Abus TVHD80120, User Manual

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Quick guide
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Quick guide
Before you start
The following preparatory steps must be made:
1. Pay attention to the general information, safety infor-
mation and notes on setting up and connecting the
device (see page 65).
2. Check the contents of the package for completeness
and damages.
3. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
Note
Pay attention to the information in the separate
quick guide.
Installing the HDD
Warning
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the
mains power supply.
Pay attention to the required earthing of the de-
vice to avoid static discharge.
1. Install one or more HDDs (see the separate quick
guide).
2. First make a connection to the motherboard (small
connector).
3. Connect the power supply cable (large 5-pin con-
nector).
4. Check that the connections are secure.
5. Close the housing.
Note
Only use HDD’s that are approved for video re-
cording and 24/7 usage.
Establishing the connections
Note
Pay attention to the minimum radius when laying
cables. Do not kink the cable.
1. Connect all cameras to the recorder.
2. Connect the monitor to the VGA or HDMI connec-
tion.
3. Connect the mouse to the USB port.
4. Connect the device to the mains power supply, it will
then start automatically.
Configuring the device
Note
Pay attention to the information in the separate
quick guide.

Proceed through the individual steps in the setup wiz-
ard (see page 80).

The following settings are configured in sequence:

Language selection for the user interface

Administrator setup

General settings (date, time etc.)

HDD management (initialisation etc.)

Network settings

Camera management
Note
Subsequent changes to the date and time can lead
to the loss of data!
Note
Check the ABUS homepage (www.abus.com) if
for this device any firmware updates are availa-
ble and install these

Pay attention to the menu overview on page 87, plus
the notes and explanations on basic system opera-
tion on page.
Pay attention to the notes on the following:
Live view
P.
82
Playback
P.
85
Data export
P.
111
Troubleshooting
P.
118