Abus TVVR45020 User manual

ABUS Digital Recorder
TVVR45020
User manual
Version 1.0

Notes on the operating instructions
2
English
These user manual contains important information for installation and operation. This should be also noted when this
product is passed on to a third party. Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference!
A list of contents with the corresponding page number can be found in the index.
Pay attention to the notes on the CD and in the accompanying documentation on “Web server con-
trol” and “Clients Software”. These can be found on the Internet under www.abus-sc.com.

Device overview
3
Device overview
Front
Rear
See System operation on page 13.

Device overview
4
Remote control

Contents
5
Device overview ...............................................................................................................................................................3
Quick guide ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Before you start................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the HDD ............................................................................................................................................................8
Establishing the connections ...........................................................................................................................................8
Configuring the device .....................................................................................................................................................8
Important safety information ..........................................................................................................................................9
Explanation of symbols....................................................................................................................................................9
Proper use .......................................................................................................................................................................9
General information .........................................................................................................................................................9
Power supply ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Overloading / overvoltage..............................................................................................................................................10
Cables............................................................................................................................................................................10
Installation location / operating environment .................................................................................................................10
Remote control...............................................................................................................................................................10
Care and maintenance...................................................................................................................................................11
Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................11
Putting into operation .....................................................................................................................................................11
Children and the device .................................................................................................................................................11
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................12
General information .......................................................................................................................................................12
Unpacking the device.....................................................................................................................................................12
Scope of delivery ...........................................................................................................................................................12
System operation...........................................................................................................................................................13
General information .......................................................................................................................................................13
Operating elements on the device .................................................................................................................................13
Connections on the rear of the device ...........................................................................................................................14
Operating elements on the remote control ....................................................................................................................14
Mouse operation ............................................................................................................................................................15
On-screen keyboard ......................................................................................................................................................16
Starting the device .........................................................................................................................................................16
Switching off, locking and rebooting the device.............................................................................................................16
Setup wizard...................................................................................................................................................................17
Setting up the system ....................................................................................................................................................17
Setting up the administrator...........................................................................................................................................17
General Settings ............................................................................................................................................................17
HDD Management .........................................................................................................................................................18
Record Settings .............................................................................................................................................................18
Network Settings............................................................................................................................................................18
Adding a network camera ..............................................................................................................................................19
Live view .........................................................................................................................................................................20
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................20
Status symbols .........................................................................................................................................................20
Pop-up menu for mouse operation ................................................................................................................................20
Digital Zoom..............................................................................................................................................................21
Secondary monitor....................................................................................................................................................21
System Settings .............................................................................................................................................................22
Setting the camera output.........................................................................................................................................22
Record Settings .............................................................................................................................................................23
Set-up.............................................................................................................................................................................23

Contents
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General settings........................................................................................................................................................23
Advanced settings ....................................................................................................................................................23
Schedule...................................................................................................................................................................24
Manual Record...............................................................................................................................................................24
Playback..........................................................................................................................................................................25
General information .......................................................................................................................................................25
Playback screen .......................................................................................................................................................25
Using the control panel.............................................................................................................................................25
Playback through video search......................................................................................................................................25
Playback: Advanced video search............................................................................................................................26
Playback from the live view screen................................................................................................................................26
PTZ control .....................................................................................................................................................................27
General information .......................................................................................................................................................27
Using the PTZ control panel .....................................................................................................................................27
Pop-up menu for mouse operation ...........................................................................................................................27
PTZ Settings*............................................................................................................................................................28
Preset Settings...............................................................................................................................................................28
Tour Settings..................................................................................................................................................................29
Pattern Settings .............................................................................................................................................................29
Device menu...................................................................................................................................................................30
Menu overview...............................................................................................................................................................30
Menu description ......................................................................................................................................................30
Manual Record...............................................................................................................................................................31
Video Search .................................................................................................................................................................31
Parameters for Video Search ...................................................................................................................................31
Results......................................................................................................................................................................32
Video Export ..................................................................................................................................................................33
Manual Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................34
HDDs..............................................................................................................................................................................34
Installing the HDD.....................................................................................................................................................34
Initialising the HDD ...................................................................................................................................................35
HDD Management parameters.................................................................................................................................35
Setting the HDD........................................................................................................................................................35
Checking the HDD status .........................................................................................................................................36
Setting up the HDD alarm.........................................................................................................................................36
System Settings .............................................................................................................................................................37
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................37
General Settings .......................................................................................................................................................37
System Settings: Camera .........................................................................................................................................38
Zones: Schedule and notification .............................................................................................................................39
System Settings: Record ..........................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: Network.........................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: Alarm ............................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: PTZ ...............................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: RS232...........................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: Display ..........................................................................................................................................40
System Settings: Exception......................................................................................................................................41
System Settings: User ..............................................................................................................................................41
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................43
Upgrading the device................................................................................................................................................43
Log Search ...............................................................................................................................................................44
Default Settings ........................................................................................................................................................45
Import / Export Configuration....................................................................................................................................45
Information................................................................................................................................................................45

Contents
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ShutDown ......................................................................................................................................................................45
Network ...........................................................................................................................................................................46
General information .......................................................................................................................................................46
Terms and definitions ...............................................................................................................................................46
Network layout ..........................................................................................................................................................47
Network configuration ...............................................................................................................................................47
Alarm ...............................................................................................................................................................................51
Alarm overview ..............................................................................................................................................................51
Alarm Input ...............................................................................................................................................................51
Alarm Output.............................................................................................................................................................53
IP alarm module........................................................................................................................................................53
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................54
Device cleaning and care..............................................................................................................................................54
Note................................................................................................................................................................................54
Index................................................................................................................................................................................55
Technical data ................................................................................................................................................................56
Disposal ..........................................................................................................................................................................57
Information on the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment .............................................................57
Information on handling batteries ..................................................................................................................................57
Important information on disposing of batteries............................................................................................................57
Information on the European RoHS directive ...............................................................................................................57
Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................................58
Overview of specialist terms ..........................................................................................................................................58
Internal HDD ...................................................................................................................................................................60

Quick guide
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Quick guide
Before you start
The following preparatory steps must be made:
1. Pay attention to the general information, safety in-
formation and notes on setting up and connecting
the device (see page 9).
2. Check the contents of the package for completeness
and damages.
3. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
Note
Pay attention to the information in the separate
quick guide.
Installing the HDD
Warning
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the
mains power supply.
Pay attention to the required earthing of the de-
vice to avoid static discharge.
1. Install the HDD (see the separate quick guide).
2. Establish the connection to the motherboard using
the red data cable (small connector).
3. Connect the power supply cable (large 5-pin connec-
tor).
4. Check that the connections are secure.
5. Close the housing.
Note
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video re-
cording and 24/7 usage.
Establishing the connections
Note
Pay attention to the minimum radius when laying
cables. Do not kink the cable.
1. Connect the network cameras and LAN connection
on the device to the network.
2. Connect the sensors to the alarm inputs.
3. Connect the monitor to the VGA or BNC connection.
4. Connect the mouse to the USB port.
5. Establish a connection to the mains power supply.
6. Switch on the device using the POWER switch on
the rear. The DVR status display on the front of the
device lights up.
Configuring the device
•Proceed through the individual steps in the setup
wizard (see page 17).
•The following settings are configured in sequence:
•Language selection for the user interface
•Administrator setup
•General settings (date, time etc.)
•HDD management (initialisation etc.)
•Recording settings
•Network settings
Note
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
to the loss of data!
Note
Check the ABUS homepage (www.abus-
sc.com) if for this device any firmware updates
are available and install these
Note
Make sure to frequently monitor the recorder
status after the installation. HDD status and re-
cording settings should be checked in order to
insure recording.
•Pay attention to the menu overview on page 30, plus
the notes and explanations on basic system opera-
tion on page 13.
Pay attention to the notes on the following:
Live view Page 20
Playback Page 25
PTZ Page 27
Data backup Page 33
Troubleshooting Page 54

Important safety information
9
Important safety information
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the
device:
Symbol Signal word Meaning
Warning Indicates a risk of injury or health
hazards.
Warning Indicates a risk of injury or health
hazards caused by electrical
voltage.
Important Indicates possible damage to the
device/accessories.
Note Indicates important information.
The following labels are used in the text:
Meaning
1. …
2. …
Set of tasks or instructions with a defined se-
quence in the text
•…
•…
Set of points or warnings without a defined se-
quence in the text
Proper use
Only use the device for the purpose which it was de-
signed and built for. Any other use is considered inap-
propriate.
This device may only be used for the following pur-
pose(s):
•This digital recorder is used in combination with con-
nected video signal sources (IP cameras) and video
output devices (CRT or TFT monitors) for object sur-
veillance.
Note
Data storage is subject to national data-protection
guidelines.
During installation, inform your customers regard-
ing the existence of these guidelines.
General information
Before using the device for the first time, read the follow-
ing instructions carefully and pay attention to all warn-
ings, even if you are already familiar with electronic de-
vices.
Warning
All guarantee claims become invalid for damages
caused by non-compliance with these operating
instructions.
We cannot be held liable for resulting damages.
Warning
We cannot be held liable in the event of material
or personal damage caused by improper opera-
tion or non-compliance with the safety information.
All guarantee claims are invalid in such cases.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
If you pass on or sell the device, you must also include
this user manual.
This device has been manufactured in accordance with
international safety standards.
Power supply
•Only operate this device through a power source
which supplies the mains power specified on the type
plate.
•If you are unsure of the power supply at the installa-
tion location, contact your power supply company.
Warning
Avoid data loss!
Always use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
with overvoltage protection.
•Disconnect the device from the mains power supply
before carrying out maintenance or installation work.
•The on/off switch does not completely disconnect the
device from the mains power supply.
•To disconnect the device completely from the mains
power supply, the plug must be disconnected from
the mains socket. Therefore, the device should be
positioned so that direct and unobstructed access to
the mains socket is guaranteed at all times and the
plug can be disconnected immediately in an emer-
gency.

Important safety information
10
•To avoid the possibility of fires, the plug should al-
ways be disconnected from the network socket if the
device is not used for long periods. Disconnect the
device from the mains power supply before impend-
ing electrical storms, or use an uninterruptible power
supply.
Warning
Never open the device on your own! There is a
risk of electric shocks!
If it is necessary to open the device, consult
trained personnel or your local maintenance spe-
cialist.
•The installation or modification of a HDD should only
be made by trained personnel or your local mainte-
nance specialist.
Warning
The installation of additional equipment or modifi-
cation of the device invalidates your guarantee if
not carried out by trained personnel.
We recommend having the HDD installed by a
maintenance specialist.
Your guarantee is invalidated in the event of im-
proper installation of the HDD.
Overloading / overvoltage
•Avoid overloading of mains sockets, extension cables
and adapters as this can result in fires or electric
shocks.
•Use overvoltage protection to prevent damages
caused by overvoltage (e.g. electrical storms).
Cables
•Always hold cables by the connector, and do not pull
the cable itself.
•Never touch the mains cable with wet hands, as this
can lead to a short circuit or electric shock.
•Never position the device, furniture or other heavy
items on the cable. Ensure that the cable does not
become kinked, especially on the connector and
sockets.
•Never knot the cable, and do not tie it to other cables.
•All cables should be laid so that they cannot be
stepped on or cause an obstruction.
•A damaged mains cable can cause a fire or electric
shock. Check the mains cable from time to time.
•Never modify or manipulate the mains cable or plug.
•Do not use plug adapters or extension cables that do
not conform to the applicable safety standards, and do
not make alterations to power supply cables or mains
cables.
Installation location / operating environ-
ment
•Position the device on a firm, level surface and do not
place any heavy objects on the device.
•The device is not designed for operation in rooms
subject to high temperatures or moisture (e.g. bath-
rooms), or in excessively dusty rooms.
•Operating temperature and ambient humidity:
-10 °C to 55 °C, maximum 85% relative humidity. The
device may only be operated in moderate climate
conditions.
Ensure the following:
•Sufficient ventilation must be present at all times (do
not place the device in a storage rack, on thick car-
pets, on a bed or anywhere where the ventilation
slots are covered. Make sure that a gap of at least
10 cm is present on all sides).
•The device must not be exposed to direct heat
sources (e.g. heaters).
•The device must not be exposed to direct sunlight or
strong artificial light.
•The device must not be placed in close proximity to
magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers).
•Naked flames (e.g. candles) must not be placed on or
near the device.
•Contact with spraying or dripping water and aggres-
sive liquids must be avoided.
•The device must not be operated in close proximity to
water, and must not be submerged under any cir-
cumstances (do not place objects containing water on
or near the device, such as vases or drinks).
•Foreign objects must not penetrate the device.
•The device must not be exposed to strong variations
in temperature, as this can lead to condensation and
electrical short circuits.
•The device must not be exposed to excessive jolts or
vibrations.
Remote control
•Remove all batteries if the device will not be used for
a sustained period, as these can leak and damage
the device.