Page 3 - Table of Contents; Safety
Divar XF Table of Contents | en 3 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Table of Contents 1 Safety 7 1.1 Important safety instructions 7 1.2 Safety precautions 8 1.3 Important Notices 8 1.4 FCC and UL 10 1.5 Bosch notices 12 2 Introduction 13 2.1 Digital video reco...
Page 4 - Operating instructions
4 en | Table of Contents Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 4.8 RS232 COM port connections 28 4.9 Keyboard connections 28 4.10 Ethernet connection 29 4.11 RS485 port 30 4.12 Biphase port 30 4.13 USB connectors 32 4.14 External alarm I/O connection 32 4....
Page 5 - Using the Configuration Tool
Divar XF Table of Contents | en 5 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6.2.1 Channels 1 to 8 (or 1 to 16) 56 6.2.2 Channels 9 to 16 (or 17 to 24) 57 6.3 Schedule 58 6.3.1 Setting the dynamic characteristics 58 6.3.2 Schedule 58 6.3.3 Exceptions 59 6.4 Recording 59...
Page 6 - Menu default values
6 en | Table of Contents Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 7.3.2 Logbook button 74 7.3.3 Settings button 74 7.3.4 Service button 75 7.3.5 Help button 75 7.3.6 Logout button 75 7.4 Using the control buttons 75 8 Menu default values 77 8.1 Quick install ...
Page 7 - Important safety instructions; Object and liquid entry -
Divar XF Safety | en 7 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 1 Safety 1.1 Important safety instructions Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before op...
Page 8 - Damage requiring service -; Safety precautions
8 en | Safety Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 13. Damage requiring service - Unplug the unit from the main AC power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when any damage to the equipment has occurred, such as: – the power supply c...
Page 9 - Battery replacement - For qualified service personnel only -
Divar XF Safety | en 9 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 disconnect device for switching off the voltage to the unit. Battery replacement - For qualified service personnel only - A lithium battery is located inside the unit enclosure. To avoid danger of explosi...
Page 10 - FCC and UL; FCC Rules
10 en | Safety Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-pole grounding plug (a plug with a third pin for earth grounding). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into a grounded power outlet only. If unable ...
Page 11 - How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems; INFORMATIONS FCC ET ICES; section 15 du règlement; installation résidentielle; Standard(s) for Safety for Information Technology Equipment, UL
Divar XF Safety | en 11 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 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 ...
Page 12 - RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.; Bosch notices; Copyright; trademarks and must be treated accordingly.; More information; visit our web site at:
12 en | Safety Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING- RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. 1.5 Bosch notices Copyright...
Page 13 - Introduction; Digital video recorder for security applications; Versions; available multiscreen views differs.; Manuals; Four manuals are supplied:; Features; The Divar XF has the following features:
Divar XF Introduction | en 13 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 2 Introduction 2.1 Digital video recorder for security applications The Divar XF is a video and audio recording system that records multiple camera and audio signals while simultaneously providing ...
Page 14 - Unpacking; Package contents
14 en | Introduction Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Support for up to eight IP cameras (optional) – Simultaneous recording and playback – Internal hard disk video storage (front replaceable) – On-board RAID4 (optional) – 10/100Base-T Ethernet port...
Page 15 - Installation environment; Mounting; Associated equipment
Divar XF Introduction | en 15 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 2.3 Installation environment 2.3.1 Mounting The Divar XF is supplied as a desktop unit. If desired, the unit can be rack mounted using the rack mounting kit supplied with the unit. 2.3.2 Ventilatio...
Page 17 - Quick install; Connections; Primary connections; Connect up to 16 audio signals to the RCA audio inputs.; Powering up; Switch on all connected equipment.
Divar XF Quick install | en 17 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 3 Quick install To get the unit quickly operational, make the connections described below and then enter the relevant data in the Quick install menu. The Quick install menu appears the first time ...
Page 18 - Navigating; Quick install menu; Back; International
18 en | Quick install Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 3.2 First-time use The unit starts with a multiscreen display. The Quick install menu opens the first time the unit is used. Fill in the basic settings in the four tabs to get the unit operational...
Page 19 - Schedule
Divar XF Quick install | en 19 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Click Next to move to the next tab. 3.3.2 Schedule Figure 3.3 Quick install menu - Schedule A graphical representation of the currently active weekly schedule is shown. Each color represents one o...
Page 20 - Next; Recording; Overwrite
20 en | Quick install Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Select at which time the day begins and ends on weekdays. – Select at which time the day begins and ends on weekends. The graphical representation is automatically updated when settings are chan...
Page 21 - Network; DVR name
Divar XF Quick install | en 21 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 3.3.4 Network Figure 3.5 Quick install menu - Network Fill in the settings that control the behavior of the unit with respect to a network. DVR name Enter a DVR name to be used in the network. DHC...
Page 23 - Hardware setup; Desktop installation; Rack mounting
Divar XF Hardware setup | en 23 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 4 Hardware setup This chapter contains detailed information about the hardware installation and connection of external equipment to the unit. The connector types and their pin signals are describ...
Page 24 - Hard disk installation; Mounting instructions; Removing the front panel; Loosen the two captive cross head screws on the bottom front panel.
24 en | Hardware setup Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 4.3 Hard disk installation Up to four hard disks can be installed in the DVR. All hard disks are accessed from the front of the unit by removing the front panel. Do not open the top cover or atte...
Page 25 - Remounting the front panel; Camera connections; Video in
Divar XF Hardware setup | en 25 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Placing a hard disk Figure 4.4 Placing a hard disk 1. Locate the first empty hard disk bay. It is recommended that you install the disks in order from one to four, as labeled. (Note that disks 3 ...
Page 26 - Input signal: Composite video 1 Vpp, 75 ohm; Audio connections; with RCA compatible connectors.; Specifications; Monitor connections; VGA
26 en | Hardware setup Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems terminating. There is no need to add a terminator to the output connector if no additional equipment is connected. If the camera signal is looped-through to additional equipment, make sure that t...
Page 27 - CVBS; The unit provides a 1 Vpp CVBS signal.; Monitor streaming connection
Divar XF Hardware setup | en 27 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Specifications Output signal: VGA Resolution: 1280 x 1024 (monitor A), 1024 X 768 (monitor B) Color: True color (32 bit) Connector type: DE-15 Figure 4.8 VGA monitor connectors 4.6.2 CVBS Connect...
Page 29 - Ethernet connection
Divar XF Hardware setup | en 29 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 supply for the external keyboard. The recommended cable type is Belden 8760 or equivalent. Termination Connect the keyboard terminator (supplied with the Intuikey keyboard) to the KBD out connect...
Page 30 - Biphase port
30 en | Hardware setup Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Cable length: 100 meters (100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cable or 150 ohm shielded twisted pair cable, category 5 or higher). Impedance: built-in compensation for impedance matching Indicators: ...
Page 31 - Signal name; BIPHASE
Divar XF Hardware setup | en 31 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Specifications Output impedence: 128 ohm Overvoltage protection: ±40 V maximum Differential voltage amplitude: 1 V minimum, 2 V maximum with a characteristic load of 220 ohms connected across the...
Page 32 - USB connectors; External alarm I/O connection
32 en | Hardware setup Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems To communicate with the controllable camera, select a port number that is the same as the input number to which the camera is connected (e.g. configure a controllable camera to port 16 if it is c...
Page 35 - Keys
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 35 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 5 Operating instructions These instructions explain the purpose of the front panel keys. The functions available can be limited by setting passwords. Some functions may also require a sof...
Page 37 - Indicators; Mouse Controls
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 37 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Stop key – while in playback mode, press to return to live mode Note: IP camera numbering starts at 9 on an 8-channel model and at 17 on a 16-channel model. So on a 16-channel unit with I...
Page 38 - Viewing pictures; Monitor A; Selecting a monitor to control; Viewing; Single
38 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 5.3 Viewing pictures The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors display pictures depends on how the system is configured. When an alarm or motion input is ...
Page 40 - Zoom; Live and playback; Live mode; Event; Playback mode
40 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Zoom To zoom in on a video image: 1. Press the zoom key. – The picture is enlarged by a factor of 2. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture to be displayed. 3. Press the ...
Page 41 - Overview of the menu system; Search
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 41 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 5.5 Overview of the menu system The menu gives access to several functions to help you use the unit. Access to some menu items is password protected. There are three ways of accessing the...
Page 42 - Help; Access using the front panel keys
42 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Help The Help function displays a help text. Exit Click to log off. 5.5.1 Access using the front panel keys To open the menu, press the menu key. – The top menu appears on monitor A. To m...
Page 43 - Enter the start date and time and click; OK; Playback of the displayed cameos starts.; Event search
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 43 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 5.6.1 Date/time search Enter the start date and time and click OK to start playback. Playback of the displayed cameos starts. Figure 5.6 Search by date and time 5.6.2 Event search Figure ...
Page 45 - Export
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 45 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 5.7 Export Figure 5.9 Top menu - Export video The export menu is accessed from the top menu. It allows you to write segments of recorded video and audio to a USB storage device or recorda...
Page 46 - Configuration; Section 3 Quick install, page 17; Monitor settings
46 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems The archive list is saved until archiving is carried out. Video segments that have been partially overwritten or deleted from Divar’s internal hard drive(s) are removed from the list. – P...
Page 47 - System information
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 47 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Figure 5.12 Configure monitors menu - Sequence Sequence Select the length of time a camera remains visible on screen in the Sequence dwell time field. Use the the Add button to move camer...
Page 48 - Status
48 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Logbook - opens a menu to view the system log. 5.9.1 Status The Status submenu contains five tabs displaying status information. Version Info The version information tab displays the in...
Page 49 - Logbook; Processor
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 49 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Alarm recording at input - displays which inputs are in alarm recording mode Motion recording at input - displays which inputs are in motion recording mode Current recording status - disp...
Page 50 - Logbook results; Event handling; Background events
50 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Figure 5.15 Logbook menu - Logbook filter – Enter start and end times. – Make a selection of which system events to show. – Logbook contents - shows the earliest and latest available log ...
Page 51 - Alarms; Acknowledging an alarm
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 51 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 5.10.1 Alarms An alarm can cause the unit to react as follows: – A beeper sounds. – A status message is displayed. – An alarm icon is displayed. – The border around a cameo changes color ...
Page 52 - Contact inputs; If a contact input causes an alarm; Motion events; If a motion detection signal causes an event; Video loss alarm; If the loss of a video signal causes an alarm:
52 en | Operating instructions Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 5.10.2 Contact inputs If a contact input causes an alarm – Monitors A and B can display an array of pre-selected cameras. – Monitor A: The border around the displayed cameos is red. The a...
Page 53 - Advanced configuration menu
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 53 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6 Advanced configuration menu Access all the parameters that are used to configure the unit via the configuration menu item of the top menu. The large number of parameters available ...
Page 54 - Select your; Language; Select the preferred; Temperature unit
54 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 6.1 International 6.1.1 Language Figure 6.1 International menu - Language – Select your Language from the drop-down list. – Select the preferred Temperature unit .
Page 55 - Time Server
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 55 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6.1.2 Time/date Figure 6.2 International menu - Time/date – Select a Time zone from the list (daylight saving time is adjusted accordingly). – Select either a 12-hour or a 24-hour cl...
Page 56 - maximum of 10 minutes.; Input name
56 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Automatic time synchronization (done once every four days) can only change the clock by a maximum of 10 minutes. Note: If you synchronize manually and the actual time is put back by ...
Page 58 - Setting the dynamic characteristics
58 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 6.3 Schedule 6.3.1 Setting the dynamic characteristics The settings in the Schedule menu provide the opportunity to tap the powerful functionality of the unit. By spending some time ...
Page 59 - Exceptions
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 59 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 3. Move down to the schedule. Use the arrow and enter keys or mouse to draw an active area. 4. When finished, select Save to activate the updated schedule. 6.3.3 Exceptions – Up to 3...
Page 60 - Normal
60 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems 6.4.1 Normal Set values for each of the following fields: – Normal recording mode: – Continuous - set to record continuously – Event only - set to record events only – No Recording -...
Page 61 - Check only those recording modes (; Contacts; Use the
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 61 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 3. Highlight the profiles to copy to (highlight the un-numbered box to select all). 4. Select the camera input(s) to be copied from, for the profile to be copied. 5. Select the camer...
Page 62 - Motion
62 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Fixed duration : the profile override starts when the input becomes active and continues for the time set in the override duration field. When a profile override is selected you th...
Page 63 - General
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 63 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Note: Tips for troublefree motion detection: – The size of a motion area influences the sensitivity in this area. A small motion area should be used to detect small objects (high sen...
Page 64 - Contact
64 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Follows - activates the beeper, relay, and view only as long as the event is present. Sound beeper on alarm – Enable an audible warning upon an alarm. Sound beeper on video loss – ...
Page 65 - Copy; Setup
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 65 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6.7.5 Copy The copy event settings function makes it easy to set up a large number of events for all profiles and all cameras. The copy function copies content from within a single p...
Page 66 - IP Range
66 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – If DHCP is disabled, fill in the IP address , the Subnet mask , the Default gateway , and the DNS Server address. If required, change the default HTTP port (80) to a new value. – R...
Page 67 - Storage; Users
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 67 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6.9 Storage The Storage menu gives access to information on the internal hard disk(s). 6.9.1 Status An overview of the Installed harddisks is shown, per Slot : – The Disk ID is shown...
Page 68 - System; Service
68 en | Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems – Check Allow local log on to enable local access (always enabled). – Check Allow remote log on to enable remote access. – Check Auto log off to enable automatic log off after 3 minu...
Page 69 - Logging; Select the items to be logged.; Log contacts
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 69 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 6.11.4 Logging Select the items to be logged. – Log contacts – Log motion – Log remote access
Page 71 - Getting started; System requirements; How to log on
Divar XF Using the Configuration Tool | en 71 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 7 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 run...
Page 73 - Menu structure differences; Section 6 Advanced configuration menu, page 53; Introducing the main window
Divar XF Using the Configuration Tool | en 73 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Log on When starting the Configuration tool application, the log on window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue log on and exit the application.) Figure 7.3 Configuration Tool - Lo...
Page 74 - Overview button; Overview; Logbook button; Settings button; Settings
74 en | Using the Configuration Tool Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Figure 7.4 Configuration Tool - Set tings window 7.3.1 Overview button Click the Overview button to get general information about the Divar XF that is connected. 7.3.2 Logbook butto...
Page 75 - Service button; Using the control buttons
Divar XF Using the Configuration Tool | en 75 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 7.3.4 Service button Click Service to get a list of diagnostic messages. 7.3.5 Help button Click Help at any time to get help. A dialog help window appears. 7.3.6 Logout button To r...
Page 76 - Click the; Factory Defaults; button to set all settings on the active page to their default; Refresh; Refresh; to refresh the content of the current page settings only.
76 en | Using the Configuration Tool Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Factory Defaults Click the Factory Defaults button to set all settings on the active page to their default values. Refresh Click Refresh to refresh the content of the current page s...
Page 77 - Quick install menu defaults
Divar XF Menu default values | en 77 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 8 Menu default values The following tables list the items of the menu system of the unit. The Default value column shows the values that are restored when the factory defaults item of the Sy...
Page 79 - Navigation
Divar XF Menu default values | en 79 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Video & Audio 1...16 Input name Camera 1..24 Y Enable video input Enabled Y PTZ Disabled Y Auto contrast Enabled Y Contrast 50% Y Enable audio input Disabled Y Gain 50% Y 17...24 Setup.....
Page 83 - Technical specifications; Electrical; Voltage and Power
Divar XF Technical specifications | en 83 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 9 Technical specifications The following pages give the technical specifications of the unit. 9.1 Electrical Voltage and Power Video Audio Alarm Handling Control All models 100-240 VAC;...
Page 84 - Connectors
84 en | Technical specifications Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems Connectors Storage Biphase Impedance 128 ohm, max overvoltage protection ±40 V, max cable length 1.5 km RS485 Conform RS485 max signal voltage ±12 V Video inputs 8 or 16 looping BNC, au...
Page 85 - Display Modes; Mechanical
Divar XF Technical specifications | en 85 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Display Modes 9.1.1 Mechanical 9.1.2 Environmental 9.1.3 Electromagnetic and Safety 9.1.4 Accessories (Optional) Monitor A Full, full sequence, quad, multiscreen, alarm call- up (live a...