FRC TH4C User manual

Installation Guide
TH4C
4-Channel DVR
Document Number:
XE-SNB2-TH4CPM-R0A
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TH4C Installation Guide
Table of Contents
System Components.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Tools & Equipment. . . . . . . . . . 4
System Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TH4C Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Best Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Adaptor Harness (Optional). . . . . 8
Firmware Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TH4C 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
TH4C Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessing the On-screen Display. . . . . . . . . . 16
Working with Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TH4C Basic Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting up the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Title and Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cameras Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Conguring Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Copying DVR Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TH4C Advanced Conguration. . . . . . . 35
Conguring Recording Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . 35
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Advanced Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
G-Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Speed Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
GPS Fencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
User Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
System Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Monitor Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Warranty And End-User License Agreement. 47

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System Components
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System Components
The typical installation components are listed below.
• TH4C video recorder with SD card, locking front cover, cable cover, fasteners, and mounting plate.
• Analog High Denition cameras (HD1W or HD1Q)
• 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)
• Diagnostic button (optional) and extension cable
• Smart-Reach cellular router
• Smart-Reach WiFi bridge
• Smart-Reach GPS receiver
• Portable video monitor (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.
Conguration equipment:
• For on-screen conguration: portable video monitor and mouse.
• For vMax Web conguration: laptop and an Ethernet cable.
Only The actual contents of your installation package may vary, depending on the options selected.
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System Diagram
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System Diagram
Click here to see an Interactive System
Diagram with more information.

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TH4C Installation
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TH4C Installation
Installation Best Practices
This section provides best practices for installing Seon TH4C 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 TH4C 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 TH4C 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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TH4C Installation
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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. Slide the SD card slot door up.
2. Slide an SD card into the slot:
• Ensure the metal contacts on the card
are facing down.
• Gently push the card into the slot until
it clicks.
3. Slide the SD card slot door down until it
clicks.
4. Insert the key into the SD card lock and
rotate a quarter turn to lock the drive.
5. Select an appropriate mounting location and
orientation. For more information, see TH4C
Installation Requirements.
6. Fasten the DVR to the mounting surface
with the four self-drilling screws.
7. Connect the necessary cables and
components. For more information, nd the
TH4C Quick Installation Guide in the Seon
Documentation Library and read the section
TH4C Operation in this document.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure you lock the SD card, or data will not be saved on the card. The SD LED on the DVR front panel glows green
when the card is locked in place.
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Installing the Adapter Harness (Optional)
The Adapter Harness (Part # WT1) connects the DVR to Signal inputs, and to the optional Event/Diagnostic button and
Wake on Input trigger.
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).

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TH4C Installation
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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. FRC 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 TH4C Administration: Accessing the
On-Screen Display.
Only install rmware updates as directed by Seon 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 22.
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

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TH4C Operation
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TH4C Operation
DVR Front Panel Features
1. SD Card lock - requires the DVR SD card key to lock
the card for recording, and to remove the card.
2. SD Card Slot Door - unlock the SD card and slide the
door up to reveal the SD card slot. Insert card, slide
the door down, and lock to record data.
3. SD Card Slot - for playback, remove the card and
transfer to a PC loaded with vMax View software.
4. VIDEO - RCA jack for video output (playback and live
viewing with a portable monitor).
5. TEMP POWER
• powers on the DVR for ve minutes if held for
more than 5 seconds.
• powers down the DVR if held for more than
5 seconds in temporary power mode or in
shutdown sequence with ignition off.
6. USB Port (shown with slot dust cover) supports USB
devices used to:
• copy video and audio information
• export video clips
• update DVR rmware
• import/export conguration data and archives
7. Mouse Port - connection for USB mouse
8. Status Lights:
• TEMP - ashes quickly when the DVR cannot
power up due to temperature limitations
• VOLT - ashes slowly when the DVR cannot
power up due to voltage limitations
• PWR - illuminates when the DVR is powered on
• SD - illuminates when the DVR is accessing the
SD card
• LAN - illuminates when there is network activity
on the Local Area Network connection.

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TH4C Operation
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DVR Back Panel Features
1. CTRL - control connector for Seon equipment.
2. GPS - input connector for GPS receiver.
3. POE-LAN - RJ-45 Ethernet connector for a laptop,
wireless equipment, or other accessories. In addition
to the data transmitted, this port supplies 12 volts
POE (Power Over Ethernet) to power accessories
such as the Smart-Reach Lite wireless bridge.
4. CAM 1 to CAM 4 - input connectors (6-pin) for four
cameras.
5. SIGNALS - connector for signal harness, with an optional
adapter for the event/diagnostic button and indicator.
6. POWER - input for power harness.

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TH4C Operation
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Video System Status
How do I know the DVR is working properly?
Vehicle Operators should check that the DVR status light turns
solid green approximately two minutes after vehicle ignition is
on. Any deviations (ashing green, yellow, or red) should be
reported to a supervisor.
If your system is equipped with the optional Event/Diagnostic Button (left image), or the RGY Indicator (right image),
colored lights provide status details:
EVENT/DIAGNOSTIC BUTTON RGY INDICATOR
OFF Power Down OFF Powered Down
FLASHING GREEN On (Not Recording) RED On (Not Recording)
SOLID GREEN On (Recording) SOLID GREEN On (Recording)
YELLOW On (Recording, but there
is video loss from one or
more cameras)
Ensure status light is solid green.
TIP: Status Light
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TH4C Operation
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Video Flagging
Flagging and Event
Under normal conditions, the DVR is continuously recording when the vehicle ignition is on. If something happens that
should be agged for review, press the Event Button (A) to ensure the event is easy-to-nd later.
Each time you ag an event with the Event Button, the system places a special Alarm tag on the video, as well as the date
and time. Upon playback, any triggered Alarms are displayed, and the reviewer can jump directly to the tagged sections and
see the associated video (details depend on how the DVR is congured). For more information on accessing and viewing
recorded video, nd the vMax View User Guide in the Seon Documentation Library.
If your organization uses Commander, tagged video is automatically downloaded and made available to reviewers when
your vehicle returns to the depot. For more information, visit the Seon Documentation Library and read the Commander
User Guide.
Using On-screen Keyboards
Entering Data
Before you proceed, you will need a portable video monitor and a USB mouse connected. To use a mouse for entering text
and numbers in OSD elds:
1. Click in an OSD eld that accepts text or numbers as input. The on-screen keyboard (text or numeric, as shown
below) pops up on the screen.
2. Click text or numbers to enter values with the virtual keys. Cancel closes the keyboard without saving changes.
3. When you're done, click Enter to save changes and close the keyboard.
The Event Button must be installed in the vehicle in order
to ag video. For more information, contact FRC Support.
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TH4C Operation
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Health Check
The Health Check tab provides information on hard drive temperature, hard drive operational hours, Ethernet connections,
and general DVR health.
Before you begin a Health Check, power up the DVR with a monitor and USB mouse connected, then right-click in Live
view and select Conguration.
To display Health Check information:
1. Select Title/Display
2. Health Check.
MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION
HARD DRIVE
TEMPERATURE
Current temperature inside the drive.
To choose whether this value displays in Fahrenheit (USA) or Celsius (Canada),
use the Titles and Display Internal Temperature Units setting.
HARD DRIVE HOURS The number of hours the drive has been powered on since it was manufactured.
GENERAL HEALTH Result of the drive subsystem self-check: green indicates normal operating status,
while red means a drive failure was detected.
LAN FRONT Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's front LAN
port to an operational network device; otherwise red.
MODEM Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's rear Modem
port to an operational network device; otherwise red.

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TH4C Administration
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TH4C Administration
Accessing the On-screen Display
Video Conguration, Playback, and Archiving
There are two ways for Installers and System Technicians to access DVR conguration, playback and archiving features:
• Locally, via the On-screen Display (OSD) and portable video monitor, as described in this tutorial.
• Remotely, via vMax Web browser interface and wireless or Ethernet connection. For more information, nd the vMax
Web User Guide Seon Documentation Library.
For full-featured video review, searching, and archiving, we recommend vMax View video management software on a
Windows-based computer. For more information, see the vMax View User Guide in the Seon Documentation Library.
To use the On-screen Display:
1. Connect a portable video monitor to VIDEO OUT on the
DVR front panel.
2. Plug a USB mouse in a USB socket on the front of the DVR.
3. Power up the DVR. The DVR splash screen appears
briey. The system displays live camera feeds, as
described below in the following section Live View.
Right-click anywhere in the OSD screen to view the
Main Menu:
• Conguration - access DVR menus to set up
the system.
For more information, see TH4C Conguration:
Setting up the DVR.
• Playback - Search, Playback, and Archive video
directly from the DVR.
For more information, see TH4C Administration:
Working with Video.
Using the On-screen Display

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TH4C Administration
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Live View
During live viewing and recording, in addition to active
camera feeds, the information displayed on the OSD
includes the items shown in the image and table
For how to congure camera titles, see TH4C
Conguration: Camera Settings.
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
[MAIN_TITLE] Main title of the DVR; max. 32 characters.
[CAMERA_TITLE] Appears in the top-left corner of each viewing section (in the example, "FRONT",
"MID"....)
HD SIZE Formatted size of the DVR internal drive, in gigabytes (GB). The second value in square
brackets is the size of the SD card. "OFF" indicates the storage media is not present.
HD USED Percentage of recorded video on the DVR hard drive. The second value in square
brackets indicates the percentage of recorded video on the SD card. "OFF" indicates
the storage media is not present.
At 100%, the message displayed depends on the Repeat Record settings in the
Recording Settings menu.
VERSION Connectivity indicator: green when a cable is connected from the DVR's rear Modem
port to an operational network device; otherwise red.
STATUS DVR operational status:
• LIVE (live mode - not recording)
• PLAYBACK (DVR playing locally)
• RECORD (normal recording)
• ALARM (alarm recording)
• V.LOSS (video loss or camera signal loss)

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TH4C Administration
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SPEED DISPLAY Vehicle speed in MPH or Km/h.
VOLTAGE System voltage from 8 to 32 VDC.
TEMPERATURE DVR temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
TIME AND DATE Current/recorded time and date.
GPS COORDINATES If GPS is connected, the actual coordinates (latitude, longitude, and heading) appear.
If GPS is connected but the satellite signal is not being received, zeros are displayed.
AC (ALARM COUNT) Number of alarms triggered. Resets to 0 when DVR is restarted.
FAN Highlights to indicate trouble with the DVR fan.
IG Highlights when vehicle ignition is on.

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TH4C Administration
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Working with Video
Playing Back and Copying Video
To search, play back, and archive video from the OSD (On-Screen Display) menus:
1. Connect a portable monitor and USB mouse, and power up the DVR. For
more information, see TH4C Administration: Accessing the On-Screen Display.
2. Right-click anywhere in the OSD view to access the Main Menu.
3. Click Playback.
4. In the center of the Playback View, click the Show/Hide icon. The
Playback Toolbar appears.
5. Click the icons to browse video and
archive clips.

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ICON NAME FUNCTION
A Start of clip/End of clip Sets the start of clip and the end of clip points for archiving.
B Search Searches by Date, Time, Alarm, Signals, or System Event.
C Archive Displays the Archive window to save a video clip to USB memory device.
D Fast Rewind Reverses playback. With playback paused, each click reverses the
video by one frame.
E Play/Pause Starts/pauses playback.
F Fast Forward Fast forwards playback. With playback paused, each click advances the
video by one frame.
G Individual Camera/Multi-view Displays camera 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or multi-view.
H Audio Cycles through Audio for channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
IMetadata Text Overlay Turns on text overlay: temperature, system voltage, GPS data (if
recorded), speed, date, and time. For more information, see Metadata
Details in TH4C Conguration: Title/Display Menu.
JShow/Hide Playback Tool Bar Shows/hides the playback tool bar.
Exit Closes the On-Screen Display
Playback Toolbar
This image displayed in the following page shows the Playback Toolbar. The corresponding features are explained in the
table accompanying the gure.