QUICK START GUIDE For the Trinity DIY CCTV packs Thank you for purchasing from the Trinity Solutions CCTV range. This DVR has been pre-programmed for the most common set up so in most cases you can simply plug everything in and start using your system.
If you want to connect the DVR to your TV or monitor you will • need to purchase 1 x BNC to RCA video lead. These are available from Trinity CCTV Solutions. 0508 11 00 22 09 476 8052 phone...
Installation Read before installation Do not place cords from the AC adaptor where they can be pinched or stepped on. • Do not place heavy objects on cords, or cover cords with rugs or carpet. • Never immerse any component in water, and do not spray cleaners or solvents on the products. •...
Connection instructions Step 1 – install the cameras Fit each camera in the desired location. Use the screws provided to securely attach the camera to a solid surface. The camera should be positioned facing away from the sun or bright light source (e.g. windows). If using outdoor cameras, mount under an eve (if possible) to protect the camera from the weather.
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Step 4 – connect the DVR to a monitor or your TV You can view the cameras on a dedicated monitor or your TV. If you are connecting to a monitor attach the monitor’s VGA lead (supplied with your monitor) to the VGA interface on the DVR.
Start-up 1. Make sure your TV/monitor is ON and set to the appropriate AV channel if required. 2. Turn the power switch on the back of the DVR 3. The LED on the front of the DVR will light up green. 4.
Factory settings The DVR comes pre-programmed from the factory with the most common settings: • Live view (preview) mode: in live (real time) on your screen you will see what the cameras are seeing. You can select to view all the camera images at once or one camera image in full screen. Motion detection recording: the DVR is set to record only when it detects motion as this gives •...
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The Live Preview mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC multiple times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live Preview mode.
Play back To enter the playback screen follow these easy steps: 1. Right click the mouse and select PLAYBACK from the options shown. 2. Select your username by using the up/down blue buttons on the remote (the factory setting username is Administrator). Press the left/right blue buttons to go to Password. 3.
Enter the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Video Search. Set the search parameters by selecting cameras to search, video/file type and the start/end time (as shown in Figure 3). Video Search Menu Click the Play button on the front panel to start playback of all the files found, or click the Search From here you can select the camera number (tick the cameras required) and the time and date range button to access the list of search results.
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