The domain name format is http://(DNS name).ddns-tvr.net.
Live mode
The TVR 30 automatically enters into Live mode once
powered on. Live mode refers to the mode in which the
TVR 30 displays live video from a camera. The TVR 30
on-screen display presents information such as camera
name, current operating mode, and the date and time
information as shown in Figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Live mode example
Viewing in full screen
Press a numeric button to switch to an individual camera
display. For example, press 2 to view the second camera.
Press and hold a numeric button for two seconds to display
that camera on the spot monitor.
Viewing in multiscreen
Press the Display button on the front panel to cycle through
different display formats.
Quick Archive
Quick Archive lets you archive recorded files quickly, by
using the Archive button on the front panel and remote
control.
To archive recorded video using Quick Archive:
1. Insert the backup device.
If using a USB memory drive, insert the device into the
USB port on the front panel. If using a digital video disc
(DVD), insert the disc into the DVD drive. If both media
are found in the TVR 30, the USB device takes
precedence over the DVD.
2. Press the Archive button on the front panel or the
remote control. The Quick Archive hint screen displays.
3. Press the Archive button again to begin archiving.
The TVR 30 archives the latest recorded video onto the
backup device until the medium is filled to its capacity
or all video found in the unit have been exported.
Playing back exported DRV format files
The TVR 30 exports video in a proprietary format labeled
DRV. The DRV format requires the Player software to view
video on a PC. The Player is exported along with the video
and launches automatically when a backup device (CD,
DVD, or USB drive) is inserted on a PC. You can launch the
Player manually if it fails launch automatically.
To launch the Player manually:
1. Open the backup device by double-clicking the device
drive letter.
2. Open the Player folder to view the contents.
3. Double-click the DVR Player icon to launch the Player.
To use the Player software:
1. Click Playback to display the Data List window.
2. Select the desired file from the list.
3. Click Playback again to display the Playback window.
4. Select the cameras from which you want to play video,
and then select the desired start time or click OK to
begin playing all cameras from the beginning of the
clip.
PTZ mode
PTZ mode lets you control the PTZ operation of the cameras
using any TVR 30 user interface. You can control PTZ
cameras using the buttons on the front panel and IR
remote control or by using the PTZ control buttons on the
mouse toolbar. You must have PTZ control access privileges
to enter PTZ mode.
To enter PTZ mode:
1. Select a camera using a numeric button.
2. Press the PTZ button. The PTZ control interface displays.
Note:
You can only display the PTZ control interface while in
live mode.
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