Chapter 2: Physical installation 
 
12  TruVision NVR 11 User Manual 
Figure 3: Back panel connections TVN 1116S and TVN 1116 
TVN 1116S:  
 
TVN 1116: (EMEA only) 
 
1.  Connect a microphone for bi-directional audio 
(not recorded). 
2.  Connect up to four alarm inputs  
3.  Connect one alarm relay output. 
4.  Connect to a network. 
5.  Power switch (on/off). 
6.  Embedded PoE ports to connect IP cameras 
(16). 
8.  Connect to a VGA monitor. 
9.  Connect to an HDTV. The HDMI connection 
supports both digital audio and video. 
10. Connect to an optional USB 2.0 device such 
as a mouse, CD/DVD burner or HDD. 
11. Connect to ground. 
12. Connect a power cord to the recorder 
(included). 
13. Connect to the 12 VDC PSU (included). 
Monitor connections 
The recorder supports up to 1920 × 1080 / 60 Hz resolution in VGA and up to 3840 x 
2160 / 30 Hz in HDMI. The monitor resolution should be at least 1024 × 768. Adjust 
your monitor accordingly to this resolution.  
There is no event monitor for the 4-channel recorder. The VGA and HDMI monitors 
both show the same image. When an event occurs, it appears in full-screen mode on 
both monitors. 
For the 8- and 16-channel recorders, the VGA and HDMI monitors can be used as the 
main and event monitors.