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DVR1 Series Instruction Manual EN Single Channel, Color Digital Video Recorder Applicable Models: DVR1EP08, DVR1EP16, DVR1EP32, and DVR1EP32A...
Important 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.
For 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 parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
FCC & ICES INFORMATION (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE DVR1 SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS Guide to This Manual ...9 Unpacking ...9 Understanding the DVR1 Series ...9 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE DVR1 ...10 Mounting ...10 Connecting the DVR1 ...10 SECTION 3: GUIDE TO THE DVR1 CONTROLS ...13 DVR1 Front Panel Controls ...13 DVR1 Front Panel Display ...13 Navigating with the DVR1 Controls ...14...
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7.1.1 Extended Archiving Applications ...27 7.1.2 Backup Archiving Applications ...27 7.1.3 Selective/Manual Archiving Applications ...27 Using CD-Writers ...27 7.2.1 Minimuum Requirements ...27 7.2.2 Connecting the CD Recorder ...27 Creating a CD-ROM with Video Files ...28 Limitations on CD Operations ...28 SECTION 8: SERVICE AND RETURNS ...29 Maintenance ...29 Factory Service ...29...
Additionally, the DVR1 Series offer the following operating features: • Single-channel composite or S-video input/output connections. • Ample hard disk storage: 80GB for DVR1EP08; 160GB for DVR1EP16; 320GB for DVR1EP32 & DVR1EP32A. • Accepts a single camera or multiplexed inputs from most popular multiplexers.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE DVR1 BOSCH BOSCH CONSOLE SVHS IN MON B MON A KEYBD SVHS OUT ALARM Multiplexer ETHERNET 1 ALARM IN 2 ALARM OUT 10/100 3 RECORD START IN 4 ALARM RECORD RESET 5 VEXT PULSE OUT 6 ERROR OUT 7 GROUND 8 VIDEOLOSS OUT 9 DISK END OUT...
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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.
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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.
SECTION 3: GUIDE TO THE DVR1 CONTROLS 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.
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 pull-down menu.
SECTION 4: DVR1 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING 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. User Action Set Time/Date Configure Alarms...
Configuring Scheduled Recordings Main Menu ➝ Timer Settings This menu allows the scheduling of a timed-recorded event. A sample menu is shown here. START 16:45 7:55 MON-FRI 9:56 SAT-SUN 14:23 MON-SUN 2:23 --:-- EDIT MODE The fields to be programmed in the above menu are as follows: •...
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: •...
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When all required search criteria has been entered, highlight [START SEARCH], then press ENTER. The Archive Search Results window will appear. "ENTER" TO PLAY Use the Left/Right Arrows 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.
• 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 resumes archiving.
SECTION 5: DVR1 ADVANCED MENU PROGRAMMING 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. User Action Overwrite the Hard Disk Erase, Delete, and Recover Hard Disk Data Invoke Audio Recording...
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.
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.
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 ENTER to complete entry and restore the unit to its factory default settings.
SECTION 6: OPERATING THE DVR1 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. Initial Startup On initial power-up of the DVR1, the following settings must be programmed: •...
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).
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.
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 Mode. Hence, all recorded video is sent to the archive device in a continuous fashion.
Apply power to the DVR unit. 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 Archive Status display via the menus of the DVR unit).
SECTION 8: SERVICE AND RETURNS Maintenance Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. 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 operating temperature of the unit.
APPENDIX A: FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION Time Format Date Format Normal Record Speed Alarm Record Speed Record Quality Disk Overwrite Mode Archive Overwrite Mode Auto Delete Mode Background Archive Mode Input Front Panel Locked Brightness Contrast Saturation Display Current Time and Date Display Record Capacity Display Archive Status Display Last Alarm...
APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply Input Voltage Power Consumption Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range (Noncondensing) Dimensions Weight CONNECTIONS Ethernet Port Power Connector Accessory I/O Port SCSI-2 Port RS-232 Serial Port S-Video In S-Video Out Composite Video In Composite Video Out CAUTION: Do not connect both video inputs at the same time.
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ON-SCREEN VIDEO INDICATORS Archive Status End of Data Fast Forward Last Alarm PART NUMBERS Power Supply Accessories PCB Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions (this manual) Wave Reader Manual Wave Watch Manual Wave Reader Software CD Pause Rewind Play Start of Data Record Capacity Time and Date Reverse Play...
APPENDIX C: OBSERVATION SYSTEM QUICK INSTALL GUIDE 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.
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). Programming the DVR1 To view the DVR1’s menu screen using the Observation System Monitor: •...
APPENDIX D: INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE COMBINED BOSCH MULTIPLEXER, INTUIKEY KEYBOARD & DVR1 SERIES SYSTEM Overview The latest software for the Bosch System4 system. This new software simplifies retrieval of the DVR1’s recorded video via the IntuiKey keyboard. Required Software Version Ensure that the keyboard, DVR1, and Bosch Multiplexer software versions are equal to or higher than those noted below.
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). DVR1 Controls 1.4.1 DVR1 Controls Menu To view the DVR1 CONTROLS menu, at the Keyboard’s MULTIPLEXER MAIN MENU, select RECORDER CONTROLS, then DVR1 CONTROLS.
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 Exit Full, Quad, Multi Pause, Play Forward, Play Reverse, Frame Advance, Frame Reverse, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Increase Speed, Decrease Speed...
APPENDIX E: RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL 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 hexadecimal values.
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SET CLOCK Example: In this example, 14:39 on December 25, 2000 is used to demonstrate the Set Clock Command String. Notation Used in Value Column Year Character #1 Year Character #2 Month Character #1 Month Character #2 Day Character #1 Day Character #2 Hour Character #1 Hour Character #2...