GE TruVision DVR 20 User Manual page 78

53BChapter 6: Advanced setup
Figure 37: Alarm and event setup screen
To set up how to respond to an alarm or event:
1. In the Menu toolbar click the Alarm icon.
2. Click the Setup submenu. The Alarm & Event Setup screen appears.
3. Change the settings, as required:
Option
Alarm Input
Alarm Mode
Input Type
Buzzer on Alarm
Buzzer on Video Loss
Protect Video on Alarm
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Description
Select the external alarm input.
Set the output mode for when the alarm is triggered. There are three
types to choose form:
Timeout: The alarm condition is latched for the amount of time
specified in the timeout field displayed alongside. The timeout can be
up to a maximum of 99 seconds.
Transparent: The alarm is active only while receiving alarm input.
Latched: The alarm is activated until it is manually acknowledged.
See "Manually acknowledging an alarm" on page 59 for further
information.
Caution: An alarm can only be acknowledged locally. Do not select
the latched option if the TVR 20 is controlled over a network.
Depending on the sensor type, select either NO or NC. Default is NO.
Check to have an audible alarm when an alarm is triggered.
Video may be lost if the video cable or camera develop a fault.
Check to have an audible alarm when the video image is lost.
The video recorded during an alarm can be protected from being
overwritten.
Check to protect video recorded during an alarm.
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