings password.
Page 71: Program Update
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Program Update Program Update About This topic describes options on the System Settings  Program Update tab, which are used to: • Install DVR firmware updates • Copy DVR setup details to a configuration file •...
Page 72 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Program Update Program Update - Menu Options For full instructions on loading DVR settings, see "Copying DVR Configuration" on page 15. For firmware installation procedures, see "About" on page 13. Menu Item/Button Description Value [Default]...
Page 73: Monitor Settings
TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Monitor Settings Monitor Settings About This topic describes the Monitor Settings tab. It provides options to control the camera feed displayed in the DVR's On-screen Display "Live View". Monitor Settings also apply to the Rear Vision System (RVS) for vehicles.
Page 74 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Monitor Settings Monitor Settings - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Front Select the default monitor display setting: all cameras (9 UP) or a single [9 UP], Channel Default camera (choose the Channel/Camera Name it is connected to).
Page 75: Wake On Input, Digital Output
Wake on Input utilizes a connection to the DVR through the Signals port, via the Adapter Harness. • Digital Output sends a signal to the external device through the DVR Expansion port. For more information see the TH8 Quick Install Guide on the Safe Fleet Community p. 75...
Page 76 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Wake on Input, Digital Output Wake on Input, Digital Output - Menu Options Menu Item Description Value [Default] Wake on Select the input action that wakes up the DVR: [OFF], ALM1, TEMP Input OFF: the DVR ignores the Wake on Input signal.
Page 78 TH8 Installation and Configuration Guide Customer Service Customer Service Technical Support 1-844-899-7366 General Enquiries 1.877.630.7366 Email service@seon.com If your DVR is to be returned, please contact Technical Support, and provide the model and/or serial number of your unit. Ask for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. An RMA number allows the Service Technicians to better track your product when it comes in for service.

SEON TH8 Installation And Configuration Manual

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Operation

DVR Front Panel Features

DVR Back Panel Features

Video System Status

Tagging Video for Review

Accessing the On-Screen Display

Using On-Screen Keyboards

Working with Video

Health Check

Basic Configuration

Setting up the DVR

Time/Date Menu

Title/Display Menu

Camera Settings

Signals

Alarms

Advanced Configuration

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