Abus TVVR50011 User manual

ABUS Digital Recorder
TVVR50011 / TVVR50021
TVVR60010 / TVVR60020
User manual
Version 1.4

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 information in the separate quick guide, plus the notes on the CD and in the ac-
companying documentation on “Web server control” and “Clients Software”. These can be found on
the Internet under www.abus-sc.com.

Device overview
3
Device overview
Front
Rear
The diagram shows the TVVR50021 version with 16 channels.
The models TVVR50011, TVVR60010 and TVVR60020 are similar.
See System operation on page 13.

Device overview
4
Remote control (TVAC40930 optional available)

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
Status displays...............................................................................................................................................................17
General information .......................................................................................................................................................17
DVR status LED.............................................................................................................................................................17
Camera selection keys – status LED.............................................................................................................................17
Voice output ...................................................................................................................................................................17
Displays on the monitor .................................................................................................................................................17
Setup wizard ...................................................................................................................................................................18
Setting up the system ....................................................................................................................................................18
Setting up the administrator ...........................................................................................................................................18
General Settings ............................................................................................................................................................18
HDD Management .........................................................................................................................................................19
Record Settings .............................................................................................................................................................19
Network Settings............................................................................................................................................................19
Camera Management ....................................................................................................................................................20
Live view .........................................................................................................................................................................21
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................21
Status symbols .........................................................................................................................................................21
Pop-up menu for mouse operation ................................................................................................................................21

Contents
6
Digital Zoom..............................................................................................................................................................22
Secondary monitor....................................................................................................................................................22
System Settings .............................................................................................................................................................23
Setting the camera output.........................................................................................................................................23
Record Settings .............................................................................................................................................................24
Set-up.............................................................................................................................................................................24
General settings........................................................................................................................................................24
Advanced settings ....................................................................................................................................................24
Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................25
Manual Record...............................................................................................................................................................25
Playback..........................................................................................................................................................................26
General information .......................................................................................................................................................26
Playback screen .......................................................................................................................................................26
Using the control panel .............................................................................................................................................26
Playback through video search......................................................................................................................................26
Playback: Advanced video search............................................................................................................................27
Playback from the live view screen................................................................................................................................27
PTZ control .....................................................................................................................................................................28
General information .......................................................................................................................................................28
Using the PTZ control panel .....................................................................................................................................28
Pop-up menu for mouse operation ...........................................................................................................................28
PTZ Settings .............................................................................................................................................................29
Preset Settings...............................................................................................................................................................29
Tour Settings..................................................................................................................................................................30
Call a tour set in the PTZ-Camera............................................................................................................................30
Pattern Settings .............................................................................................................................................................31
Device menu ...................................................................................................................................................................32
Menu overview...............................................................................................................................................................32
Menu description ......................................................................................................................................................32
Manual Record...............................................................................................................................................................33
Video Search .................................................................................................................................................................33
Parameters for Video Search ...................................................................................................................................33
Results ......................................................................................................................................................................34
Video Export ..................................................................................................................................................................35
Manual Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................36
HDDs..............................................................................................................................................................................36
Installing the HDD.....................................................................................................................................................36
Initialising the HDD ...................................................................................................................................................37
HDD Management parameters.................................................................................................................................37
Setting the HDD........................................................................................................................................................37
Adding a network HDD .............................................................................................................................................38
Checking the HDD status .........................................................................................................................................38
Setting up the HDD alarm.........................................................................................................................................38
System Settings .............................................................................................................................................................39
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................39
General Settings .......................................................................................................................................................39
System Settings: Camera.........................................................................................................................................40
Setting up of zones ...................................................................................................................................................41
Zones: Schedule and notification .............................................................................................................................42
Adding a network camera.........................................................................................................................................42
System Settings: Record ..........................................................................................................................................43
System Settings: Network.........................................................................................................................................43
System Settings: Alarm ............................................................................................................................................43
System Settings: PTZ ...............................................................................................................................................43

Contents
7
System Settings: RS232...........................................................................................................................................43
System Settings: Display..........................................................................................................................................43
System Settings: Exception......................................................................................................................................44
System Settings: User ..............................................................................................................................................44
System Settings: UVV ..............................................................................................................................................45
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................46
Upgrading the device................................................................................................................................................46
Log Search ...............................................................................................................................................................47
Default Settings ........................................................................................................................................................48
Import / Export Configuration....................................................................................................................................48
Information ................................................................................................................................................................48
ShutDown ......................................................................................................................................................................48
Network ...........................................................................................................................................................................49
General information .......................................................................................................................................................49
Terms and definitions ...............................................................................................................................................49
Network layout ..........................................................................................................................................................50
Network configuration ...............................................................................................................................................50
Alarm ...............................................................................................................................................................................54
Alarm overview ..............................................................................................................................................................54
Alarm Input ...............................................................................................................................................................54
Alarm Output.............................................................................................................................................................56
IP alarm module........................................................................................................................................................56
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................57
Device cleaning and care ..............................................................................................................................................57
Note................................................................................................................................................................................57
Index................................................................................................................................................................................58
Technical data ................................................................................................................................................................59
HDD storage capacity...............................................................................................................................................61
Disposal ..........................................................................................................................................................................62
Information on the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment .............................................................62
Information on handling batteries ..................................................................................................................................62
Important information on disposing of batteries............................................................................................................62
Information on the European RoHS directive ...............................................................................................................62
Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................................63
Overview of specialist terms ..........................................................................................................................................63
Internal HDD ...................................................................................................................................................................65

Quick guide
8
Quick guide
Before you start
The following preparatory
steps must be made:
1.
Pay attention to the general information, safety i
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 d
vice to avoid static discharge.
1. Install one or more HDDs
(see the separate quick
guide).
2. E
stablish the connection to the motherboard using
the red data cable (small connector).
3.
Connect the power supply cable (large 5
tor).
4.
Check that the connections are secure.
5. Close the housing.
Note
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video r
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 analogue cameras with BNC conne
tions 1 to 8/16.
2. Connect the audio connections.
3.
Connect the network cameras and LAN connection
on the device to the network.
4.
Connect the sensors to the alarm inputs.
5. Connect the monitor to the HDMI,
VGA
nection.
steps must be made:
Pay attention to the general information, safety i
n-
formation and notes on setting up and connecting
Check the contents of the package for completeness
Insert the batteries into the remote control.
Pay attention to the information in the separate
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the
Pay attention to the required earthing of the d
e-
(see the separate quick
stablish the connection to the motherboard using
Connect the power supply cable (large 5
-pin connec-
Check that the connections are secure.
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video r
e-
attention to the minimum radius when laying
Connect the analogue cameras with BNC conne
c-
Connect the network cameras and LAN connection
Connect the sensors to the alarm inputs.
VGA
or BNC con-
6.
Connect the mouse to the USB port.
7.
Establish a connection to the mains power supply.
8.
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
Note
Pay attention to the information in the separate
quick guide.
•
Proceed through the individual steps in the setup
wizard (see page 18).
•
The following settings are configured in sequence:
•
Language selection for the user interface
•Administrator setup
•
General settings (date, time etc.)
•HDD manag
ement (initialisation etc.)
•Recording settings
•Network settings
•
Camera management
Note
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
to the loss of data!
Note
Check the ABUS homepage (
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 r
cording settings should be checked in order to
insure recording.
•
Pay attention to the menu overview on page
the notes and explanations on basic system oper
tion on page 13.
Pay attention to the note
s on the following:
Live view
Playback
PTZ
Data backup
Troubleshooting
Connect the mouse to the USB port.
Establish a connection to the mains power supply.
Switch on the device using the POWER switch on
the rear. The DVR status display on the front of the
Pay attention to the information in the separate
Proceed through the individual steps in the setup
The following settings are configured in sequence:
Language selection for the user interface
General settings (date, time etc.)
ement (initialisation etc.)
Camera management
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
Check the ABUS homepage (
www.abus-
) if for this device any firmware updates
available and install these
Make sure to frequently monitor the recorder
status after the installation. HDD status and r
e-
cording settings should be checked in order to
Pay attention to the menu overview on page
32, plus
the notes and explanations on basic system oper
a-
s on the following:
Page 21
Page 26
Page 28
Page 35
Page 57

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 s
quence in the text
•…
•…
Set of points or
warnings without a defined s
quence in the text
Proper use
Only use the device for the purpose which it was d
signed and built for. Any other use is considered ina
propriate.
This device may only be used for the following pu
pose(s):
•This hybrid digital r
ecorder is used in combination
with connected video signal sources (B/W and colour
cameras, IP cameras) and video output devices (CRT
or TFT monitors) for object surveillance.
Note
Data storage is subject to national data
guidelines.
During
installation, inform your customers regar
ing the existence of these guidelines.
Important safety information
Important safety information
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the
Indicates a risk of injury or health
Indicates a risk of injury or health
hazards caused by electrical
Indicates possible damage to the
device/accessories.
Indicates important information.
Set of tasks or instructions with a defined s
e-
warnings without a defined s
e-
Only use the device for the purpose which it was d
e-
signed and built for. Any other use is considered ina
p-
This device may only be used for the following pu
r-
ecorder is used in combination
with connected video signal sources (B/W and colour
cameras, IP cameras) and video output devices (CRT
or TFT monitors) for object surveillance.
Data storage is subject to national data
-protection
installation, inform your customers regar
d-
ing the existence of these guidelines.
General information
Before using the device for the first time, read the follo
ing instructions carefully and pay attention to all war
ings, even if you are already
familiar with electronic d
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
or personal damage caused by improper oper
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
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 o
f the power supply at the install
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. Th
erefore, 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 eme
gency.
Important safety information
9
Before using the device for the first time, read the follo
w-
ing instructions carefully and pay attention to all war
n-
familiar with electronic d
e-
All guarantee claims become invalid for damages
compliance with these operating
We cannot be held liable for resulting damages.
We cannot be held liable in the event of
material
or personal damage caused by improper oper
a-
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 device has been manufactured in accordance with
international safety standards.
Only operate this device through a power source
which supplies the mains power specified on the type
f the power supply at the install
a-
tion location, contact your power supply company.
Always use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
with overvoltage protection.
Disconnect the device from the mains power supply
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
erefore, 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 eme
r-

Important safety information
10
•
To avoid the possibility of fires, the plug should a
ways be disc
onnected from the network socket if the
device is not used for long periods. Disconnect the
device from the mains power supply before impen
ing electrical storms, or use an uninterruptible power
supply.
Warning
Never open the device on your own! There
risk of electric shocks!
If it is necessary to open the device, consult
trained personnel or your local maintenance sp
cialist.
•
The installation or modification of a HDD should only
be made by trained personnel or your local maint
nance specialist.
Warning
The installation of additional equipment or modif
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 e
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 mai
ns 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 a
lterations to power supply cables or mains
cables.
To avoid the possibility of fires, the plug should a
l-
onnected from the network socket if the
device is not used for long periods. Disconnect the
device from the mains power supply before impen
d-
ing electrical storms, or use an uninterruptible power
Never open the device on your own! There
is a
If it is necessary to open the device, consult
trained personnel or your local maintenance sp
e-
The installation or modification of a HDD should only
be made by trained personnel or your local maint
e-
The installation of additional equipment or modif
i-
cation of the device invalidates your guarantee if
not carried out by trained personnel.
We recommend having the HDD installed by a
Your guarantee is invalidated in the e
vent of im-
Avoid overloading of mains sockets, extension cables
and adapters as this can result in fires or electric
Use overvoltage protection to prevent damages
electrical storms).
Always hold cables by the connector, and do not pull
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
on the cable. Ensure that the cable does not
become kinked, especially on the connector and
Never knot the cable, and do not tie it to other cables.
All cables should be laid so that they cannot be
ns 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
lterations to power supply cables or mains
Installation location
/ operating enviro
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
subject to high temperatures or moisture (e.g. bat
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 ca
pets, on a bed or anywhere where the ventilation
slots are covered. Make sure that a gap of at least
10 cm is presen
t 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).
•Na
ked flames (e.g. candles) must not be placed on or
near the device.
•
Contact with spraying or dripping water and aggre
sive liquids must be avoided.
•
The device must not be operated in close proximity to
water, and must not be submerged under any ci
cumstanc
es (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.
/ operating enviro
n-
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. bat
h-
rooms), or in excessively dusty rooms.
Operating temperature and ambient humidity:
°C to 55 °C, maximum 85% relative humidity. The
device may only be operated in moderate climate
Sufficient ventilation must be present at all times (do
not place the device in a storage rack, on thick ca
r-
pets, on a bed or anywhere where the ventilation
slots are covered. Make sure that a gap of at least
t on all sides).
The device must not be exposed to direct heat
The device must not be exposed to direct sunlight or
The device must not be placed in close proximity to
magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers).
ked flames (e.g. candles) must not be placed on or
Contact with spraying or dripping water and aggre
s-
sive liquids must be avoided.
The device must not be operated in close proximity to
water, and must not be submerged under any ci
r-
es (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
The device must not be exposed to excessive jolts or
Remove all batteries if the device will not be used for
a sustained period, as these can leak and damage