Bosch Security Systems DVR4C
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1. s Sw ms 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 3 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Table of Contents SAFETY TISECAUTIOIIS 5 12 INTRODUCTION ec 7 11 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER FOR SECURITY APPLICATIONS 7 1 2 FEATURES niti mes defe petrol etate a neces sce ona rm duas 7 TS UNPACKING s a a uiae v ii tu EE 7 ke1 Package c meet PC P 7 2 MINS TALE TON Mt H 8 2 17 CONNEC EE 8 TRU USE den cuteness anata ue iain true aed 9 2 2 CLOCKS tall MENU osa mure metet dum cen 9 3 E 11 Sh FRONTPANEEL CONIROES ete Sata 11 922 12 2221 Quad SCS CM 5 12 32 2 ire ec E 12 329 Sei DE 12 9 2 4 Imace ILG6Z6 satiat do a Lost anh 12 ZOOI sensnm MU RU SM rent ner tie EMI 12 3 3 LIVE PLAYBACK COPY AND SEARCH MODES 13 GROS MN Spr 13 3 9 2 Playpack 2 13 333 rero2. 13 SSOSFCI 1S 9 D tare Se rere E EM 13 4 MENU SYSLIEN 14 41 OVERVIEW OF THE MENU SYSTEM eae bau NR 14 4 1 1 Accessing the menu from the unit e de tn utl 14 4 2 QUICKCING TALL c A O 14 22 CAMERA SE TUR 14 Ad RECORDING E 15 45 EVENT SETUR ON 15 4p Gd SETTINGS pun qe 16 Ar PROFILES M 20 DISKINIANAGER 5 eut dto Sree eee DI SEDE UTE 21 5 USING THE CONFIGURATION TOQOL 5 5 22 22 Dae 22 5 2 INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION TOOL ressent nennen nnne nnne nennen nennen 22 Bosch Security Systems an A S e DVR4x4Instal book Page 4 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 e
3. 4 3 Camera Setup gt Use the Camera Setup menu to access the submenus for setting the camera names for locking cameras and for controlling cameras Ge gt Gamera Camera2 Name Status Type Color AGC Brightness Camera3 Camera4 Contrast Detect Video Loss gt gt NAME To select a character press up and down scroll keys Press the right scroll key to move to the next position gt gt STATUS Each camera can be toggled On default and Off gt gt PALor NTSC The format is auto detected Mixing of PAL and NTSC cameras is not supported gt gt COLOR Color mode of each camera is selectable B W Color or Auto default If Auto is selected the DVR itself determines if black and white or color cameras are connected gt gt BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST e AGC automatic gain control is toggled On or Off Brightness and Contrast is controllable in 19 levels from 9 to 4 9 with a slider Default is 0 gt gt DETECT VIDEOLOSS e Videoloss detection can be toggled On default and Off for each camera an A 5 v e lt gt e DVR4x4Instal book Page 15 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system 4 4 Recording gt The overall schedule consists of 4 periods Weekday Day Weekday Night Weekend Day and Weekend Night
4. Gateway DNS 1 DNS 2 Auto Detect On Bandwidth limit 100 Mbps 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 gt gt gt NETWORK Select the type of connection Ethernet or xDSL Set DHCP to On to have IP address subnet mask and default gateway assigned automatically by the network DHCP server WB PN S 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 17 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system Fill in the IP subnet mask and default gateway addresses when DHCP is set to Off Fill in the DNS in order to use an e mail address At least one DNS should be specified Set Auto Detect to On to allow the Remote viewer software to automatically detect the DVR in a network Set the Bandwidth limit throttle to restrict the network bandwidth used gt gt gt xDSL Specify the Username and Password for an xDSL connection if required When connected the status shows Connected gt gt gt HTTP PORT The DVR provides flexible network communication port configuration If the DVR is on a special network the HTTP port can be changed to the appropriate number For network communication port information ask your network administrator The default is 80 gt gt gt COM PORT Configure the single RS 232 serial port for use with either a text device or a PSTN modem Select Device with the up down keys e Ifamodem is selected an in
5. IN DVRAC Installation Manual Table of Contents 53 STARTING THE CONFIGURATION TOOL cut epe a d 22 ou HOW IOLTOGQJIN b Loi LM 22 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22525 24 Bosch Security Systems P als 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 5 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of an uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Important Safeguards 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sou
6. The DVRAC has the following features Small file sizes using MPEG 4 based compression Four video and four audio inputs simultaneous recording and playback Real time recording on all channels Easy archiving of video with USB Remote access and control via LAN WAN PSTN or DSL Full screen and quad display capabilities in live and playback modes Motion detection Four switching alarm inputs and four alarm outputs Bosch Security Systems e Video loss and fan failure detection e Audible alarm 13 Unpacking Check the package for visible damage If any items appear to have been damaged in shipment notify the shipping company Unpack carefully This is electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the unit Do not attempt to use the unit if any components are damaged If any items are missing notify your Customer Service Representative or Bosch Sales Representative The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit Save it and all packing materials for future use If the unit must be returned use the original packing materials 1 31 Package contents Check for the following items Digital Video Recorder Remote Viewer and Archive Player user manual Installation manual this manual Power supply cord e Network cross over cable A CD ROM with the software and the manuals an A S 19 e DVR4x4Instal b
7. The start and end time of each period is set in the Profiles menu Recording conditions can be configured for each of the four periods PT UTD CameraSetup gt Weekday night Recording Mode IPS Quality Normal 25 Standard InputAlarm 25 Standard Weekend day Weekend night Camera 2 Cameras 4 Always Always Always Always Event Rec Time s Pre event Rec Time s gt gt RECORDING Set the normal recording rate and quality to be used for all cameras Set the recording rate and quality that are used when an input alarm is triggered All cameras then record at these values when an input alarm is triggered For each camera separately set the conditions for recording Always camera is always recorded at the set recording rate and quality Motion only camera is recorded at the normal rate and quality only when motion is detected no images are recorded when there is no motion Motion auto snapshot camera is recorded at the normal rate and quality when motion is detected The rest of the time a snapshot of the camera picture is recorded I frame images only Event Recording time can be configured to a maximum of 120 seconds or to follow the event duration Pre event recording time can be configured to a maximum of 30 seconds Pre event recording takes place a on alarm inpu
8. 0 9 entered by using the up and down keys To confirm the input the user has to enter the same password again The configured password is only valid for local users The password is shown in the menu using characters Ifa password is set a user without the correct password can only view live video and switch between full screen or quad views e Seta local administrator password An administrator is allowed to enter all menus and configure all settings password consists of 1 to 4 digits 0 9 entered by using the up and down keys To confirm the input the administrator has to enter the same password again The configured password is only valid for the local administrator The password is shown in the menu using characters To lock the keys on the front of the DVR set keylock to On and enter a four digit password unlock all the keys on the front panel use Keys 1 to 4 to enter the password 7 IN lt gt c Z ep NS e DVR4x4Instal book Page 19 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system gt gt gt REMOTE USERS Remote Users GC GSS CND Language Audio Text Connectivity In and Outputs User Settings Use Name PAN Admin admin admin Userni user1 User2 user2 User3 user3 Monitor Setup Security Time Sync Beeper Miscellaneous User4 user4 Remote Setup IP
9. Installation Manual Introduction 1 1 1 Introduction Digital video recorder for security applications The DVR4C is a video recording system that can record up to four camera signals with associated audio signals while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback The unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored video Once set up all recording takes place in the background without requiring operator intervention The maximum recording rate is 120 NTSC and 100 PAL images per second in total The unit also has extensive alarm handling functions including motion detection in user definable areas of the image on any camera input Input alarms and videoloss are also treated as alarm signals The unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys and on screen display menu system monitor output provides full screen and quad screen viewing USB supports easy archiving of video Via a network PC based applications can be used for live viewing playback and configuration The DVR4C includes an archive player for stand alone PC playback Authenticity can be checked with the remote PC software Looping video inputs with termination switches a video output alarm inputs and outputs and an Ethernet connector are on the rear panel The monitor output provides a CVBS video signal in either NTSC or PAL 1 2 Features
10. if the DVR switches automatically to a full screen image of the camera when an input alarm becomes active for that camera Incase of multiple input alarms shortly after each other the last input alarm is used for display gt gt gt DISPLAY DWELL TIME Specify the dwell time for displaying the camera with an input alarm or motion The interval can be configured with a slider from 5 to 10 seconds If Follows is selected the camera of the channel in alarm or with motion is shown for as long as the alarm is present or motion is detected gt gt gt SEQUENCE DWELL TIME Specify the sequence dwell time that is used when the SEQ key is pressed The interval can be configured with a slider from Off disable to 60 seconds default 10 seconds gt gt gt EXIT PLAYBACK ON EVENT When set to On the DVR exits playback to display a live event Bosch Security Systems GOTT system Settings Profiles Ta 1 Audio Text Connectivity In and Outputs User Password Password Re Enter Admin Password Password Re Enter Monitor Setup Security Time Sync Miscellaneous gt gt gt LOCAL PASSWORDS e Seta local user password to allow a user limited access rights only for monitoring monitoring control Auto Seq digital zoom copy and playback control Configuration is not allowed e password consists of 1 to 4 digits
11. the new DVR manually and click OK gt phone number to be filled in is set in the System settings Connectivity Network setup menu of the DVR Configuration Tool W amp 122 List of DVRs Name WR EHAN Version l BSAN Version Serial Number Address Address flDescription DVR4C 1 0 0 0 9 54 004027700075 192 168 1 205 00 30 1 0 13 92 Bosch DVR4 Digital Video Recorder User Name Port Number 1S2 og UU gt 205 To control a particular DVR only administrators can log in 1 Select the DVR you want to control 2 Type your user name and password gt The user name is always admin gt The password to be filled in is set in the System settings Connectivity Network access menu of the DVRAC itself 3 Click Login To modify the DVR list 1 Right click the mouse on the DVR you want to modify 2 Select Delete or Rename from the drop down menu Bosch Security Systems an A 3 l 4 PN S 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 24 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications The following are the technical specifications of the unit Rated Voltage and Power 100 240 VAC 0 7 0 3A 50 60Hz Video Video standard Live resolution PAL NTSC auto detect 720
12. to start copying Press the ESC key to return to the playback mode 3 3 4 Search mode Press the SEARCH key to open the search menu Use the search menu to search for stored video recordings gt gt SEARCH CRITERIA Fill in a time and date from where to start the search Fill in the end time and date for the search To search for a specifc type of event select a filter option Input Alarm Motion Text or All Select Start Search to start the search A full screen playback starts and the search results are displayed from the selected time and date Press the ESC key to exit the search mode and return to the playback mode gt gt EVENT LIST Use the up down arrow keys to select an event in the list of search results Press the play key for a full screen playback of selected event Press the ESC key to close the search menu and return to the playback mode at the selected time and date or at the selected event an A S s ED TOS WS 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 14 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system 4 Menu system You access all the parameters used to set up the unit via the menu system using the keys on the front of the unit itself The PC based Configuration Tool application allows you to access the menu system from a remote computer 41 The main menu gives access to seven major menu Overview of the menu syste
13. Filtering GXTTETTENEB GSA Profiles gt Language Network Time Server Audio Off Text Connectivity In and Outputs Monitor Setup Server IP Address Security Mime Sync Beeper Miscellaneous Service Mode Enable Client Synchronize Login names and passwords for the remote users 4 and administrator can be specified here The administrator login name is always admin and cannot be changed The remote user login name can be upto 16 characters long The remote user password can be up to 12 characters long Access to playback PB and relay control RL is set for each remote user by placing a Y allowed or a N not allowed Even if remote relay is enabled relays and 2 cannot be controlled via the remote software as they are already used for input alarms motion and system failures Set Remote Setup to Enable default or Disable When set to Disable configuration is possible only via the front panel PC users cannot configure the DVR with the remote configuration software When set to Enable both local and remote users can configure the DVR e Set IP Filtering to On to restrict access to the IP address list set up by the Configuration Tool application gt gt TIME SYNC This setting is used for time synchronization over the network DV Rs can be synchronized by setting them up as a client for an SNTP server The DVR can also be set up to act as a local time serv
14. ape exit Stop Down Play Select Navigating Use the Reverse left Fast forward right Pause up and Stop down keys to move through a menu The Play key selects a submenu or menu item or saves selections made in menus Use the ESC key to go back or to exit the menu 2 21 Ouick Install Menu gt gt DATE TIME GREED CameraSetup CCD gt Date aime Recording gt Time Zone UTC 01 00 Amsterdam Daylight Saving On Date Format DD MM Y Y Y Y Time Format 24 Current Time 12 50 Current Date 15 10 2004 Apply gt gt gt TIME ZONE Select the correct time zone from a list The default time zone is GMT 00 00 gt gt gt DAYLIGHT SAVING Select if DST is used On or not Off gt gt gt DATE FORMAT Select from three date formats which show either the month the day DD or the year YYYY first Bosch Security Systems gt gt gt FORMAT Select between 24 Hour and 12 Hour AM PM format gt gt gt CURRENT TIME Fill in the current time gt gt gt CURRENT DATE Fill in the current date gt gt gt APPLY Select this item to save your current time and date settings Changing time settings All recorded video is time stamped for authentication A linear timescale with no gaps or overlaps is used for searching and archiving If you change the time there is a mismatch between the time stamp and the linear timescale This offset is dis
15. arm call up Linear Continuous ADPCM 32 Kbps 9 KHz sampling 14 USB Memory Stick 369x270x83 mm 14 5x10 6x3 3 inch with 1 HDD 4 5kg 9 9 Ibs with 2 HDDs 5kg 11 Ibs 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F lt 93 non condensing lt 95 non condensing Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements USA EU Safety USA EU Can PC requirements Remote software Operating System Processor RAM memory Free disk space Video system Connection an A FCC Part 15 Class B EMC directive 89 336 EEC Immunity EN50130 4 Emission EN55022 Class B Harmonics EN61000 3 2 Voltage fluctuations EN61000 3 3 UL60950 3nd edition CE EN60950 2000 3nd edition CAN CSA E60065 00 Windows 2000 Professional XP PIII 600MHz PIV 2GHz recommended 128MB 256MB recommended 10MB 16MB Memory 1024x768 resolution 64MB Memory recommended 10 100 Base T network interface SZ
16. ation on the PC software 51 Getting Started To use the Configuration Tool to change settings the unit must be physically connected to a PC via a network connection The Configuration Tool application must be installed on the PC 511 System requirements Operating platform A PC or compatible running Windows 2000 or Windows XP For the Configuration Tool application the minimum PC requirements are e Processor 600 MHz Pentium III Memory 128 MB Hard disk space 10 MB free Video system 16 MB video memory 1024x768 resolution Connectivity 10 100 BaseT network interface 5 2 Installing the Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool is automatically installed on the PC when you install the DVR4C Manager application To install Configuration Tool 1 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive on your PC gt he installation program starts automatically If installation does not start automatically locate the Setup exe file on the CD and double click it Follow the instructions on the screen and select to install the Configuration Tool when asked to complete the installation Bosch Security Systems 5 3 Starting the Configuration Tool To start the Configuration Tool double click the Configuration Tool icon on your desktop window to start the program Alternatively select the Configuration Tool program via the Start button on the task bar and the Programs menu item Follow the login procedur
17. dicator lights when the unit is accessed via the network REC The recording indicator lights when the unit is recording video Q PLAY The playback indicator lights when playback is active SEARCH Press to enter the search menu Q Reverse key In the full screen live mode press to start reverse playback from the current position In playback mode press to play backward and to speed up reverse play In pause mode press to step back one image o In menu mode press to move the current selected position to the left In zoom mode press to move the zoomed area to the left Pause key In live mode press to freeze a camera picture In playback mode press to pause playback In menu mode press to move the current selected position upwards In zoom mode press to move the zoomed area upwards Fast forward In full screen live mode press to start playback from 1 minute earlier In playback mode press to speed up the playback rate In pause mode press to step forward one frame In menu mode press to move the current selected position to the right In zoom mode press to move the zoomed area to the right OSD Help By default the On Screen Display OSD shows all information during live and playback mode If a text device is connected text data is shown only in the full screen mode Event information is shown only in live mode Press the OSD button to show only the channel number t
18. dio Recording time capacity Quality Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Bosch Security Systems 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 3 5 6 7 5 12 5 15 25 30 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 3 5 6 7 5 12 5 15 25 30 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 3 5 6 7 5 12 5 15 25 30 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 3 5 6 7 5 12 5 15 25 30 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 3 5 6 7 5 12 5 15 25 30 Total days on hard disk when recording 4 channels 80GB 160GB 320GB 600GB Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio off on off on off on off on an A SZ 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 11 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Operating instructions 3 Operating instructions The purpose of the front panel keys is explained here The functions available can be limited by setting passwords An administrator has access to many more functions in the menu Refer to Menu System for a full list of available menu items 31 Front panel controls Keys 1 to 4 Press to select camera for full screen display in live or playback mode The indicators light in green when a camera is selected in full screen mode or quad mode They light in red when there is an alarm or video loss for that input or camera The power indicator lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the unit Q NET The in
19. e 5 4 How to Log in When you start the Configuration Tool as a stand alone application via a network the Login window appears Click Exit to discontinue login and exit the application Configuration Tool Address Description When the Configuration Tool application is started for the first time the DVR list is usually empty You must first add a DVR to the list To add a DVR to the list click Add in the left bottom corner of the program The Add New DVR window appears Add New DYR Name Address Telephone number Ethernet IP Address MAC Address Serial Number 192 168 1 205 00 30 1 0 13 02 004027700075 192 168 1 210 00 30 A1 C0 13 C8 004027700065 OK Cancel an A fan 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 23 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Using the Configuration Tool To add a DVR to the list via Ethernet 1 Select Ethernet fill in name and IP address of the new DVR manually and click OK gt The IP address to be filled in is set in the System settings Connectivity Network setup menu of the DVR 2 Alternatively select Ethernet and click Auto detect gt All DVRs on the local network are automatically displayed 3 Select a DVR and click OK To add DVR to the list via PSTN 1 Select Dial in and fill in the name and phone number of
20. e key To return to live viewing press the ESC key This function can be activated in full screen mode only The zoom function can also be used on a frozen picture If you change viewing mode any frozen pictures are released 3 2 5 Zoom To zoom in on a camera picture 1 Press the ZOOM key gt zoom icon is displayed on the monitor gt picture is enlarged by a factor of 2 Use the Up Down Left and Right keys to select the area of the picture you want to see Press the ZOOM key again to return to a full picture and leave the zoom mode gt he zoom icon disappears on the monitor S an A s Sw ms 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 13 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Operating instructions 3 3 Live playback copy and search modes 3 31 Live mode The live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live pictures from the cameras From the live mode you can switch to the search mode the playback mode or to the system menu Access to system menu search and playback functions may require a password Discuss this with your administrator To switch back to live viewing from another mode close the activated mode by pressing the ESC key 3 39 2 Playback mode To enter the playback mode press the play key Use the Reverse Pause Fast Forward and Stop keys to change the direction and speed of the recordi
21. e system is grounded U S A models only Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1981 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mount and supporting structure grounding of the coax to a discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 22 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus 23 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced A lithium battery is located inside the enclosure of this recorder Replace only with the same or equivalent type Dispose of the replaced battery in an environmentally friendly way Cleaning You can clean the unit with a moist fluff free cloth or shammy leather cloth Remark Bosch has a strong commitment towards the environment This unit has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible Warning This device is intended for use in public areas only Surreptitious recording of oral communications is strictly prohibited by U S Federal law Note Any change or modification not expressly approved by Bosch of the equipment authorization could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For additional information or to speak to a representative please contact the Bosch Securi
22. e used to configure the system gt gt LANGUAGE language is selectable from list with the up down scroll keys Press the play key to confirm gt gt AUDIO An audio input can be set to record with its corresponding video input Audio 1 is mapped to video 1 audio 2 to video 2 audio 3 to video 3 and audio 4 to video 4 Fora Quad screen display in live mode the 4 audio channels are mixed For a Quad screen display in playback mode no audio is played back Audio is only played back in forward real time and full screen playback Audio monitoring recording and gain can be configured per profile for each channel in the table CIEMNE a gt 1 Language Audio Text Connectivity In and Outputs Audio Setting Channel Monitoning Recording Monitor Setup Gain Security Time Sync Beeper Miscellaneous gt gt TEXT The DVR can record and display ASCII data on the monitor The external device can be a text input device System Profiles 9 Language Recording On Audio Monitoring On Text Connectivity In and Outputs Monitor Setup Security Time Sync Beeper Miscellaneous Sync Text With Seek Header Header 1 Header 2 E O L Delimiter Timeout ms Lines All Off header header2 000 1000 20 gt gt gt RECORDING Set On to record text data on the hard disk of the Text is recorded separatel
23. er when it is configured in SNTP server mode Bosch Security Systems gt gt gt NETWORK TIME SERVER Select On to allow the DVR to synchronize time either as a client or as a master gt gt gt SERVICE MODE Select Client to allow the DVR time setting to be synchronized by a network time server Select Master to allow the DVR to act as a network time server and send its time to other DVRs to synchronize them gt gt gt SERVER IP ADDRESS Enter the IP address of the network time server e This network time server can be either a different DVR a computer or a server in the network The time is checked and synchronized with the network time server once every hour gt gt gt SYNCHRONIZE When this button is pressed the time is synchronized with the network time server and other DVRs immediately gt gt BEEPER select whether the beeper should sound when videoloss is detected or an input alarm is activated Select On default or Off When an input alarm or videoloss occurs it sounds for as long as the specified relay dwell time 7 5 c e DVR4x4Instal book Page 20 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM ap NA DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system gt gt MISCELLANEOUS gt gt gt CURRENT PROFILE The DVR firmware version is shown here Select Shows the profile Weekday Day Weekday Factory defaults to set all
24. er before moving the unit The unit should be moved with care Excessive force or shock may result in damage to the unit and the hard disk drives 16 Power Sources This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply you plan to use consult your appliance dealer or local power company 17 Overloading Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask the service technician to perform D e DVR4x4Instal book Page 6 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM a safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition 21 Coax Grounding If an outside cable system is connected to the unit be sure the cabl
25. he time and the date Press twice to disable the OSD In the menu mode press to see an explanation of the selected item 09009090 D NET REC PLAY BOSCH coco Digital Video Recorder W E ID UJ uU 11 Bosch Security Systems an m 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 12 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Operating instructions ESC Escape from the current menu level If in Edit mode changes are not saved In playback mode press to stop playback and to go back to live mode In pause mode press to go back to live mode If the beeper sounds press ESC to silence it Stop key In playback mode press to stop playback and to go back to live mode In pause mode press to go back to live mode In menu mode press to move the current selected position downwards In zoom mode press to move the zoomed area downwards Play key In live mode press to start playback from the previous playback point or if no point exists from one minute earlier than the current position In menu mode selects a submenu or menu item or saves selections made in menus In pause mode press to resume playback mode MENU Press to activate setup menu configuration of the DVR on the local monitor in live mode o
26. itialisation command can be entered Select appropriate values for serial communication for Baud rate Parity Stop bits and Data bits gt gt gt PSTN DIAL IN Remote users who have a PSTN connection via a modem can access the DVR Ifyou select Use default IP the DVR automatically provides a pre defined IP address 10 0 0 10 for the client PC and 10 0 0 9 as its own Select Custom to specify exact IP addresses for both the DVR itself and the client PC gt gt gt E MAIL SETUP The DVR can send an e mail on a specified event e If Status is set to On an e mail is sent to the specified address on an input alarm videoloss or system failure Specify a recipient address and an e mail sending server SMTP address Bosch Security Systems Select the number of images to be sent attached to the e mail 3 JPEG images by default The DVR attaches 1 image per second With a videoloss the images just before the videoloss are attached No images are attached when a system failure occurs gt gt INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Inputs and outputs can be configured in this menu as Normally Closed NC or Normally Open NO EN 17 Eventsetup GSS TL gt Language Input 1 Audio Input 2 Text Input 3 Connectivity Input 4 In and Outputs Output 1 Monitor Setup Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Relay Dwell Time a j zzzzzzzz 00000000 Security Time Sync Beeper Miscellaneous Selec
27. k shows the internal disk that has been detected Size indicates the disk size of each disk in GB Set Enabled to either Yes and No to enable or disable a disk If a disk is disabled a message warns you that disabling a disk causes data loss A new hard disk can be formatted if Enabled is set to Yes Status indicates the status of the disk OK indicates that the disk is operating correctly and can be used for recording Fail indicates a problem gt gt STATUS OVERVIEW The status overview menu provides information on the status of the connected hard disks Earliest Latest Recording indicates the times of the earliest and latest recordings on the disk Disk capacity indicates the total hard disk size in GB Used space indicates the hard disk space that has been used by recordings an A S 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 22 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Using the Configuration Tool 5 Using the Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool is a software application that makes the installation and configuration of a unit faster and easier The Configuration Tool runs on a PC that is connected to the DVR via an Ethernet network connection Although all settings can also be configured with the on screen display menu of the DVR itself the Configuration Tool offers a very user friendly alternative Refer to the Remote Viewer user manual for more inform
28. m groups Each of these groups has a submenu tree where the values and functions can be selected The seven menu groups are Quick Install The Quick Install is the easiest way to set up the unit activating all cameras to record with the same settings and conditions Camera Setup The Camera Setup menu is used to program the individual cameras Recording The Recording menu is used to configure dynamic recording conditions such as image quality and recording rate Event Setup The Event Setup menu is to configure the alarm inputs and motion detection System Settings The System Settings menu is used to configure various system parameters Profiles The Profiles menu is for setting the time frame for the four available profiles Disk Manager This menu is used for the storage system including internal hard disk settings 411 Accessing the menu from the unit To open the menu in live mode only 1 Press the MENU key 2 The main menu appears on the monitor If the administrator password is enabled the DVR asks fora password when the main menu is activated 4 2 Quick Install gt The quick install menu provides easy setup of recording and time For recording all four cameras are configured to record with the same settings and conditions If the current time or date is changed and applied the time of the previously recorded images is shifted so that no images are lost Bosch Security Systems
29. mware from a USB memory stick into the DVR The Exception days can be set apart from the four standard new firmware overwrites the current firmware periods e g Christmas Start time and date and duration of the Exception days can be configured 4 Profiles gt Up to 30 exception days can be set that override the The recording schedule is divided by weekday day calendar list weekday night weekend day and weekend night Users Use up down keys to move to an exception entry can configure start and end time of each schedule and press the select key to start editing gt gt PROFILES CIEMEN Profiles Current Profile Weekday day ExceptionDays Week Start Mon Week End Fri Day Start 08 00 Day End 18 00 Bosch Security Systems s Sw ms 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 21 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system 4 8 Disk Manager gt The Disk Manager menu gives access to information on the internal hard disk s The status of the recorded video and associated data is also accessed via this menu Disk Manager History Disk Setup Block Playback Delete 19 Storage Setup Status Overview gt gt HISTORY All system events are listed on a History log which cannot be deleted or changed Select a time frame to search by entering the start and end time To
30. ng being played 3 3 3 Copy mode When in playback mode press the copy key to open the copy menu when a USB memory stick is inserted Ensure that the USB memory stick is formatted according to the FAT system 1 Select the copy file format either dv4 AVI or JPEG gt dv4 format is the proprietary file format of BOSCH and can only be played back with the supplied viewer software Archive Player The Archive Player is copied automatically when the recorded images are copied to the USB stick gt To play the Bosch AVI format you can use a normal Windows compatible MPEG 4 player such as Media Player but you must ensure that an XVID codec is installed Check the internet for this codec gt Still images are copied in JPEG format Only the single image displayed on the monitor is copied to the USB stick The copied image does not contain time date or channel number information 2 Fill in the start time Fill in the duration of the copy If you selected dv4 format you can now select the channel to copy For AVI or JPEG the active playback channel is automatically selected 5 If you have more than one memory stick connected select disk The available free space and the approximate space required are shown Bosch Security Systems 2 If you do not have enough space on your memory stick reformat it using the format button gt Reformatting deletes all data on the memory stick select Start
31. nly COPY Press to open the copy menu for copying video to a USB stick in playback mode D USB slot Insert a USB stick into this slot The USB indicator lights for 10 seconds when USB stick is inserted into the USB port or when USB stick is being accessed for Read Write in playback mode SEQ View cameras sequence on full screen D ZOOM Zooms in on the active camera display 20 QUAD Press to display a quad screen in live or playback mode Bosch Security Systems 3 2 Viewing pictures The unit has one monitor output The monitor picture display depends on how the system has been set up It shows full screen or quad live or playback camera pictures Alarms motion and video loss warnings are also displayed on the monitor When the menu system is activated it is displayed on the monitor 3 21 Quad screen To view a Quad screen display on the monitor press the QUAD key 3 2 2 Full screen To view a full screen shot of a camera press a camera key The camera key of the selected camera lights green 3 2 8 Sequence To view a sequence of live camera pictures in full screen press the SEQ key The sequence icon is displayed on the monitor A sequence of camera pictures appears each for a pre programmed dwell time Pressing the sequence key again or selecting a single camera stops sequencing 3 2 4 Image freeze To freeze a camera shot on the monitor press the paus
32. nnect to your network via the Ethernet port gt he DVRAC is delivered with the DHCP function switched on so IP addresses are assigned automatically if the network server uses DHCP Refer to the System settings Connectivity Network setup menu 8 Use the RS232 connector to connect to a PSTN line gt The serial RS232 console port connector is used to connect a PSTN modem or a text device to the unit Use a null modem cable to connect the serial port of the external equipment to the unit The Baud rate can be selected in the menu system Powering up 9 Switch on all connected equipment 10 Connect the power cord to the unit and switch on Power switch External I O Power Alarm input Relay output Audio output M 100 240 Vac Audio inputs AB inputs RS232 connector Video Network connector Bosch Security Systems AIP 4 e DVR4x4Instal book Page 9 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 DVRAC Installation Manual Installation ENO 2 2 First time use To open the quick install menu press the MENU key on the front panel and select the Quick install submenu Fill in the basic settings to get the unit operational The unit begins recording automatically Press the ESC key to close the menu Pause Up SEARC Reverse Fast Forward Left Right Esc esc
33. ook Page 8 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Installation ENT p 2 Installation To install the DVR make the connections described below and then enter the relevant data in the quick install menu 21 Connections Primary connections 1 Connect the cameras to the BNC camera input connectors Set impedence to Hi Z only when the video loop through outputs are used gt DVRAC automatically configures itself as a PAL or NTSC unit by detecting the signal format of the first connected camera lowest camera input number 2 Connect a monitor to the BNC output MON Out gt Connect the unit to the monitor using 75 ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors Optional connections 3 Connect up to four audio inputs via the RCA connectors 4 Connect an audio output device via the RCA connector 5 Connect up to four alarm inputs via the terminal connector gt Each input line can be switched by a relay contact from devices such as pressure pads passive infra red detectors smoke detectors and similar devices You can configure the alarm inputs as N O or N C in the menu system The default is N O 6 Connect up to four alarm output relays via the terminal connector gt Relay 1 responds to an input alarm Relay 2 responds to a system failure and the other relays are assigned to the remote software Configure the alarm outputs as N O or N C in the menu system 7 Co
34. parameters except IP Night Weekend Day Weekend Night that is address subnet mask default gateway and disk setup to currently active their default values gt gt gt WEEK START AND WEEK END Any day from Monday to Sunday can be used as 5 4 start date or end date of a week Language Audio Firmware Version 0 9 54 gt gt gt DAY START AND DAY END NM ITTETURTIS Any time from 00 00 to 23 59 can be used as a In and Outputs TUER start time or end time of a day u Load Settings Ifthe begin time is later than the end time then Sync Update Firmware the profile is active from the end time until the Miscellaneous begin time on the next day gt gt EXCEPTION DAYS PET ONE SETTINGS ESTE CL Select Save Settings to save current settings to Profiles ExceptionDays a USB IMSINOIY stick ExceptionDays Start Dateslimem Durationiprofile 1 0110100 00 00 00 gt gt gt LOAD SETTINGS 9 01 0100 00 00 00 3 01 0100 00 00 00 Select Load Settings to load previously saved 01 0100 00 00 00 WKkD S 01 0100 00 00 00 settings from a USB memory stick into the DVR 6 01 0100 00 00 00 7 0110100 00 00 00 T 8 01 0100 00 00 00 gt gt gt UPDATE FIRMWARE 9 0110100 00 00 00 e 10 01 0100 00 00 00 e e For authorized personnel only select Update Firmware to load new fir
35. played during playback on the right of the time stamp To prevent mismatches we recommend that you archive any important video and reformat the hard disk when you change the time gt gt RECORDING Recording gt Time Recording Configuration Status Original Setup Speed X 25 5 Quality m Standard Audio Recording On gt gt gt CONFIGURATION STATUS This shows the current setting of the DVR When the DVR is still configured in the same way as it was during the last quick install the configuration status displays Original setup Otherwise it shows Custom setup gt gt gt SPEED IPS Select the recording speed to be used for all cameras Images Per Second IPS rates available for PAL range from 0 0 75 one image every 1 3 seconds up to 25 IPS lt gt 4 QD eg 4 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 10 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Installation TheIPS rates available for NTSC range from 0 1 one image every second up to 30 IPS gt gt gt QUALITY Select either Low Standard Medium High or Superior for the image quality level gt gt gt APPLY Select this item to save your settings Refer to the table below for recording time capacity gt gt gt AUDIO RECORDING Select On or Off to record Audio or not to record Au
36. rces such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider that the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Bosch Security Systems 5 10 Protect the power cord from being walked or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moistue does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Moving Disconnect the pow
37. search for a specifc type of event select a filter option All Input Alarm Motion Text Error or Status Select Start to start the search The history log includes remote login logout record start stop time date change hard disk format Videoloss Fan fail Disk full Disk fail Power On Off gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt gt RECORDING MODE When set to Continuous default the DVR overwrites older images when the hard disk is full When set to Linear the DVR stops recording when the hard disk is full and the administrator has to delete video manually gt gt gt DISK FULL ALARM WARNING A warning message is generated when the used disk space exceeds the disk full warning percentage set Select from 1 to 100 default 95 gt gt BLOCK PLAYBACK Block playback of video that is older than a certain time Select from No block default 24 hours 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days 4 days 21 days 28 days or 31 days Bosch Security Systems gt gt DELETE Data can be deleted from a designated time frame This can be set from the beginning of the recorded data fixed to a user defined time Select the date and time up to which the recorded data is to be deleted and then select Delete gt gt STORAGE SETUP The storage setup menu provides a way to enable or disable internal hard disks and to view the status of connected hard disks Dis
38. t either NC or NO with the up down scroll keys Press the play key to confirm e Outputs have the following fixed purpose Item Purpose Remote access Output 1 Activated only on Not allowed Input Alarm Output 2 Activated only on Not allowed System failures Output 3 Not assigned for local Allowed control Output 4 Not assigned for local Allowed control Select Relay Dwell time ranging from 0 to 60 seconds on the selection slider with Left Right scroll keys and press the play key to confirm When Follows is selected the output relay is active until the event causing it ceases to be active an A 5 v Z P NS e DVR4x4Instal book Page 18 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system gt gt MONITOR SETUP gt gt SECURITY GXTTETTENEB GSA CD gt Language Display Audio Cam withimotion Text withinputalarm Connectivity Dwellitime In and Outputs Seq dwell time s MonitorSetup Follows Security Time Sync Miscellaneous Exit playback onevent On gt gt gt DISPLAY CAMERA WITH MOTION Select if the DVR switches automatically to a full screen image of the camera when motion is detected on that camera With multiple motion detections shortly after each other the last camera where motion was detected is used for display gt gt gt DISPLAY CAMERA WITH INPUT ALARM Select
39. t if the normal recording rate is 0 IPS b on a motion event if a motion mode is selected 4 5 Event Setup gt The sensitivity of the motion detection has three levels Low Medium and High or set to Off for no detection To setup the motion detect area for the whole screen select Select To clear the existing motion detect area setting select Clear To edit the motion area select Custom Area A 16x12 grid is displayed on the monitor With the scroll keys move around the grid Press the play key to select a specific area A blue square indicates a selected area To unselect a selected area move on to it and press the play key When area selection is completed press ESC to close the area selection mode When motion is detected in a selected square it turns red Four different alarm inputs Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 can be connected Each alarm input can be configured On default or Off An activated input alarm starts alarm recording on all cameras CEDEME Ca gt Camera Camera 2 Camera 3 Camera 4 Motion Sensitivity Off Motion Area Clear All Custom Area Input 1 On Bosch Security Systems mu IN lt gt c ep NS e DVR4x4Instal book Page 16 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC Installation Manual Menu system 4 6 System Settings gt Use the System Settings menu to get access to those items that ar
40. ty Systems location nearest you or visit our web site at www boschsecuritysystems com Bosch Security Systems FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Reference Icons shown on the screen G Play forward Pause Freeze E Play reverse rd Sound Sequence Zoom WW AIP 4 D e OS 2 DVR4x4Instal book Page 7 Tuesday February 15 2005 9 25 AM DVRAC
41. x576 PAL 720x484 NTSC Digital Zoom 2 times Compression MPEG4 based Inputs Composite video 0 5 2 Vpp 75 Ohm Outputs 1 Vpp 75 Ohm Audio Inputs Mono RCA 1 Vpp 10 kOhm Output Mono RCA 1 Vpp 10 kOhm Alarm Handling Inputs 4 inputs configurable NO NC max input voltage 40 Vdc Outputs 4 relay outputs configurable NO NC max rated 30 Vac 40 Vac 0 5A Control RS232 Output signals according EIA TIA 232 F max input voltage 25V Connectors Video inputs 4 looping BNC manual termination Monitor 1 Audio inputs 4 Cinch Audio output 1 Cinch Ethernet RJ45S modular jack 8 pins shielded 10 100 BaseT according IEEE 802 3 RS232 DB9 Male USB Type A connector Alarm I O Screw terminal Storage Hard disks 80 160 320 600 GB Bitrates at 25 30 IPS Low 250 kbps Standard 500 kbps Medium 750 kbps High 1 Mbps Superior 1 5 Mbps Video Recording Recording Rate IPS NTSC 120 total configurable 30 15 7 5 4 2 1 0 Bosch Security Systems PAL Recording resolution Display modes Monitor Recording Modes Audio recording Compression Quality USB USB version Supported Media Mechanical Dimensions Weight approx Environmental Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage 100 total configurable 25 12 5 6 3 1 5 0 75 0 352 x 288 PAL 352 x 240 NTSC Full full sequence quad al
42. y from images but is synchronized based on time information Bosch Security Systems gt gt gt MONITORING Set On to display live text data on a monitor Text is overlayed on the live image gt gt gt SYNC TEXT WITH Select All to display and record text data on all channels in a quad screen display text appears in the upper left channel Text can also be displayed and recorded with a specific channel only gt gt gt SEEK HEADER Ifthe text device sends a header set to On header is sent select a single or a double line header gt gt gt DELIMITER e Ifthe text device sends an end of line delimiter enter its value gt gt gt TIMEOUT Ifthe text device does not send a delimiter text is recorded as a single block Enter the time in milliseconds that must expire after the last received character to separate text blocks gt gt gt LINES fthe text device does not send a delimiter or use a timeout enter the number of lines to be used for a single block of text gt gt CONNECTIVITY The Connectivity menu gives access to settings that control the behavior of the unit with respect to all external devices or a network EN 16 CZEDER gt 1 Network gt Language Audio Text Connectivity In and Outputs Type Ethernet DHCP Off IP Address 192 168 1 201 Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Monitor Setup Security Time Sync Beeper Miscellaneous
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