GE TruVision DVR 30 User manual

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Chapter 3
Operating instructions
Summary
This chapter describes the how to control and navigate through the TVR 30’s menus
and options.
Content
Control interfaces 10
Controlling the TVR 30 10
Front panel overview 11
Status LEDs 12
Using the mouse 12
Mouse toolbar 13
Using the IR remote control 16
Controlling multiple DVRs with one remote control 17
Operating modes 17
Main menu overview 18
Main menu commands 18
Using the main menu 19
Navigating through dialog screens 19
Using the virtual keyboard 20
Exiting the main menu 21

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Control interfaces
The TVR 30 has three control interfaces:
• Built-in interface
• Display interface
• Web browser interface
Built-in interface. The built-in interface is displayed on the monitor output. It consists
of a main menu and several dialog screens that let you configure and control the
device. You can invoke the built-in interface using the front panel, remote control, or
mouse.
Display interface. The display interface consists of various toolboxes that appear on
top of the monitor image. These let you control live or playback video while in PTZ or
playback mode. You can invoke the display interface from the built-in interface
screens or from the mouse toolbar. The controls in any toolbox can be operated
using the front panel, remote control, and mouse.
Web browser. The Web browser interface uses Internet Explorer to simulate the
display and control functions of the VGA monitor on a remote PC. The Web browser
interface can only be accessed by a PC with Internet access. See Chapter 5 “Using the
Web browser” on page 39 for more information on the Web browser interface.
Controlling the TVR 30
You can control the TVR 30 using:
• Front panel control
• IR remote control
• Mouse control
Front panel control. Use the directional arrow buttons to select a command, option,
or button on a screen. Use the Enter button to confirm a selection. Use the Esc button
to cancel a selection.
IR remote control. Use the directional arrow buttons to select a command, option, or
button on a screen. Use the OK button to confirm a selection. Use the Esc button to
cancel a selection.
Mouse. Move the pointer to a command, option, or button on a screen. Click (with the
left mouse button) to confirm a selection. Right-click to save and exit a screen.

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You can use your preferred control method for any procedure, but in most cases we
describe procedures using mouse terminology. Optional control methods are given
only when they differ substantially from mouse control methods.
Front panel overview
The buttons on the front panel control all TVR 30 functions and set the programmable
functions. The LED indicators light up or flash to alert you of various conditions.
Figure 3: Front panel
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Table 2: Front panel button descriptions
Item Name Description
1 Numeric buttons Display the corresponding video in full screen while in both
live and playback mode. The number of the button
corresponds to the camera number. Press and hold a
numeric button for two seconds to display the
corresponding video on the spot monitor.
While in PTZ mode, press the 1 button to access the Set/Go
Preset menu.
2 Menu and Esc controls Press Esc to exit a screen or cancel a selection. Press Menu
to display the main menu.
3 Directional Controls And
Enter button
Use arrow buttons as directional keys in zoom mode.
While in a setup menu, use the Left or Right Arrow keys to
navigate through fields. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to
change the value of a selected field. Press Enter to confirm
the selection or display additional screens.
4 USB ports Connect USB devices.
5 CD/DVD drive Insert media for archiving.

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Item Name Description
6 Archive button Begin archiving or displays the Archive screen.
Press once to begin copying a video segment for export
while in playback mode. Press again to stop copying. See
“Archiving recorded files” on page 34 for more information.
7 Status LEDs Display device status and conditions. See “Status LEDs”
below for more information.
8 Function buttons Change the TVR 30 operating mode. For example, press
PTZ to go into PTZ mode. See “Operating modes” on page
17 for more information.
9 Playback controls Control video playback speed.
Status LEDs
The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follows.
Table 3: Status LED descriptions
LED Name Description
Power Steady indicates that the correct power is connected to the unit.
Network Blinking indicates that the DVR is connected to a network.
Alarm Steady indicates that an alarm is triggered.
REC Record Blinking indicates that the TVR 30 is recording. Steady indicates hard
drive failure.
Using the mouse
Use the USB mouse provided with the TVR 30 to carry out the same operations as the
front panel and remote control. Connect the mouse to the TVR 30 by plugging the
mouse USB connector into one of the USB ports on the front panel. The mouse is
immediately operational and the pointer should appear.
Click the left mouse button to enter or confirm a selection. This is similar to pressing
Enter button on the front panel. Click the right mouse button to the exit setup menus
and save the settings. Use the scroll wheel to change values.

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Mouse toolbar
While in live, playback, or sequence mode, point to the date and time to display the
mouse toolbar, as shown in Figure 4 below.
Note: To move the mouse toolbar to a different position, click and drag the date and
time display.
Figure 4: Mouse toolbar
Mouse toolbar icons
Table 4 below describes the icons that appear on the mouse toolbar.
Table 4: Mouse toolbar icons
Icon Description
User is logged in. Numerical value indicates the user’s access level. User icon with a G
character indicates that the device requires logon credentials to access the main menu.
The device is recording.
The device is recording an alarm event.
The device is in sequence mode.
The device’s front panel is locked.
The device is in archive mode.
Indicates the starting point of a video segment for archive while in playback mode.

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Icon Description
Indicates the ending point of a video segment for archive while in playback mode.
The device is in PTZ mode.
The device is playing video forward.
The device is fast forwarding video playback.
The device is playing back video reverse.
The device is fast reversing video playback.
Video playback is on pause.
Video playback has reached the end of a video segment.
Indicates the amount of available hard disk space left.
Indicates the hard disk is full.
Camera commands
The camera commands appear when you point to Cameras on the mouse toolbar.
Click a camera number to display that camera in live mode.
Function commands
The function commands display when you point to Functions on the mouse toolbar.
Table 5: Mouse toolbar function commands
Icon Name Function
Main menu Displays the main menu
Multiscreen Toggles through the available multiscreen displays including full
screen, four-screen, nine-screen, and 16-screen.
Monitor Toggles between main and spot monitor. M indicates the main
monitor is currently selected. S indicates the spot monitor is
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Icon Name Function
Sequence Launches the sequence mode. Sequence mode refers to the displa
y
of live video in programmed sequence of cameras.
Search Displays the Search screen.
Archive Lets you archive video. Archives the video being played back while
in playback mode.
PTZ Launches PTZ mode.
Play Plays back video instantly starting at one minute from the current
date and time.
Esc Hides the function commands.

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Using the IR remote control
The IR remote control buttons are similar to those on the TVR 30 front panel. You can
use the remote control to perform any TVR 30 function.
Figure 5: IR remote control
Live
Search
Display
Seq
Archive
PTZ
Enter
ESC MENU
DVR ID
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Table 6: IR remote control descriptions
Item Name Description
1 Function buttons Change the TVR 30 operating mode. For example, press PTZ to go into
PTZ mode. See “Operating modes” on page 17 for more information.
2 Directional controls
and Enter button
In menu mode, navigate and select commands. In PTZ mode, use for
PTZ controls.
While in a setup menu, use the Left or Right Arrow keys to navigate
through fields. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to change the value of a
selected field.
3 Esc Exit a screen or cancel a selection.
4 DVR ID Switch control between different TVR 30 units.

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Item Name Description
5 Numeric buttons In live mode, display the corresponding camera. In edit mode, enter
numeric characters.
6 Menu Display the main menu.
7 Playback Control video playback speed.
To place batteries into the IR remote control:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries (AAA). Make sure that the positive and negative poles are
correctly placed.
3. Replace the battery cover.
To connect the remote control to the TVR 30:
1. Turn on the TVR 30 and wait for live video to appear.
2. On the remote control, press the DVR ID button, and then press the 1 button.
Note: The numeric button depends on the remote ID assigned to the TVR 30. The
remote ID assigned is 1 by default. See “Controlling multiple DVRs with one
remote control” below for more information.
3. The remote control is now operational.
Controlling multiple DVRs with one remote control
You can control up to 16 DVRs with one remote control. Each DVR must have a
unique remote ID assigned. To connect the remote control to a DVR, press the DVR ID
button on the remote control, and then press the numeric button with the desired
remote ID. For more information on assigning a remote ID to a DVR, see “Audio and
remote” on page 71.
Operating modes
Table 7 below describes the various operating modes for the TVR 30.
Table 7: TVR 30 operating modes
Mode Description
Live Displays live video from a specific camera.
Sequence Displays live video in a programmed sequence of cameras.

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Mode Description
Menu Displays menu options for configuration.
PTZ Displays live video from multiple cameras in a programmed sequence.
Playback Plays back recorded video.
Freeze Freezes live or playback video.
Spot On-screen display for spot monitor.
Main menu overview
The built-in interface of the TVR 30 includes a main menu screen with eight command
buttons. Each command displays a dialog screen that lets you edit a group of TVR 30
settings. The main menu screen is shown in Figure 6 below. Access to different option
screens varies depending on your access privileges. Most screens are available only
to system administrators. The menu icon is highlighted when selected.
Figure 6: Main menu
Main menu commands
Table 8 below describes the commands available for each menu items.
Table 8: Main menu commands
Command Description
Cameras Configures camera settings including motion detection, PTZ, video image
adjustments, camera title, and copy settings to other cameras.