Bosch Divar -Digital Versatile Recorder - Manuals

Divar | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 1 Introduction Digital video recorder for security applications The Divar is a video recording system that can record multiple camera signals while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. It co...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-2 a web browser on a PC can be used to view live images or playback recordings from a Divar. The PC-based Configuration Tool facilitates the setup of the unit. ATM/POS transaction data can be recorded and viewed if the Divar is...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-3 On-screen help On-screen context-sensitive help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow ALT key for at least one second to see the help text associated with your current activity. Press the escape key to exit help....

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-4 Associated equipment A typical system could contain the following components (not included with the unit): • A primary monitor for multiscreen monitoring (monitor A). • A second monitor for spot/alarm monitoring (monitor B). ...

Divar | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 2 Quick install This chapter gives instructions on how to quickly get the unit operational. Make the connections described on the following pages and then enter the relevant data in the quick install menu. The Quick ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-2 Quick connection x16* AutoDome LAN / WAN RS232 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 6 9 8 DIVAR / 390 Ohm ATM/POS bridge PC VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT 3 11 2 7 5 4 1A1B2A2B RELAY 3A3B4A4B GND 12 GND 9 10 34 GND 1112 56 GND 1314 78 1516 IN IN IN IN ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-3 Primary connections 1. Connect the cameras to the BNC loop-through camera inputs (automatically terminated). 2. Connect monitor A to the BNC output MON A. Optional connections 3. Connect monitor B to the BNC output MON B. 4....

Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 3 Operating instructions The instructions in this chapter explain the purpose of the front panel keys. The functions available can be limited by setting passwords. Some functions may also require a software ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-2 F r o n t p a n e l c o nt r o l s Divar Bilinx Divar Bilinx DVD writer Open/Close button DVD writer Read/Write LED Divar Bilinx Divar Bilinx with internal DVD writer

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-3 Indicators The power indicator lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the unit. The indicators across the top of the controls light or f lash to alert you to various operating conditions. Record - lights...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-4 Primary functions (light below ALT key off) Live key - press to switch to live viewing. Search key - press to open a search menu to look for recorded events. Reverse key - in live mode, press to start reverse playba...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-5 Alternate functions (light below ALT key is lit) F1 key - restores defaults in active menu. F2 key - is assigned a specific function in some submenus. Arrow keys: - move around through menu items or values. - Left -...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-6 Vi e wi n g pi c t ur es The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors display pictures depends on how the system has been set up. Monitor A Monitor A is the main monitor. It shows full-...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-7 Multiscreen To view different multiscreen displays on monitor A: 1. Press the multiscreen key . > A multiscreen display of camera pictures appears on monitor A. 2. Press the multiscreen key again to go to the nex...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-8 Zoom To zoom in on a camera picture: 1. Press the ALT key . > The ALT indicator lights. 2. Press the zoom key . > The zoom indicator lights. > The picture is enlarged by a factor of 2. 3. Use the arrow keys...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-9 L i v e , p l a y b a ck a nd s e a r ch m o d es 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...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-10 Protecting or archiving a video recording 1. Press the pause key for longer than one second during playback to mark the beginning of a video segment for protection or archiving. > A dialog window appears. > T...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-12 Tr ig g e rs a n d a l ar m s Various types of events can change the way the unit works. These events can be: • An alarm input signal applied to the unit. • Motion detection in a camera signal. • A loss of video fr...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-13 Alarm inputs If an input causes an alarm • Monitors A and B can switch to a pre-programmed view mode. • Monitor A: The border around the displayed cameos is red. The alarm icon is displayed in each cameo. An alarm ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-14 Video loss alarm If the loss of a video signal causes an alarm: Monitor A or B can be set up to show the video loss signal. • Monitor A switches to multiscreen view. The lost camera signal is displayed as a black c...

Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 4 Hardware setup This chapter contains detailed information about the connection of external equipment to the unit. The connector types and their pin signals are described. All the connectors are located at the rear...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-2 Rack mounting The Divar can be mounted in a 19-inch rack. A rack mounting kit is supplied with the unit that includes: • left and right rack mount ears • four Torx screws with integrated lock washers. • a Torx screwdriver M...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-3 Monitor connections Connect the unit to the monitors using 75-ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors. The unit provides a 1Vpp CVBS signal. If the monitor has a loop-through connection and you are not using the loop-t...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-4 Keyboard connections The keyboard input and output connectors are used to connect an external keyboard to the unit. Connect the keyboard to the KBD IN connector. Up to 4 external keyboards can be connected when the optional...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-5 Ethernet connection The standard RJ-45 Ethernet socket is used to connect the unit directly to a PC or to a network. The Ethernet is also used to connect to an ATM/POS bridge unit. To connect directly to a network hub, use ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-6 Control port The control port is a bi-phase port for connecting the control units of controllable cameras. Five bi-phase outputs are provided for dome camera and pan, tilt and zoom control. The screw terminal connection boa...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-7 External I/O connection Alarm inputs and outputs are supplied via a 25-pole D-type socket. The screw terminal input/output connection board supplied with the unit simplifies all alarm connections to the unit. Connecting the...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-8 SCSI connection The unit provides a 50-pin high density SCSI-2 port for connection of an external storage system, for example, a LP (DVAD) or a R AID (DVAS) storage array. To use this feature, connect the drive's SCSI cable...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-9 Power Supply Power is supplied to the unit via the IEC-style socket. The unit has no on/off switch for security reasons. This means that the unit is always powered as long as the power cable is connected from the unit to a ...

Divar | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 5 Menu system You access all the parameters used to set up the unit via the menu system. The large number of parameters available gives you the opportunity to program an extensive functionality. There are two ways of a...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-2 O v e r v i e w of t h e m e n u s y s t e m The main menu consists of six menu groups: History. The History menu allows you to trace all events that have occurred on the unit. Disk manager. The Disk Manager menu provides info...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-2 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d To use the Configuration Tool to change settings, the unit must be physically connected to a PC via the RS232 Console Port or via a network connection. The Configuration Tool applic...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-3 How to Log in When you start the Configuration Tool as a stand-alone application via a network, the Login window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue login and exit the application.) When the Configuration To...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-4 Login When you start the Configuration tool application, the Login window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue login and exit the application.) To control a particular Divar: 1. Select the Divars you want to ...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-5 I n t r o d uc i ng t he m ai n w in d ow The Configuration Tool window is divided into 3 panes. The buttons in the left pane are always available. Clicking one of these buttons changes the contents of the cen...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-6 Service button Click the Service button to get a list of diagnostic messages and to access the firmware update function. This function is only available if you are connected to the unit via a serial connection...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-7 Refining settings When you select Import, Export or Download a pop-up window allows you to select particular groups of settings. You can select All settings , All settings except or Only to determine how the l...

Divar | Installation Manual | Menu default values EN | 7-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 7 Menu default values The table on the following pages lists the items of the menu system of the unit with default values. The righthand column of the table gives the default values of these menu items. These v...

Divar | Installation Manual | Technical specifications EN | 8-1 Bosch Security Systems CHAPTER 8 Technical specifications The following pages give the technical specifications of the unit.

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Technical specifications EN | 8-2 Electrical Voltage and Power All models 100-240 VAC; 0.7-0.3A, 50/60Hz Video Video standard: PAL/NTSC auto-detect Resolution: 720 x 576 PAL - 720 x 484 NTSC AGC: Automatic adjustment or manual adjustment of gain f...

Bosch Security Systems Divar | Installation Manual | Technical specifications EN | 8-3 DVD writer Write speeds: DVD+R / DVD+RW: 4x (or higher) CD-R: 40x (or higher) CD-RW: 24x (or higher) Divar write speed: 1MB/sec. approx. Display Modes: Monitor A: Full, full sequence, quad, quad sequence, multiscr...