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TruVision DVR 60 User Manual
P/N 1069895 • REV 2.0 • ISS 14JUL10

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  • Page 1 Security TruVision DVR 60 User Manual P/N 1069895 • REV 2.0 • ISS 14JUL10...
  • Page 2 © 2010 GE Security, Inc. Trademarks and patents GE and the GE monogram are trademarks of General Electric Company. The TruVision name and logo are trademarks of GE Security. 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

    Viewing in full screen 33 Viewing in multiscreen 34 Sequencing cameras in live mode 34 Cameo shortcuts 35 Chapter 6 Configuring the live mode display 37 Configuring monitor and DVR options 37 Configuring time and date 39 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Detecting video loss 96 Detecting video tampering 97 Setting up notifications 99 Chapter 13 Configuring network settings 101 Configuring basic network settings 101 Configuring the DDNS 102 Configuring an NTP server 103 Configuring a remote alarm host 103 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Restoring default settings 127 Viewing system information 127 Viewing system logs 127 Appendix A Troubleshooting 129 Appendix B Specifications 131 Appendix C PTZ protocols 133 Appendix D Glossary 135 Appendix E Warranty and support 137 Index 139 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 6 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    Its dual streaming functionality allows the user to set up different settings for recording and streaming video in live mode. TruVisionDVR 60 can fully integrate with the license-free GE Nav software, which is ideal for the most commercial applications. TVR 60’s easy and intuitive-to-use web browser interface enables remote configuration and secure viewing, searching, and playing back of video from computers connected via the Internet.
  • Page 8 The TVR 60 supports the following video features: • Networkable via Ethernet (TCP/IP) for remote monitoring, searching, playback, archiving, configuration, alarm notifications and firmware upgrades Ability to fully integrate with the license-free GE Nav software and TVRmobile • software Built-in Web server •...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may reduce the life expectancy of the TruVision DVR 60. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Leave 44 mm (1.75 in.) of space between rack-mounted TruVision DVR 60 units.

  • Page 10: Hdd Capacity

    • USB mouse • DVR • 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. Refer to Table 1 below for more information.

  • Page 11: Ptz Dome Camera Set Up

    GE Nav. See Appendix C “PTZ protocols” on page 133 for the supported protocols. For information on setting up the PTZ protocols and presets see Chapter 7 “Controlling a PTZ dome camera” on page 45. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Configuring the PTZ protocols for GE Security cameras Before the PTZ dome cameras are assembled in their housings, set their protocol and address DIP switches for the TVR 60. See Table 2 below for different GE Security PTZ dome camera settings.
  • Page 13 3. Protocol switches CyberDome Protocol switches Address switches: Select the camera ID DIP switch address as required. CyberDome II Protocol switches 01000 Address switches: Select the address switch address as required. 1. Protocol switches; 2. Address switches TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Wiring The Tvk-505U Keypad

    See Figure 3 below. Figure 3: RS-485 bus serial wiring 1. TVK-505U keypad 2. I/O box The cable length from box to device cannot exceed 2 m when using connector boxes. See Figure 4 on page 9. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 15 2. I/O box Use an RS-485 signal distributor for a star wiring configuration. See Figure 5 below. Figure 5: Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor Correct 1. TVK-505U keypad 3. RS-485/KTD-83 distributor 2. I/O box Incorrect TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Rs-485 Ports

    RS-485 ports There are two RS-485 ports: • Dome RS-485: Connect pan, tilt, zoom control of PTZ dome cameras • Keyb: Connect the keypad See Figure 7 on page 11 for the serial pin outs. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Rs-232 Port

    Audio inputs and output The unit is equipped with 16 audio inputs and two audio outputs. Both the audio output and the audio inputs are line-level. Each 16 audio input is associated with one of the 16 cameras. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Brackets

    Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (40°C) specified by the manufacturer. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 19  Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 20 1BChapter 2: Installation TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    By default the Setup Wizard will start once the DVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 9 on page 16. The Setup Wizard will walk you through some of the more important settings of your DVR. If you do not wish to use the Setup Wizard at this time, click the TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 22 5. Click the edit box with the mouse, or press Enter on the front panel or remote control, to display the virtual keyboard. Enter the default admin password, 1234. Note: You must enter an admin password. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 23 8. After settings your HDD settings, click the OK button to return to the eZ Setup screen. 9. Click the Next button. You are then asked if you want to enter the Record Settings screen. 10. Click Enter to open the Record Settings screen. 11. Select the Schedule tab. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 24 16. Click the Next button. You are then asked if you want to enter the Network Settings screen. 17. Click Enter to open the Network Settings screen and define your network settings such as the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 25 18. Click the OK button to return to the eZ Setup screen. 19. When all the required changes have been entered, click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard. The TVR 60 is now ready to use. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 26 2BChapter 3: Getting started TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    TVR 60 of the DVR functions. The LED indicators light up or flash to alert you of various conditions. The functions available can be limited by setting passwords. See Figure 10 on page 22 for more information. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Red indicates that the Watchdog is reporting a fault. Alarm: Green indicates no external alarm. Red indicates an external alarm status or motion. Alarm button Use to manually acknowledge an alarm. Alarm indicator bar Blinking red indicates that there is an alarm. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Using The Mouse

    Move the pointer to a command, option, or button on a screen. Left-click the mouse to confirm a selection. You can purchase a spare mouse by ordering part number TVR-MOUSE-1 TruVision™ DVR Model 40/60 Mouse. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Using The Ir Remote Control

    DVRs with that address. No programming is necessary if using a single TVR 60. You can purchase a remote control by ordering part number TVR-REMOTE-1 TruVision™ DVR Model 40/60 IR Remote Control. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 31 In Playback mode: Use to control playback speed. 11. OK Confirm selection. 12. Zoom + and - Use to control zoom of camera lens. 13. Preset Enter preprogrammed three-digit code to call up a preset. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 32 If the IR remote control is not functioning properly, perform the following tests: • Check the battery polarity. • Check the remaining charge in the batteries. • Check that the IR remote control sensor is not masked. If the problem still exists, please contact your administrator. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Using A Tvk-505U Keypad

    Navigating the menus with the TVK-505U keypad You can use the keypad joystick and keys to navigate through the menu system. See Figure 12 below. Please refer to the user manual for further information on their use. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Main Menu Overview

    TVR 60 settings. Most screens are available only to system administrators. You must be in live mode to access the main menu. The currently selected command icon is highlighted in green. Figure 13: Main menu TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 35 You must be in edit mode before you can enter a value. Click the box and a virtual keyboard will appear to enter alphanumeric characters. See “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 30. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Using The Virtual Keyboard

    ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard. Exiting the main menu Press the Menu button on the front panel to exit the current menu screen. Continue pressing the Menu button until you return to the live mode screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Live Mode

    You can easily zoom in or out of a camera image in live mode and playback using the digital zoom function. The zoom function magnifies the camera image four times. See Figure 15 on page 32. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Switching Monitors

    Monitors A and B can be configured to also display alarm videos. To select a monitor: 1. On the front panel press the A button to select monitor A or B button to select monitor B. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Pop-Up Menus For Mouse Operation

    Enter the advanced video search menu. Search Viewing in full screen Press the numeric button on the front panel to switch to the corresponding camera display. For example, press button 10 to view camera 10. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Viewing In Multiscreen

    The default sequence displays each camera in numerical order. Sequencing live mode: 1. Select the camera where you want to start sequencing. 2. Press the Seq button on the front panel. 3. Press the Seq button again to stop the sequencing. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Cameo Shortcuts

    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 42 4BChapter 5: Live mode TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Live Mode Display

    See Figure 19 below. The VGA monitor is the main monitor by default and the spot monitor is monitor C. When no VGA monitor is connected, the main monitor then becomes monitor B. Figure 19: Monitor setup screen TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 44 4. Click the Device address edit box. The virtual keyboard appears. Enter a numeric value and click Enter. Up to eight digits can be entered. 5. Click the Apply button to save the settings. 6. Click OK to return to the main menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Configuring Time And Date

    The start and end time of daylight savings time (DST) in the year can also be set. DST is deactivated by default. See Figure 20 below for the Time settings screen. Figure 20: Time screen TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 46 1. Enter the Display Settings screen by selecting Display in the main menu. 2. Click the Time tab. The Time screen appears. 3. In the Instant Playback box select the desired replay period. 4. Click OK to return to the main menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Configuring Display Options

    1. Enter the Display Settings screen by selecting Display in the main menu. 2. Click the Layout tab. The Layout screen appears. Modify the required settings. 3. Click the Apply button to save the settings. 4. Click OK to return to the main menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Sequencing Cameras

    See Figure 22 below. Each cameo displays both the order of the camera in the sequence and the camera number. Figure 22: Camera layout and sequence screen Multiscreen layout selection Camera order in the sequence Camera number selection TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 49 8. Click the Apply button to see the results immediately implemented. Click the Setup button again if further changes are required. 9. Click the OK button in the Layout screen to save changes and return to live mode. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 50 5BChapter 6: Configuring the live mode display TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Controlling A Ptz Dome Camera

    Ensure that the RS-485 port, which is used to set up the PTZ dome cameras, and PTZ dome cameras are correctly connected. Note: If a camera does not work correctly after configuring the DVR, check the parameters entered. Figure 23: PTZ settings screen TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Assign a PTZ protocol and address to a camera to allow PTZ control of the camera while in PTZ mode. See Appendix C “PTZ protocols” on page 133 for the complete list of available protocols. The default protocol is GE RS-485. To configure PTZ settings: 1.

  • Page 53: Pop-Up Menu For Mouse Operation

    Call up a shadow tour. PTZ menu Open the PTZ menu. Exit Exit PTZ mode. Setting presets, preset tours and shadow tours You can customize presets, preset tours and shadow tours for a connected PTZ dome camera. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Front Panel

    Adjust zoom. Centers the PTZ dome camera. This function is not supported on all PTZ dome cameras. Instant zoom in. This function is not supported on all PTZ cameras. Adjust speed of PTZ dome camera movement. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 55 - Or - Press the joystick for Enter on the front panel. The PTZ control panel appears. 2. Click the Preset button on the PTZ control panel. The PTZ Control screen appears with the Preset tab open. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 56 4. In the list of presets, select the desired pre-programmed presets. 5. Click the Set button to enter the preset tour configuration menu. A preset tour should have at least two enabled presets. 6. Set the step number, dwell time, and speed. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 57 PTZ. Use the PTZ control panel to move the camera. The camera movements will be recorded until the Stop Running button is clicked. 5. Click the OK button to save and return to PTZ mode. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 58 To call up a shadow tour using the mouse: 1. Enter PTZ mode by left-clicking the mouse on the desired camera image and selecting the PTZ icon in the cameo shortcut menu. The PTZ control panel appears. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 59 To call up a shadow tour using the front panel: 1. Enter PTZ mode pressing the joystick for Enter on the front panel. The PTZ control panel appears. 2. Click the Tour button on the front panel. The shadow tour starts. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 60 6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Playing Back A Recording

    Figure 27: Playback screen Running playback with date and time Calendar control panel. Green: Current date Camera control panel. Used to select up to four Blue: Recordings available on the unit cameras for playback Playback control panel TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 62: The Playback Control Panel

    You can playback up to four cameras at once. However, all multiscreen cameras in playback play simultaneously. This means, for example, that it is easy to follow the path of an intruder who has passed in front of several cameras. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Search Results

    A search will usually produce a list of files, which may extend to several pages. The files are listed by camera, and then for each camera by date and time. The oldest file is listed first. See Figure 30 on page 58 for an example of a search. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 64 You can also use the mouse to select a search result line. Note: Only one line can be selected. 7. Press Play. The selected recording plays back immediately. 8. To stop playback, right-click the mouse and select the Exit button in the playback control panel. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 65 9. To stop playback, right-click the mouse and select the Exit button in the playback control panel. To hide the playback control panel, right-click the mouse and select the Control Panel button in the playback control panel. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 66 A message appears if there are no recordings found during this period. 3. To include other cameras in the playback, click the camera type tab (Analog/IP) in the camera control panel and then select up to four cameras from the list. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 67 You can also playback recordings from the system log. The system log provides a much wider range of options for playback than Advanced Search, which deals with video detection and alarms only. Figure 31: View log screen TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 68 • Using a mouse: 1. In the playback screen click the Speed Down button on the playback control panel until the speed changes to Single frame. 2. Click the Pause button to advance the video frame by frame. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Exiting Playback Mode

    3. Press the Playback button to do continue playback at normal speed. Exiting playback mode To exit playback mode, press Menu on the front panel or remote control, or right-click the mouse and select the Menu button. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 70 7BChapter 8: Playing back a recording TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Archiving Recorded Files

    2. Press Archive to open the archive screen. 3. Press the Archive button on the front panel or remote control. The unit starts to download the files. A message will appear to confirm when the download is complete. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Files found on the backup device are listed. Create new folder. Delete Delete selected file. Play Play selected file. Format Format the USB/eSATA drive. Start Start downloading selected files onto storage medium. Cancel Cancel search and return to previous menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 73 You can click the Play button to verify that the selected files are the files to export. 7. Press the Export button. The Export screen appears. The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Archiving Video Clips

    Managing backup devices You can manage backup devices from the Export screen (see Figure 32 on page 66.) The Export screen allows you to: • Create New Folder: Creates a new folder on the backup device. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Playing Back Archived Files On A Pc

    Playing back archived files on a PC Use the standard file player software to play back the archived video on your PC. It can be downloaded from the TVR 60 when archiving files onto a backup device. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 76 8BChapter 9: Archiving recorded files TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Using The Web Browser

    6. Enter the IP address or DDNS name in the “Add this website to the zone” field. 7. Click Add, and then click Close. 8. Click OK in the Internet Options dialog screen. 9. Connect to the TVR 60 for full browser functionality. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Accessing The Web Browser

    The TVR 60 Web browser lets you view, record, and play back videos as well as manage all aspects of the DVR from any PC with Internet access. The browser’s easy- to-use controls give you quick access to all TVR 60 functions. See Figure 33 on page TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Lets you do the following: • Record live video • Take a snapshot of video • Enable recording for all cameras • Display previous camera view • Display next camera view Audio setting Turn audio on or off. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

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

    Remote configuration Remote configuration lets you remotely configure the following DVR settings: Note: The configuration settings defined remotely are different from those that can be defined locally. Figure 34: Remote browser configuration screen (Video parameters shown) TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Searching And Playing Back Recorded Video

    See Figure 34 on page 74. Searching and playing back recorded video To search and play back recorded video, click Playback on the menu bar to display the Playback page shown in Figure 35 on page 76. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 82 Click and drag the marker across the timeline on where you want video playback to begin, and then click Play on the playback control toolbar. You can capture a snapshot of a video image, save the video playback, or download the recorded video. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Searching For Event Logs

    Controlling a PTZ dome camera in the Web browser The Web browser interface lets you control the PTZ functions of a dome camera. Click on a PTZ dome camera and use the PTZ controls on the interface to control the PTZ functions. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 84 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. Start preset function. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 85 9BChapter 10: Using the Web browser TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Configuring Recording Settings

    1. Go to Menu, and then select Record to display the Record Settings screen. 2. In the Recording tab screen select the camera for which you want to configure settings. 3. Configure the following settings: TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 88 • Overwrite: Enable or disable the Overwrite setting. Enabling this setting causes recorded files to be overwritten once the HDD is full. • e-SATA: Select Backup or Storage Expansion. 8. Click Apply, and then OK to save your changes. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Defining A Recording Schedule

    1. Enter the Record Settings screen by selecting Record in the main menu. 2. Select the Schedule tab to open the Schedule menu (see Figure 37 above). 3. Select a camera for which to edit the schedule. 4. Click Edit. The following screen is displayed. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Protecting Recorded Files

    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. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Locking And Unlocking Recorded Files

    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. Click Cancel to exit out of the Video Search menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Configuring Advanced Hdd Settings

    To set up HDD redundancy: 1. Enter the HDD Management screen by selecting System, and then Hard Disk from the main menu. 2. Click the General tab. 3. Select the HDD to be used for redundancy. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 93 10. Click the Setup button for Advanced Settings. 11. Select Yes in the Redundancy box. 12. Click the OK button to save settings. 13. Repeat steps 8 to 12 for other cameras whose files you would like to be redundantly recorded. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 94 10BChapter 11: Configuring recording settings TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Configuring Alarm Settings

    Motion sensitivity and target size can only be set up using the mouse when in the motion detection area setup interface. See Figure 38 on page 90 for a description of the mouse pop-up menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 96 The Camera Management screen appears. 2. Select a camera for which you want to configure motion detection, and then click Setup to display the Camera Settings screen. 3. Click the Advanced tab to display the Advanced Camera Settings screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 97 7. In the pop-up menu click Target Size and enter a value between 0 and 396 squares. Click OK to accept. 8. Right-click the mouse and click Exit to return to the Camera Settings screen. 9. Click Rules to open the Rules screen. 10. Click the Associated Cameras tab. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Setting Up Sensor Alarms

    To set up sensor alarms: 1. Enter the Alarm Management menu by selecting Alarms in the main menu. 2. Select the Alarm Input number of a camera, and then click Set. The Alarm Settings screen displays. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 99 1. Enter into the Alarm Settings menu by selecting Alarm in the main menu. Select the camera to configure a on and click Set. 2. Click the Alarm Output tab in the Alarm Settings screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 100 (see “Triggering alarm outputs manually” on page 95). 6. Select a schedule for the alarm output. For example, if you only want the alarm signal to be active during the working hours. 7. Select OK to save and exit. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually

    10 seconds (default dwell time). You can set a different dwell time using the Dwell Time setting in the Display screen. When the alarm stops, cycling of the images stops and you return to live mode. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Detecting Video Loss

    11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings • Buzzer: Triggers an audible beep when a notification or alarm is detected. • TCP/IP: Sends a signal to GE Nav or other software applications when an alarm or notification is detected. • Alarm Out: Trigger an alarm output when a notification is detected. Alarm output can be configured by following the steps listed in “Setting up sensor alarms”...

  • Page 103: Detecting Video Tampering

    1. Enter Camera Management screen by selecting Camera in the main menu. 2. Select a camera for which you want to configure video loss detection, and then click Setup. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. Check the Tamper Detection box to enable the feature. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 104 9. Click Rules next to the Tamper Detection box to enter the Rules screen. 10. Click the Notifications tab to define the method you want your DVR to notify you of video tampering. See “Description of alarm notification types” on page 95 for more information. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Setting Up Notifications

    2. Select the notification to configure under Notification Type box. 3. Select a notification type. See “Description of alarm notification types” on page 95 for more information. 4. Click OK to save and exit the Notification menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 106 11BChapter 12: Configuring alarm settings TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Configuring Network Settings

    4. To configure your own settings, enter the settings for: • IP Address: The IP address you want to use for your DVR. • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Configuring The Ddns

    Web site. Then enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS network. 6. Enter the Server Address and the DVR Domain Name. 7. Enter the User Name and Password. 8. Enter the password again to confirm. 9. Click OK to save. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 109: Configuring An Ntp Server

    Configuring a remote alarm host If a remote alarm host set, the DVR sends a signal to the host when an alarm is triggered. The remote alarm host must have the GE Nav server software installed. To set up a remote alarm host: 1.

  • Page 110: Configuring Multicast

    3. Enter a Multicast IP address. Note: When adding a device to the Network Video Surveillance software, the multicast address must be the same as the DVR’s multicast IP. 4. Click OK to save and exit menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Configuring The Server And Http Ports

    Ensure that the DNS address has been set up correctly beforehand. To configure e-mail settings: 1. Enter the Network Settings screen by selecting Network in the main menu. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click Setup next to Email to enter the Email screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 112 11. Click Test to the test e-mail settings. 12. Click OK to save and exit the E-mail screen. Note: We recommend that you test the e-mail settings after entering values in the Email screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Camera Management

    DVR and that the network settings for your DVR is properly setup. See Chapter 13 “Configuring network settings” on page 101. Cameras are configured from the Camera management menu. See Figure 39 below. Figure 39: Camera management screen TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Enabling Or Disabling Analog Cameras

    IP cameras for more information. To configure IP cameras: 1. Enter the Camera Management screen by clicking Camera in the main menu. 2. Click Setup in the Camera Management screen to enter the IP Camera Settings screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Configuring The Osd Settings

    1. Enter the Camera Management screen by clicking Camera in the main menu. 2. Select camera for which to setup OSD settings in the Camera box. 3. Click Setup to display the Camera Settings screen. The OSD tab is displayed by default. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Setting Up Privacy Masking

    1. Enter the Camera Management screen by clicking Camera in the main menu. 2. Select camera for which to setup privacy masking in the Camera box. 3. Click the Advanced tab to enter the Advanced Camera Settings screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Adjusting Video Image Settings

    Only the image quality of analog cameras can be modified. To adjust display settings: 1. Enter the Camera Management screen by clicking Camera in the main menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 118 Brightness, contrast, saturation and hue can be adjusted. Adjustments to the display settings affect both live mode and recorded images. 6. Click OK to save and exit, - Or - Click Default to return to default settings. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Hdd Management

    After the HDD has been initialized, the status of the HDD changes from Abnormal to Normal. Setting HDD groups Your DVR can organize multiple HDDs into groups. Videos from specified channels can be set to be recorded onto a particular HDD group. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Setting The Hdd Status

    1. Enter the HDD Management screen by clicking System in the main menu, and then Hard Disk. 2. Click the General tab. 3. Select the HDD to want to set to read-only. 4. Click Mode. The Mode screen displays. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 121 5. Click OK to save and exit the screen. Note: The HDD set to redundancy stores an extra copy of the recording. If an HDD is set to redundancy, at least one other HDD should be set to the R/W status. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Checking Hdd Status

    1. Enter the Log Search menu by clicking System in the main menu, and then View Log. 2. Set Major Type to Information. 3. Set Minor Type to HDD SMART. 4. Enter the Start Time and End Time. 5. Click Search to begin log search. A result list is displayed. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Configuring Hdd Alarms

    HDD alarms can be set to trigger when an HDD is uninitialized or in an abnormal state. To set HDD alarms: 1. Enter Notifications screen by selecting Alarms in the main menu, and then the Notifications tab. 2. Select HDD Error in the Notification Type box. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 124 14BChapter 15: HDD management 3. Select a notification type. Notification types are explained in greater detail in “Description of alarm notification types” on page 95. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Configuring The Dvr Settings

    The Administrator has the authority to add, delete or configure parameters for many of the system functions. There can only be one administrator. The user name is admin. The name cannot be modified. The default password is 1234. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Adding A New User

    See “Customizing a user’s access” on page 121 for further information. To add new users: 1. Enter the User Settings screen by selecting User in the main menu. 2. Click Add to enter the Add User screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 127 DVR. • Network Camera Management: Remotely enable and disable analog channels. Add and delete IP cameras. • Network Serial Ports: Configure settings for the RS-232 port. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 128 Network Log Search  Network Configuration Parameters  Network Camera Management  Network Serial Ports  Network Allocating Video Output  Two-Way Audio  Network Layout Alarm and Trigger Alarm Output  Network Advanced Management TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 129 2. Click Add to enter the Add User screen. 3. Select Custom in the Level box. 4. Click Privilege to enter the Privilege Settings screen. 5. Configure privileges for local settings under the Local Settings tab. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Deleting A User

    1. Enter the User Settings screen by selecting User in the main menu. Note: Only Custom level users can have their access privileges modified. 2. Select the user to modify. 3. Click Edit to enter the Edit screen. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Updating System Firmware

     Over the network via an FTP server  Via the DVR Web browser  Using GE Nav. For further information, refer to the GE Nav user manual. The firmware upgrade file is labeled TVR60.dav. To update the system firmware using a USB device: 1.
  • Page 132 4. Enter the FTP server address. 5. Click Upgrade to begin update process. 6. When the update process completes, reboot the DVR. Note: If the DVR fails to update, please contact your system supplier for further assistance. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 133: Restoring Default Settings

    1. Enter the Default Settings menu by selecting System in the main menu, and then View Log. 2. Enter search parameters. 3. Click Search to begin search. If logs matching the search criteria are found, they are displayed in a result list. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 134: Exporting Log Files

    4. This takes you to the Log Search Export screen, shown in the figure below. 5. Click Export to export log onto USB device. The exported file is named according to the time it was exported (i.e. tvr60.20100616.txt). 6. Click Cancel to exit out of menu. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 135: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    3. Check that the camera dome parameters are correct. 4. Check that the address bit configuration of the camera dome decoder is correct. 5. Ensure that the main board RS-485 interface is not damaged. If damaged, please contact your local supplier. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 136 To return to DVR does not respond to the the previous mode of operation, press the A/B monitor button mouse, front panel, remote or again. keypad. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 137: Appendix B Specifications

    Timelapse, Event, Schedule Audio Compression standard OggVorbis, 16 Kbps Input 16 channel, RCA Output 2 RCA Bi-directional - Line In 1 RCA Video motion detection Zones per camera 396 zones per camera (22 x 18 grid) TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 138 1 GB RAM minimum Operating system Windows® XP, Vista or Windows 7 DirectX 9.0 or later Supported devices PDA/mobile phone WinMobile 5 or higher Touch Screen support Free memory at least 20MB CPU 200MHz and better TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Appendix Cptz 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 140 18BAppendix C: PTZ protocols TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Appendix D Glossary

    Each frame of an NTSC signal contains 525 scan lines at 60Hz Acronym for Network Video Recorder. An NVR can be a PC-based or embedded system used for centralized management and storage for IP cameras, IP Domes and other DVRs. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 142 Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a plug-and-play serial bus standard to interface devices to a host computer. TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 143: Appendix E Warranty And Support

    888.437.3287 Toll-free in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. +1 503.885.5700 outside of the toll-free area. 888.329.0332 (Tualatin tech support) 561.998.6232 (Boca Raton tech support) nstechsrv@ge.com gesecurity.customerservice@ge.com Australia techsupport@gesecurity.com.au Latin America +1 305.593.4301 Latin America +1 305.593.4300 InfraSec.TechnicalServicesLatinAmerica@ge.com InfraSecCustomerService.LatinAmerica@ge.com TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 144 20BAppendix E: Warranty and support China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Southeast Asia ges.asiatechservice@ge.com TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

  • Page 145: Index

    TVR 60, 27 restoring, 127 use virtual keyboard, 30 Digital zoom, 32 wiring to DVR, 8 description, 31 shortcut access, 35 DVR name and address configuring display, 38 Live dual streaming, 77 Dwell time, 41 Live mode TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 146 System logs from system log, 61 viewing, 127 instant playback, 60 playing back archived files, 69 using the Web browser, 75 video search, 58 Time Playback control panel configuring display, 39 description, 56 TVK-505U keypad TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...
  • Page 147 DVR, 74 remote configuration of DVR, 74 searching and playing back recorded video, searching for event logs, 77 Windows Vista and 7 security issues, 71 Zoom in/out on a camera image, 32 TruVision DVR 60 User Manual...

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