TVR 12 Quick Start Guide
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Package contents
The TruVision DVR 12 (model TVR 12) is
shipped with the following items:
• IR (infrared) remote control
• Two AAA batteries for the remote control
• AC power cords
• 12 VDC PSU
• USB
mouse
• DVR
• Video loop through cable
• CD with software and manuals
•
TruVision DVR 12 Quick Start Guide
•
TruVision DVR 12 User Manual (on CD)
•
TruVision Recorder Operator Guide (on
CD)
Installation environment
Refer to the user manual for detailed
information, but observe these important
requirements:
• Place the unit in a secure location.
• Ensure that the unit is in a well-ventilated
area.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Quick install
Recommended steps for setting up the DVR:
1. Connect all the devices required to the
back panel of the TVR 12. See Figure 1 on
page 1.
Basic connections:
Connect the cameras to the BNC camera
inputs and monitor A to the BNC, VGA or
HDMI output. Connect the mouse to the
USB port in the front panel.
Optional connections:
All the other connections shown are
optional and depend upon installation
requirements.
2. Connect the power supply to the unit and
turn on the power.
3. Set up the unit with the required settings
using the setup Wizard.
First-time use
The TVR 12 has an express installation wizard
that lets you easily configure basic DVR
settings when first used. It configures all
cameras simultaneously. The configuration
can then be customized as required.
By default, the setup wizard will start once the
DVR has loaded. The wizard walks you
through some of the more important settings
of your DVR. Select the preferred language for
the system and then enter the administrator
password. The default admin password is
1234. It is strongly recommended that this
password is changed.
The wizard will then guide you through the
menus to set the time and date, network
configuration, HDD management, and
recording configuration.
When all the required changes have been
entered, click
Finish
to exit the wizard. The
TVR 12 is now ready to use. Recording starts
automatically.
Operating the TVR 12
There are several ways to control the unit:
• Front panel
• IR remote control
• Mouse
• Web
browser
Front panel
The buttons on the front panel control most
functions. See Figure 2 on page 2 for the
locations of the controls.
IR remote control
The IR remote control buttons are similar to
those on the front panel. Place the two AAA
batteries in the remote control.
