User Manual

1BChapter 2: Physical installation
10 TruVision NVR 71 User Manual
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. Alarm inputs (X16) Connect physical alarms such as detectors, push buttons, etc.
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. Redundant power
supplies (X2)
Connect two PSUs.
The PSUs are shipped with the recorder.
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. Audio input (X1) Connect a microphone for bi-directional audio (not recorded) (Optional)
Specification: RCA jack, 315 mV, 40 kohms. Unbalanced. Line-level audio
requires amplification.
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. Audio output (X1) Connect to speakers for audio output.(Optional)
Specification: RCA jack, 315mV, 600 ohms. Unbalanced. Line-level audio
requires amplification.
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. USB 3.0 port (X2) Connect an optional USB device, CD/DVD burner or HDD.
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. Ethernet ports Connect to a network.
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. Reset pin hole Access to the reset button using a paper clip.
Hold down the reset button for seven seconds to reset the network settings back
to factory default.
Note: This might cause the cameras to stop recording and the software to be
unable to connect to the recorder.
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. Alarm outputs (X8) Connect physical alarm outputs such as a siren, flash, or relay. (Optional)
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. Ground Connect to ground.
HDD slots
The recorder has four rows of four HDD (hard disk drive) slots. This allows up to 16 HDDs to be
connected, depending on the model. The slots are accessed from the front panel for easy
expansion or replacement of the hard drives.
Each HDD slot can support 4 or 6 TB HDDs. The total onboard storage capacity is between
16 and 96 TB in RAID or non- RAID configuration, depending on the model. The storage
capacity can be further expanded by using the USB 3.0, eSATA, or NAS functionality.
Rack mounting
The recorder is 3U rack mountable using a rack mount shelf. The rack mount ears included with
the product are intended to fix the product in the rack, not to carry the full weight of the
recorder. It can also be installed desk-based.