FRC TH6 Assembly instructions

TH6 Hybrid
6-Camera System
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Installation and Setup Guide
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Contents
Section 1 — Installation pg. 5
Installing the DVR
Installing the Signals Harness
Installing the Expansion Harness
Installing the SD Card
Hardware Installation Checklist
Firmware Updates
Copying DVR Conguration
Section 2 — Operation pg. 17
DVR Front Panel Features
DVR Back Panel Features
Video System Status
Tagging Video for Review
Accessing On-screen Display
Using On-screen Keyboards
Working with Video
Health Check
Section 3 — Basic Conguration
pg. 31
Setting Up the DVR
Time/Date Menu
Title/Display Menu
Camera Settings
Signals
Alarms
Section 4 — Advanced
Conguration pg. 45
Recording Settings
Network Settings
Advanced Network Settings
VMS Servers
G Sensor
Speed Settings
GPS Fencing
User Levels
System Settings
Program Update
Monitor Settings
Wake on Input, Digital Output
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Introduction
Introduction
This Guide provides the following information for Installers, System Technicians, and Vehicle Operators working with
the TH6 DVR system:
Installers
Explore the TH6 DVR system components, physical and electrical installation, and system-level settings, including
camera and DVR conguration. You'll also learn to test system functionality and interoperability with other
equipment, how to clone DVR conguration, and performing rmware updates.
System Technicians
Help troubleshoot and maintain the mobile surveillance system using a monitor plugged into the DVR front panel,
remove and replace hard drives, access video, and set up cameras and recording options.
Note: on-screen conguration and video playback requires a portable video monitor and a USB mouse.
Vehicle Operators
Learn how to ag an event so incident video can be easily located, and understand the system status indicator, so
you'll know when the DVR is recording.
DVR systems must be installed by a professional installer with the appropriate experience and equipment.
NOTE: Professional Installation
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Installation
Installing the DVR........................................................................................................... 6
Tools and Equipment ...............................................................................................................6
Physical Location.....................................................................................................................6
Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................7
Physical Installation .................................................................................................................7
Installing the Signals Harness ....................................................................................... 9
Installing the Expansion Harness (optional).............................................................. 10
Installing the SD Card (optional).................................................................................11
Hardware Installation Checklist ................................................................................... 12
Firmware Updates........................................................................................................ 13
Firmware Version...................................................................................................................13
To install a rmware update: ..................................................................................................13
Copying DVR Conguration ........................................................................................ 14
Copying DVR Settings...........................................................................................................14
Applying DVR Settings ..........................................................................................................15

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the DVR
Installing the DVR
Tools and 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
Physical Location
The DVR is secured with a security front cover and a cable cover. The cable cover allows wiring to enter from the
underside of the back of the unit.
The DVR is designed for horizontal installation, on top of the mounting plate (see the diagram on page 8), but
may be installed vertically if required. Do NOT install the DVR upside down.
WARNING: Risk of Heat or Moisture Damage
Do not install the DVR in a location where the unit is exposed to excessive heat or moisture.
Installation close to extreme heat or moisture voids the product warranty.
Route wiring and cables away from sharp edges that might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the
cable.
Contact Technical Support before attaching the DVR to other equipment in the vehicle.
Before installing the DVR, keep in mind that a well-ventilated location and sufcient clearance around the unit are key
factors for performance and maintainability. The following table provides information on installation requirements.
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the DVR
Installation Requirements
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.
WARNING: Safety and Electrical Systems
It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.
Ventilated
Location
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.
Mount to
secure
surfaces
only
Do not mount the DVR to a plastic panel or other surface that is subject to constant vibration.
Mounting
orientation
We strongly recommend mounting the DVR in a horizontal orientation (on top of the mounting tray);
however, to accommodate space restrictions, vertical mounting is acceptable. Do NOT install the
DVR upside-down.
Clearance
around the
DVR
Allow sufcient clearance of at least six (6) inches in front of the DVR and two (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 rearmost 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.
Physical Installation
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:
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the DVR
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.
For more information, see "DVR Front Panel
Features" on page 18 and "DVR Back Panel
Features" on page 19.
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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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the Signals Harness
Installing the Signals Harness
About
This topic describes installing the Signals Harness, which connects the DVR to Signal inputs, and to the optional
Event/Diagnostic button and Wake on Input trigger: for more information on each of these features see:
• "Signals" on page 41
• "Tagging Video for Review" on page 22
• "Wake on Input, Digital Output" on page 68
Before you begin...
It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.
Ensure you read and understand "Installation Requirements" on page 7.
To install the Signals Harness
Connect the 2x6 Microt to the SIGNALS
socket on the DVR.
• Connect the 5 signal input wires, as
shown in the in the Installation Diagram
in the TH6 Quick Install Guide on the
inView Guardian product page.
• Connect the 1x5 Microt to the Adapter
harness for the Event/Diagnostic button
(optional).
• Remove the 1x3 Microt and connect
the green and black wires to a Wake on
Input trigger (optional) as shown in the
Installation Diagram in the TH6 Quick
Install Guide on the inView Guardian
product page.
The Signals harness is Part # WT1.
To DVR SIGNALS socket
(2 x 6)
To Wake on Input
trigger - optional
(1 x 3)
To Event/Diagnostic
button - optional
(1 x 5)
To Signal
inputs (5 wires)

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the Expansion Harness (optional)
Installing the Expansion Harness (optional)
About
This topic describes installing the optional Expansion Harness, which can connect the DVR to Student Tracking
and Rear Vision systems, and provides a digital output to trigger other devices when an Alarm is detected (for more
information, see "Alarms" on page 43.
Before you begin...
It is your responsibility to avoid damaging safety or electrical systems.
Ensure you read and understand "Installation Requirements" on page 7.
To install the Expansion Harness
Connect the 2x4 Microt connector to the
EXPANSION socket on the DVR.
• Connect the 4-pin to the Student
Tracking harness (optional).
• Connect the 2-pin to the Rear Vision
System harness (optional).
• Connect the Digital Out black and
blue wires (optional) as shown in the
Installation Diagram in the TH6 Quick
Install Guide on the inView Guardian
product page.
The Expansion Harness is Part #060-1059

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Installing the SD Card (optional)
Installing the SD Card (optional)
About
This topic describes installing the optional SD card, a secondary storage device used to record the DVR's low
resolution (and low frame rate) stream, providing backup storage to the SD card. The amount of backup storage
available from the card is determined by the card's capacity.
Only the lower resolution "Record 2" video stream is stored on the SD card. Access to the recording on the SD card
is only possible through vMax View, since the card is intended for backup purposes.
To install the SD card:
The Conguration Record Repeat Record setting determines what happens when the SD card
becomes full. The default is to loop (record over the oldest video).
For more information, see "Recording Settings" on page 46.
1. On the front of the DVR, remove the screw holding
the SD card cover plate, and remove the plate.
2. Remove the adhesive plastic shipping strip
covering the SD card slot.
3. Insert a Seon-approved SD card into the slot until
it clicks.
4. Replace the SD card slot cover plate.
TIP: Repeat Record setting controls SD card "looping"

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Hardware Installation Checklist
Hardware Installation Checklist
√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 31
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.
√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.

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Firmware Updates
Firmware Updates
About
This topic describes how to install a DVR rmware update. Firmware controls how DVR features operate, including
the Playback and Conguration menu displays. Technical Support may direct you to install a rmware update when
new features are added or specic issues are addressed.
Before you begin...
Contact Technical Support to obtain the latest rmware update for your DVR. Copy the update le to a USB storage
device formatted by a Windows-based computer using the FAT le format.
Firmware Version
The current rmware version appears in the top-right
corner of every Conguration menu.
For instructions on opening the Conguration menus,
see "Accessing the On-screen Display" on page 23.
To install a rmware update:
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.
IMPORTANT: Firmware Updates
Only install rmware updates as directed by Technical Support
NOTE: After restarting, the DVR may take up to 3
minutes to load and complete the upgrade.
Wait until the DVR nishes loading.
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WARNING: Do not crank the vehicle power or remove
power while updating the DVR rmware.
Equipment damage may result.

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Copying DVR Conguration
Copying DVR Conguration
About
This topic explains how to copy setup details from a DVR and apply them to other DVRs. This capability saves a lot
of time and effort, and ensures consistent conguration when installing and maintaining DVRs in a eet.
Before you begin...
Ensure the DVR you're copying conguration from is set up properly. For more information, see "Setting up the
DVR" on page 32.
This procedure requires physical access to the DVR you want to copy settings from, a portable video monitor, a
USB mouse, and a USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT. You should have a
general understanding of mobile surveillance system components, and experience with Windows-based computers
and storage media.
What are Conguration Files?
A conguration le preserves a particular DVR setup, so you can apply the settings to other DVRs in a
single operation. You create a named conguration le, which contains all a DVR's current Conguration menu
settings. If you need more than one system setup for your eet (for example, a specic number of cameras and
viewpoints for different vehicle congurations), build a separate conguration le for each situation.
You can load a conguration le onto DVRs during installation or when changes are required, and all settings are
applied automatically.
Copying DVR Settings
Before copying conguration, ensure the DVR is set up for specic vehicle type and mobile surveillance
requirements, including camera names/channels, recording parameters, Alarm and Signal assignments, system
preferences, and networking details. For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.
This procedure requires physical access to the DVR you want to copy settings from, a portable video monitor, a
USB mouse, and a USB storage device formatted by a Windows computer using the FAT.

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Copying DVR Conguration
To create a conguration le:
1. Insert the USB storage device in the USB port on
the DVR's front panel. For more information, see
"DVR Front Panel Features" on page 18.
2. Access the OSD (On-Screen Display). For
details, see "Accessing the On-screen Display"
on page 23.
3. Right-click anywhere in the OSD view to access
the Main Menu.
4. Select Conguration System
Program Update.
5. In the Store Current Conguration to: pull-down
menu, select USB Device.
6. Click the File Name eld and use the on-screen
keyboard to change the conguration le name
(maximum 4 characters).
Best practice is to choose a name that references
the eet and/or conguration type (e.g. "SB5C" for
a school bus with 5 cameras).
7. Click Store.
In the conrmation that appears, click Yes.
8. Click OK.
The conguration le is created on the USB device.
Applying DVR Settings
For new DVR installations, apply predened settings from a conguration le on a USB memory stick.
Once a DVR is set up, you can also upload a new conguration le by connecting to the DVR over a network, or via
the Commander application if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities. Commander can also perform batch
updates on multiple DVRs. For more information, please see the Commander User Guide
(Safe Fleet Community Document Library SW User Guides vMax Commander).
IMPORTANT: DVR Conguration Updates
Do not edit or copy DVR conguration locally when making updates over a network.
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Copying DVR Conguration
1. Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.
2. Connect the portable video monitor and
USB mouse.
3. Insert a USB storage device containing a
conguration le into the USB port on the DVR.
4. From the On-Screen Display, right-click anywhere
in Live view to display the Main Menu.
5. Select Conguration System
Program Update.
6. Use the Load Conguration menu to select the
desired le.
Note: only the 10 most recent conguration les in
the root folder of the USB drive are available from
the drop-down menu.
7. From the Include Network pull-down menu, select
whether or not to overwrite DVR network settings:
• No keeps existing DVR network settings
• Yes overwrites DVR network settings with
conguration from the le.
8. Click Load, then select Yes in the conrmation
dialog to proceed.
9. Click Back in the Program Update and System
Settings tabs to return to the Conguration Menu.
10. Remove the USB memory device.
11. Conrm that the new conguration settings have
been applied.
To copy conguration to a DVR from a USB storage device:
Open the Conguration menu and verify all Time/Date settings.
Also be sure to update vehicle-specic conguration, including:
• Title/Display Main Title - generally contains the bus #/vehicle ID where the DVR is installed
• Network conguration (if the DVR is equipped with wireless capabilities)
• Alarm/Signal G Sensor calibration (if the external G-Sensor is installed)
For more information, see "Setting up the DVR" on page 32.
IMPORTANT: Time/Date and Vehicle-specic Conguration
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Operation
Operation
DVR Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................18
DVR Back Panel Features............................................................................................19
Video System Status.....................................................................................................20
Event/Diagnostic Button .......................................................................................................20
Tagging Video for Review .............................................................................................22
Accessing the On-screen Display ................................................................................23
Video Conguration, Playback, and Archiving .......................................................................23
Using the On-screen Display.................................................................................................23
Live View ...............................................................................................................................23
On-Screen Display Fields......................................................................................................24
Using On-screen Keyboards ........................................................................................25
Entering Data.........................................................................................................................25
Working with Video .......................................................................................................26
Playing Back and Copying Video...........................................................................................26
Playback Toolbar Icons..........................................................................................................27
Searching Video ....................................................................................................................28
Health Check.................................................................................................................29
Information Display................................................................................................................29

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide DVR Front Panel Features
DVR Front Panel Features
1. DVR Drive lock - requires the DVR drive key to
unlock and remove the DVR drive.
2. DVR Drive - for playback, remove the drive and
use the HDD Dock connected to a PC.
3. LAN Port - RJ-45 Ethernet connector for a laptop,
Smart-Reach Mobile wireless equipment, or other
accessories
4. 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
• POWER - illuminates when the DVR is
powered on
• HDD - illuminates when the DVR is accessing
the drive
• LAN - illuminates when there is network
activity on the Local Area Network connection
5. Mouse Port - connection for USB mouse
6. USB Port - supports USB devices used to:
• copy video and audio information
• export video clips
• update DVR rmware
• import/export conguration data and archives
7. AUDIO - RCA jack for audio output
8. VIDEO - RCA jack for video output (playback and
live viewing with a portable monitor)
9. SD Card Slot Cover - SD card for recording low
resolution ("R2") backup video stream
10. 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
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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide DVR Back Panel Features
DVR Back Panel Features
1. CTRL - control connector for accessories
2. GPS - input connector for GPS receiver
3. CAM 1 to CAM 6 - input connectors (6-pin) for six
cameras
4. Fan - outow fan
5. G-SENSOR - input for optional G-force sensor unit
6. POWER - input for power harness
7. PWR THRU - output connector for passing power
to other devices
8. EXPANSION - connector for communicating with
other devices
9. SIGNALS - connector for signal harness,
with an optional adapter for the alarm button/
diagnostic indicator
10. MODEM - RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector for a
laptop, Smart-Reach Mobile wireless equipment,
or other accessories
11. WIFI - dedicated Ethernet port for connectivity with
Smart-Reach Lite wireless bridge and
other equipment.
TIP: POE WIFI Port is 12-volt
In addition to the data transmitted, the POE
(Power Over Ethernet) WIFI port supplies 12
volts to power accessories such as the Smart-
Reach Lite wireless bridge.

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TH6 Installation and Setup Guide Video System Status
Video System Status
About
This topic describes optional system status indicators, which tell you if the system is recording, and whether an
Alarm is triggered. Colored lights provide status details.
Before you begin...
An Event/Diagnostic button (A) or an RGY Indicator (B) must be installed in the vehicle. For more information,
contact Technical Support.
For information about using the Event Button, see "Installation" on page 5.
Event/Diagnostic Button
Basic System Status (for Operators)
TIP: Report a continually ashing green status light to a supervisor
• When the vehicle ignition is turned on, the status light ashes green for a short period, then turns
solid green.
• A solid green status light indicates the video system is operating normally.
• Flashing green for more than a couple of minutes indicates the system requires attention
(see the next section for details).