Package contents
The TruVision NVR 12 (model TVN 12) is
shipped with the following items:
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AC power cord or external power supply
(depending on the model)
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Recorder including HDDs
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USB mouse
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Rack mounts (8 and 16-channel models
only)
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TruVision NVR 12 Quick Start Guide
You can download the software and the
following manuals from our web site:
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TruVision NVR 12 Quick Start Guide
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TruVision NVR 12 User Manual
•
TruVision NVR 12 Recorder Operator
Guide
Installation environment
Refer to the user manual for detailed
information, but observe these important
requirements:
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Place the unit in a secure location.
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Ensure that the unit is in a well-ventilated
area.
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Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Quick install
Recommended steps for setting up the
recorder:
1. Connect all the devices required to the
back panel of the recorder. See Figure 1
on page 1.
PoE recorder models:
Connect the IP cameras to the recorder's
PoE ports. Connect the recorder to the
network.
Non-PoE recorder models:
Connect the recorder to the network.
2. Connect a monitor to the VGA or HDMI
output.
3. Connect the mouse to the USB port in the
front panel.
TVN 12 Quick Start Guide
4. Connect the power supply to the unit and
turn on the power.
5. Set up the unit with the required settings
using the setup Wizard.
First time use
When using a recorder with PoE ports,
connect the IP cameras to the PoE ports for
adding them automatically to the recorder.
When using a non-PoE recorder, you must
search for all cameras. The configuration can
then be customized as required.
The recorder has an express installation
wizard on the local monitor that lets you easily
configure basic recorder settings when first
used. The wizard is not available on the
webpage.
By default, the setup wizard will start once the
recorder has loaded. The wizard walks you
through some of the more important settings
of your recorder. Select the preferred
language for the system and then set the
administrator password. There is no default
password provided.
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
recorder is now ready to use. Recording starts
automatically.
Operating the recorder
There are several ways to control the unit:
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Mouse control
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Web browser control
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Software (TruVision Navigator, TVRMobile)
USB mouse
The USB mouse provided with the recorder
operates all the functions of the recorder. The
mouse lets you navigate and make changes to
settings in the user interface.
to exit the wizard. The
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