4-/8-Channel Analogue HD Digital Recorder TVVR33004 / TVVR33008 User guide Version 1.
English This user guide contains important information on starting operation and using the device. Make sure that this user guide is handed over when the product is given to other persons. Keep this user guide to consult later. You will find a list of contents with the corresponding page numbers in the contents.
Contents Important safety information ........................................................................................................................................71 Explanation of symbols ..................................................................................................................................................71 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................................
Contents Playback screen .............................................................................................................................................................84 Control via the control panel ..........................................................................................................................................84 Selecting playback type ....................................................................................................................................
Contents Alarm ............................................................................................................................................................................113 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................................114 Video Export ................................................................................................................................................
Important safety information Important safety information Explanation of symbols General The following symbols are used in this manual and on the device: Before using this device for the first time, please read the following instructions carefully and observe all warning information, even if you are familiar with the use of electronic devices. Symbol Signal word Warning Warning Meaning Indicates a risk of injury or health hazards.
Important safety information To eliminate the risk of fire, the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket prior to an extended period of non-use. Prior to unstable weather and/or when there is a danger of lightning strike, separate the device from the mains network. Alternatively, connect the device to a UPS. Warning Never open the device yourself! There is the danger of electric shock.
Important safety information Care and maintenance Start-up Maintenance is necessary if the device has been damaged (e.g. damage to the power cable and plug, or the housing), or if liquids or foreign bodies have got into the interior of the device, or if it has been exposed to rain or damp, or if it does not work properly or has been dropped. Observe all safety and operating instructions before operating the device for the first time. Only open the housing to install the hard disk drive.
Introduction Introduction Dear Customer, Note Be aware that alterations to the recorder carried out via the software must be accepted by clicking "Apply"/"Confirm" before leaving the tab or menu. Thank you for purchasing this product. This device complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives. The declaration of conformity can be obtained from: ABUS Security-Center GmbH & Co.
Device overview Device overview Front Rear of the 4-channel recorder Rear of the 8-channel recorder 75
System displays / Systemoperation System displays / Systemoperation Double click: Switch between the screen display of single and multiple images in the live view and during playback. Status displays The following status displays provide information about the operating status: LEDs on the top of the device acoustic signal tones icons (display elements) on the monitor. Note Note the remarks in the separate quickstart guide. Click and drag: Set up private masks or zones.
Quickstart guide Quickstart guide Before you start Make the connections The following preparations must be completed: 1. Pay attention to the general information, safety information as well as statements on placement and connection. 2. Check the contents of the package for completeness and damage. Note Note the remarks in the separate quickstart guide. Connections at the back of the device Note Observe the minimum radius when laying the cables. Do not kink the cables. 1.
Quickstart guide 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Time settings (date, time etc.) Network settings Hard disk drive management (initialisation etc.) Camera settings Recording settings Switching off the device, locking, rebooting In the main menu, click on Shutdown. The overview appears. Note From the ABUS home-page (www.abus.com), find out if new firmware updates are available for this device and install these. Note Later alteration of date and time can lead to loss of data.
Setup wizard Setup wizard Setting up the system Administrator set up The setup wizard guides you through the required basic settings for the system. The video recorder will then be ready for recording and monitoring. Warning Note down the admin password. The preset password is: Note "1 All of the advanced settings can be found in the device menu. 2 3 4 5". Following the first switch-on, the language selection appears: 1. Click on the input field and select your language from the list.
Setup wizard Network settings Note Ask the network administrator responsible whether the DHCP can be selected or the IP address and additional settings have to be done manually. 1. 2. DHCP active: if the DHCP has been set up in the network router, enable the DHCP 'checkbox'. All network settings are then completed automatically. DHCP inactive: enter the data manually (IPv4 address, IPv4 subnet mask as well as the default set up for the IPv4 Gateway = IPv4 address of the router).
Setup wizard Hard disk drive management Camera recording 1. 1. Select a "camera" from which to record. 2. Enable the check box "Start recording". 3. Select the recording type. It is possible to select between "Continuous" and "Movement detection". 4. Press Copy to apply the setting to other cameras. Select the cameras that appear in the new screen. Enable the appropriate checkbox with a mouse click. 5. Complete the setting and the setup wizard with OK.
Live view Live view Overview Pop-up menu with mouse operation Live view starts automatically when the device is switched on. Note Right click when the mouse pointer is positioned on a live image. The following settings can be made. The arrow pointing to the right indicates that a sub-menu opens for selection: The following menus are found in the header: Menu and Playback PTZ The device date and time are displayed on the right-hand side of the header. To the left, you will find multi view.
Live view Selection bar in the camera image In single or multi-screen, click on a camera image. A selection bar will appear: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) No Meaning of the symbol (1) Area for moving the miniature bar (2) Activate/deactivate manual recording (3) Instant playback of the last 5 minutes (4) Activate/deactivate the audio function (5) Open the PTZ control menu (for PTZ cameras only) (6) Enable digital zoom.
Playback in live view Playback in live view General Control via the control panel There are three different options for playback: The control panel (4) is used to control running playback. The symbols have the following meanings: Through the event search in the main menu From the live display Via Log Information in the maintenance menu.
Playback in live view 17 Next day. Selecting playback type 18 Reduce time bar section. 19 Increase time bar section. Selecting the playback type (5) allows various types of recording and event to be displayed and filtered in the playback view. 20 Tag for continuous recording 21 Tag for event recording (movement, alarm) Click on "Tag management" (6): The following menus are available: 85 Click on the edit icon to change the description of your tag. To remove a tag, click on the delete icon.
Device menu Device menu Menu overview The following menu overview shows the main menus used to set and control the device. You can also see important information about your device on the right-hand side. Click on the menu you need to open it. Click on Exit to close the menu overview. Menu Description Settings Leads to the Configuration, Camera, Recording, HDD and Playback menus.
Settings Settings Menu description 87 Menu Description Configure Used to manage all device settings (General, Network, Live View, Warning and User). Camera Menu for setting camera parameters (OSD configuration, image mode, motion detection, private zone, tamper monitoring and video loss). Recording Menu for setting recording parameters (schedule, camera resolution, holiday etc.
Configuration Configuration General settings Note General tab Setting The Configuration menu is used to manage all device settings. Language On-screen display language. Resolution Monitor resolution Time Zone GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Date Format MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD. System Time Date, time Mouse Pointer Speed Slider (left = low speed, right = high speed) Enable Wizard Box ticked: The wizard will appear when the system is started up.
Configuration DST Settings tab Setting Auto DST Adjustment If the box is ticked, the device switches automatically to daylight saving time. Enable DST If the box is ticked, a specific start/end date can be selected. From/to Start/end date for daylight saving time. DST Bias Daylight Saving Time bias: correction of daylight saving time to reference time. More settings Settings Name Unique specification of the device. No Used for unique identification when using CMS software. Auto.
Configuration DHCP The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and name server to a network device. DHCPs are available in current routers. The DHCP service must be specially set and activated (see the relevant manual for more information). Note: When using fixed IP addresses together with a DHCP server, you should ensure that the fixed IP addresses are outside of the addresses assigned by DHCP to avoid problems occurring.
Configuration General tab PPPOE tab Parameter Setting NIC Type Set the transmission speed of the integrated network card here. Tip: 10M/100M/1000M Self-adaptive. DHCP Tick the box if the IP addresses on the network are assigned dynamically via DHCP. DHCP enabled: subsequent entry fields are set to disabled because parameters are obtained via DHCP. Note: If the IP addresses are assigned manually, ensure that DCHP is not enabled (do not tick the box).
Configuration NTP tab Note The recorder can synchronise the time with an external server. Several server addresses are available on the internet for this purpose. 1. 2. Tick the "Enable NTP" box and enter the interval after which synchronisation should be repeated. Enter the IP address of the NTP server and the NTP port. Apply the data by clicking on Apply. Password Password used to protect the email account SMTP Server SMTP server address of the provider.
Configuration NAT tab Parameter Enable UPnP Mapping type More Settings tab Setting Tick the box to enable visibility on an IP network. When this function is enabled, port forwarding is automatically entered in the router for all network ports (provided that UPnP is enabled in the router). If UPnP is enabled, the network ports configured by UPnP are transferred to the ABUS server (provided that ABUS DDNS is enabled).
Configuration Alarm Confirm the settings by clicking on Apply and exit the menu by clicking on Back. Alarm Status tab Settings Trigger Channel tab Here you can see a list of all the alarm inputs and outputs and their current status. Alarm Input tab Tick the corresponding box to select which camera channel is triggered in the event of an alarm. Arming Schedule tab Parameter Setting Alarm Input No. Select the alarm input to adjust the settings. Alarm Name Enter a clear description, e.g.
Configuration Linkage Action tab Call Preset Select the preset number. Select the Linkage Action tab. Here you can configure the response of the recorder in the event of an alarm by ticking the corresponding box. Call Patrol Select the patrol number. Call Pattern Select the pattern number. Confirm the settings by clicking on Apply and exit the menu by clicking on OK. Alarm Output tab Parameter Notifications Full Screen Monitoring The camera is displayed in full screen in live view.
Configuration Live view Note VGA monitor connected: If a VGA monitor is connected, it will be recognised automatically when the device is started up. The main video signal will be displayed on the monitor. Note The following settings are available for the live view. Open the main menu and click on Configuration. Then click on Live View: HDMI monitor connected: If no HDMI cable is connected to the monitor when the device is started up, the main video signal will be emitted at the main VGA connection.
Configuration Warning User Set the response of the recorder for warning messages and system events here. To do this, activate the "Enable Event Hint" setting. You can trigger a warning for the following error types: HDD Full HDD Error Network Disconnected IP Conflicted Illegal Login Input/recording resolution mismatch Exception Error Parameter Notifications Audible Warning The device emits a repeated signal tone.
Configuration User's MAC Address MAC address of the network adapter of the PC used by the corresponding user. Note: This limits access to the PC, for which the MAC address has been entered here. 2. Enter the name and password and confirm the password in the field below. 3. Select the level and enter the MAC address. 4. Confirm the settings by clicking on OK. Warning Follow the instructions below on assigning access rights.
Camera Camera Camera The following cameras are compatible with the recorders: TVIP11560; TVIP21560; TVIP41500; TVIP41660; TVIP61500; TVIP61550; TVIP82900 OSD Camera Shows the camera number Add Adds a new network camera IP Camera Address Shows the IP address set for the camera Edit Edit the camera Name Shows the name of the network camera Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera".
Camera Image PTZ Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera". Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera". When an analogue HD PTZ camera is being used, the control signals are transferred directly via the BNC cable. Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera". The following actions are programmable: Parameter Setting Camera Selection of the camera channel to be processed Time segments The image settings can be set to two different time segments per camera (e.
Camera Saving and retrieving a pattern Motion 1. Start the recording by pressing the "Start" button. 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate the camera to the desired image sections and positions. 3. Save the recording by pressing the "Stop" button. 4. Click on the "PTZ" button and in the "General" tab, select the position on the keypad. Press the "Start Pattern" button to go to the saved pattern. Linear scan 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the camera to the desired image sections and positions. 2.
Camera Arming Schedule Select the Arming Schedule tab. Here you set the times at which the reactions set in the Linkage Action tab are triggered. Notify Surveillance Centre The CMS sends out a warning message Send Email An email is sent to a specified email address. See page 92. Trigger Alarm Output The alarm output is triggered in the event of an alarm. Confirm the settings by clicking on Apply and exit the menu by clicking on OK. Private Zone 1. Select the day and enter the schedule.
Camera Video Tampering 3. Confirm the settings by clicking on Apply and exit the menu by clicking on OK. Linkage Method Select the Linkage Action tab. Here you can configure the response of the recorder during an event (e.g. motion detected) by ticking the corresponding box. Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera". Tick the "Enable Video Tampering Detection" box and define any other optional parameters under "Settings".
Camera Video Loss Linkage Method Select the Linkage Action tab. Here you can configure the response of the recorder during an event (e.g. motion detected) by ticking the corresponding box. Select the camera channel to be processed under "Camera". Tick the Enable "Video Loss" Alarm box and define any other parameters under Settings as required. The Video Loss alarm is activated when there is complete camera failure.
Camera Tick the "Enable Video Quality Diagnostics" box and define any other optional parameters under "Settings". Video Quality Diagnostics is activated if the limits in the camera image for image sharpness, brightness and colour are exceeded. The limits can be set using the scroll bar. The lower the value, the sooner an alarm is detected. Linkage Method Select the Linkage Action tab. Here you can configure the response of the recorder during an event (e.g.
Recording Recording Schedule Open the main menu and click on Record. The following configuration is available for data recording. Recording Configuration of video stream recording from connected cameras. Continuous data streams are saved on the recorder. Select the camera and tick the Enable Schedule box. Click on a trigger and use your mouse to highlight the time period within the schedule. Alternatively, click on Edit to configure the type and duration of the schedule down to the minute.
Recording Note For "Normal", you define the time period for recording. Recording Quality settings for continuous and event-based recording. The other triggers, such as motion detection, only trigger recording when the specific trigger has occurred. Substream Quality settings for the substream, which is used mainly for the live image display. 5.
Recording Advanced settings Note If an event-supported recording is being configured, the best possible setting in respect of memory usage is if only events are recorded in high quality. Substream tab Overwrite Specify whether older recordings should be overwritten when the hard disk drive is full.
Recording Click on the "Edit" icon to apply these settings: Name Manually enter the name of the holiday or bank holiday Activated Enable or disable the holiday set Model By Date/By Week/By Month Start Date Select the start date/start time End Date Select the end date/end time Note Configure the schedule after enabling the holiday function. Here a new line "Holiday" appears that can be configured in the same way as week days. Note The holiday schedule disables all week time schedules (Mon–Sun).
HDD HDD Hard disk drives General Note The device can manage one 2.5" S-ATA hard disk drive. The installed hard disk drives have to be initialised before the device can be used for recording. It is only then that the device will recognise the hard disk drive. Warning All data will be deleted from the hard disk drive during initialisation. Ensure data is backed up promptly. Installing the hard disk drive 1. Disconnect the device from the mains power and open the cover. 2.
HDD Add NetHDD Additional data storage devices can be added to enable storage across the network. Advanced settings Here you can define the settings for the storage mode. Mode: Quota Warning When using NetHDDs, ensure that your network is of a sufficient size. In this mode, video data is divided between the total number of data storage devices connected and written onto them. Note The playback of recorded data may be slower if you use NetHDDs than if you are using the internal hard disk drives.
HDD Mode: Group In this mode, video data can be specifically (and also redundantly) stored on selected data storage devices. Only one group of hard disk drives is available for recorders TVVR33004 and TVVR33008. Parameter Setting Record on HDD Group Camera Select HDD group. Enable HDD Sleeping 112 Select which cameras should be stored in the group currently selected. When this function is activated, idle hard disk drives go into standby mode.
Manual Manual Recording Alarm Press the REC button or navigate to Manual Management in the main menu to start manual picture/video recording. Here, select the alarm output which should be switched in the event of manual recording. If a recording is started manually, it also has to be stopped manually. All manual recordings will be deactivated when the recorder is rebooted. Click on the "Record" submenu. You can switch several alarm outputs in the event of manual recording.
Manual Manual Video Quality Diagnostics Here, the cameras to be investigated using Manual Video Quality Diagnostics can be selected. Be aware that the diagnostics function for each channel must be switched on and configured under the menu "Camera" in order to do this. By pressing the "Diagnose" button, manual analysis is started. Adjust the settings under the Camera menu if the diagnose result produces an error message (blurred image, colour cast etc.) even if the image settings are correct.
Video Export Video Export In the menu, go to Video Export to export recorded video data from the recorder. The following options are available: Normal Export video data which was recorded with continuous record. Event Export video data which was recorded with event record. Click on to lock and unlock a file. Locked files can no longer be overwritten by the system. 3. Click on Export to go to the Export screen. Normal Note 1.
Video Export Event Define the period of the recordings to be searched for using the "Start Time" and "End Time" selection fields. Select the camera by ticking or unticking the box and then click on Search. For both types of event, the following window will appear after clicking on the Search button: Select the files to be exported by ticking or unticking the box.
Maintenance Maintenance Log Information Note This menu is used for device maintenance and should only be used by experienced users. Note You can search for "events" according to the following main types/events/parameters: All Alarm Menu Setting Warning System Info Operation Information Log Information Device Info (Serial No., Firmware Version etc.) In Log Information (=log file), you can search for recordings or information (S.M.A.R.T.
Maintenance Operation Information All Power On Local: Unscheduled Shutdown Local: Shutdown, Reboot, Login, Logout Local: Change Settings Local: Upgrade Local: Start Recording All HDD Information HDD S.M.A.R.T. Start Recording Stop Recording Delete Expired Record 1. Select the event you wish to search for in the log and then select a sub-parameter. 2. Enter the date and time under Start Time and End Time, then click on Search. 3.
Maintenance 2. Select the upgrade file and click on Upgrade. 3. Wait until the device reboots. 4. If necessary, check the firmware status under Information in the Maintenance menu. Performing a system reset. Network Information regarding the network traffic and network interfaces is shown here. Traffic tab Note Upgrades via FTP are carried out in the same way as detailed above. The PC must be on the same local network. Set up a PC as an FTP server. Enter the IP address of the FTP server .
Maintenance Network Detection tab Note This view allows for the analysis of network and performance problems with the recorder. Network Stat. tab Under "Network Delay, Packet Loss Test", you can check the connection to another device, such as a computer (‘pinging’). Enter the network address of the device to be checked (e.g. 192.168.0.25) and click on Test. Information on two parameters will appear: Parameter Setting Average delay The time the pinged device needs to reply.
Maintenance S.M.A.R.T You can specify which alarms will inform you of hard disk drive errors. To do this, open "Exception" in the "Settings" menu. Shutdown Click on the "HDD Detect" submenu. This submenu gives you the option to check your hard disk drive for errors. HDD Self-test Status Self-test Type Selection of the hard disk drive to be processed Shows the status of the current selftest Select the type of self-test Short Test/Expanded Test/Conveyance Test S.M.A.R.
Fault rectification Fault rectification Before contacting the Service department, read the following information to determine the possible cause of any fault.
Technical data Technical data Subject to technical changes and correction without notice. ABUS video recorder Video compression TVVR33008 TVVR33004 H.264 4 x analogue HD/analogue 1 x network camera Camera inputs Monitor outputs Operating mode 8 x analogue HD/analogue 2 x network camera 1x VGA, 1x HDMI Triplex HDMI/VGA 1920*1080/60 Hz, 1280*1024/60 Hz, 1280*720/60 Hz, 1024*768/60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 12.5 fps, 1280 x 720 @ 25 fps 640 x 480 @ 25 fps, 704 x 576 @ 25 fps, 352 x 288 @ 25 fps 6 0–30 sec.
Disposal Disposal Notes on EC directives for waste electrical and electronic equipment For the protection of the environment, at the end of its useful lifespan, the device may not be disposed of in household waste. Disposal can be carried out at suitable national collection points. Obey local regulations when disposing of material. Dispose of the device in accordance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC - WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Glossary Glossary Technical terms used 16:9 H.264 Cinema orientated aspect ratio for wide-screen displays. (MPEG-4 AVC); standard for high-efficiency compression of video signals. Used in such things as Blu-ray discs or video conferencing systems. Screen diagonal Size information for displays: Distance between the bottom left-hand corner to the top right-hand corner – in inches or centimetres. HDD 'Hard Disk Drive', hard disk (magnetic disk store) Browser Digital data store in computers or NVRs.
Glossary PAL VGA "Phase Alternating Line"; European colour TV system. It uses 576 visible picture lines, with the lines used for management signals, a full screen consists of 625 lines. Fifty half images are displayed per second. Its colour signal phase position changes from picture line to picture line. "Video Graphics Array“" For PCs, the usual interface for analogue video signals – usually involves RGB signals. PANEL Interior working of a flat display (the terms LCD or plasma panel are used).
About the internal hard disk drive About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is very sensitive. Operate the device in accordance with the following instructions to avoid hard disk drive faults. Important recordings should be backed up on external media to avoid accidental data losses. Note Do not move the device during operation. Dampness inside the device can condense and cause the hard disk drive to malfunction.
4-/8-Channel Analogue HD Video Recorder TVVR33004 / TVVR33008 Manufacturer ABUS Security-Center GmbH & Co.
