Interlogix TruVision DVR 40, User Manual

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Overview of the menu structure
The TVR 40 has an icon driven menu structure that allows you to configure the unit’s
parameters. Figure 17 below shows the TVR 40 main menu screen. Each icon symbolizes the
content of the submenu. The menu icon selected has a white action frame around it.
Many of the submenus are only available to privileged users, such as the system administrator.
You must be in live mode to access the menu mode where you can setup or change the TVR 40
settings in menu mode.
Figure 17: The TVR 40 main menu
Action frame
Table 5: Description of the eight menu icons
Menu icon Description
Display Configure the bus address, login PIN request, menu timeout, video standard, VGA, time
and date, and multiscreen.
See “Display settings” on page 41.
Cameras Configure the camera titles, video adjustment, advanced camera settings, time and date
position, and motion detection.
See “Camera settings” on page 49.
Recording Configure the recording mode, e-SATA, image resolution, recording rates, bits rates, and
pre and post recording settings.
See “Recording settings” on page 63.
Network Configure the standard network settings, e-mail, and advanced network settings.
See “Network settings” on page 71.
Alarms Configure the alarm input type, alarm rules, alarm output type, PTZ linkage, notification
settings.
See “Alarm settings” on page 79.
PTZ Configure the RS-485, PTZ protocols, and PTZ addresses. Comprehensive configuration
of UTC domes, and basic setup of non-UTC devices.
See “PTZ settings” on page 85.
User Configure user rights.
See “User settings” on page 91.
System Configure the RS-232. Manage firmware upgrade, and HHD. View log and system view.
Acknowledge alarms, reboot the DVR, and power off.
See “System settings” on page 97