GE TLE Scalable 40, User Manual

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16 TruVision DVR 40 User Manual
4. Basic operations
This chapter describes the everyday usage of the TVR 40. It explains:
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Turning on the TVR 40
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Login using PINs
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Live mode
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Full and multiscreen mode
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Manual recording
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Searching and playing back video
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Archiving recorded files
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Controlling a PTZ camera
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Overview of the menu structure
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Turning off the TVR 40
Turning on the TVR 40
The TVR 40 is delivered with preconfigured settings. You only need to connect at least one camera
and monitor. After powering up, the TVR 40will start to record immediately.
Note: The default video standard is PAL. For information on changing the standard, see section ““Selecting video
standard ” on page 39.
The TVR 40 is equipped with a universal power supply that will auto-sense 100/240 V, 60/50 Hz.
Turn on the connected equipment. When you turn on the TVR 40 it automatically displays all
connected cameras. The TVR 40 shows the number of HDDs installed then displays live mode from
each connected camera. It automatically begins recording.
To get the unit into operation quickly
1. Connect all the devices required to the back panel of the TVR 40. See Figure 2 on page 3.
2. Turn on the unit. The unit automatically carries out a diagnostic test of the devices. The video
images then appear on-screen.
3. To modify the preconfigured settings, press the Menu button on the front panel to access the
main menu. The login dialog screen appears.