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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TH4C Installation
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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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TH4C Installation
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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