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Installation and Operating Manual | 

VIP X1

Configuration using a Web browser

Bosch Security Systems | 2006-12 | V2.5

Low-pass filter (0...255):

You can use this function to filter fine-grained noise out of the image. Thus you 
reduce and optimize the bandwidth necessary for image transmission over the 
network. This may reduce the image resolution.

The higher the value given by the slide control the smoother the image signal. 
Check your settings controlling the video window next to the slide controls.

Also watch the indicator for the processor load displayed on top of the window 
on the left of the unit name (compare page 126).

Summary of Contents for VIP X1

Page 1: ...VIP X1 ...

Page 2: ...tems Note This manual was prepared with care and all information contained herein was reviewed At the time of printing the description was complete and correct As the result of product improvements the contents of this manual may change without notice Bosch Security Systems assumes no liability for damage either direct or indirect arising from mistakes incompleteness or discrepancies between this ...

Page 3: ...s supplied 11 System requirements for setup 11 Configuration requirements 12 Operational requirements 12 Overview of functions 13 Connections on the front panel 16 Connections on the rear panel 17 Chapter 4 Installation Connections 20 Power on Power off 24 Setup using the Configuration Manager 25 Chapter 5 Configuration using a Web browser Connecting 27 Configuration menu 30 Unit identification 32...

Page 4: ...ng 89 Encryption 91 Version information 93 Livepage configuration 94 Licenses 97 Maintenance 98 Function test 101 Chapter 6 Operation Operation with Microsoft Internet Explorer 103 The LIVEPAGE 105 Saving snapshots 108 Recording video sequences 108 The RECORDINGS page 110 Backup 114 Installing Player 115 Replaying USB hard drive recordings on PC 116 Hardware connections between video servers 118 O...

Page 5: ...N 5 Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 Contents Chapter 8 Appendix Troubleshooting 123 LEDs 126 Processor load 126 Serial interface 127 Terminal block 127 Communication with terminal program 129 Glossary 132 Specifications 135 Chapter 9 Index ...

Page 6: ...EN 6 Installation and Operating Manual VIP X1 Contents Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 ...

Page 7: ... network tech nology is required The manual describes the installation and operation of the unit Conventions In this manual the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special situations Caution This symbol indicates that failure to follow the safety instructions described may endanger persons and cause damage to the unit or other equipment It is associated with immediate dir...

Page 8: ... of questions concerning the use of the units which are not answered in this manual please contact your sales partner or Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Robert Koch Straße 100 85521 Ottobrunn Germany www bosch sicherheitssysteme de EU Directives The VIP X2 network video server complies with the requirements of EU Direc tives 89 336 Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73 23 amended by 93 68 Low Voltage...

Page 9: ...ly and from all other units Install the power supply and the unit only in a dry weather protected location If safe operation of the unit cannot be ensured remove it from service and secure it to prevent unauthorized operation Safe operation is no longer pos sible in the following cases if there is visible damage to the unit or power cables if the unit no longer operates correctly if the unit has b...

Page 10: ...d to it such as cameras The documentation contains important safety instructions and information about permitted uses Perform only the installation and operation steps described in this manual Any other actions may lead to personal injury damage to property or damage to the equipment Maintenance and repair Never open the housing of the VIP X1 The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts Ne...

Page 11: ... Requirements document Configuration Manager MPEG ActiveX control Player and Archive Player DirectX control Microsoft Internet Explorer Sun JVM Adobe Acrobat Reader Note Check that the delivery is complete and in perfect condition Have your unit checked by Bosch Security Systems if you detect any damage System requirements for setup Computer with Windows 2000 XP operating system access to a networ...

Page 12: ... page 11 Operational requirements Computer with Windows 2000 XP operating system access to a network and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher or Computer with Windows 2000 XP operating system access to a network and receiver software for example VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System or MPEG 4 compatible hardware decoder from Bosch Security Systems for example VIP X1D as a receiver an...

Page 13: ...y on multiple receivers The audio version of the VIP X1 also allows the transmission of audio signals from and to compatible units The PoE version Power over Ethernet of the VIP X1 enables power to be supplied via the network cable without an external power adapter This requires a network infrastructure that supports PoE standard IEEE 802 11af Receiver Compatible MPEG 4 enabled hardware decoders s...

Page 14: ...erial interface This interface can also be used to transmit transparent data Tampering recognition and motion detectors The VIP X1 offers a wide range of configuration options for alarm signaling in the event of tampering with the connected camera An algorithm for detecting move ment in the video image is also part of the scope of delivery and can optionally be extended to include special video an...

Page 15: ...nel with an RS232 RS422 RS485 serial interface Configuration and remote control for all internal functions with TCP IP also secured via HTTPS Password protection to prevent unauthorized connection or configuration changes Extensive flexible recording options Four alarm inputs and one relay output Built in video sensor for motion and tamper alarms Event driven automatic connection Convenient mainte...

Page 16: ...ne In audio version only 3 5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting one audio line input signal 2 Terminal connector audio version only for microphone and loudspeaker connections 3 Audio line output Line Out audio version only 3 5 mm stereo jack socket for connecting an audio line output signal 4 Video input Video In BNC socket for connecting a video source ...

Page 17: ...block for alarm inputs relay output serial interface and power supply 8 Operating status LED lights up green when ready for operation 9 LED L lights up green when the unit is connected to the network 10 LED T flashes orange when data is being transmitted over the network 11 RJ45 socket ETH for connecting to an Ethernet LAN local network 10 100 MBit Base T For more information about the LEDs see pa...

Page 18: ...EN 18 Installation and Operating Manual VIP X1 Product description Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 ...

Page 19: ...rates heat during operation so you should ensure that there is adequate ventilation and enough clearance between the unit and heat sensitive objects or equipment Please ensure the following installation conditions Do not install the unit close to heaters or other heat sources Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight Allow sufficient space for running cables Ensure that the unit has adequate vent...

Page 20: ... the VIP X1 has two audio ports for audio line signals as well as a microphone input and a loudspeaker output The audio signals are transmitted two way and in sync with the video signals As a result you can connect a speaker or door intercom system at the destina tion point for example Note If possible you should use the line ports of the intercom for transmitting au dio signals on the intercom sy...

Page 21: ...ace The bidirectional data interface is used to control units connected to the VIP X1 such as a dome camera with a motorized lens The interface supports the RS232 RS422 and RS485 transmission standards The interface is made up of four terminals of the ST500 jack for pin assignment see page 127 The range of controllable equipment is expanding constantly The manufactur ers of the relevant equipment ...

Page 22: ... contact or switch can be used as the actuator Note If possible use a bounce free contact system as the actuator Connect the lines to the appropriate terminals on the orange terminal block IN1 to IN4 and check that the connection is secure Relay output The VIP X1 has a relay output for switching external units such as lamps or sirens This relay output can be activated manually during a connection ...

Page 23: ...a new one In doing so all existing data is deleted If a compatible file system is already present on the hard drive any data already stored remains on the drive The drive can then easily be used for further recordings A PC can also be used for playing back recordings irrespective of whether a connection to the VIP X1 exists see page 116 Caution Check whether any other data that should be backed up...

Page 24: ...the power supply is free from interference such as voltage surges spikes or voltage drops Do not connect the VIP X1 to the power supply until all other connections have been made Plug the terminal block with the PSU cable connected into the orange socket on the VIP X1 Ensure that the correct primary adapter is attached to the power supply unit and that a suitable power outlet is available Plug the...

Page 25: ...P X1 is an alternative to configuration by means of a Web browser as described in chapter 5 of this manual Installing the program Insert the CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer If the CD does not start automatically open the Configuration Manager directory using Windows Explorer and double click Setup exe Follow the on screen instructions Configuring the VIP X1 You can start the Configuration M...

Page 26: ...ght of the window The new IP address is valid the next time you start the unit If required enter a new subnet mask and additional network data Note You must restart to activate the new IP address a new subnet mask or a gateway address Restart You can trigger the restart directly with the assistance of the Configuration Man ager Right click the entry for the unit in the list in the left section of ...

Page 27: ... that Sun JVM is installed and activated on your PC If necessary you can install the required software and controls from the product CD supplied see Com ponents supplied page 11 Instructions for using the Web browser can be found in its online help System requirements Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher Monitor resolution 1024 768 pixels Network access Intranet or Internet Note Take ...

Page 28: ...y of the CD in Windows Explorer and double click MPEGAx exe Follow the on screen instructions Establishing the connection The VIP X1 must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network The following default address is preset at the factory 192 168 0 1 Start the Web browser Enter the IP address of the VIP X1 as the URL The connection is established and after a short time you will see the...

Page 29: ...you attempt to access protected areas Note The VIP X1 offers the option to limit the extent of access using various au thorization levels see page 32 Enter the user name and associated password in the corresponding text fields Click OK If the password is entered correctly the Web browser displays the page called up Protected network If a RADIUS server is used in the network for the management of a...

Page 30: ...ng new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field All parameter groups are described in this chapter in the order in which they are listed in the configuration menu from the top of the screen to the bottom Caution The settings in the configuration menu should only be processed or modified by expert users or system support personnel All settings are backed up in the VIP X1 memory s...

Page 31: ... in the submenu The Web browser opens the corre sponding page Making changes Each configuration screen shows the current settings You can change the set tings by entering new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field After each change click Set to save the change Caution Save each change with the associated Set button Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current...

Page 32: ... the VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System pro grams Note The unit name is used for the remote identification of a unit in the event of an alarm for example Enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to quickly identify the location Unit ID Each VIP X1 should be assigned a unique identifier that you enter here as an additional means of identification Password A VIP X1 is generally protected b...

Page 33: ...tions of the VIP X1 and change all configuration settings The user user name is the middle authorization level You use it to operate the unit and also to control cameras but you cannot change the configuration The live user name is the lowest authorization level It can only be used to view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays Password You can define and change ...

Page 34: ...devices operating in your system or network it is important to synchronize their internal clocks For example it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all units are operating on the same time Enter the current date Since the unit time is controlled by the internal clock there is no need to enter the day of the week it is added automatically Enter the curre...

Page 35: ...ed Note If you do not create a table there will be no automatic switching When editing the table please note that the values generally occur in linked pairs DST start and end dates First check the timezone setting If it is not correct select the appropriate timezone for the system and click the Set button Click the Details button A new window will open showing an empty table Select the region or t...

Page 36: ...server Always choose SNTP server as protocol if it is supported by the time server This protocol provides higher accuracy and is required for certain applications as well as for later add ons Choose Time server if the server uses RFC 868 as protocol Camera name The camera name makes it easier to identify the remote camera location in the event of an alarm for example It will be displayed in the vi...

Page 37: ... Off for no overlay information Time stamping This field sets the position of the time overlay It can be displayed at the Top at the Bottom or at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option Or it can be set to Off for no overlay information Alarm mode stamping Choose On to display a text message overlay in the event of an alarm It can be displayed at a position of y...

Page 38: ...m message Enter the message to be displayed for an alarm The maximum text length is 31 characters Video watermarking Choose On if you wish the transmitted video images to be watermarked After activation all images are marked with a small green rectangle A red rect angle indicates that the sequence live or saved has been manipulated ...

Page 39: ...s are effective immediately Move the slide control to the required position Click Default to reset all settings to their default value Contrast 0 255 You can use this function to adapt the contrast of the video image to your work ing environment Saturation 0 255 You can use this function to adjust the color saturation so as to make the repro duction of colors on your monitor as realistic as possib...

Page 40: ...e Thus you reduce and optimize the bandwidth necessary for image transmission over the network This may reduce the image resolution The higher the value given by the slide control the smoother the image signal Check your settings controlling the video window next to the slide controls Also watch the indicator for the processor load displayed on top of the window on the left of the unit name compar...

Page 41: ... settings you can select individually for example one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections Pre programmed profiles are available each giving priority to different perspec tives Profile 1 Low bandwidth CIF High quality for low bandwidth connections resolution 352 288 240 pixels Profile 2 Low delay 2 3 D1 High quality with low delay resolution 464 576 480 pixels Prof...

Page 42: ...of the window The preview of the data stream currently selected is marked by a green frame Above the pre views various additional items of information regarding data transmission are displayed and continually updated Click a tab at the bottom to select the associated stream Select the desired setting from the list Note Stream 2 is always transmitted for alarm connections and automatic con nections...

Page 43: ...hat interact with one another so it is generally best to use the default profiles Change the profiles only once you are fully familiar with all the configuration options Note All parameters combine to make up a profile and are dependent on one another If you enter a setting that is outside the permitted range for a par ticular parameter the nearest permitted value will be substituted when the sett...

Page 44: ...ted For example entering 4 means that only every fourth image is encoded the following three are skipped this can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths The image rate in ips images per second is displayed beside the text box Video resolution Here you can select the desired resolution for the MPEG 4 video image The fol lowing resolutions are available QCIF 176 144 120 pixels CIF 352 288 ...

Page 45: ...rame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate A value of 31 results in a very high refresh rate and lower image quality I frame quality This setting allows you to adjust the image quality of the I frames The Auto option automatically adjusts the quality to the settings for the P frame video quality Selecting Manual allows you to set a value between 4 and 31 on the slide con...

Page 46: ...the time of delivery 75 Ohm termination Select Off if the video signal is to be looped through Source type To allow video recorders to be connected as a video source you can change the characteristic of the video source from the preset value of Camera to VCR Video recorders require a more tolerant setting for the internal PLL as a result of jitter effects caused by the mechanical components of a v...

Page 47: ...e the audio transmission on the Livepage configuration page see page 94 For other connections the trans mission depends on the audio settings of the respective system Line In 1 Microphone MIC You can set the gain of the audio signal for the line input and for the microphone input Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone during modulation Line Out Speaker SPK You can set the gai...

Page 48: ...76 480 pixels 4CIF File name You can select how file names will be created for the individual images which are transmitted Overwrite The same file name is always used and any existing file will be overwritten with the current file Increment A number from 000 to 255 is added to the file name and automat ically incremented by 1 When it reaches 255 it starts again from 000 Date time suffix The date a...

Page 49: ...to an FTP server Enter zero if you do not want any images to be sent FTP server IP address Enter the IP address of the FTP server on which you wish to save the JPEG images FTP server login Enter your login name for the FTP server FTP server password Enter the password that gives you access to the FTP server Path on FTP server Enter the exact path on which you wish to post the images on the FTP ser...

Page 50: ...n iSCSI server The VRM is an external program for con figuring recording tasks for video servers For further information please contact your local customer service at Bosch Security Systems Type Select the desired storage medium to subsequently configure the recording parameters If you select VRM the Video Recording Manager will manage all recording and you will not be able to make any further con...

Page 51: ...ly selected storage medium and the data throughput are displayed here for information You cannot change any of these settings Click Log to view a status report with logged actions A new window will open In this window click Delete to delete all entries The entries will be deleted immediately you cannot undo this process Click the Close button to close the window ...

Page 52: ...and set the configuration parameters Note The storage device selected must adhere to the iSCSI specification be available on the network and be completely set up Amongst other things it must have an IP address and be divided into logical drives LUN iSCSI IP address Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI server here Click the Read button The connection to the IP address will be established The ...

Page 53: ...ork topolo gy you must enter the data manually so that the VIP X1 can access the drive In this case you should ensure that the entries correspond exactly with the configuration of the iSCSI device After entering all the settings in the relevant fields click Set The VIP X1 attempts to create a connection to the required drive using this data As soon as a connection has been established the selected...

Page 54: ...of clarity you can enter a name or the existing extension with a comment for example Camera 1 Decoupling the drive in use Each drive can only be associated with one user If a drive is already being used by another person you can decouple the drive and connect the drive with the VIP X1 Double click a drive that is already being used in the LUN map You will see a warning message Confirm the decoupli...

Page 55: ...ly selected storage medium and the data throughput are displayed here for information You cannot change any of these settings Click Log to view a status report with logged actions A new window will open In this window click Delete to delete all entries The entries will be deleted immediately you cannot undo this process Click the Close button to close the window ...

Page 56: ...a is lost One partition is already pre configured in the default configuration The partition is listed in the table on the page Partitioning together with the number of the video input Camera its partition name alarm tracks type and size In addition the page provides you with an overview of the drive data for exam ple total memory and partitioned memory A pie chart indicates how much mem ory space...

Page 57: ...enter values or use the other controls that are avail able such as buttons checkboxes or list fields Click the Next button in the lower section of the window to continue with the next step Click the Back button in the lower section of the window to view the pre vious step again Click the Cancel button to cancel the process and close the help Saving changes After you have made all necessary setting...

Page 58: ... 2006 12 V2 5 Caution All modifications to settings are only effective if you complete the configu ration in the last window by clicking Finish Switch to the last window if necessary Click Finish to complete the configuration All settings are now transferred to the unit and subsequently become effective ...

Page 59: ... Web browser Partition status This window provides information about the current configuration of the partition No changes can be made here In the list click the partition to highlight it Click the Partition status button A window will open showing information on the partition Click OK to close the window ...

Page 60: ...t Consequently you should back up all important sequences on the computer s hard drive before modifying the partition You can perform the required modifications in the Partition properties window In the list click the partition to highlight it Click the Edit partition button A new window with the entries for the partition is opened Enter the necessary changes Click the Set button to save the modif...

Page 61: ...he partition functions in a similar manner to a ring buffer and is overwritten until an alarm is actually triggered Recording occurs on the segment only for the duration of the preset post alarm time and a new segment subse quently used in the same manner Select the number of alarm tracks to be used in the partition One alarm event can be recorded in each alarm track Accordingly the number of alar...

Page 62: ...lete all partitions You can delete the partition at any time Caution Deleting the partition leads to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all sequences stored on the drive Consequently you should check the recordings before deleting any partition and back up important sequences on the computer s hard drive Click the Delete all partitions button The line remains in the display co...

Page 63: ... profiles on the tabs in the Re cording scheduler page see page 63 Click one of the tabs to edit the corresponding profile In the list click the name of the camera input to edit the settings Click the Default button to return all settings to their defaults if appropriate Click the Copy settings button if you want to copy the currently visible set tings to another profile A dialog will appear and y...

Page 64: ...g Encoder You can select which data stream to record here Alarm track recording Note This parameter is only active if the alarm tracks have been configured see page 61 Click the checkbox to activate alarm track recording The pre alarm time gap will be displayed automatically Post alarm time You can select the post alarm time gap from the list box Post alarm profile You can select the encoder profi...

Page 65: ...nsor that is to trigger a recording Note The alarm sensor must be active to be able to trigger the recording The alarm inputs and video loss alarm are activated on the page Alarm sources see page 69 The motion alarm is configured and activated on the page VCA see page 73 The numbering of the check boxes for the alarm inputs corresponds to the label ing of the alarm inputs on the VIP X1 ...

Page 66: ...ouse cursor over the table the time is displayed In addition to weekdays you can also define holidays which differ from the reg ular scheduling for the week This allows you to apply the settings for Sundays to other dates that fall on varying weekdays Click the profile in the Time periods field that you want to assign intervals to Click a field in the table and holding the left mouse button down d...

Page 67: ...Click the Add button This will open a new window Select the desired date from the calendar By dragging the mouse you can select a range of dates These are handled as a single entry in the table Click OK to accept the selection The window will close Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile as described above Delete holidays You can delete user defined holidays at any time Click the Dele...

Page 68: ...cheduler are deactivated and the configuration cannot be modified You can terminate recording at any time and modify settings Click the Start button to activate the recording scheduler Click the Stop button to deactivate the recording scheduler Recordings that are currently running will be interrupted and the configuration can be modi fied Recording status The graphic indicates the recording activ...

Page 69: ...he corresponding external alarm sensor Otherwise select Off Select Active high if the alarm is to be triggered by closing the contact Select Active low if the alarm is to be triggered by opening the contact Name You can enter a name for each alarm input which is then displayed below the icon for the alarm input on the LIVEPAGE if configured correctly see Livepage configuration page 94 Video loss a...

Page 70: ...lly connects to a predefined IP address in the event of an alarm By setting Follows input 1 the unit maintains the connection that has been auto matically established for as long as an alarm exists on alarm input 1 Note Stream 2 is always transmitted for alarm connections Bear this fact in mind when assigning the profile see page 42 Number of destination IP address Specify the numbers of the IP ad...

Page 71: ...sword in the Destination password field Set the user password of all the devices to be connected to this password Note Setting target 10 to the destination IP address 0 0 0 0 will override its func tion as the tenth address to try for auto connect by the VIP X1 on alarm Instead the parameter is used only to store the general password Remote port Choose the browser port depending on the network con...

Page 72: ... to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each restart after a connection break down or after a network failure Note Stream 2 is always transmitted for automatic connections Bear this fact in mind when assigning the profile see page 42 Audio audio version only Select the option On if you wish to additionally transmit a standalone G 711 encoded audio stream with alarm connections ...

Page 73: ...e desired settings If necessary click the Default button to return all settings to their default val ues Analysis Select the option On to activate the video content analysis As soon as the video content analysis is activated metadata are created Depending on the Analysis type selected and the relevant configuration addi tional information overlays the video image in the preview window next to the ...

Page 74: ...or field must be activated The individual parameters must be configured to suit the operating environ ment and the desired responses The sensitivity must be set to a value greater than zero Caution Reflections of light off glass surfaces etc switching lights on or off or changes in the light level caused by cloud movement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responses from the motion detector and...

Page 75: ...from turning the camera mounting bracket for instance Selecting the area MOTION only The areas of the image to be monitored by the motion detector can be selected The video image is subdivided into 858 square sensor fields You can activate or deactivate each of these fields individually If you wish to exclude particular regions of the camera s field of view from monitoring due to continuous move m...

Page 76: ...ences between the reference image and the current video image The darker the observation area the higher the value that must be selected Trigger delay sec You can set delayed alarm triggering The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapse...

Page 77: ...y compared with the current video image If the current video image in the marked areas differs from the ref erence image an alarm is triggered This allows you to detect tampering that would otherwise not be detected for example if the camera is turned Click Reference to save the currently visible video image as a reference Click Select area and select the areas in the reference image that are to b...

Page 78: ...in which no movement takes place and that are always evenly lit as false alarms could otherwise be triggered Click Select area to configure the sensor fields A new window will open If necessary click Clear all first to clear the current selection fields marked red Left click the fields to be activated Activated fields are marked red If necessary click Select all to select the entire video frame fo...

Page 79: ...ress Send alarm e mail Select On if you want the unit to automatically send an alarm e mail in the event of an alarm Mail server IP address Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP standard Sim ple Mail Transfer Protocol Outgoing e mails are sent to the mail server via the address you entered Otherwise leave the box blank 0 0 0 0 Layout You can select the data format of the ...

Page 80: ...llphone from your cellphone provider Attach JPEG from camera Click the checkbox to enable the attachment of JPEG images of the camera Destination address Enter the e mail address for alarm e mails here The maximum address length is 49 characters Sender name Enter a unique name for the e mail sender for example the location of the unit This will make it easier to identify the origin of the e mail S...

Page 81: ...de you can set the time after which the relay will return to the idle state You can select different events that automatically activate the output It is possi ble for example to turn on a floodlight by triggering a motion alarm and then turning the light off again when the alarm has stopped Idle state Select Open if you want the relay to operate as an NO contact or select Closed if the relay is to...

Page 82: ...nterrupting the video signal Motion alarm 1 Trigger by means of motion alarm as configured on the page VCA see page 73 Local input 1 Trigger by external alarm input 1 Remote input 1 Trigger by remote station s switching contact only if a connection exists Relay name You can assign a name for the relay here The name is shown on the button next to Trigger relay The Livepage can also be configured to...

Page 83: ...ever after about 15 seconds of inactivity the data connection is automatically terminated and another remote loca tion can exchange transparent data with the unit Serial port function Select a controllable unit from the list If you wish to use the serial port to transmit transparent data select Transparent Select Terminal if you wish to operate the unit from a terminal Note After selecting a unit ...

Page 84: ...lue for the transmission rate in bit s Data bits The number of data bits per character cannot be changed Stop bits Select the number of stop bits per character Parity check Select the type of parity check Interface mode Select the desired protocol for the serial interface Half duplex mode Choose the setting appropriate for your application ...

Page 85: ...work The settings in this screen are used to integrate the VIP X1 into an existing net work Caution Some changes for example to the IP address subnet mask or gateway address are transferred to the unit by clicking Set However they only take effect after the unit is restarted Note the indicator Reboot after Set necessary ...

Page 86: ...d IP address here Gateway address If you want the unit to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet enter the IP address of the gateway here Otherwise leave the box blank 0 0 0 0 Video transmission If the unit is operated behind a firewall TCP HTTP port should be selected as the transfer protocol For use in a local network select UDP Caution Multicast operation is only poss...

Page 87: ...tes all unencrypted connections allowing connections on the HTTPS port only You can configure and activate encryption for media data video audio meta data on the Encryption page see page 91 RCP port 1756 You can activate the unencrypted RCP port 1756 for exchanging connection data If you want to allow only encrypted connections you must set the Off option to deactivate the port Telnet support If y...

Page 88: ...only possible when the parameters Identity and Password have been set and authentication was successful Identity Enter the user name that the RADIUS server uses for identification of the VIP X1 Password Enter the password that is stored in the RADIUS server Automatic IP assignment If the network has a DHCP server for dynamic IP allocation you can activate the acceptance of the automatically assign...

Page 89: ...king the appropriate tabs Note Multicast operation requires a multicast enabled network that uses the UDP and the Internet Group Management IGMP protocols Other group management protocols are not supported The TCP protocol does not sup port multicast connections A special IP address class D address must be configured for multicast opera tion in a multicast enabled network The network must support ...

Page 90: ...nd on the unit and can lead to im pairment of the image quality under certain circumstances Port Assign a different port to each data stream if there are simultaneous data streams at the same multicast address Enter the port address of the required stream here Streaming Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode for the relevant stream An enabled stream is indicated by a check mark Mu...

Page 91: ...to have encrypted data channels you should only allow se cured Web browser connections via SSL To do this you must deactivate all open ports and protocols see page 87 Connections then are possible via an HTTPS port only You can select data channels individually for encryption As soon as a key has been generated only encrypted data is transmitted in the respective channel If you delete the key unen...

Page 92: ...ct it Hold the Ctrl key down to mark multiple entries Click the Clear keys button to delete the keys for the marked channel The data in this channel is no longer encrypted Click the Generate keys button to generate a new key for a marked channel Click the Edit button to enter a key for a marked entry manually Automatic key exchange You can activate an automatic key exchange between two devices or ...

Page 93: ... a Web browser Version information The details in this window are for information only and cannot be changed Keep a record of these numbers in case technical assistance is required Note You can use the mouse to mark and copy the firmware and hardware ver sion numbers for example to send them via e mail ...

Page 94: ...r left and the product name upper right in the upper window area banner by individual graphics Note You can use either GIF or JPEG images The file paths must correspond to the access mode for example C Images Logo gif for access to lo cal files or http www mycompany com images logo gif for ac cess via the Internet Intranet For access via the Internet Intranet ensure that a connection is always ava...

Page 95: ...twork or at an Inter net address If necessary click Browse to search for an appropriate graphic in the local network Note If you want to use the original graphics again simply delete the entries in the fields URL for logo and URL for device logo Transmit audio audio version only The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data and so increase the network load The aud...

Page 96: ...ee page 73 Show event log The event messages are displayed along with the date and time in a field next to the video image Show system log The system messages are displayed along with the date and time in a field next to the video image and provide information about the establishment and termi nation of connections etc Save event log Check this option to save event messages in a text file on your ...

Page 97: ...o find a suitable folder Path for JPEG and MPEG files Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences that you can save from the LIVEPAGE If necessary click Browse to find a suitable folder Licenses You can enter the activation key to release additional functions or software mod ules Note The activation key cannot be deactivated again and is not transferable to oth...

Page 98: ...e selected the correct upload file Uploading the wrong files can result in the unit no longer being addressable in which case you must replace the unit You should never interrupt the installation of firmware An interruption can lead to the faulty programming of the flash EPROM This in turn can result in the unit no longer being addressable in which case it will have to be replaced First store the ...

Page 99: ... full path of the file to upload or click Browse to select the required file Make certain that the file to be loaded comes from the same device type as the unit you want to reconfigure Next click Upload to begin transferring the file to the unit The progress bar allows you to monitor the transfer Once the upload is complete the new configuration is activated The time remaining is shown by the mess...

Page 100: ...a Web browser Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 After successful upload of all files you must reboot the device Enter the IP address of the VIP X1 followed by reset for example 192 168 0 30 reset in the address bar of your Web browser The new SSL certificate is valid ...

Page 101: ...ioning correctly after installation and configuration The function test is the only way to ensure that the VIP X1 operates as expected in the event of an alarm Your check should include the following functions Can the VIP X1 be called remotely Does the VIP X1 transmit all the data required Does the VIP X1 respond to alarm events as required Do the recordings occur as intended Is it possible to con...

Page 102: ...EN 102 Installation and Operating Manual VIP X1 Configuration using a Web browser Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 ...

Page 103: ...ternet Explorer System requirements Computer with Windows 2000 XP operating system access to a network and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher Monitor resolution 1024 768 pixels 16 or 32 bit color depth For playing back recordings connection to iSCSI server Note Take also note of the information in the System Requirements document on the product CD supplied Installing MPEG ActiveX No...

Page 104: ...nection The VIP X1 must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network The following default address is preset at the factory 192 168 0 1 Start the Web browser Enter the IP address of the VIP X1 as the URL The connection is established and after a short time you will see the LIVEPAGE with the video image ...

Page 105: ...epending on the device and network configuration up to 25 Web browser or up to 50 VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System connections to each VIP X1 are supported Protected VIP X1 If the VIP X1 is password protected against unauthorized access the Web browser displays a corresponding message and prompts you to enter the pass word when you attempt to access protected areas Note The VIP X1 offers the...

Page 106: ...ointer over the video image Additional options for control ling peripherals are displayed with the mouse pointer Digital I O The alarm icons Input 1 Input 4 are for information purposes and indicate the status of an alarm input When an alarm is triggered the respective icon lights up in green The unit s configuration determines whether the alarm is displayed as well as additional details see Livep...

Page 107: ...ceive audio signals All users who are connected by browsers receive the audio signals sent by the VIP X1 Audio signals can only be sent to the VIP X1 by the user who connects to the unit first On the LIVEPAGE click anywhere next to the video image to remove the focus from the ActiveX Hold down the F12 key to make a voice connection to the VIP X1 The browser s status bar displays the message Send A...

Page 108: ...sections of the video sequence currently shown on the LIVE PAGE on your computer s hard drive Click the icon for recording video sequences to start recording The storage location depends on the configuration of the VIP X1 see page 97 The flash ing red dot in the icon indicates that recording is in progress Click the icon for recording video sequences again to stop recording Note You can play back ...

Page 109: ...2 5 Operation Running recording program The hard drive icon below the camera images on the LIVEPAGE changes during an automatic recording The icon lights up green and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording If no recording is taking place a gray icon is displayed ...

Page 110: ...an access the RECORDINGS page for playing back recorded video sequences from the LIVEPAGE as well as from the SETTINGS menu The RECORDINGS link is only visible if a storage medium has been selected see page 50 Click in the navigation bar in the upper section of the window on the link RECORDINGS The playback page appears ...

Page 111: ...ce has been selected for playback by means of click the selected sequence appears in the list in blue with a green border The associated time interval is displayed in the bar in gray A green arrow above the bar indicates the position of the image currently being played back within the sequence The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences You can change the time inter...

Page 112: ...art playback or pause Jump to the start of active video sequence or to the previous sequence in the list Jump to the end of active video sequence or to the next sequence in the list You can use the slide control to control playback speed and fast forward rewind positioning in the middle indicates playback at recording speed left indicates rewind and right fast forward The fast forward or rewind sp...

Page 113: ... these These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows above the time interval Use the bookmarks as follows Jump to the previous bookmark Set bookmark Jump to the following bookmark Right click a bookmark to delete it Note Bookmarks are only valid while you are in the RECORDINGS page they are not saved with the sequences As soon as you leave the page all book marks are deleted ...

Page 114: ...save either completely or par tially on the computer s hard drive Click the icon for the sequence backup The backup starts immediately this process is displayed by a flashing red dot in the icon Click the sequence backup icon again to end the backup This procedure can be repeated many times within the sequence to back up multiple extracts from a longer sequence Click the button for backing up a si...

Page 115: ...quences using the Player Insert the CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer If the CD does not start automatically open the CD in Windows Explorer and double click the index html file to start the menu Select a language from the list box at the top and click Tools in the menu Click Archive Player the installation starts Follow the instructions in the installation program The Player is installed tog...

Page 116: ... from the product CD supplied see Components supplied page 11 You can find notes on using Internet Explorer in the online help in Internet Explorer Installing MPEG ActiveX Note Suitable MPEG ActiveX software must be installed on the computer to al low the video images to be played back If necessary you can install the required software and controls from the product CD supplied see page 103 Playbac...

Page 117: ...puter as the URL The Web browser opens the page for playing back recordings You can select recordings and control playback in the same way as when accessing a normal VIP X1 see page 111 Note You must restart the virtual video server software if you restart the com puter or if you change the USB drive by double clicking on the video jet exe file again ...

Page 118: ...re correctly configured They only need to be part of a closed net work Proceed as follows to install the units Connect the units to the closed network using Ethernet cables Connect them to the power supply Note Make sure that the units are configured for the network environment and that the correct IP address for the remote location to be contacted in the event of an alarm is set on the Alarm conn...

Page 119: ...th a terminal program Various requirements must be met in order to operate with a terminal program see page 129 Start the terminal program and enter the command 1 in the main menu to switch to the IP menu Enter the command 4 in the IP menu to change the remote IP address then enter the IP address of the unit you wish to connect to Return to the main menu by entering the command 0 Then enter the co...

Page 120: ...IP video security solu tion that provides seamless management of digital video audio and data across any IP network It is designed to work with Bosch CCTV products as part of a total video security management system Now you can integrate your existing components into one easy to manage system or use Bosch s full line capabili ties and benefit from a complete security solution based on cutting edge...

Page 121: ...in this case The unit is not correctly integrated into the network Check the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Unit reset You can use the Factory Reset button to restore the unit to its original settings Any changes to the settings are overwritten by the factory defaults A reset may be necessary for example if the unit has invalid settings that prevent it from functioning as desired Cauti...

Page 122: ...d out only by qualified per sonnel electrical engineers or network technology specialists In case of doubt contact your dealer s technical service center Transfer and disposal The VIP X1 should only be passed on together with this installation and operat ing manual Your Bosch product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused This symbo...

Page 123: ...tems Customer Service The version numbers of the internal processors can be viewed on a special page Make a note of this information before contacting Customer Service In the address bar of your browser enter version htm after the IP address of the unit for example 192 168 0 30 version htm Write down the information or print out the page The following tables are intended to help you identify the c...

Page 124: ...e cam era and check the camera function Faulty cable connections Check all cables plugs contacts and connections No connection estab lished no image transmission The unit s configuration Check all configuration parame ters Faulty installation Check all cables plugs contacts and connections Wrong IP address Check the IP addresses terminal program Faulty data transmission within the LAN Check the da...

Page 125: ...involved are compatible The unit is not opera tional after a firm ware upload Power failure during pro gramming by firmware file Have the unit checked by Cus tomer Service and replace if nec essary Incorrect firmware file Enter the IP address of the unit fol lowed by main htm in your Web browser and repeat the upload Malfunction Possible causes Solution No LUNs are dis played after connec tion to ...

Page 126: ...reen VIP X1 is being accessed Lit red briefly Startup in progress Lit red continuously Defect in VIP X1 firmware upload failed LED L Lit green Connected to the network LED T Flashing orange Data transfer via the network Processor load When accessing the VIP X1 with a Web browser the indicator for the processor load is displayed in the upper left of the window next to the device name Move the mouse...

Page 127: ... data con trolling connected units or operating the unit with a terminal program The serial interface supports the RS232 RS422 and RS485 transmission stan dards The standard used depends on the current configuration see page 83 Connection is via the terminal connector Terminal block The terminal block has several contacts for 4 alarm inputs 1 relay output Serial data transmission ...

Page 128: ...tact Contact RS232 function RS422 485 function IN1 Alarm input 1 Alarm input 1 IN2 Alarm input 2 Alarm input 2 IN3 Alarm input 3 Alarm input 3 IN4 Alarm input 4 Alarm input 4 GND GND ground GND ground GND GND ground GND ground R top Relay Relay R bottom Relay Relay CTS CTS clear to send RxD receive data minus RTS RTS ready to send TxD transmit data minus RXD RxD receive data RxD receive data plus ...

Page 129: ... to the terminal plug of the VIP X1 pin assignment see page 127 HyperTerminal a communications accessory included with Microsoft Windows can be used as the terminal program Note Information on installing and using HyperTerminal can be found in the manuals or in the online help for MS Windows Disconnect the VIP X1 from the Ethernet network before working with the ter minal program Connect the seria...

Page 130: ...d on the display Enter one command at a time When you have entered a value such as an IP address check your input again before pressing the ENTER key to transfer the values to the VIP X1 Assigning an IP Address Before you can operate a VIP X1 in your network you must first assign it an IP address that is valid for your network The following default address is preset at the factory 192 168 0 1 Star...

Page 131: ... displayed commands for any additional settings which you require Note You must restart to activate the new IP address a new subnet mask or a gateway address Restart Briefly interrupt the power supply to the VIP X1 for a restart disconnect the power supply unit from the mains supply and switch on again after a few sec onds Additional parameters You can use the terminal program to check other basic...

Page 132: ...8 240 pixels DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allows a network device to receive a dynamically allocated IP address and other network parameters from a server in a network DNS Domain Name Service FTP File Transfer Protocol Full duplex Simultaneous data transmission in both directions sending and receiving GoP Group of Pictures HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol protocol for transmission of d...

Page 133: ...d which part is the host address It is usually written in dotted decimal notation for example 255 255 255 192 NTP Network Time Protocol is a standard for synchronizing the sys tem clocks in computers in packet switching networks NTP uses the stateless protocol UDP NTP was designed to provide dependable time synchronization in networks with variable latency ping times Parameters Values used for con...

Page 134: ...er Control Protocol Telnet Login protocol with which users can access a remote computer Host on the Internet TLS Transport Layer Security versions 1 0 and 1 1 are standardized enhancement of the SSL 3 0 protocol see SSL TTL Time To Live life cycle of a data packet in station transfers UDP User Datagram Protocol URL Uniform Resource Locator UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair WAN See Wide area network Wide...

Page 135: ...rminal 30 Vp p 2 A Video input 1 BNC jacks 0 7 1 2 Vp p 75 Ohm PAL NTSC Audio input Line In 1 3 5 mm stereo jack socket 5 5 Vp p max impedance 9 kOhm typ Audio output Line Out 1 3 5 mm stereo jack socket 3 Vp p max impedance 16 Ohm min Microphone input 1 push in terminal 2 8 Vp p max at 20 dB impedance 2 kOhm typ supply 2 3 V typ Speaker output 1 push in terminal 6 Vp p max 1 W rms impedance 4 Ohm...

Page 136: ...e 9 600 kBit s 10 MBit s Image resolutions 704 576 480 pixels 4CIF D1 PAL NTSC 704 288 240 pixels 2CIF 464 x 576 480 pixels 2 3 D1 352 576 480 pixels 1 2 D1 352 288 240 pixels CIF 176 144 120 pixels QCIF Total delay 120 ms PAL NTSC MPEG 4 no network delay Image refresh rate 1 50 60 fields s variable PAL NTSC Field image based encoding Network protocols RTP Telnet TCP UDP IP HTTP HTTPS DHCP IGMP V2...

Page 137: ...ess 39 Browser window 105 C Camera 83 Camera name 36 Camera selection 105 Cameras 20 Changes 31 57 Changes in light level 74 Color depth 12 27 103 116 COM1 83 Components supplied 11 Configuration 27 99 Configuration download 99 Configuration mode 30 Connecting 27 118 Connecting on alarm 70 Connections 29 Continual recording 64 Contrast 39 Control 83 Control functions 106 Controlling playback 111 C...

Page 138: ...3 Formatting 62 Front panel 16 17 FTP server 48 49 Function test 101 G Gateway 86 General password 71 H Half duplex mode 84 Hardware version 93 Holidays 67 I Identification 8 32 IEEE 802 1x 88 IGMP V2 89 Image quality 90 Image resolution 108 Image selection 105 Indicator processor load 126 Installation 10 Installation conditions 19 Installation location 19 Interface 127 Interface mode 84 Internal ...

Page 139: ...ection 86 89 Multicast function 14 Multicasting 89 Multi unicast 89 N Navigation 31 Network 22 85 Network check 121 Network connection 24 Number of connections 29 105 O Operation 9 103 Overview of functions 13 P Parameters 26 131 Parity 84 Partition 56 Partition status 59 Partitioning 56 Password 29 32 33 105 Peripheral device control 106 Picture settings 39 Pin assignment 128 Playback 110 Playbac...

Page 140: ...elds 75 78 Serial number 8 Serial port function 83 Setup 11 Signal source 22 Size alarm track 61 SMS 79 Snapshots 14 108 SNMP 87 SNTP server 36 Software decoder 120 Source type 46 Specifications 135 SSL certificate 99 Standards 136 Stop bits 84 Storage information 51 55 Storage medium 50 Streaming 90 Subnet mask 86 Symbols 7 Synchronize 34 System log 96 97 107 System requirements 27 T Tamper detec...

Page 141: ...88 Trigger relay 82 TTL 90 U UDP 86 Unicast 89 Unit date 34 Unit ID 32 Unit identification 32 Unit name 32 Unit time 34 URL 28 104 117 User name 33 V VCA metadata 73 96 VCR 46 Version 93 Video content analysis 73 Video input 16 46 Video loss alarm 69 Video recorder 46 Video sensor 73 Video signal interruption 69 W Watermarking 38 ...

Page 142: ...EN 142 Installation and Operating Manual VIP X1 Index Bosch Security Systems 2006 12 V2 5 ...

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