User`s guide

Configuring the DVR
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3.2.4.2. Using the Alarm Recording Menu
The TR4 Plus DVR can interface to an external device that can trigger an Alarm
event. If an Alarm occurs, the event is marked in the video recording for easy
searching during playback. Also, the Recording Speed and Recording Quality can
be changed during an external Alarm event. Figure 3-7 shows the options
available.
Figure 3-7 Alarm Recording configuration menu
Table 3-6 Alarm Recording configuration items
Menu Item Description Values Default
Alarm Operation Setting the Alarm Operation to OFF
disables the Alarm Input.
Setting the Alarm Operation to
ON
enables the Alarm Input.
ON, OFF ON
Alarm Input Alarm input option refers to the type of
contact closure required to activate an
alarm. All of the alarm inputs are
activated by a change reference to
signal ground.
•
N.O. (normally open) activates
an alarm when connected to
ground.
•
N.C. (normally closed) is
normally connected to ground
and opened to trigger an alarm.
N.O.
Recording Speed The Recording Speed can be set from
60
IPS TO 0.1 IPS.
60
IPS, 30 IPS, 20 IPS, 15 IPS,
10
IPS, 5 IPS, 2 IPS, 1.5 IPS, 1 IPS,
0.5
IPS, 0.2 IPS, 0.1 IPS
30 IPS