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truVision DVR 31 User Manual
P/N 1072981 • REV A • ISS 06MAR12
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Copyright © 2012 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. Trademarks and patents Interlogix, the truVision DVR 31 and the truVision Brand and logo are trademarks of UTC Fire & Security. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products. Manufacturer UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5923, USA Authorized EU manufacturing representative:
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Content Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Overview 2 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Installation environment 4 Unpacking the DVR 31 and its accessories 4 HDD capacity 5 Back panel overview 6 Connecting devices to the unit 7 Chapter 3 Operating instructions 9 Control interfaces 10 Controlling the DVR 31 10 Front panel overview 11 Using the mouse 12 Using the IR remote control 15 Operating modes 17 Main menu overview 17 Chapter 4 Basic operation
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Chapter 6 Advanced setup 51 Managing users 53 Configuring cameras 57 Configuring recording and schedule settings 61 Alarm settings 66 Network settings 69 Display settings 73 Chapter 7 System settings 77 Overview 78 System date and time 79 Audio and remote 80 RS-485 settings 80 RS-232 settings 81 Mouse Sensitivity settings 81 Hard drive settings 81 Importing and exporting configuration settings 82 System log 82 Upgrading the firmware 85 Appe
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Summary This chapter provides an overview of the DVR 31, including its features and functions. Content Product overview 2 truVision DVR 31 User Manual 1
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Overview This is the truVision DVR 31 User Manual for models: • TVR-3108-1T • TVR-3108-2T • TVR-3116-2T • TVR-3116-4T • TVR-3116-6T The truVision DVR 31 is a network digital video recorder developed for digital surveillance. The truVision DVR 31 uses an embedded microcontroller unit (MCU) and Linux operating system, combining the most advanced technology in video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk recording, and TCP/IP communication. The
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Chapter 2 Installation Summary This chapter provides information on how to install and connect peripherals to your device. Content Installation environment 4 Unpacking the DVR 31 and its accessories 4 HDD capacity 5 Back panel overview 6 Connecting devices to the unit 7 Connecting required devices 8 Connecting external devices 8 truVision DVR 31 User Manual 3
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Chapter 2: Installation Installation environment When installing your product, consider these factors: • Ventilation • Temperature • Moisture • Chassis load Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Temperature: Consider the DVR 31’s operating temperature (32 to 104°F, 0 to 40°C) and humidity specifications (10 to 90% relative, non
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Chapter 2: Installation • USB mouse • Power cord • Rack mount kit (left and right brackets, screws) • Terminal blocks • truVision DVR 31 Quick Start Guide • truVision DVR 31 Quick Chart The support CD includes the following items: • truVision DVR 31 User Manual • truVision DVR 31 Quick Start Guide • truVision DVR 31 Quick Chart • Video player application • Record duration calculator HDD capacity Storage capacity for the truVision DVR 31 varies depending on the model. Refer to Tab
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Chapter 2: Installation Back panel overview Figure 1 below shows the back panel controls and connectors on a typical truVision DVR 31. Figure 1: DVR 31 back panel 1. Video out 8. Network Attached Storage (NAS) port (This device is currently not supported.) 2. Video in (top row, loop out bottom row) 9. LAN port 3. Audio out 10. USB port 4. S-video port 11. RS-232 port 5. Audio in 12. VGA output 6. Digital video output 13. Power switch 7. Alarm I/O and RS-485 14. Power input
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Chapter 2: Installation Connecting devices to the unit Use Figure 2 below as a visual guide to connect the various peripherals to the DVR 31. Figure 2: Back panel connection diagram 1. Connect up to two CCTV monitors (main and spot) 8. Connect to alarm input cables and/or Y/C (S-video) 9. Connect to a network attached storage (NAS) device 2. Connect up to 16 cameras (This device is currently not supported) 3. Connect to speakers for audio output 10. Connect to a network 4. Connect
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Chapter 2: Installation Connecting required devices Before powering up the unit, cameras and a main monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a spot monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. Note: You can attach an extension to the RS-485 port on the back panel. Connecting external devices When connecting external devices to include as part of the entire system, such as a USB drive or any other USB devices, connec
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Chapter 3 Operating instructions Summary This chapter describes the how to control and navigate through the DVR 31’s menus and options. Content Control interfaces 10 Controlling the DVR 31 10 Front panel overview 11 Status LEDs 12 Using the mouse 12 Mouse toolbar 13 Using the IR remote control 15 Controlling multiple DVRs with one remote control 16 Operating modes 17 Main menu overview 17 Main menu commands 18 Using the main menu 19 Navigating through
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Control interfaces The DVR 31 has three control interfaces: • Built-in interface • Display interface • Web browser interface Built-in interface. The built-in interface is displayed on the monitor output. It consists of a main menu and several dialog screens that let you configure and control the device. You can invoke the built-in interface using the front panel, remote control, or mouse. Display interface. The display interface consists of various too
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions You can use your preferred control method for any procedure, but in most cases we describe procedures using mouse terminology. Optional control methods are given only when they differ substantially from mouse control methods. Front panel overview The buttons on the front panel control all DVR 31 functions and set the programmable functions. The LED indicators light up or flash to alert you of various conditions. Figure 3: Front panel Table 2: Front p
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Item Name Description 4 USB ports Connect USB devices. 5 CD/DVD drive Insert media for archiving. 6 Archive button Begin archiving or displays the Archive screen. Press once to begin copying a video segment for export while in playback mode. Press again to stop copying. See “Archiving recorded files” on page 36 for more information. 7 Status LEDs Display device status and conditions. See “Status LEDs” below for more information. 8 Function buttons Cha
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Mouse toolbar While in live, playback, or sequence mode, point to the date and time to display the mouse toolbar, as shown in Figure 4 below. Note: To move the mouse toolbar to a different position, click and drag the date and time display. Figure 4: Mouse toolbar Mouse toolbar icons Table 4 below describes the icons that appear on the mouse toolbar. Table 4: Mouse toolbar icons Icon Description User is logged in. Numerical value indicates the use
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Icon Description Video playback is on pause. Video playback has reached the end of a video segment. Indicates the amount of available hard disk space left. Indicates the hard disk is full. Indicates a hard disk failure. Indicates the hard disk is not recognized. Camera commands The camera commands appear when you point to Cameras on the mouse toolbar. Click a camera number to display that camera in live mode. Function commands The funct
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Icon Name Function PTZ Launches PTZ mode. Play Plays back video instantly starting at one minute from the current date and time. Esc Hides the function commands. Using the IR remote control The IR remote control buttons are similar to those on the DVR 31 front panel. You can use the remote control to perform any DVR 31 function. Figure 5: IR remote control Search Live 1 PTZ Seq Display Archive 2 Enter 3 6 ESC MENU 4 7 DVR ID Camera 12 34 56 7
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Chapter 3: Operating instructions Table 6: IR remote control descriptions Item Name Description 1 Function buttons Change the DVR 31 operating mode. For example, press PTZ to go into PTZ mode. See “Operating modes” on page 17 for more information. 2 Directional In menu mode, navigate and select commands. In PTZ mode, use controls and Enter for PTZ controls. button While in a setup menu, use the Left or Right Arrow keys to navigate through fields. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to change
