Camera connections Audio connections Monitor connections 4.3.1 VGA (Monitor A) 4.3.2 CVBS RS-232 COM port connections Ethernet connection USB connectors RS485 port External alarm I/O connection Power supply Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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5.11.2 Motion events 5.11.3 Video loss alarm 5.11.4 Multiple alarms Configuration menu Camera 6.1.1 Camera 6.1.2 Maximum frame rates DVR 440 6.1.3 Maximum frame rates DVR 480 6.1.4 Video adjustment 6.1.5 6.1.6 Continuous Recording 6.1.7 Input Recording 6.1.8 Motion Recording 6.1.9...
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8.2.1 Open button Camera Views Viewing Images 8.4.1 Assigning Cameos Using the playback controls 8.5.1 Capturing a still image Find image Video slider bar Checking authenticity Exit button Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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10.1.2 Environmental 10.1.3 Electromagnetic and Safety 10.2 USB memory sticks Appendix Software licenses A.1.1 Bosch software A.1.2 Other licenses — copyright notices A.1.3 Warranties and disclaimer of warranties AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords. This can cause fire or electrical shock. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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17. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.
Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material.
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SELV - All the input/output ports are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Video loss - Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore, Bosch Security Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the risk of lost digital information, Bosch Security Systems recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and a procedure to back up all analog and digital information.
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004- 000-00345-4. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
| Safety Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series Bosch notices Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
2.1.1 Versions The DVR 440 Series models have 4 video channels and 4 alarm inputs; the DVR 480 Series models have 8 video channels and 4 alarm inputs. Both versions operate in a similar manner. The illustrations in this manual show the 4-channel version. The 8-channel version has 4 additional video channels and 4 additional alarm inputs.
If any items are missing, notify your customer service representative or Bosch Security Systems sales representative. The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it and all packing materials for future use.
Introduction | en Installation environment 2.3.1 Mounting The DVR 440/480 Series is supplied as a desktop unit. 2.3.2 Ventilation Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Take note of the locations of the cooling vents in the unit's enclosure and ensure that they are not obstructed.
Connect the ALARM OUT output (via the supplied terminal blocks). Connect a pan/tilt/zoom control unit to the RS-485 port (via the supplied terminal block). Connect to your network via the RJ-45 Ethernet port. Connect a “Bosch RS232 to Bi-phase converter” to the RS-232 port if required. 3.1.3 Powering up Switch on all connected equipment.
After bootup, the unit shows the log-in screen over a quad display. The default User ID is ADMINISTRATOR, the default password is 000000 (six zeros). Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Fill in the current time. Date format Select from three date formats which show either the month (MM), the day (DD), or the year (YYYY) first. Date Fill in the current date. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Quick install | en 3.3.2 Continuous Recording Figure 3.3 Quick install - Continuous Recording Set the Continuous Recording Resolution, Quality, Frame rate, Covert, and Audio for each profile in the table. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The actual values are displayed. IP address, Subnet Fill in the IP, subnet mask, gateway addresses, and DNS server mask, and Gateway addresses when DHCP is not enabled. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
The RS-232 COM port is used to connect a PC to the unit for service purposes or to connect a Bosch “RS-232 to Bi-Phase Converter”. For service purposes, use a null-modem cable to connect the serial port of the PC to the unit. The Baud rate can be selected in the menu system.
Ethernet transmit line minus LAN_RX + Ethernet receive line plus No connection No connection LAN_RX - Ethernet receive line minus No connection No connection Table 4.2 LAN - RJ-45 Ethernet socket AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
USB memory device. (Recording to a USB-drive is not supported.) Figure 4.7 USB connector (on front and on rear) RS485 port Connect Bosch or third-party controllable cameras to the unit for pan, tilt, and zoom control. The Bosch protocol is supported with the following baud settings: –...
Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Opening the top cover will void the warranty! Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
View live Sequence Quad Zoom Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Playback No (configurable) Search No (configurable) Export No (configurable) Acknowledge Alarm No (configurable) System Menus Covert Table 5.1 User Levels and Permissions AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Zoom in key – PTZ zoom in key – Digital zoom in key on active full-screen display Zoom out key – PTZ zoom out key – Digital zoom out key Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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– in pause mode, press to step forward one frame Stop key – while in playback mode, press to return to live mode AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Power - lights green when the unit is powered Network - lights green when a remote user is connected to the unit Record - lights red when the unit is recording video Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Press the ID button on the remote control. Press a number between 1 and 9 that corresponds to the unit ID you wish to control. Figure 5.4 Remote control AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Changing the quad display on Monitor B To control the quad display on monitor B with mouse control: Bring up the System Control Bar. Click the Monitor B button. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Use the arrow keys to select a cameo. – The cameo with the yellow border is the selected cameo. Press the enter key to display the Cameo Menu. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Alternatively, right click and select Zoom or Exit zoom to enable or disable zoom mode with the mouse. While in zoom mode, move the mouse pointer to select the area of the picture to be displayed. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
– Press the play key to resume playback. Press the stop key to switch back to live viewing. An alarm also switches the unit back to live viewing. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
To open the menu, move the pointer to the bottom of the screen. – The System Control Bar appears on monitor A. To open the menu, click the menu icon. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
NTP - set NTP Time Server and Sync interval – Beeper - set unit to beep on Button, Input, Motion, System, or Video loss – User - set Usernames, Passwords, and User Levels for Users 1-10 AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to access the System Control Bar. Click the search icon. – The default search is a Date/time search. Figure 5.6 Main menu - Search Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
With a mouse, click directly on the timeline to set the start time. Click Play to start playback: – Playback in all displayed cameos will start. Figure 5.7 Search menu - Date/Time Search options AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
The event search results are indicated by a start and stop time of a small period of video. Within this period of video the event search results can be found. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The smart search results are indicated by a start and stop time of a small period of video. Within this period of video the smart search results can be found. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
If the total size of the video segments is greater than the memory device’s free space, then only the first segments that fit are archived. Click File to save ‘Export history log file’ to USB. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
– MAC Address – IP Address – Software Version Figure 5.11 System Control Bar - System information Click Video info to see more information about the video connections. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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The video information menu shows the video system that has been set and the inputs on which video signals have been detected. Click Hard disk to see more information about the hard disks. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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The Disk info menu provides information on the size and usage data of the hard drives. Note: Only Bosch hard disks with a signature can be used. If the hard disk is not certified, it cannot be used for recording.
The Log shows the date, time, and event type of various system events. – Log contents are ordered from latest to earliest. Figure 5.14 Logbook - Logbook filter Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Monitor B: Full screen or sequenced display of pre-programmed cameras. – The alarm beeper sounds. The alarm indicators flash. – A controllable camera might be moved to a pre-defined position. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Monitor A can switch to a multiscreen view if more than one alarm occurs. The latest alarm status message is always shown. Press the acknowledge key to deactivate all alarms. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The configuration menu has six major menu groups listed across the top. Each of these groups has a set of drop-down submenus which provide access to a screen where the values and functions can be selected and changed. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Monitor A Monitor B Event Input Motion Alarm Acknowledge System Network TCP/IP DDNS Notification Mail System Date/Time Beeper User Configuration Hard Disk System Table 6.1 System Configuration menu structure Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Enable Audio input when an audio source is connected for the specified channel. Note: Disabling channels will allow increasing the frame rate or resolution on the remaining enabled channels. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series Configuration menu | en 6.1.2 Maximum frame rates DVR 440 Channels Enabled 2CIF 4CIF 25/30 25/30 12.5/15 25/30 25/30 12.5/15 25/30 25/30 25/30 25/30 25/30 25/30 Table 6.2 Maximum Frame Rates (PAL/NTSC IPS) by Resolutions for enabled Channels 6.1.3...
Select a COM Port, Control ID, and Protocol for PTZ when a controllable camera is connected. – Pan and Tilt can be tested within the menu. – By default, PTZ is disabled for all inputs. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Quality - set the video quality setting to Best, High, Normal, Low, or Lowest. – Frame rate - set the video frame rate to 25/30, 12.5/15, 6.25/7.5, 5/6, 2.5/3, or 1/1 IPS (Images Per Second in PAL/NTSC). Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The pre-event recording time is dependent on video complexity, resolution, quality, and frame rate settings. Post-event Post-event recording duration can be set between 10 seconds and 10 minutes, or set to Follow the alarm state. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series Configuration menu | en 6.1.8 Motion Recording Figure 6.7 Camera - Motion Recording Use the same procedure as in Input Recording. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
DVR to either PAL or NTSC. Select the VGA Output to match the best VGA resolution on the used VGA monitor (monitor A). Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Select the first time to change mode and press the enter key to cycle the modes. – Changing the mode sets the mode for all later time to the same mode. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Set the Sequence dwell time for each channel. – The Sequence dwell time is used during Sequence or if multiple active events trigger the monitor. 6.3.3 Monitor B Use the same procedure as Monitor A. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
For the camera associated with the input, a PTZ preset can be sent to the camera to move to a specified pre-position. – Enter a pre-position number from 1-255 for each of the PTZ cameras that should be moved. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Use the arrow keys to move around the grid, pressing the enter key to toggle each grid block from active to inactive. – Click Set All to set the selected area to its default value. Click Clear All to delete the selected area. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Select the Post-event time to enable the unit to automatically acknowledge alarms when the post-event time is expired. Select Manual to require the operator to press the Acknowledge key to acknowledge an alarm. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Figure 6.15 Event - System menu For each system event, select relay number 1 to activate an output relay when an events occurs, or select None for no activation. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
If you enable this feature (RTSP server to On) and the firewall on a ADSL router is opened, anybody can view the cameras. There is no log-on user ID or password to protect a camera live image. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
If the RTSP port is not the default port (554), use the following on the smart phone. – rtsp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:firewall open port/cgi-bin/rtspStream/1 Note: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the DVR IP address; 1 refers to channel 1, 2 refers to channel 2, etc. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The providers supported are: dyndns.org, tzo.com, and sitessolutions.com. 6.5.5 Notification Figure 6.18 Network - Notification Select the events that will trigger the unit to send an e-mail. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
This is the subject that will appear in all e-mail sent by the unit. More E-mail Settings - To Enter up to three e-mail addresses that outgoing e-mail should be sent to. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
6.6.3 Beeper Select when the unit will Beep: – On every Button press – When the unit is triggered by an Input, Motion, System failure, or Video loss. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Control access to the system by selecting a user Level. – User Level can be set to Administrator, Advanced or Normal user. Figure 6.22 System - Change user rights for normal user Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
See Section 2.1.3 Firmware upgrades. – Quick install opens the Quick install menu that was first presented when the unit was powered on when received from the factory. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Auto delete sets a time window outside of which all video will be deleted from the unit. This function is primarily reserved to meet legal requirement in some jurisdictions. – Format erases all data from the selected partition. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The DVR ID allows setting a unique ID for the unit. This name will be embedded in meta data included in exported video. – Auto user logout sets the period of inactivity after which the user will be automatically logged out from the unit. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
– Once installed on a PC, the Web Client will not need to install the OCX again unless a new version is released with a new unit firmware. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The Web Client allows access to and use of unit menu items. These menu items are explained in Section 6 Configuration menu, page 50. Although the structure is the same, menus and settings behave differently because of the Web Browser. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
To control the pan and tilt of PTZ cameras: Select the cameo of the camera to be controlled. Click and hold the up and down arrows for tilt. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Quad view, and Sequence display modes are available. – Full Screen expands the current display mode to fill the entire screen. Press ESC to exit Full Screen. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
– view a graphical timeline of the day for recording, input, or motion events. Figure 7.3 Web Client - Playback Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
On this screen, the user can: – export a file remotely to the PC; – choose the channel, audio, start and end date/times to export. Figure 7.4 Web Client - Export AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Configuration mode Click the Configuration button to enter the Configuration menu. This allows set up of all the configuration settings for the unit. Figure 7.5 Web Client - Configuration Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
– If the file is not listed, scroll down the list or choose the right location. Click Open. To exit the program, click Cancel or the close button. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Click, hold, and drag inside the cameo to move the image around. – If your mouse has a scroll wheel, scroll up to zoom in, scroll down to zoom out. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
The step function is only enabled in the still mode. Click Step backward to move the image back one frame. Hold it down to continue stepping at a maximum rate of 3 images per second. AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
This opens the Authenticity information window. This window shows details of the video frame shown in the cameo when it was clicked. Exit button Click the Exit button to stop using the Archive Player. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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None Area All On Alarm acknowledge Post-Event Time System Disk Fail None Disk Full None System/Disk Temp None Admin Password None Changed Video Loss None Power On None Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
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Send Mail SMTP Server EMPTY SMTP Port User Name EMPTY Password EMPTY More Mail Settings From EMPTY Subject EMPTY To (1) EMPTY To (2) EMPTY To (3) EMPTY AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Start Start of Video Current Time Sensitivity Area Table 9.4 Archive menu default values Navigation Setting Default value Reset Archive Channel None Start Time None End Time None Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04...
Dimensions (excluding cabling) 225 x 325 x 60 mm14.8 x 15 x 2.5 in. (W x D x H) Weight DVR 440: 2.9 kg (6.39 lb)DVR 480: 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) 10.1.2 Environmental Temperature Operating: 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F) Storage: -40 °C to +70 °C (-40°...
Other brands/types might also work but could give problems. Brand/type Capacity Apacer 2 GB Corsair Flash Voyager 8 GB, 16 GB Kingston DataTraveler II plus MIGO 8 GB Table 10.1 Recommended USB memory sticks AM18-Q0605 | v2.0 | 2012.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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