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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual EN | i Divar - Easy Digital Versatile Recorder Installation manual Chapters Introduction Quick install Operating instructions Hardware setup Menu system Using the Configuration Tool Menu default values Technical specifications Bosch Security Systems...
The power cord is the main power disconnect apparatus. for all units. The socket outlet shall be installed near the 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. equipment and shall be easily accessible. Bosch Security Systems...
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If you are not sure of the type of power Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore Bosch Security supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
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Four camera pictures shown on one display screen. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Icons shown on the screen Play forward Pause Alarm Network Play reverse Freeze Error Fast forward Zoom Fast reverse Sequence Bosch Security Systems...
Auto-terminating video inputs, alarm inputs and outputs, and remote control connectors are on the rear panel. The monitor output provides a CVBS video signal in either NTSC or PAL. Monitor A displays full-screen or multiscreen digital pictures that can be frozen and zoomed. Bosch Security Systems...
Do not attempt to use the unit if any components are damaged. If any The Divar has the following features: items are missing, notify your Customer Service Representative or Bosch Security Systems Sales Representative. •...
If the site's AC power is likely to have spikes or power • Serial RS232 cross-over (null-modem) cable dips, use power line conditioning or an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). • Rack mounting kit • A CD-ROM with the software and the manuals. Bosch Security Systems...
A primary monitor for multiscreen monitoring (monitor A). The DVD writer might not support all CD and DVD media. For a list of approved CD and DVD media (not supplied by Bosch), please visit • Cameras with 1 Vpp composite video outputs.
The Quick Install menu appears the first time you start the unit. When you have entered the relevant information the unit will be operational. Bosch Security Systems...
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Quick connection x16* AutoDome LAN / WAN RS232 SHIELD CTRL 1 SHIELD CTRL 2 SHIELD CTRL 3 SHIELD CTRL 4 SHIELD CTRL 5 SHIELD AutoDome 110 - 240 Vac *can be 6, 9 or 16 depending on model Bosch Security Systems...
Use the select key to select a submenu or item. Powering up • Use the escape key to go back or to switch off the menu. 8. Switch on all connected equipment. 9. Connect the power cord to the unit. Bosch Security Systems...
• Fill in the actual 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 actual date. Bosch Security Systems...
Select the recording speed to be used for each of the cameras • The Images Per Second (IPS) rates available for NTSC range from 0, 1⁄10 when motion is detected. (one image every 10 seconds), up to 30 IPS. Bosch Security Systems...
Enter a Divar name to be used in the network. >> IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND DEFAULT GATEWAY • Fill in the IP, subnet mask and default gateway addresses when DHCP is set to No. >> MAC ADDRESS • The MAC address is read only. Bosch Security Systems...
Some functions may also require a software license. An administrator has access to many more functions in the menu. Refer to Chapter 5 - Advanced Menu Setup for a full list of available menu items. Bosch Security Systems...
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-2 Front panel controls Divar Divar with internal DVD writer DVD writer Open/Close button DVD writer Read/Write LED Bosch Security Systems...
Alarm flashes when an alarm is detected. sequence key is pressed. When in a menu, the keys operate according to their alternate function. Video loss flashes when a video loss condition is detected for a camera input. Bosch Security Systems...
Fast forward in live mode, press to start playback from one minute earlier. in playback mode, press to speed up the playback rate. in pause mode, press to step forward one frame. Bosch Security Systems...
Down Right Select key selects a submenu or menu item, or saves selections made in menus. ESC key press to return to previous level or to exit menu system without saving. press to leave help system. Bosch Security Systems...
> Zooming, pressing the multiscreen key or selecting a single camera also stops The quad mode can have 4 different quad screens that can be shown in sequencing. sequence to display 16 camera pictures. Bosch Security Systems...
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If you are viewing a camera picture in full-screen mode, then this picture is frozen. The zoom function can be used on a frozen picture. If you change viewing mode, any frozen pictures are released. Bosch Security Systems...
Divar, use the supplied CD-ROM to load the latest version of the speed again. Press the rewind key in the pause mode to step back one Archive Player into the Divar. field at a time. Bosch Security Systems...
Fill in an end time and date to limit the time span of the search. • Select Start Search (or press F2) to initiate the search procedure. • Press the escape key to exit the search mode and return to the previous mode. Bosch Security Systems...
• A status message is displayed • An alarm icon is displayed • The border around a cameo can change color • An alarm indicator , or flashes • indicator flashes • An output relay is activated Bosch Security Systems...
If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the video loss indicators switch off after the dwell time. Multiple alarms Monitor A switches to multiscreen view if more than one alarm occurs. The latest alarm status message is always shown. Pressing the acknowledge key deactivates all alarms. Bosch Security Systems...
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-12 Bosch Security Systems...
CHAPTER 4 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 panel of the unit. Bosch Security Systems...
3. Install the unit into the rack using the rack manufacturer’s supplied hardware. When installing the assembly into the rack, be careful not to restrict airflow around the vent holes located in the side panels or to exceed the recommended operating temperature. Bosch Security Systems...
720 x 576 PAL, 720 X 484 NTSC RS232 receive signal Connector type: RS232 transmit signal No Connection System Ground System Ground No Connection RS232 request to send signal RS232 clear to send signal No Connection Panel view Bosch Security Systems...
Relay 3 output pole 1 LIVE AC live Relay3_B Relay 3 output pole 2 NEUTRAL AC neutral Relay4_A Relay 4 output pole 1 Protective Earth Relay4_B Relay 4 output pole 2 System Ground Chassis Ground Panel view Bosch Security Systems...
Maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING! Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Opening the unit will void the warranty! Bosch Security Systems...
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-10 Bosch Security Systems...
This chapter explains how to use the keys on the unit to access the menus. It also documents the full structure of the menu system. To find out how to use the PC- based Configuration Tool refer to Chapter 6. Bosch Security Systems...
(for example, weekends or night). A profile determines how a unit behaves when that profile is active. Unit behavior includes how events are handled. It also defines recording rates both under normal conditions and in response to input and motion events. Bosch Security Systems...
ADVANCED MENUS Time / Date View settings Camera setup Sequences Configure monitor System settings Language Quick install Recording setup History log setup Local passwords Connectivity* Factory defaults Profiles Currently active Calendar setup System behavior * advanced items Bosch Security Systems...
Use the right/left arrow keys to move through a long history list. • If a date or time has been changed, the original values are also displayed. • Alarm, motion and video loss events are stored for a maximum of one month. Bosch Security Systems...
If the total size is greater than the disk capacity, then only the first segments that fit are archived. Those segments that are not archived remain in the list so that they can be archived to a new disk. Bosch Security Systems...
Divar gateway is set correctly to find the time server. Ensure that firewalls do not block NTP traffic via port 123. • The time and date of all other connected units are automatically synchronized every hour from the time and date of the unit with DVR ID 1. Bosch Security Systems...
A check mark under a camera number indicates that it can be controlled remotely by the Control Center application. • Press a camera key on the unit to make a camera controllable or not. • By default all cameras are controllable. Bosch Security Systems...
• Set the Trigger Dwell Time to select the period during which the • Enable the beeper to activate it when any video loss occurs. triggered view mode is displayed after activation. Bosch Security Systems...
IP address of the unit. a PC to the unit. • Restrict the network bandwidth by entering an Mbps between 0 • Most parameters are fixed. Select the appropriate baud rate. and 100 for the bandwidth limit. Bosch Security Systems...
Select a number from 0 to 23 for the hour. Select between 0, 15, 30 or 45 for the minutes. • If the begin time is later than the end time, then the profile is active from the end time until the begin time on the next day. Bosch Security Systems...
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120 seconds. • Select the profile. Set the recording rate and quality level for all cameras. • To free IPS bandwidth, the recording rate of cameras not in alarm is limited to the IPS number displayed. Bosch Security Systems...
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-12 Bosch Security Systems...
Although all settings can also be configured with the on-screen display menu of the Divar itself, the Configuration Tool offers a very user-friendly alternative. It also allows configuration settings to be saved on the PC hard disk. These can be restored later and used to configure other units. Bosch Security Systems...
If you choose to log in with an offline configuration, you should select the Divar and double click it. version, model, the video standard and the cameras that are connected. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and select to install the Configuration Tool when asked to complete the installation. Bosch Security Systems...
The Edit Divar list window allows you to add Divars to the list or delete Divars 4. Click Add. from the list. To delete a Divar from the list: 1. In the list, select the Divar you wish to delete. 2. Click Delete. > The selected Divar is removed from the list. Bosch Security Systems...
> To let the system remember your name and password on subsequent uses of the Control Center, place a check mark in the Save login information box. 3. Click Login. Bosch Security Systems...
Select the values you want for the parameters. Overview button • These values are updated immediately. Click the Overview button to get general information about the Divar that is connected. Service button Click the Service button to get a list of diagnostic messages. Bosch Security Systems...
3. Select the groups of settings you want to save and click OK to save the settings. Multiple download Click the download button to open a list of the Divars in the network to which you can download selected settings. Select those Divars in the list that you want to update. Bosch Security Systems...
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Print When the Overview or History page is active, you can print the complete contents of the page or list. 1. Click the print button to print the current settings. 2. Click OK to print. Bosch Security Systems...
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-8 Bosch Security Systems...
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 values are restored when the Factory defaults item of the System settings menu is selected. Bosch Security Systems...
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0. 0. 0. 0 Daylight saving View Settings Camera setup Camera name Select input 01 . . . 16 Name CAMERA 1...CAMERA Camera lock-out Enter password (only when set) Camera list No cameras locked Set password No password set Bosch Security Systems...
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Video-delete period None Event Setup Alarm dwell time 5 seconds Trigger dwell time 5 seconds Input Setup Beeper Enable Video loss Setup Display monitor Beeper Enable History log setup Log alarms Log motions Log video loss Log errors Bosch Security Systems...
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List of IP addresses 0. 0. 0. 0 - 255.255.255.255 List of users User name ADMINISTRATOR, USER2 User rights Playback User password No password Com port Baudrate 9600 Parity None Bits Stopbits RTS/CTS Profiles System behavior Event handling Bosch Security Systems...
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Enabled for connected cameras Motion enable Disable all Video loss enable Enabled for connected cameras Auto acknowledge alarms Recording setup Normal All cameras, quality, IPS Medium, 1IPS Input Recording duration 30 seconds Motion Recording duration 15 seconds Advanced menus Bosch Security Systems...
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values EN | 7-6 Bosch Security Systems...
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Technical specifications EN | 8-1 Technical specifications CHAPTER 8 The following pages give the technical specifications of the unit. Bosch Security Systems...