FRC TH4 User manual

Installation Guide
TH4
4-Channel Hybrid DVR
Document Number:
XE-SNB2-TH4PM-R0A
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TH4 Installation Guide
Table of Contents
System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Required Tools & Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
System Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
TH4 Series Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Best Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing the DVR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing the Adaptor Harness (Optional). . . . . . . .8
Installing the Expansion Harness (Optional).. . . . .8
Firmware Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Hardware Installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TH4 Operation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DVR Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DVR Back Panel Features.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Video System Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Video Flagging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using On-screen Keyboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Health Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TH4 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessing the On-screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Working with Video.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
TH4 Basic Conguration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting up the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Time/Date Menu.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Title/Display Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Signals Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Alarm Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Copying DVR Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
TH4 Advanced Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Conguring Recording Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Advanced Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
VMS Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
G Sensor Options.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Speed Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
GPS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
User Levels.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Monitor Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Customer Service.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Warranty And End-User License Agreement. . . .48

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System Components
TH4 Installation and Setup Guide
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System Components
The typical installation components are listed below. The actual contents of your installation package may vary,
depending on the options selected.
• TH4 video recorder with hard drive, locking front cover, cable cover, fasteners, and mounting plate.
• Analog High Denition cameras (HD1W or HD1Q) and Analog Standard Denition cameras (CA10, CJ, CQ or RVC)
• Camera harness (HExHD for AHD and HE or HExHD for SD)
• Power harness (PH2X2MFJR)
• Adaptor harness (WT1)
• Expansion harness (optional)
• G-Sensor (G-SENSOR-EXT)
• Diagnostic button (optional) and extension cable
• Smart-Reach cellular router and Smart-Reach WiFi bridge
• Smart-Reach GPS receiver
• Portable video monitor (optional)
• SD card (optional)
Required Tools & Equipment
The DVR system must be installed by a professional installer. A professional installer has the experience and equipment
to install and congure this DVR system to run properly.
Check that you have all the system components and inspect the units for any scratches or damage before installing.
Keys included in package contents:
• DVR keys for securing the removable hard drive.
• Front cover keys for securing the removable front cover.
Conguration equipment:
• For on-screen conguration: portable video monitor and mouse.
• For vMax Web conguration: laptop and an Ethernet cable.

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System Diagram
TH4 Installation and Setup Guide
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System Diagram
Click here to see an Interactive System
Diagram with more information.

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TH4 Series Installation
Installation Best Practices
This section provides best practices for installing Seon TH4 DVRs. Before you begin, keep in mind that it is your
responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems. If you are not condent in your ability to perform the
procedures in this guide, please contact FRC Technical Service at 1.800.645.0074 or visit the FRC website Contact
page for assistance.
The following table outlines the physical and environmental requirements for installing a TH4 DVR:
VENTILATION Install the DVR away from any sort of heat outlet, heater, or AC blower. Do not operate
the DVR in a closed-in area, or restrict ventilation in any way. The DVR requires air
circulation to maintain optimum operation temperature and provide best performance.
Do not expose the DVR to moisture!
SURFACE Do not mount the DVR to a plastic panel or other surface that is subject to constant
vibration.
ORIENTATION Mount the DVR in either a horizontal or vertical orientation, or hung right side up, but
NOT upside down.
CLEARANCE Allow sufcient clearance of at least 6 inches in front of the DVR and 2 inches to each
side for removal of the security front cover and easy access to the hard drive and USB
ports. Allow sufcient clearance behind the DVR for camera cables, mounting cables,
Ethernet cables, and power cables.
MOUNTING
CABLES
The radius for the mounting cables will be dictated by the cable cover. The rear-most
surface of the cable cover will be about 3 inches from the back of the DVR to allow
camera cables to bend over each other.
ETHERNET
CABLES
Avoid right angle bends in the Ethernet cables.
POWER CABLES Provide enough slack on the power cable to prevent any force from being exerted on the
connectors. A single 4-inch diameter loop is sufcient.
WARNING:
It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems. Ensure you read and understand the TH Series DVR
Installation Requirements.
If you are not condent in your ability to perform the procedures in this manual, please contact FRC Support at 1.800.645.0074
or service@reresearch.com.
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TH4 Installation and Setup Guide
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Installing the DVR
The DVR typically ships with the locking front cover, mounting plate, and cable cover off, but in the shipping box.
The hard disk drive is in a separate box in the system shipping kit.
To install the DVR:
1. Select an appropriate mounting location and
orientation: horizontal or vertical.
2. Insert a hard drive in the DVR.
3. Insert the key into the hard drive lock and rotate a
quarter turn to lock the drive.
4. Use the mounting plate to mark the desired position
of the DVR and drill the four mounting holes.
5. Fasten the mounting plate to the mounting surface
with the four self-drilling screws.
6. Slide the rear bottom edge of the DVR into the spring
tab on the back edge of the mounting tray.
7. Attach the front bottom edge to the front of the DVR
using the two pan-head Phillips screws.
8. Connect the necessary cables and components.
9. Attach the cable cover to the DVR using the thumb
screws provided.
10. When DVR installation is complete, attach the front
door by hooking the door along the top edge and
turning the key to the locked position.

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Installing the Adaptor Harness (Optional)
The Adaptor Harness (Part # WT1) connects the DVR to Signal inputs, and to the optional Event/Diagnostic button
and Wake on Input trigger.
Installing the Expansion Harness (Optional)
The Expansion Harness (Part # 060-1059) can connect the TH4 DVR to Student Tracking and Rear Vision systems,
and provide a digital output to trigger other devices when an Alarm is detected.
To install the Adaptor Harness, connect the 2x6
Microt to the SIGNALS socket on the DVR.
Then:
1. Connect the 5 signal input wires.
2. Connect the 1x5 Microt to the Adapter
harness for the Event/Diagnostic button
(optional).
3. Remove the 1x3 Microt and connect the
green and black wires to a Wake on Input
trigger (optional).
To install the Expansion Harness, connect
the 2x4 Microt connector to the EXPANSION
socket on the DVR. Then:
1. Connect the 4-pin to the Student Tracking
harness (optional).
2. Connect the 2-pin to the Rear Vision
System harness (optional).
3. Connect the Digital Out black and blue
wires (optional) as shown in the Installation
Diagram.

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To update the Firmware version:
1. Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.
2. Insert the USB memory device with the new rmware version into the USB port on the DVR.
3. After the DVR starts up, right-click in the On-screen
Display and select
Conguration -> System -> Program Update
4. In the Program Update tab, click Update. A conrmation
window appears.
5. Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel. Yes starts the
rmware update, and a progress bar displays the
percentage complete.
6. Once the update is nished, the DVR
automatically restarts.
7. Remove the USB memory device.
Firmware Updates
Firmware controls how DVR features operate, including the Playback and Conguration menu displays. Seon may
direct you to install a rmware update when new features are added or specic issues are addressed.
The current rmware version appears in the top-right corner
of every Conguration menu. For instructions on opening the
Conguration menus, see TH Administration: Accessing the
On-Screen Display.
Only install rmware updates as directed by FRC Service.
NOTE: Firmware Updates
After restarting, the DVR may take up to 3 minutes to load and complete the upgrade. Wait until the DVR nishes loading.
NOTE: Completing Upgrade
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HARNESSES (CAMERA, RECORDER, AND ACCESSORIES)
Ensure cables and harnesses are properly secured.
Check that sharp metal edges are not touching cables or harnesses.
Ensure connections are solid (no shorts).
CAMERAS
Ensure tight mounting.
Examine the internal harness connections and ensure they are solid.
Ensure the lid is properly seated on the gasket and secured tightly.
Check camera(s) eld of view.
DVR
Ensure tight mounting.
Check that all connections are tight.
SYSTEM
Install fuses.
Plug portable video monitor into DVR, and power up the DVR from the vehicle ignition.
Congure the DVR to required specications locally using the mouse and monitor, or remotely by accessing
vMax Web via WiFi or Ethernet using a PC. For more information, see "Basic Conguration" on page 21.
Conrm the LAN, HDD, and PWR status indicators on the DVR front panel work properly.
Conrm that all cameras and audio sources operate properly.
Test audio/video record and playback.
Reformat the hard drives by navigating to Main Menu Conguration System Program Update
Format. A warning message tells you all data will be erased. Click Yes. When the process completes and
a message appears, click OK. Exit the Conguration setting menu, and system setup is complete.
Fasten and lock the front cover. Secure the cable cover on the DVR using the screws provided.
Hardware Installation Checklist