truVision DVR 31 User Manual P/N 1072981 • REV A • ISS 06MAR12
Copyright Trademarks and patents © 2012 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. 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: UTC Fire & Security B.
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 23 Turning on the DVR 31 24 Live mode 24 Spot monitor 26 Loggin
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 Appendix A Specifications and Troubleshooting 87 Product specifications
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Summary This chapter provides an overview of the DVR 31, including its features and functions.
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.
Chapter 2 Installation Summary This chapter provides information on how to install and connect peripherals to your device.
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.
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.
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 2. Video in (top row, loop out bottom row) 3. Audio out 4. S-video port 5. Audio in 6. Digital video output 7. Alarm I/O and RS-485 8. Network Attached Storage (NAS) port (This device is currently not supported.) 9. LAN port 10. USB port 11. RS-232 port 12. VGA output 13. Power switch 14.
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) and/or Y/C (S-video) 2. Connect up to 16 cameras 3. Connect to speakers for audio output 10. Connect to a network 4. Connect to audio input (available for each camera) 11. Connect to USB device 5. Connect to a monitor that displays digital video (HDMI) 12.
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.
Chapter 3 Operating instructions Summary This chapter describes the how to control and navigate through the DVR 31’s menus and options.
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.
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.
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.
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 user’s access level.
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 3: Operating instructions Operating modes Table 7 below describes the various operating modes for the DVR 31. Table 7: DVR 31 operating modes Mode Description Live Displays live video from a specific camera. Sequence Displays live video in a programmed sequence of cameras. Menu Displays menu options for configuration. PTZ Displays live video from multiple cameras in a programmed sequence. Playback Plays back recorded video. Freeze Freezes live or playback video.
Chapter 3: Operating instructions Figure 6: Main menu Main menu commands Table 8 below describes the commands available for each menu items. Table 8: Main menu commands Command Description Cameras Configures camera settings including motion detection, PTZ, video image adjustments, camera title, covert camera, audio off, and copy settings to other cameras. Schedule Configures recording and schedule settings including recording quality, and schedule definitions.
Chapter 3: Operating instructions Command Description System Configures system settings including system date and time, audio output, device name, RS-485 settings, RS-232 settings, firmware upgrade, hard drive settings, system log, and shutdown. Info Displays the unit’s system information including model ID, network address, firmware version, and MAC addresses.
Chapter 3: Operating instructions Figure 7: Cameras menu Table 9: Field entry types Type Description List box Provides more than two values for the option. Only one of them can be selected. Click the scroll arrows at the right-hand side of the box to scroll through the possible values. You can also use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to select a value. Edit box Lets you to enter characters into the settings, such as camera name. Enter characters into an edit box through the virtual keyboard.
Chapter 3: Operating instructions box field. You can use the front panel, IR remote control, or USB mouse to enter characters with the virtual keyboard. Figure 8: Virtual keyboard To enter characters in an edit box: 1. Highlight the edit box. 2. Click the mouse within the action frame (or press Enter in the front panel or remote control) to display the virtual keyboard. 3. Select the characters required. 4. When finished, click OK on the virtual keyboard to close the keyboard.
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Chapter 4 Basic operation Summary This chapter describes the basic operation of the DVR 31 such as how to turn on the unit, log on, control a PTZ camera, play back video, and archive recorded video files.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Turning on the DVR 31 Before turning the DVR 31 power on, connect at least one monitor to the main video out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface and operate the device. Use the power switch on the back panel to turn on the unit. Live mode The DVR 31 automatically enters into live mode once powered on. Live mode refers to the mode in which the DVR 31 displays live video from cameras.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Note: To move the camera title to a different position, left-click the mouse on the date/time, and then select a new position while in live mode. Right-click mouse menu Right-click with the mouse to display the right-click mouse menu.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Viewing in multiscreen Use the Display button on the front panel to cycle through different display formats. Figure 11 below displays the multiscreen formats available as defaults. Figure 11: Display formats 1 1 2 5 6 9 10 3 4 7 8 11 12 2x2 13 15 14 16 2x2 2x2 2x2 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 11 12 13 7 8 9 3x3 14 15 3x3 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4x4 Spot monitor To connect the spot monitor: 1.
Chapter 4: Basic operation panel or remote control) to initiate sequence mode on the spot monitor. Alternatively, click the Monitor button on the mouse toolbar to toggle to the spot monitor function, and then click the Sequence button to begin sequence, as shown in Figure 12 below. Figure 12: Spot monitor function Logging on The DVR 31 is shipped with a predefined user for the system administrator. The default system administrator logon uses “admin” as a user name with a password of 1234.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Logging off There are two ways to log off. You can: • Log off manually by pressing Esc while in live mode — or — • Automatically log off from live or menu mode when no buttons are pressed for five minutes Controlling a PTZ camera PTZ mode lets you to control the PTZ operation of the cameras using a DVR 31 PTZ interface. You can control PTZ cameras using the buttons on the front panel and IR remote control or by using the PTZ control icons on the mouse toolbar.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Figure 13: PTZ control interface PTZ control buttons When you enter PTZ mode, the PTZ control interface displays. In PTZ mode, the numeric buttons control additional PTZ functions. Table 10 below lists the front panel keys and their PTZ control functions.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Calling up a preset PTZ point To call up a preset PTZ point: 1. Click on a camera in the mouse toolbar or use the numeric buttons to select a camera. 2. Click the PTZ icon in the mouse toolbar or press the PTZ button to display the PTZ control as shown in the figure below. 3. Click the Preset icon (or press 1 on the front panel or remote control) to access the Set/Go Preset function as shown in the figure below. 4. Enter a preset number. 5. Click Go Preset.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Instant playback. Play back instantly, starting from the last recorded minute in live mode. Searched video playback. Play back video starting from a specific date and time. Instant video playback To play back video instantly, press the Play button on the front panel, remote control, or mouse toolbar. The DVR 31 plays back recorded video from the selected camera starting from the last recorded minute in live mode.
Chapter 4: Basic operation To search for recorded video by date and time: 1. Click Search to display the Search screen. 2. Enter a start date and time in the Go To field. 3. Click Play Data. Recorded video will begin to play back starting from the specified date and time. To search for recorded video using the Calendar Mode: 1. Click Search to display the Search screen. 2. Click Calendar Mode. The Calendar Mode screen displays as shown in the figure below. 3. Select a date from the Calendar.
Chapter 4: Basic operation The timeline displays a 24-hour period for the specified date. Yellow areas indicate normal recorded video. Red areas indicate events that occurred that day. You can click anywhere in the timeline to specify a start time for the video you want to play back. If you are using the front panel or remote control keys, highlight the From/End option and press Enter to move the marker at the start or end points of the video segment.
Chapter 4: Basic operation To search for recorded video by POS text: 1. Click Search to display the Search screen. 2. Click POS Data Search. The POS Data Search screen displays as shown in the figure below. 3. Specify your search criteria. Before entering any search criteria, highlight the search type field and specify how you want the search criteria to be handled. For example, if searching for data containing the text words “sale” and “charge,” highlight the Text Search field and select the AND option.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Playback controls When viewing recorded video, several options are available to control playback. You can control playback using the front panel, the mouse toolbar (as shown in Figure 15 below), or the remote control. Note: Playback control on the mouse toolbar automatically hides if there is no mouse activity for more than five seconds. The playback toolbar reappears when you move the pointer over the toolbar.
Chapter 4: Basic operation When video is paused, use the left or right button to jump back to the previous frame or forward to the next frame. Exiting playback mode To exit playback mode, press Live or click the Live button on the mouse toolbar. Archiving recorded files Archive recorded files using an external device. There are two ways to archive recorded files: Quick Archive. Quick archive lets you archive recorded files quickly by using the Archive button on the front panel and remote control.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Using Quick Archive in live mode To archive recorded video using Quick Archive while in live mode: 1. Insert the backup device. If using a USB memory drive, insert the device into the USB port on the front panel. If using a digital video disc (DVD), insert the disc into the DVD drive. If both media are found in the DVR 31, the USB device takes precedence over the DVD. 2. Press the Archive button on the front panel or the remote control.
Chapter 4: Basic operation If using a USB memory drive, insert the device into the USB port on the front panel. If using a digital video disc (DVD), insert the disc into the DVD drive. If both media are found in the DVR 31, the USB device takes precedence over the DVD. 2. Press the Archive button on the front panel, or remote control, or click Archive in the mouse toolbar. 3. Press Enter to display the Archive screen. 4. Select the cameras you want for archive. 5.
Chapter 4: Basic operation The DVR identifies a video clip when the clip reaches 20 MB in size. If you select the original file format and specify a time range with both the start and end times falling in the middle of two video files, both video files are archived. 9. Select Yes for the Begin Export option to start archiving. Note: The Watermark box is always set to On. Archiving a video segment in playback mode While playing back recorded video, you can mark a video segment to archive.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Figure 17: DVR player To view archived video using the DVR player: 1. Launch the DVR player. 2. Click Play to display the Data List dialog box. The Data List dialog box displays a list of all archived video. If you don’t see a list, click Open and browse for the folder containing your archived video. 3. Select an event, and then click Playback to display the Playback screen. You can select the start time and cameras from which to play video. 4. Click OK to play back video.
Chapter 4: Basic operation Turning off the DVR 31 To avoiding potentially damaging the DVR 31, use the proper method to turn off the unit. To turn off or restart the unit: 1. Display the main menu. 2. Select System to display the System screen. 3. Select Shutdown. The Shutdown screen displays. 4. Select Restart to restart the unit or Shutdown to turn off the unit.
Chapter 5 Using the Web browser Summary This chapter describes how you can use the Web browser interface to configure the device, search and play back recorded video, and control a PTZ camera. You can also specify settings on the Web browser interface to optimize video playback and recording performance when operating in a low or limited bandwidth environment.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser Overview The DVR 31 Web browser lets you view, record, and play back videos as well as manage all aspects of the DVR 31 from any PC with Internet access. The browser’s easy-to-use controls give you quick access to all DVR 31 functions. To access the DVR 31, open a Web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the DVR 31 as a Web address. In the log on screen, enter the default user ID and password. User ID: admin Password: 1234 The Web browser uses HTTP Port 80.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser Item Name Description 3 Bandwidth control switch (Dual Toggle between Bandwidth settings and Live Dual Streaming) Streaming. By default the Bandwidth settings are enabled. Bandwidth settings refer to the number of video frames sent across the network. For example, select High for all data or select Low for partial data. Switching to Live Dual Streaming uses a second video data stream (less data size) that is sent over the network.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser • Run the Browser interface and the DVR player application as an administrator in your workstation • Add the DVR’s IP address to your browser’s list of trusted sites To add the DVR’s IP address to Internet Explorer’s list of trusted sites: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools, and then Internet Options. 3. Click the Security tab, and then select the Trusted sites icon. 4. Click the Sites button. 5.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser • Network settings including bandwidth throttle, e-mail, DDNS, and UPnP setup • System settings including system date and time, audio, unit name, RS-485, RS-232, language, and hard drive setup The configuration screen also lets you view the unit’s information. Searching and playing recorded video To search for and play back recorded video, click the Playback button. The Playback screen displays.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser Figure 19: Bandwidth control switch Bandwidth throttle management The Bandwidth Throttle Management function lets you throttle the amount of network data sent from the DVR to a client. This function is helpful for networks that have predefined bandwidth limits. This feature lets you control the DVR 31 in a network-sensitive environment and prohibits the DVR 31 from sending a large amount of network data that can potentially disrupt the network.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser Figure 20: PTZ camera in Web browser Exporting Video Clips This section explains how to export video using Internet Explorer. The videos export as a .drv file type and the DVR Player must be used to view them. When providing videos to law enforcement, the DVR Player will be provided on the CD along with the video clip(s). 1. Establish the start and stop times of the video clip you wish to export, write them down. 2.
Chapter 5: Using the Web browser 3. Name the file, select the camera(s), and set the start and stop times. Take note of the file path. 4. Export the file, you should see a progress window that closes when the export is complete. 5. Browse to the saved folder on your PC. There you will find a sub folder called “DVR Player” as well as the .drv file that you exported. 6. Copy and paste the .
Chapter 6 Advanced setup Summary This chapter covers the advanced setup of your DVR 31. Advanced setup lets you define your users and access privileges, specify display options, and network configuration. Only users with appropriate access privileges can define and modify advanced configurations.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Advanced IP settings 71 E-mail settings 71 DDNS settings 72 UPnP 73 Display settings 73 Display format 74 Camera title display 74 Unit name display 74 Dwell time 74 Sequence order 74 Event display 75 POS transaction display 75 52 truVision DVR 31 User Manual
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Managing users The DVR 31 is shipped with one predefined user for the system administrator and seven predefined standard users. The default system administrator logon uses admin as the account name with a default password of 1234. You can modify the admin password but not the admin user name. The seven predefined standard users are labeled User1 to User7 with a default password of 4321 and level 4 access.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup screen (shown in Figure 22 below). All seven standard users can be customized for the DVR 31. Figure 22: User screen To customize a user: 1. Select Users on the main menu to display the Users screen. 2. Click the User Setup button to display the User screen. 3. Select the user you want to customize in the Account box. 4. Click Mod in the Account box to display the virtual keyboard. 5. Enter a new user name and click OK to return to the User screen. User names are case-sensitive.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup 7. Enter a new password for the account. Note: You can only enter numerals for passwords. 8. Click OK to return to the User screen. 9. Select an access privilege for the user in the Privilege box. 10. Click Confirm to save your changes. Enabling password The Enable Password option determines whether or not users must enter their passwords to display the main menu and functions. To enable this option, click Users on the main menu to display the Users screen.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Privilege Description MAIN MENU Display the main menu CAMERA Configure camera settings RECORDING Configure recording settings EVENT Configure event settings USERS Specify user settings NETWORK Configure network settings DISPLAY Configure display settings SYSTEM Configure system settings INFORMATION Display system information Figure 23: Privileges screen To assign access levels to privileges: 1. Click Users on the main menu to display the Users screen. 2.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Configuring cameras This section describes how to configure your cameras using the Cameras screen (shown in Figure 24 below). For each camera, you can configure the following camera settings: • Motion detection alarm • PTZ controls • Display properties • Camera title (name) • Covert Camera • Audio On or OFF Changes made in the Cameras screen apply only to the selected camera in the Current Camera box.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Motion detection alarm A motion detection alarm is an alarm that is triggered when a camera detects motion. The DVR 31 can be configured to display an on-screen alert icon and sound an alarm tone. The DVR 31 lets you define the area on screen where the motion is detected, the level of sensitivity to motion, the schedule, and the target size. To define a motion detection alarm: 1. Click Cameras on the main menu to display the Cameras screen. 2.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Sensitivity level refers to the degree of pixel change in the specified area before a motion detection alarm triggers. Note: The Motion Detection screen also includes a motion sensitivity indicator that lets you test (by making motions on the camera) how much motion is required to trigger an alarm at the selected sensitivity level. A buzzer sounds off when an alarm is triggered. 7. Select the target size in the Target Size box.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 25: Adjust Video screen To adjust video image: 1. Click Cameras on the main menu to display the Cameras screen. 2. Click the Adjust Video Setup button to display the Adjust Video screen. 3. Make the appropriate video image adjustments. Adjust the video image’s brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue by selecting a level in the corresponding box. 4.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Audio Off Select Yes to disable a cameras audio recording or No to enable the audio. The default setting is No (Audio enabled). Assigning a camera name Each camera can be assigned a unique camera name. If you do not assign a camera name, a default, pre-numbered camera name is applied. To assign a camera name: 1. Click Cameras on the main menu to display the Cameras screen. 2. Click the Camera Title edit box. A virtual keyboard displays. 3. Enter the new camera name.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 26: Schedule screen Defining a recording schedule The Scheduling screen (shown in Figure 27 on page 63) lets you define the elements of a schedule, such as the daytime, nighttime, and weekend ranges.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 27: Scheduling screen To define schedule ranges: 1. Click Schedule on the main menu to display the Schedule screen. 2. Click Scheduling Setup to display the Scheduling screen. 3. Select the daytime range using the Daytime Begin and Daytime End boxes. 4. Select the nighttime range using the Nighttime Begin and Nighttime End boxes. 5. Select On in the Weekend Schedule box to enable weekend schedule. 6. Select the weekend range using the Weekend Begin and Weekend End boxes.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup 3. Select a resolution in the Resolution box. 4. Select a format in the Format box. The resulting recording frame rate is automatically populated based on what you selected in the Resolution and Format box in the Total Rec FPS box. 5. Close the screen to save your settings. Defining recording quality To define the quality of your recording, click Schedule on the main menu to display the Schedule screen. Then select a recording quality in the Quality/FPS box.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 28: Rec Wizard screen To use the Rec Wizard screen: 1. Click Schedule on the main menu to display the Schedule screen. 2. Select Rec Wizard in the Quality/FPS box. The Rec Wizard command becomes available. 3. Click Rec Wizard to display the Rec Wizard screen. 4. Select your recording settings. 5. Close the screen to save your settings.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 29: Expert Mode screen To use the Expert Modes screen: 1. Click Schedule on the main menu to display the Schedule screen. 2. Select Expert Mode in the Quality/FPS box. The Expert Mode command becomes available. 3. Click Expert Mode to display the Expert Modes screen. 4. In the Current Camera box, select the camera you want to configure. 5. Select your recording settings in the corresponding boxes.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup • Remote alert • Alarm buzzer • Alarm input and output • Prealarm and post-alarm seconds Figure 30: Alarms screen Configuring remote alert The DVR 31 can send alarm notifications to a remote PC using compatible monitoring software. Use the Remote Alert screen to define settings that allow the DVR 31 to communicate with the remote PC and to enable this feature. In addition, the DVR sends a signal to the remote PC every two minutes to indicate that the DVR is still active.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup 4. Select On in the Alert Notification box to enable alert notification to the remote PC. 5. Enter the PC’s IP address in the Alert IP edit box. 6. Enter the PC’s port in the Alert Port box. Enabling the alarm buzzer In the Alarms screen, select On in the Buzzer box to enable alarm buzzer. An audible sound is emitted when an alarm is triggered. Camera alarm settings Use the Camera Setting screen to define camera alarm settings. To define camera alarm settings: 1.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Network settings Accessing the DVR 31 remotely through a network requires that you define certain network settings.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Figure 32: Ethernet Setting screen To define Ethernet settings: 1. Click Network on the main menu to display the Network screen. 2. Click Ethernet Setting Setup to display the Ethernet Setting screen. 3. Select an Ethernet type. 4. Select On in the DHCP box to enable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) if the network automatically supplies an IP address. Otherwise, select Off in the DHCP box and continue with steps 5 through 9. 5.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Advanced IP settings Use the IP Advanced screen to define the connection port and bandwidth throttle used for the Web browser. Bandwidth throttle lets you throttle the amount of network data from the DVR to a client. Predefined bandwidth throttle settings include: • • • • 192 kbps 384 kbps 768 kbps 960 kbps For more information in Bandwidth Throttle Management, see “Bandwidth throttle management” on page 48.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup 3. Enter the e-mail address to whom the notification is sent in the Email Address edit box. 4. Enter the e-mail server of the e-mail account from whom the notification is sent in the Email Server edit box. 5. Enter the e-mail port number of the e-mail account from whom the notification is sent in the Email Port edit box. 6. Enter the e-mail address of the e-mail account from whom the notification is sent in the Account edit box. 7.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup UPnP If enabled, the UPnP function (Universal Plug and Play) lets a PC connect to the DVR 31 using the same local area network. To enable this function, select On in the UPnP box in the Network screen. Display settings Use the Display screen to configure how information is displayed on-screen.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup Display format Select a display format in the Display Type box. The display format determines how the date and time are displayed on-screen. You can select a format of one row or two rows. Camera title display Select Yes in the Camera Title box to display the camera title (name) on-screen. Unit name display Select Yes in the Show DVR Name box to display the unit’s name on-screen.
Chapter 6: Advanced setup The Main Sequence Order screen displays the sequence positions and a row listing all cameras as shown in the figure below. By default, the system orders the cameras by camera number. Click Back to clear the last sequence position. Click Back repeatedly to clear all positions in the sequence. Note: To configure the sequence order for the spot monitor, click Spot Sequence Order. The Spot Sequence Order screen displays. 3.
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Chapter 7 System settings Summary This chapter covers how to configure the system settings of your DVR 31. System settings lets you define the system date and time, unit name, RS-485 and RS-232 settings, upgrade, and hard drive settings. Only users with appropriate access privileges can define and modify advanced configurations.
Chapter 7: System settings Overview Use the System screen (shown in Figure 35 below) to configure the following system settings: • System date and time • Audio output and key beep • Unit name and display • RS-485 settings • RS-232 settings • Mouse sensitivity settings • Firmware upgrade • Language selection • Hard drive settings and health status • Storing and uploading configuration settings • System logs • Shutting down the device Click System on the main menu to access the System
Chapter 7: System settings System date and time Configure the DVR 31 system date and time in the Date/Time screen. This screen also lets you enable Daylight Saving Time (DST) and format the date and time displayed on-screen. To configure the system date and time: 1. Click System on the main menu to display the System screen. 2. Click Date/Time Setup to display the Date/Time screen. 3. Enter the current date in the Date box. 4. Enter the current time in the Time box. 5.
Chapter 7: System settings Figure 36: Daylight Saving Time screen Audio and remote Use the Audio and Remote screen to define the audio output settings and specify the remote ID for the device. To access the Audio and Remote screen, click Audio and Remote Setup on the System screen. Select Live/PB in the Audio Output box to play audio during live or playback modes. Select On in the Key Beep box to allow front panel buttons to beep when pressed.
Chapter 7: System settings RS-232 settings Use the Device Setting screen to define settings for the serial port. This port is used to connect point-of-sale (POS) devices to the DVR 31. To access the RS232 Setting screen, click RS-232 Setting on the System screen. Mouse Sensitivity settings Use the Mouse Sensitivity Setting screen to define sensitivity settings for the mouse. Hard drive settings Use the Hard Drives screen to define settings for the hard drive.
Chapter 7: System settings Drive details and status Click the Setup button on the Disk Drives menu to open the Setup Screen. Select Yes under Details to view the hard drive details. Figure 38: Hard Drives details screen Importing and exporting configuration settings Use the Configuration screen to import or export configuration settings. Click Export Config to export the DVR 31’s configuration settings into a configuration file. Click Import Config to import configuration settings from a file.
Chapter 7: System settings Table 14 below describes the codes used in the system’s system log.
Chapter 7: System settings Code Value Description WkdStime Change weekend schedule start time WkdEtime Change weekend schedule end time RecMode Change record mode PresetCfg Change preset config NormalPPS Change Normal PPS on per-channel config NormalSiz Change Normal size on per-channel config EventPPS Change Event PPS on per-channel config EventSiz Change Event size on per-channel config EventAct Change event active setting SmtDayNum Change ezRecord day number SmtRecDay ON/OFF Cha
Chapter 7: System settings Upgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmware using the built-in interface: 1. Display the System screen. 2. Click Upgrade to display the Upgrade screen as shown in the figure below. 3. Upgrade the unit’s firmware. Click Upgrade Firmware to upgrade the firmware through a USB flash drive. Click Firmware Download to connect the device to a network and download the upgrade file. 4. Click Upgrade at the prompt to reboot the DVR 31 and begin the upgrade process.
Appendix A Specifications and Troubleshooting Summary This appendix provides specifications and troubleshooting information for the DVR 31.
Appendix A: Specifications and Troubleshooting Product specifications Model DVR 31 Video compression H.264 Playback resolution D1/2CIF/CIF Video input 16 channels, BNC (1.0 Vp-p on 75 Ω) Main monitor 1 channel, BNC (1.0 Vp-p on 75 Ω), 1 digital display, Svideo Spot monitor 1 channel, BNC (1.0 Vp-p on 75 Ω) Frame rate (per channel) D1: 7.5 fps 2CIF: 15 fps CIF: 30 fps Audio compression ADPCM, G.
Appendix A: Specifications and Troubleshooting HDMI Compatibility List* Manufacturer Model BenQ ET-0019-N BenQ ET0036-B BenQ VH374 BenQ SH3741 BenQ VH3243 Chimei TL-24V7000D Chimei 24SH-L Chimei DTL-637S200 Dell 2408WFPb Haier HL19SLW2 LG 22LD350 LG 32LH30FD LG 37LB7DF Orion 17RTC Panasonic TH-L37U20W Panasonic TC-37MPK Philips 42PFL363D/F7 Pioneer PDP-436PG Samsung P2770FH Samsung LN32A550P1R Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100 Sony KLV-32U300A Sony KLV-40W300A ViewSoni
Appendix A: Specifications and Troubleshooting Battery removal The DVR 31 unit contains one 3 V Lithium battery. This battery can only be removed by a recycling or service technician. The remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries. To remove the remote control batteries: 1. Detach the remote control’s back cover. 2. Replace the batteries with any standard AAA batteries. 3. Reattach the cover. 4. Dispose of the batteries as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Appendix B Factory defaults Summary This appendix provides the DVR 31’S factory defaults.
Appendix B: Factory defaults Menu defaults Function Setting Date format M/D/Y Time format 12 HR Normal record speed 30 frames per second (NTSC), 25 frames per second (PAL) at CIF Record quality/FPS Normal Quality Menu timeout 5 minutes Video standard NTSC Disk overwrite mode Overwrite Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Hue 0 Saturation 0 Daylight Saving Time Off Network defaults Function Setting IP address 192.168.1.82 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway address 192.168.1.
Appendix C Warranty and support Summary This appendix provides information on warranty and support for the DVR 31.
Appendix C: Warranty and support Warranty information The warranty period for the DVR 31 is three years from the date of delivery. Contacting support Contact technical support if you encounter any difficulties during this installation. Please make sure you have the requested diagnostic or log files ready before you contact us by phone or go to www.interlogix.com/customer-support. Technical Support Europe, Middle East and Africa W Select Contact Us at www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu North America T +1 855.
Appendix D KTD-405 keyboard mapping Summary This appendix provides information on how to operate the DVR 31 using the KTD-405 keyboard.
Appendix D: KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR 31 to KTD-405 keyboard mapping DVR 31 KTD-405 Up Joystick up or hold Esc, and then press the Up Arrow Down Joystick down or hold Esc, and then press the Down Arrow Left Joystick left or hold Esc, and then press the Left Arrow Right Joystick right or hold Esc, and then press the Right Arrow Esc Press Esc while in a menu Menu Press Esc while in live mode Enter Press Enter ( ) Changing a camera Press the camera number and Enter Live Press Play ( )
Index A F alarms camera alarm settings, 68 configuring remote alert, 67 enabling the alarm buzzer, 68 prealarm seconds, 68 archiving recorded files, 36 Archive screen, 37 archiving a video segment, 39 quick archive, 37 front panel overview, 11 B back panel overview, 6 basic operation turning on the TVR 30, 24 C cameras adjusting video image, 59 assigning a camera name, 61 assigning PTZ protocol, 59 motion detection alarm, 58 connecting devices to the unit, 7 control interfaces, 10 controlling a PTZ cam
Index using Calendar Mode, 32 product overview, 2 PTZ mode, 28 PTZ control buttons, 29 R recording configuring recording compression, 63 defining recording quality, 64 defining recording schedule, 62 Expert mode, 65 Rec wizard, 64 remote control, 15 S spot monitor connecting the spot monitor, 26 system audio output and key beep, 80 configuration settings, 82 Daylight Saving Time, 79 hard drive settings, 81 RS-232 settings, 81 RS-485 settings, 80 system date and time, 79 T turning off the TVR 30, 41 U u
