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4-Channel Hybrid DVR
Installation Guide
© Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2

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Summary of Contents for Safe Fleet TH4

  • Page 1 4-Channel Hybrid DVR Installation Guide © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Speed Settings......42 TH4 Operation....11 GPS Fencing.
  • Page 4: System Components

    The typical installation components are listed below. The actual contents of your installation package may vary, depending on the options selected. • TH4 video recorder with hard drive, locking front cover, cable cover, fasteners, and mounting plate. • Analog High Definition cameras (HD1W or HD1Q) and Analog Standard Definition cameras (CA10, CJ, CQ or RVC) •...
  • Page 5: System Diagram

    TH4 Installation Guide System Diagram System Diagram © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 5...
  • Page 6: Th4 Series Installation

    Installation Best Practices This section provides best practices for installing Safe Fleet TH4 DVRs. Before you begin, keep in mind that it is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems. If you are not confident in your ability to perform the procedures in this guide, please contact Technical Support at 1.844.899.7366 or service@seon.com for assistance.
  • Page 7: Installing The Dvr

    10. When DVR installation is complete, attach the front door by hooking the door along the top edge and turning the key to the locked position. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 7...
  • Page 8: Installing The Adaptor Harness (Optional)

    (optional). Installing the Expansion Harness (Optional) The Expansion Harness (Part # 060-1059) can connect the TH4 DVR to Student Tracking and Rear Vision systems, and provide a digital output to trigger other devices when an Alarm is detected. To install the Expansion Harness, connect the 2x4 Microfit connector to the EXPANSION socket on the DVR.
  • Page 9: Firmware Updates

     Completing Upgrade After restarting, the DVR may take up to 3 minutes to load and complete the upgrade. Wait until the DVR finishes loading. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 9...
  • Page 10: Hardware Installation Checklist

    OK. Exit the Configuration setting menu, and system setup is complete. Fasten and lock the front cover. Secure the cable cover on the DVR using the screws provided. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 10...
  • Page 11: Th4 Operation

    Local Area Network connection. mode or in shutdown sequence with ignition off. 5. Mouse Port connection for USB mouse (shown with slot dust cover). © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 11...
  • Page 12: Dvr Back Panel Features

    In addition to the data transmitted, the POE (Power Over Ethernet) WiFi port supplies 12 volts to power accessories such as the Smart-Reach Lite wireless bridge. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 12...
  • Page 13: Video System Status

    On (Not Recording) SOLID GREEN On (Recording) SOLID GREEN On (Recording) YELLOW On (Recording, but there is video loss from one or more cameras) © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 13...
  • Page 14: Video Flagging

    2. Click text or numbers to enter values with the virtual keys. Cancel closes the keyboard without saving changes. 3. When you're done, click Enter to save changes and close the keyboard. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 14...
  • Page 15: Health Check

    MODEM Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's rear Modem port to an operational network device; otherwise red. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 15...
  • Page 16: Th4 Administration

    Web User Guide here. For full-featured video review, searching, and archiving, we recommend Evidence Manager. The software is supported on a Windows-based computer. For more information, see the Evidence Manager User Guide on the Safe Fleet Community. Using the On-screen Display To use the On-screen Display: 1.
  • Page 17 - PLAYBACK (DVR playing locally) • - RECORD (normal recording) • - ALARM (alarm recording) • - V.LOSS (video loss or camera signal loss) © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 17...
  • Page 18 Number of alarms triggered. Resets to 0 when DVR is restarted. Highlights to indicate trouble with the DVR fan. Highlights when external G-Sensor is connected. Highlights when vehicle ignition is on. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 18...
  • Page 19: Working With Video

    Playback Toolbar This image displayed in the following page shows the Playback Toolbar. The corresponding features are explained in the table accompanying the figure. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 19...
  • Page 20 Searching Video The DVR includes a simple, powerful search feature that quickly finds recorded information by Date and Time, Alarm, Signals, or System Events © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 20...
  • Page 21 The DVR retrieves a list of recorded video segments containing the specified event type. Select an item from the list, then click Play to view the video captured when the event occurred. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 21...
  • Page 22: Th4 Basic Configuration

    If GPS is installed, set GPS Time Sync ON to detect time and vehicle location Time/Display Enter the vehicle number in Main Title, and choose the information that displays as text when video appears © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 22...
  • Page 23 If Diagnostic Indicator or RGY Illuminator is installed, select it here. System --> Program Update Upload DVR configuration if necessary. Format the hard drive after all settings have been made. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 23...
  • Page 24: Time/Date Tab

    Set the date for the DVR. GPS Time Sync If GPS is installed, set this ON to have the system time [OFF] automatically updated when satellites are detected. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 24...
  • Page 25: Title/Display Tab

    If Metadata Display is ON, display the ambient temperature [F], C inside the DVR in degrees. Select F (Fahrenheit) in the USA or C (Celsius) in Canada. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 25...
  • Page 26 Vehicle ignition state (highlighted=ignition on, dimmed=off) Fan failure notification (highlighted=failure, dimmed=normal) G-Sensor (GSN) G Sensor threshold incident (highlighted=threshold exceeded). For more information, see TH Configuration: G Sensor Options © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 26...
  • Page 27: Setting The Cameras

    [15 fps.], OFF, 1 fps, 5 fps, 7 requirements. fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 20 fps, 30 fps This sets the recorded frame rate, per second. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 27...
  • Page 28: Configuring Signals

    It is important to understand that you can also search video for signal events. For example, you can find every instance when the warning lights were activated. For more information, see the Evidence Manager User Guide on the Safe Fleet Community and TH Administration: Work- ing with Video.
  • Page 29 Note: assigning alarms to the the default signals 1 through 5 is generally not recommended, since these would be continually triggered by normal vehicle operation. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 29...
  • Page 30: Alarm Setup

    If the system is wirelessly enabled with our video management software, flagged video can be automatically downloaded to your network (for more information, see the Commander User Guide or the Depot Manager User Guide on the Safe Fleet Community).
  • Page 31 Details depend on the camera connected to the channel (HD 720p or Standard Definition). The highest supported resolution is the default, and two lower-quality options are available. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 31...
  • Page 32: Copying Dvr Configuration

    USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT To create a configuration file: 1. Insert the USB storage device in the USB port on the DVR's front panel. For more information, see TH4 Operation: Front and Rear Panel Features.
  • Page 33 Network configuration (if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities) • Alarm/Signal  G Sensor calibration (if the external G-Sensor is installed) For more information, see TH Configuration: Setting up the DVR. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 33...
  • Page 34: Th4 Advanced Configuration

    Enables a time delay to continue recording after the ignition signal to the DVR is turned off. The power output connector on the DVR rear panel remains active during this time. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 34...
  • Page 35 Recording This setting applies to audio and video only - it does not affect other data types such as telemetry, logs, or diagnostic records. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 35...
  • Page 36: Network Settings

    A qualified IT administrator is required to provide information and configure Network Settings and Advanced Network settings. These tasks should only be performed by Safe Fleet Engineering services or the fleet system administrator. • Each host (computer) connected to the network must have a unique IP address.
  • Page 37 MAC (Media Access Control) is the DVR's unique hardware number. Fixed Address HTTP Port Typically, leave the HTTP Port set to 80, unless otherwise instructed by IT personnel. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 37...
  • Page 38: Advanced Network Settings

    Use a value between 0 and 32. iVML IP Enter the iVML IP Address as determined by a qualified network expert. [172.30.2.2] Address © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 38...
  • Page 39: Vms Servers

    We recommend a Heartbeat Interval setting of one minute. Port Enter a Port for VMS Heartbeat communication as determined by a [31503] qualified network expert. We recommend the default Port setting. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 39...
  • Page 40: G-Sensor Options

    3. If required, adjust G-Sensor settings. For details, see Menu Options, below. 4. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 40...
  • Page 41 ALM1-ALM4 Peak Use the observed peak values to refine threshold settings. Peak values reflect detected G Sensor levels for axis, Vector, and Accident activity. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 41...
  • Page 42: Speed Settings

    Settings other than OFF trigger the selected action (S1-S10=Signal, ALM1- [OFF], Log, S1 - S10, Speed Action ALM4=Alarm, Log=DVR log entry) when the vehicle exceeds the specified ALM1 - ALM4 Speed Limit. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 42...
  • Page 43: Gps Fencing

    Rectangle - Sets the area for GPS fencing by upper left and lower right rectangular coordinates. This option only displays the "Top Left" and "Bottom Right" data entry fields. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 43...
  • Page 44: User Levels

    Enter user names, passwords, and assign levels. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save changes, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 44...
  • Page 45: System Settings

    1. Select System to open the tab. 2. Adjust system settings as required. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save changes. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 45...
  • Page 46: Monitor Settings

    2. Configure options as required. For details, see Menu Options, below. 3. Click Back to save settings, then click Back again to return to the Configuration menu. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 46...
  • Page 47 For the Timer trigger type, select the amount of time each active video channel sec. 30 sec. displays during rotation. For example, 10sec changes channels between valid camera inputs every 10 seconds. © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 47...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    Need Help? For product information, documentation, and support details, please visit https://community.safefleet.net. Warranty And End-User License Agreement Complete warranty details are available at https://www.seon.com/documents/Seon-Warranty.pdf © Safe Fleet | 2020 | All rights reserved | Part #: 700-1118 R2 p. 48...

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