truVision DVR 17 CCTV Digital Video Recorders User Guide

DVR 17 CCTV Digital Video Recorders
User Guide TruVision DVR 17 Quick
Start Guide

DVR 17 CCTV Digital Video Recorders

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All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. TruVision names and logos are a product brand of Aritech, a part of Carrier. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, Carrier assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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Contact information
EMEA: firesecurityproducts.com
Australian/New Zealand: firesecurityproducts.com.au/
Figure 1: Back panel connections (Example: TVR 1716)  

1. Connect a CCTV monitor (BNC-type connector).
2. Connect to an HDTV. The HDMI connection supports both digital audio and video.
3. Connect to a VGA monitor.
4. Connect a microphone for bi-directional audio (not recorded).
5. Connect to ground.
6. Connect up to 16 analog cameras to BNC-type connectors (depends on the recorder model)
7. Connect to an optional USB 3.0 device such as a mouse or HDD.
8. Connect to speakers for audio output
9. Connect to a network.
10. Connect to a RS-485 device such as a PTZ camera or a keypad.
11. Connect to the 12 VDC PSU (included).
12. Connect up to 16 alarm inputs (depends on the recorder model)
13. Connect up to four alarm relay outputs (depends on the recorder model).

Download the latest recorder firmware and TruVision
Navigator software from firesecurityproducts.com.
Figure 2: Front panel

| Name| Description
---|---|---
1| Power| A steady green light indicates the recorder is working correctly. Red indicates a fault.
2| HDD| Light blinks red when data is being read from or written to the HDD. A steady red light indicates an HDD exception or error.
3| Tx/Rx| Steady green indicates a normal network connection. No light indicates that it is not connected to a network.
4| USB interface| Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices such as a USB mouse or USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

Figure 3: Live view quick access toolbar (web mode)

1. Multiview display: Select a multiview display format.
2. Stream type: Select main stream or substream
3. Start bidirectional audio
4. QR code for UltraSync: Scan the code to facilitate adding the recorder to a mobile app.
5. Stop/start all live view: Freeze/unfreeze live image of the cameras displayed.
6. Capture: Capture a snapshot of a video image from the selected camera.
7. Start/stop all recording: Start/stop recording for all cameras.
8. Digital Zoom: Enter digital zoom mode.
9. Previous screen: Display the previous camera.
10. Next screen: Display the next camera.
11. Mute: Enable/disable audio output.
12. Alarm output:
13. Full screen: Display the video tiles in full screen mode. Click ESC to return to normal mode.

Package contents

The TruVision DVR 17 (model TVR 17) is shipped with the following items:

• AC power cord or external power supply (depending on the model)
• Recorder including HDDs
• USB mouse
• Rack mounts (8 and 16-channel models only)
• TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Guide

You can download the software and the following manuals from our web site:

• TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Guide
• TruVision DVR 17 User Manual
• TruVision Recorder Operator Guide

Installation environment

Refer to the user manual for detailed information, but observe these important requirements:

• Place the unit in a secure location.
• Ensure that the unit is in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Quick install

Recommended steps for setting up the recorder:

1. Connect all the devices required to the back panel of the recorder. See Figure 1 on page 1.
2. Connect a monitor to the VGA or HDMI output.
3. Connect the mouse to the USB port in the front panel.
4. Connect the power supply to the unit and turn on the power.
5. Set up the unit with the required settings using the setup Wizard.

First time use

The recorder has an express installation wizard on the local monitor that lets you easily configure basic recorder settings when first used. The wizard is not available on the
webpage.
By default, the setup wizard will start once the recorder has loaded. The wizard walks you through some of the more important settings of your recorder. Select the preferred
language for the system and then set the administrator password. There is no default password provided.
The wizard will then guide you through the menus to set the time and date, network configuration, HDD management, and recording configuration.
When all the required changes have been entered, click Finish to exit the wizard. The recorder is now ready to use. Recording starts automatically.

Operating the recorder

There are several ways to control the unit:

• Mouse control
• Web browser control
• Software (TruVision Navigator, TVRMobile)

USB mouse
The USB mouse provided with the recorder operates all the functions of the recorder. The mouse lets you navigate and make changes to settings in the user interface.
Connect the mouse to the recorder by plugging the mouse USB connector into the
USB port on the back or front panel. The mouse is immediately operational, and the pointer should appear.
Web browser control
The recorder’s web browser lets you view, record, and play back videos as well as manage all aspects of the recorder from any PC with internet access. The browser’s easyto use controls give you quick access to all recorder functions. See Figure 4 on page 4.
The recorder works with the following browsers:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)
• Google Chrome (from version 45)
• Apple Safari (from version 10)
• Mozilla Firefox (from version 52)

To access the unit, open a web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the recorder as a web address.
Install the recorder web plug-in to see live camera images.
In the logon screen, enter the user ID and password.
Figure 4: Web browser interface (live view shown)

The default values for recorder network settings are:

• DHCP: Disabled by default.
• IP address – 192.168.1.82
• Subnet mask – 255.255.255.0
• Gateway address – 192.168.1.1
• Server Port: 8000
• HTTP Port: 80
• RTSP port: 554
• When using Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox – port in HTTP mode: 7681

Note: The following ports need to be forwarded in the router to connect properly:
Server port and RTSP port.
OSD control
The recorder’s OSD does not provide full access to all the functionalities available. Refer to the user manual for more detailed information.

Adding IP cameras

Refer to the user manual for detailed information on how to add IP cameras to the recorder.
Live view mode
Note: Ensure that you have installed the recorder web plug-in to see live camera images. If using Edge, refer to the technical note “Using Edge browser with TruVision devices” that is available from our web site. If using Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox, click “Download Plug-in” on top right of screen to download the plug-in for these browsers.
Live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live pictures from the cameras. There are several shortcut buttons at the bottom of the screen to access
frequently used functions. See Figure 3 on page 2 for a description of the functions available.
Configuring the recorder
You can configure the recorder parameters from the Configuration button in the menu toolbar. When selected, it displays a submenu panel that lets you edit a group of settings.
Most menus are available only to system administrators.
The web browser lets you configure all the functionalities of the recorder. The OSD has a more limited access to the functionalities that can be modified.
Refer to the recorder user manual for detailed information on configuring the unit.
To access the configuration menus from live view:
1. Click the Configuration button via the web, or ****via the OSD, in the menu toolbar at the top of the screen. The image below shows an example of the web interface.

2. Select the desired configuration submenuand tab in the screen that appears.
Description of the configuration submenus(via the web):
Local : Settings for the web browser application such as live view parameters, and where to store snapshots and video exports.
System: Settings for the viewing system information, time, RTSP/web authentication, restore default parameters, update firmware, search system logs, restricting access, camera password management, camera management, and user management.
Network: Settings for network related aspectof the recorder including general network settings, certificate management, port forwarding, email setup, and pairing with UltraSync.
Video/Audio: Settings for video recording, dual-VCA, and V-stream encoding.
Image: Settings for image quality, camera OSD, and privacy masking.
Event: Settings for motion detection, video tampering, video loss, alarm input/output, exception notification, face detection, cross line detection, intrusion detection, and intrusion panel connection. (Extra functions may be displayed depending on the camera model).
Record: Settings for recording schedules, hard drive management, holiday periods, and overwriting recordings.
Vehicle Detection: Settings for detecting vehicles and capturing a snapshot of its license plate to compare against allowed and blocked lists. Functions available depend on whether they are supported by the camera model.
VCA: Video content analysis settings for behavior analysis and face capture. Functions available depend on whether they are supported by the camera model.

Specifications

Power supply:

 TVR 1704c| 12 VDC – 1.5 A
 TVR 1708| 12 VDC – 3.3 A
 TVR 1716| 12 VDC – 5 A
Power consumption (without HDD):
4-channel|
 TVR 1704c| ≤ 10 W
8-channel
 TVR 1708| ≤ 15 W
16-channel
 TVR 1716| ≤ 19 W
Operating temperature:| -10 to +55ºC
Relative humidity:| 10 to 90%
Dimensions (W x H x D):
TVR 1704c| 315 × 48 × 240 mm
TVR 1708| 385 × 52 × 315 mm
TVR 1716| 385 × 52 × 315 mm
Weight (without HDD):
TVR 1704c| ≤ 1.16 kg
TVR 1708| ≤ 1.78 kg
TVR 1716| ≤ 2.1 kg

Legal and regulatory information

Copyright
© 2022 Carrier. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without prior notice. TruVision names and logos are a product brand of Aritech, a part of Carrier. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, Carrier assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Certifications
Contact information
EMEA: firesecurityproducts.com
Australian/New Zealand: firesecurityproducts.com.au/
Product documentation
Please scan the QR code to download the electronic version of the product documentation and to access the contact information. The manuals are available in several languages.https://firesecurityproducts.com/en/bu/video

EU directives
European representative for manufacture EMC)
Carrier Fire & Security B.V.
Kelvinstraat 7, 6003 DH Weert, Netherlands.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive):
Equipment Disposal
Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2013/56/EU & 2006/66/EC (battery directive):
Battery Disposal
This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

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