Bosch Appliances DVR1EP32A manual

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    Instruction Manual EN Single Channel , C olor Digital Video Recorder Applicable Models: DVR1EP08, DVR1EP16, DVR1EP32, and DVR1EP32A D VR1 Series[...]

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    Import ant Safeguards 1. Read, Follow, and Retain Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before operating the unit. Retain instructions for future reference. 2. Heed Warnings – Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. 3. Attachments - Attachments not recommended by the product[...]

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    3 F or Indoor Product 1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, in a wet basement, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or in any area classified as a wet location. 2. 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 part[...]

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    4 Sicherheit shinweise Achtung! Die Installation sollte nur von qualifiziertem Kundendienstpersonal gemäß jeweils zutreffender Elektrovorschriften ausgeführt werden. Unterbrechung des Netzanschlusses. Geräte mit oder ohne Netzschalter haben Spannung am Gerät anliegen, sobald der Netzstecker in die Steckdose gesteckt wird. Das Gerät ist jedoch[...]

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    5 V eiligheidsmaat regelen Attentie: het apparaat mag alleen door gekwalificeerd personeel worden geïnstalleerd. De installatie dient in overeenstemming met de nationale elektrische richtlijnen of de van toepassing zijnde lokale richtlijnen te worden uitgevoerd. Spanning uitschakelen. Apparatuur met of zonder aan-uitschakelaar staat onder spanning[...]

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    6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTR ODUCTION T O THE DVR1 SERIES DIGIT AL VIDEO RECORDERS 9 1.1 Guide to This Manual ..............................................................................................................9 1.2 U npacking .........................................................................................................[...]

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    7 7.1.1 Extended Archiving Applications ..........................................................................................................27 7.1.2 Backup Archiving Applications ............................................................................................................27 7.1.3 Selective/Manual Archiving Applications ........[...]

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    9 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION T O THE D VR1 SERIES DIGIT AL VIDEO RECORDERS 1.1 Guide to This Manual This manual contains all of the information necessary to safely install, program, and operate Bosch DVR1 Series Digital Video Recorders. Step-by-step procedures and sample menus guide you through each phase of the DVR1’s setup and programming. The DVR[...]

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    10 SECTION 2: INST ALLING THE D VR1 Figure 2A – Sample DVR1 System Installation Figure 2A provides an illustration of a typical DVR1 system installation. Consider the peripheral devices necessary for your system application, and perform the system connections according to the following installation instructions. 2.1 Mounting The DVR1 is supplied [...]

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    11 2. Connect all peripherals (e.g. cameras, monitors, etc.) to the corresponding inputs/outputs on the DVR1 rear panel. CAUTION : DO NOT connect both S-video and Composite inputs at the same time. A hardware conflict will occur, which could damage the unit. 3. When all connections have been completed, apply power to the system. S-Video • Cable m[...]

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    12 Alarm Out: The Alarm Output is activated when a teletext alarm is read, or while the Alarm Input is active. The Alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm event. Record Start In: When activated, this connection places the unit in record mode. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a second unit. Alarm Record Reset: This feat[...]

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    13 SECTION 3: GUIDE T O THE D VR1 CONTR OLS Before attempting DVR1 programming, you should become familiar with the function of the DVR1 controls. This section provides a summary of the front panel controls and indicators, as well as hints for navigating the DVR1 menus and entering values via the front panel controls. 3.1 DVR1 Front Panel Controls [...]

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    14 3.3 Navigating with the DVR1 Controls Navigating and entering parameter values with the DVR1 controls are designed to be easy and intuitive. Most menus use the same navigation for programming operations. Pull-down Menus Pull-down menus are the top-level menus, and are accessed by pressing MENU . For example, the following DVR1 Main Menu is a pul[...]

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    15 SECTION 4: D VR1 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING 4.1 Overview of the DVR1 Main Menu The DVR1 Series Main Menu allows quick and easy programming of vital system data and operating parameters. The following table provides a summary of user actions that are accessible via the DVR1 Main Menu. NOTE : Upon initial power up, the DVR1 will be set to the factory d[...]

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    16 4.4 Configuring Scheduled Recordings Main Menu ➝ Timer Settings This menu allows the scheduling of a timed-recorded event. A sample menu is shown here. The fields to be programmed in the above menu are as follows: • Day : The date or day(s) on which the recording will occur. Choose from the following:  1 through 31 (any period of calendar[...]

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    17 4.6 Configuring On-screen Display Options Main Menu ➝ Display Settings Use this menu to specify the status information to be displayed on the primary monitor (usually shown in the upper right or upper left corner of the screen). Each of the following parameters may be set ON or OFF for the on-screen display: • Current time and date. • Rema[...]

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    18 When all required search criteria has been entered, highlight [START SEARCH] , then press ENTER . The Archive Search Results window will appear. Use the Left/Right Arrow s to navigate the Search Results menu, highlighting the recorded event you wish to select. Use the Up/Down Arrows to select a recorded event by placing [X] in the check box. To [...]

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    19 • Write Once: When the archive device is full, archiving stops. Archiving will resume after the user acknowledges that the archive device is full and that archiving should resume. • No Overwrite: When the archive device is full, archiving stops. Archiving will resume only after a user enters the advanced menu, manually erases the media, and [...]

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    20 SECTION 5: D VR1 AD V ANCED MENU PR OGRAMMING 5.1 Overview of the DVR1 Advanced Menu Enhanced DVR1 operating features are programmed via the Advanced Menu . The following table provides a summary of these actions that are accessed via the DVR1 Advanced Menu. Press MENU to enter the DVR1 Main Menu. Use the Left/Right Arrows to highlight the ADVAN[...]

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    21 5.3 Overwriting the Hard Disk Advanced Menu ➝ Disk Overwrite Mode Use this menu to specify how disk overwrite issues are handled once the hard disk becomes full. Select one of three options: • No Overwrite (i.e., recording stops when the disk is full). An on-screen message indicates when the disk is full and the unit has stopped recording. Y[...]

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    22 5.7 Configuring Communications Advanced Menu ➝ Communications Use this menu to specify the following (select one only): • Data transfer rate for the RS-232 serial port (select 1200 to 57,600 baud). • Enable or disable Ethernet connection (network address) settings for the unit.  IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Contact your IT depa[...]

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    23 5.11 Restoring Factory Defaults Advanced Menu ➝ Factory Settings Use this menu to restore the DVR1 to the factory defaults. NOTE: When the factory settings are restored, all programmed settings and volume partitions for archive retrieval are erased. The factory password is fixed at 0000 . Therefore, you can repeatedly press ENTER , and press E[...]

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    24 SECTION 6: OPERA TING THE D VR1 SERIES Operating the DVR1 requires general knowledge in three areas: • Recording • Playback • Searching Certain operating parameters must be set/programmed as part of initial startup of the DVR1. These activities are outlined in the following section. 6.1 Initial Startup On initial power-up of the DVR1, the [...]

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    25 Disk Full Notification This message will appear on the primary monitor to indicate that the unit has stopped recording because the disk is full. In No Overwrite mode, the unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the user must acknowledge the disk full message by pressing ENTER , then ERASE (or DELETE ). In Overw[...]

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    26 Rewind During playback, press REWIND to view the data (in reverse) at a faster than normal rate. Rewind is indicated via the following: • REWIND appears briefly in the upper left-hand corner of the primary monitor • REW appears on the LCD. Pause During playback, press PAUSE to pause playback and display a single frame on-screen. Pause is ind[...]

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    27 SECTION 7: ARCHIVING 7.1 Archiving Applications Explained The following sections explain the usage of the Extended Archiving , Backup Archiving , and Selective/Manual Archiving applications for the DVR1 Series Digital Video Recorders. 7.1.1 Extended Archiving Applications • Explained: In this application, the DVR is in a Background Archiving M[...]

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    28 4. Using the DVR’s (DVR1 or DMX) menu system, set the unit for Selective archiving. 5. Remove power from the DVR unit. 6. Apply power to the CD-writer and allow it to initialize. 7. Apply power to the DVR unit. 8. Be sure that the CD-writer is recognized by the DVR unit. This may take a few minutes (to view the archive status, enable the Archi[...]

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    29 SECTION 8: SER VICE AND RETURNS 8.1 Maintenance Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. 8.2 Factory Service Ensure that the cooling vents are not blocked and that the unit is installed in a well ventilated location. In addition, do not place the unit on top of other equipment, which may increase the op[...]

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    30 APPENDIX A: F A CT OR Y DEF AUL T SETTINGS FUNCTION SETTING Time Format 24 Hour Date Format MM / DD / YY Normal Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (PAL) Alarm Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (PAL) Record Quality SVHS Disk Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Archive Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Auto[...]

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    31 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Power Supply 90 V-264 VAC/DC Input Voltage 12 Volt DC Power Consumption For One (1) Disk Unit, 35 Watts Max; For Two (2) Disk Units, 55 Watts Max Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC Storage: –20 to 60 ºC Relative Humidity Range (Noncondensing) Operating: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 9[...]

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    32 ON-SCREEN VIDEO INDICATORS Archive Status Pause Rewind End of Data Play Start of Data Fast Forward Record Capacity Time and Date Last Alarm Reverse Play Video Loss PART NUMBERS Power Supply For DVR1(All Models): Leader N60-120500 For DVAA Disk Arrays (All Models): TOP-250SSA (4010-0019) Accessories PCB 0900-0127a Rack Mount Kit 0110-R301. Fits 1[...]

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    33 APPENDIX C: OBSER V A TION SY STEM QUICK INST ALL GUIDE 1.1 Introduction This guide provides the steps necessary to install the DVR1 in combination with a Observation System Multiplexer or Switcher Monitor. If you are not familiar with the operations of the DVR1 and the Observation System Monitor, refer to the corresponding instruction manuals. [...]

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    34 1.4 Programming the Observation System monitor No special programming is required for the Observation System Switcher. If using the Observation System Multiplexer, ensure that the Record mode is set to Multiplexing (verify this via the Observation System Main Menu > Settings > VCR). 1.5 Programming the DVR1 To view the DVR1’s menu screen[...]

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    35 APPENDIX D: INST ALLA TION GUIDE FOR THE COMBINED BOSCH MUL TIPLEXER, INTUIKEY KEYBO ARD & D VR1 SERIES SY STEM 1.1 Overview The latest software for the Bosch System4 ® Multiplexers, IntuiKey Keyboard, and DVR1 greatly improves the functionality of the system. This new software simplifies retrieval of the DVR1’s recorded video via the Int[...]

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    36 1.4 DVR1 Keyboard Menus There are two new keyboard menus that provide direct access to the DVR1 menus and its recorded video (refer to the keyboard’s instruction manual for further information on keyboard menus). 1.4.1 DVR1 Controls Menu To view the DVR1 CONTROLS menu, at the Keyboard’s MULTIPLEXER MAIN MENU , select RECORDER CONTROLS , then[...]

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    37 1.4.2 DVR1 Playback Controls Menu Below is a list of the new Keyboard Softkey buttons for the DVR1 Playback Controls menu along with an explanation of the functions they perform. Softkey Functions Exit • Presents the previous keyboard menu ( DVR1 CONTROLS ). • Output signal of the DVR1 is switched to MON A. Full, Quad, Multi Presents the var[...]

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    38 APPENDIX E: RS-232 REMO TE PRO T OCOL 1.1 Supported Command Sequences The DVR1 supports the following command sequences, entered via PC once communication has been established between the PC and the DVR1. The Baud Rate should be set at 9600 Baud, with 1 Stop Bit, 8 Data Bits, and Parity at None. All byte values entered at the PC must be in hexad[...]

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    39 SET CLOCK Example: In this example, 14:39 on December 25, 2000 is used to demonstrate the Set Clock Command String. The final Set Clock Command String for 14:39 on December 25, 2000 is as follows: OR : 02 43 4C 4B 20 30 30 2D 31 32 2D 32 35 2C 31 34 3A 33 39 03 <Enter> Notation Used in ASCII Character of Hex Value Entered Value Column Desi[...]

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    © 2004 Bosch Security Systems GmbH 3935 890 36814 04-06 | Updated February 06, 2004 | Data subject to change without notice. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 850 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA 17601 USA Tel: 800-326-3270 Fax: 1-717-735-6560 www.boschsecuritysystems.com Bosch Security Systems B.V. P.O. Box 80002 5600 JB Eindhoven The Netherlands Tele +3[...]