Page 2 - VIP XD
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Preface
VIP XD Table of Contents | en 3 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Table of Contents 1 Preface 5 1.1 About this Manual 5 1.2 Conventions in this Manual 5 1.3 Intended Use 5 1.4 EU Directives 6 1.5 Rating Plate 6 2 Safety Information 7 2.1 Electric Shock Haz...
Page 5 - About this Manual
VIP XD Preface | en 5 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 1 Preface 1.1 About this Manual This manual is intended for persons responsible for the installation and operation of the VIP XD. International, national and any regional electrical engineering regula...
Page 6 - EU Directives
6 en | Preface VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 1.4 EU Directives The VIP XD network video server complies with the requirements of EU Directives 89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/23, amended by 93/68 (Low Voltage Directive). 1.5 Rating...
Page 7 - Safety Information; Electric Shock Hazard
XIP XD Safety Information | en 7 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 2 Safety Information 2.1 Electric Shock Hazard – Never attempt to connect the unit to any power network other than the type for which it is intended. – Use only the power supply unit provid...
Page 9 - Product Description; Scope of Delivery
VIP XD Product Description | en 9 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 3 Product Description 3.1 Scope of Delivery – VIP XD network video server (basic version or audio version) – Power supply unit with four primary adapters – Configuration cable – Quick Inst...
Page 10 - System Requirements
10 en | Product Description VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 3.2 System Requirements General Requirements – Computer with Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system – Network access (Intranet or Internet) – Screen resolution 1,024 × 768 pixels – ...
Page 11 - Overview of Functions; Network Video Receiver with Quad View; Sender; Multicast; Encryption
VIP XD Product Description | en 11 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 3.3 Overview of Functions Network Video Receiver with Quad View The VIP XD is an ultra-compact network video receiver for simultaneous reception of up to four video streams. It is primari...
Page 12 - Summary
12 en | Product Description VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems Summary The VIP XD provides the following main functions: – Video and data reception over IP data networks – Quad view function with simultaneous decoding of four video streams – BNC comp...
Page 13 - Connections on the Front Panel; Line In; Line Out; Video Out
VIP XD Product Description | en 13 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 3.4 Connections on the Front Panel 1 Line In audio line input (audio version only) 3.5 mm / 1/8 in. stereo socket for connecting an audio line input signal 2 Terminal connector (audio ver...
Page 14 - Connections on the Rear Panel; ETH
14 en | Product Description VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 3.5 Connections on the Rear Panel 6 Factory reset button to restore factory default settings 7 Terminal block for alarm inputs, relay output, serial interface and power supply 8 Operating...
Page 15 - Installation; Preparations
VIP XD Installation | en 15 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 4 Installation 4.1 Preparations Thanks to its ultra-compact dimensions, the VIP XD is particularly well suited to installation in cabinets or consoles where space is at a premium. Please ensure ...
Page 16 - Connections
16 en | Installation VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 4.2 Connections Monitors As required, you can connect an analog video monitor (PAL/NTSC) or a VGA-compatible computer monitor. X Connect an analog video monitor to the BNC Video Out socket using...
Page 17 - Network; Alarm Inputs
VIP XD Installation | en 17 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Network You can connect the VIP XD to a 10/100 Base-T network using a standard UTP category 5 cable with RJ45 plugs. X Connect the VIP XD to the network via the ETH socket. Data Interface The bi...
Page 18 - Relay Output
18 en | Installation VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems Relay Output The VIP XD has a relay output for switching external units such as lamps or sirens. This relay output can be activated manually during a connection session with the VIP XD. The outp...
Page 19 - Power Supply; Setup Using the Configuration Manager; Configuration Manager
VIP XD Installation | en 19 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 4.3 Power On/Power Off Power Supply The VIP XD comes with a plug-in power supply unit (PSU) with four primary adapters and a terminal block. The VIP XD does not have a power switch. The VIP XD i...
Page 21 - Configuration Using a Web Browser; Connecting
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 21 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5 Configuration Using a Web Browser 5.1 Connecting The integrated HTTP server in the VIP XD provides you with the option to configure the unit over the network with a Web br...
Page 22 - Establishing the Connection; CONNECTIONS
22 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems Establishing the Connection The VIP XD must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network. The following default address is preset at the factory: 192.168.0.1 1....
Page 23 - Protected VIP XD; OK; Password
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 23 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Protected VIP XD If the VIP XD is password protected against unauthorized access, the Web browser displays a corresponding message and prompts you to enter the password when...
Page 24 - Configuration Menu
24 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.2 Configuration Menu The SETTINGS page provides access to the configuration menu, which contains all the unit's parameters arranged in groups. You can view the current set...
Page 25 - Identification; Device ID; user
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 25 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.3 Identification Device ID Each VIP XD should be assigned a unique identifier that you can enter here as an additional means of identification. Device name You can give th...
Page 28 - Appearance; Website language; Company logo; Device logo
28 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.6 Appearance On this page you can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet your requirements. If necessary, you can replace the ma...
Page 29 - Decoder Profile
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 29 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.7 Decoder Profile In this screen you can set the various options for the display of video images on an analog monitor or VGA monitor. A number of presets are available for...
Page 30 - VGA screen size; VGA; Profile 1; Profile 8; Test
30 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems VGA screen size Enter the aspect ratio of the screen here (for example 4 × 3) or the physical size of the screen in millimeters. The unit uses this information to accurately...
Page 33 - Monitor Display
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 33 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.9 Monitor Display The VIP XD can recognize transmission interruptions and display a warning on the monitor if set accordingly. Display transmission disturbance Select On i...
Page 34 - Selection; Alarm Connections; Connect on alarm
34 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems Line In / Microphone (MIC) You can set the audio signal gain for the line and microphone input. Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone during modulatio...
Page 37 - Audio alarm; On; Name
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 37 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.12 Audio Alarm (Audio Version Only) The VIP XD can create alarms on the basis of audio signals. You can configure signal strengths and frequency ranges in such a way that ...
Page 40 - Alarm Task Editor
40 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.14 Alarm Task Editor As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarm pages, you can enter your desired alarm functions in script form here. This will overwrit...
Page 44 - Set; Set and Reboot
44 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.18 Network The settings on this page are used to integrate the VIP XD into an existing network. Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the...
Page 47 - Advanced
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 47 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Status The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes. You cannot change any of these settings. 5.19 Advanced The settings on this page are use...
Page 49 - Maintenance; Firmware
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 49 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.21 Maintenance Firmware The VIP XD is designed in such a way that its functions and parameters can be updated with firmware. To do this, transfer the current firmware pack...
Page 51 - Licenses
VIP XD Configuration Using a Web Browser | en 51 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 5.22 Licenses You can enter the activation key to release additional functions or software modules. 5.23 System Overview The data on this page are for information purposes o...
Page 52 - Function Test
52 en | Configuration Using a Web Browser VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.24 Function Test The VIP XD offers a variety of configuration options. You should therefore check that it is functioning correctly after installation and configuration. Th...
Page 53 - Operation
VIP XD Operation | en 53 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 6 Operation 6.1 Connecting A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) can establish a connection to a compatible video server and play back the live images received on the ...
Page 56 - The CONNECTIONS Page; Preview; Monitor
56 en | Operation VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 6.2 The CONNECTIONS Page Once the connection is established, the Web browser first displays the CONNECTIONS page and the VIP XD automatically browses the network for available senders. Preview In t...
Page 57 - Connections Between the Sender and Receiver
VIP XD Operation | en 57 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 6.3 Connections Between the Sender and Receiver When you open the CONNECTIONS page, the VIP XD automatically scans the network for available senders. As soon as a sender is found in the network, th...
Page 59 - Hardware Connections Between Video Servers
VIP XD Operation | en 59 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 6.4 Hardware Connections Between Video Servers You can easily connect a VIP XD with a connected monitor as a receiver, together with a compatible sender (for example VIP X1600) with a connected cam...
Page 60 - Operation with Management Software
60 en | Operation VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 6.5 Operation with Management Software The use of management software such as VIDOS is recommended for operating larger systems with multiple senders and receivers. VIDOS is a software package for ...
Page 61 - Maintenance and Upgrades; Testing the Network Connection
VIP XD Maintenance and Upgrades | en 61 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 7 Maintenance and Upgrades 7.1 Testing the Network Connection You can use the ping command to check the connection between two IP addresses. This allows you to test whether a unit in...
Page 62 - Repairs
62 en | Maintenance and Upgrades VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 7.3 Repairs Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is carried out only by qualified personnel (electrical engineers or network technology specialists). In case of doubt, contact ...
Page 63 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
VIP XD Appendix | en 63 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 8 Appendix 8.1 Troubleshooting If you are unable to resolve a malfunction, please contact your supplier or systems integrator, or go directly to Bosch Security Systems Customer Service. You can view...
Page 65 - LEDs; Operating Status LED; Processor Load
VIP XD Appendix | en 65 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 8.2 LEDs The VIP XD network video server has a number of LEDs on its rear panel that show the operating status and can give indications of possible malfunctions: Operating Status LED LED L LED T 8.3...
Page 66 - Serial Interface; Pin Assignment
66 en | Appendix VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems 8.5 Serial Interface Options for using the serial interface include transferring transparent data, controlling connected units or operating the unit with a terminal program. The serial interface sup...
Page 67 - Communication with Terminal Program; Data Terminal; Configuring the Terminal
VIP XD Appendix | en 67 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 8.7 Communication with Terminal Program Data Terminal If a VIP XD cannot be found in the network or the connection to the network is interrupted, you can connect a data terminal to the VIP XD for in...
Page 68 - Assigning an IP Address
68 en | Appendix VIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems Assigning an IP Address Before you can operate a VIP XD in your network you must first assign it an IP address that is valid for your network. The following default address is preset at the factory:...
Page 69 - Copyrights
VIP XD Appendix | en 69 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 8.8 Copyrights The firmware 4.0 uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138- ISO10646-1" and "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under...
Page 71 - Specifications; Unit
VIP XD Specifications | en 71 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 9 Specifications 9.1 Unit Audio Version Only: Operating voltage 12 to 24 V DC, power supply unit with various primary adapters included Power consumption Approx. 7 W LAN interfaces 1 × Etherne...
Page 73 - Glossary; Symbols
VIP XD Glossary | en 73 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 10 Glossary Symbols 10/100/1000 Base-T IEEE-802.3 specification for 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps Ethernet 802.1x The IEEE 802.1x standard provides a general method for authentication and authorization in IE...
Page 77 - Index
VIP XD Index | en 77 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 11 Index A Activation key 51 Alarm e-mail 38 Alarm input 17 Alarm sources 41 Audio connections 16 Audio stream on alarm 36 Audio transmission 33 Auto-connect 36 B Baud rate 43 C Changes 24 Checking net...
