Abus TVVR35002 User manual

ABUS 5-channel network recorder
TVVR35002
User guide
Version 1.0

English
This user guide contains important information on starting operation and using the device.
Make sure that this user guide is handed over when the product is given to other persons.
Keep this user guide to consult later.
A list of contents with the corresponding page number can be found in the index.

Device overview
Front side
Rear side

System operation
4
System operation
General
The device can be controlled using the following:
the jog dial on the front of the device
a USB mouse
Connections at the back of the device
Note
Take a look at the overview on page 3.
No
Name
Function
1
AUDIO IN
BNC audio input
2
VIDEO OUT
Spot output
3
VGA:
VGA monitor connection (9-pin), video output
signal
4
LAN:
Ethernet LAN connection
5
USB:
USB connections for operating with a mouse
and data export
6
HDMI
HDMI monitor connection
7
AUDIO OUT:
BNC audio output (synchronised with the
video output)
8
POWER SUPPLY
12 V DC connection for power supply
9
ALARM IN/OUT
Four alarm inputs, two alarm outputs
10
RS-485
Connection for pan tilt zoom cameras
11
JOG DIAL
For selecting the operating mode
Operating with a mouse
Note
The further descriptions contained in this user
guide involve using a mouse.
The device is suitable for use with a USB mouse.
Connect the mouse to the USB port.
Button
Function
Left
Single click:
Selection in the menu, activation of an input
field or a tab, display of the Quick Set
menu.
Double click:
Switch between the screen display of single
and multiple images in the live view and
during playback.
Click and drag:
Set up private masks or zones.
Right
Single click:
Open the pop-up menu.
Return to the previous menu.
Scroll
wheel
In live view:
Display previous/next camera.
Operating with the jog dial
Note
The status display on the front of the device will
depend on the menu item currently selected on
the recorder. This can be changed by using either
the jog dial or mouse to make your selection.
The jog dial, together with the status LEDs, provides a
quick overview of the basic functions and the operating
status.
Button
Function
Turn
Change the operating mode on the local
recorder display: live image display,
playback, power menu or settings overview.

Status overview
General
The following status displays provide information about
the operating status:
LEDs on the front of the device
acoustic signal tones
icons (display elements) on the monitor.
NVR LED four-way status display
Status
Function
Segment lights up
blue continuously
System status OK; local display
is on the selected setting.
All segments off
Device is switched off.
Displays on the monitor
The device shows the date and time, the camera name
and whether a recording is in progress.
Continuous record: "blue R"
Motion detection record: "yellow R"

Contents
6
Device Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................2
Front side.........................................................................................................................................................................3
Rear side.........................................................................................................................................................................3
System operation.............................................................................................................................................................4
General ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Connections at the back of the device.............................................................................................................................4
Operating with a mouse...................................................................................................................................................4
Operating with the jog dial ...............................................................................................................................................4
Status overview................................................................................................................................................................5
General ............................................................................................................................................................................5
NVR LED four-way status display....................................................................................................................................5
Displays on the monitor ...................................................................................................................................................5
Quick guide.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Before you start................................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the HDD............................................................................................................................................................9
Establishing the connections ...........................................................................................................................................9
Configuring the device.....................................................................................................................................................9
Important safety information ........................................................................................................................................10
Explanation of symbols..................................................................................................................................................10
Proper use .....................................................................................................................................................................10
General information .......................................................................................................................................................10
Power supply .................................................................................................................................................................10
Overloading / overvoltage..............................................................................................................................................11
Cables............................................................................................................................................................................11
Installation location / operating environment .................................................................................................................11
Remote control...............................................................................................................................................................11
Care and maintenance...................................................................................................................................................12
Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................12
Putting into operation.....................................................................................................................................................12
Children and the device.................................................................................................................................................12
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................13
General information .......................................................................................................................................................13
Unpacking the device.....................................................................................................................................................13
Scope of delivery ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................14
Starting the device .........................................................................................................................................................14
Switching off, locking and rebooting the device.............................................................................................................14
Setup wizard...................................................................................................................................................................15
Setting up the system ....................................................................................................................................................15
Setting up the administrator...........................................................................................................................................15
Time / Date ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Network Settings............................................................................................................................................................16
HDD Management.........................................................................................................................................................16
Camera assistant...........................................................................................................................................................17
Camera recording..........................................................................................................................................................17
Live view.........................................................................................................................................................................18
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................18
Pop-up menu with mouse operation..............................................................................................................................18
Selection bar in the camera image................................................................................................................................19
Settings..........................................................................................................................................................................20

Contents
7
Setting the camera output.............................................................................................................................................20
Playback in the Live view..............................................................................................................................................21
General ..........................................................................................................................................................................21
Playback screen............................................................................................................................................................21
Control via the control panel..........................................................................................................................................21
Selecting playback type.................................................................................................................................................22
Device menu...................................................................................................................................................................23
Menu overview...............................................................................................................................................................23
Settings...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Menu description...........................................................................................................................................................24
Configuration..................................................................................................................................................................25
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................25
General settings.............................................................................................................................................................25
Network layout...............................................................................................................................................................27
Network configuration....................................................................................................................................................27
General tab....................................................................................................................................................................28
PPPOE tab....................................................................................................................................................................28
DDNS tab ......................................................................................................................................................................28
NTP tab .........................................................................................................................................................................29
Email tab........................................................................................................................................................................29
UPnP tab.......................................................................................................................................................................30
More Settings tab ..........................................................................................................................................................30
Alarm..............................................................................................................................................................................31
Alarm Status tab............................................................................................................................................................31
Alarm Input tab..............................................................................................................................................................31
Alarm Output tab ...........................................................................................................................................................32
Warning..........................................................................................................................................................................33
User................................................................................................................................................................................33
Camera............................................................................................................................................................................35
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................35
IP Camera tab ...............................................................................................................................................................35
IP Camera Import/Export tab.........................................................................................................................................36
OSD ...............................................................................................................................................................................36
Image.............................................................................................................................................................................37
PTZ Linking....................................................................................................................................................................37
General tab....................................................................................................................................................................37
More Settings tab ..........................................................................................................................................................38
Motion ............................................................................................................................................................................38
Video Loss .....................................................................................................................................................................40
Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................41
Schedule........................................................................................................................................................................41
Record tab.....................................................................................................................................................................41
Parameters ....................................................................................................................................................................42
Record tab.....................................................................................................................................................................43
Substream tab...............................................................................................................................................................44
Capture tab....................................................................................................................................................................44
Advanced.......................................................................................................................................................................44
Holiday...........................................................................................................................................................................45
HDD .................................................................................................................................................................................46
HDD ...............................................................................................................................................................................46
Installing the hard disk drive..........................................................................................................................................46
General ..........................................................................................................................................................................46

Contents
8
Local Advanced Operation.............................................................................................................................................47
Panic Recording.............................................................................................................................................................49
Recording.......................................................................................................................................................................49
Alarm..............................................................................................................................................................................49
Video Export...................................................................................................................................................................50
Normal............................................................................................................................................................................50
Event..............................................................................................................................................................................51
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................52
System Info....................................................................................................................................................................52
Log Information..............................................................................................................................................................52
Import/Export .................................................................................................................................................................53
Upgrade .........................................................................................................................................................................53
Default............................................................................................................................................................................54
Net Detect......................................................................................................................................................................54
Traffic tab.......................................................................................................................................................................54
Network Detection tab...................................................................................................................................................54
Network Stat. tab...........................................................................................................................................................55
HDD Detect....................................................................................................................................................................55
Checking the hard disk drive status ..............................................................................................................................56
Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................................................56
Display...........................................................................................................................................................................57
Settings: recording ........................................................................................................................................................57
Settings: Net Detect ......................................................................................................................................................57
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................58
Device cleaning and care..............................................................................................................................................58
Note................................................................................................................................................................................58
Technical data................................................................................................................................................................59
Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................................60
Information on the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment .............................................................60
Information on handling batteries ..................................................................................................................................60
Important information on disposing of batteries............................................................................................................60
Information on the European RoHS directive...............................................................................................................60
Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................................61
Overview of specialist terms..........................................................................................................................................61
Internal HDD ...................................................................................................................................................................63

Quick guide
9
Quick guide
Before you start
The following preparatory steps must be made:
1.
Pay attention to the general information, safety
information and notes on setting up and connecting
the device (see page 67).
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
device to avoid static discharge.
1.
Install a hard drive, see separate quickstart guide.
2.
First make a connection to the motherboard with the
blue data cable (small connector).
3.
Connect the power supply cable (large 5-pin
connector).
4.
Check that the connections are secure.
5.
Close the housing.
Note
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video
recording and 24/7 usage.
Establishing the connections
Note
Pay attention to the minimum radius when laying
cables. Do not kink the cable.
1.
Connect all cameras to the recorder.
2.
Connect the monitor to the VGA or HDMI
connection.
3. Connect the mouse to the USB port.
4. Connect the device to the mains power supply, it will
then start automatically.
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 73).
The following settings are configured in sequence:
Select the language selection for the user in
terface
Administrator setup
Time settings (date, time ...)
Network settings
HDD management (initialisation etc.)
Camera settings
Recording settings
Note
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
to the loss of data!
Note
Check the ABUS homepage (www.abus.com) if
for this device any firmware updates are
available and install these
Pay attention to the menu overview on page Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert., plus the notes and
explanations on basic system operation on page.
Pay attention to the notes on the following:
Live view
P. 75
Playback
P. 78
Data export
P. 101
Troubleshooting
P. 108

Important safety information
10
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
sequence in the text
…
…
Set of points or warnings without a defined
sequence in the text
Proper use
Only use the device for the purpose which it was
designed and built for. Any other use is considered
inappropriate.
This device may only be used for the following
purpose(s):
This 4-channel network recorder is used in
combination with connected video signal sources
(network cameras) and video output devices (TFT
monitors) for object surveillance.
Note
Data storage is subject to national data-protection
guidelines.
During installation, inform your customers
regarding the existence of these guidelines.
General information
Before using the device for the first time, read the
following instructions carefully and pay attention to all
warnings, even if you are already familiar with electronic
devices.
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
operation 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
installation 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
emergency.