7BChapter 8: Operating instructions 
56  TruVision DVR 11 and DVR 11c User Manual 
Icon  Name  Description 
 
 settings  Configures standard network settings including IP address, 
email notifications, DDNS setup, and advanced network 
settings. See Chapter 6 “Network settings” on page 35. 
 
  Configures alarm settings including alarm input, relay 
output, video loss, remote alert, pre-alarm, and post-alarm 
seconds. See Chapter 5 “Alarm settings” on page 27. 
 settings  Configures PTZ settings. See Chapter 10 “Controlling a 
PTZ camera” on page 73. 
 management  Configures users, passwords, and access privileges. See 
Chapter 15 “User management” on page 109. 
 
settings including system date and time, 
audio output, device name, RS-485 settings, RS-232 
settings, firmware upgrade, hard drive settings, boot log, 
and shutdown. See Chapter 7 “HDD management
45 and Chapter 13 “DVR management” on page 99. 
 information  Provides reference information to the various toolbars, 
menus, and keys within the interface. 
er manager  Provides access to logout, reboot, and shutdown options. 
See “Turning on and off the DVR” on page 15. 
 
To access the main menu: 
1.  In live view press the Menu button on the remote control or front panel. 
- Or - 
Right-click the mouse, and select Menu from the pop-up menu.  
The main menu window appears. The Display window appears by default. 
2.  Click the required menu icon to display its submenu options. Modify the 
configuration parameters as required.  
3.  Click Apply to save the settings. 
4.  Click Back to return to live view. 
Using the soft keyboard 
A keyboard will appear on-screen when you need to enter characters in a 
window option. Click a key to input that character.  
Figure 13: The soft keyboard