User guide

Introduction
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1.1. Overview
This section introduces the product features of the Trooper TL4 Plus Mobile Digital
Video Recording (DVR) System.
The Trooper TL4 DVR integrates with optional Smart-Reach wireless and cellular
technology and works with optional vMax Commander and vMax View video
management software for on-board video data management.
1.2. Product Features
The Explorer TL4 DVRs contain the following features:
• TL4: four video channels and four audio channels
• TL2: two video channels and two audio channels
• records up to 15 frames per second (FPS) at 720 × 480 D1 resolution on all video
channels simultaneously
• offers dual stream recording; high-resolution stream for playback on a PC, and a
lower resolution stream for viewing over a cellular phone network
• H.264 video compression
• has removable hard disk DVR drive
• stores up to 1 TeraByte (TB)
• uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for Geo-fencing, to designate a
geographic boundary for the vehicle and provides an alert if the vehicle leaves the
area
• configure, playback, and archive video from the DVR locally with trackball
mouse, monitor, and DVR On Screen Display (OSD) and USB memory stick
• configure, playback, and archive video from the DVR remotely with vMax Web
via Wi-fi network or Ethernet connection
• interfaces with network using the RJ-45 connections on the back panel
• mounting options that can accommodate horizontal or vertical installation
• keyed access to front cover and secure cable cover with slotted cable entries to
restrict access to authorized personnel, as shown.
Figure 1-1 TL DVR with Security Front Cover and Secure Cable Cover