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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE
DVR1 SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS
1.1
Guide to This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to safely install, program, and operate Philips’ DVR1 Series
Digital Video Recorders. Step-by-step procedures and sample menus guide you through each phase of the DVR1’s
setup and programming.
The DVR1 package includes the Remote Viewer software, which allows remote access to a DVR1 through a network
interface. Complete installation and operation instructions for the Remote Viewer program are included in this
manual.
1.2
Unpacking
Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the unit.
Check for the following items:
✔
Digital Video Recorder unit
✔
Installation Instructions (this manual)
✔
Accessories PCB (printed circuit board)
✔
One (1) 12-volt power supply with two (2) power cables
✔
Rack mount kit
✔
Wave Reader software (CD)
✔
Wave Reader Manual
✔
Wave Watch Manual
If any items appear to have been damaged in shipment, replace the item(s) properly in the shipping carton and notify
the shipping company. If any items are missing, notify your nearest Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Sales Representative
or Customer Service Representative:
The Americas: 1 800 326 3270
Europe & Middle East: 31 40 278 1222
Asia Pacific Region: 65 350 1859
NOTE
:
The shipping carton and all packing materials should be retained, in case transporting the unit is necessary.
This will ensure safe transport of all components.
1.3
Understanding the DVR1 Series
The DVR1 Series of Digital Video Recorders provide a digital alternative to traditional time-lapse VCRs. Digital
video recording allows continuous recording on a hard disk, eliminating the need to replace or rewind videotapes. The
DVR1 Series provide menu-based search capabilities for recorded events, as well as access to live or recorded data via
the Ethernet.
Additionally, the DVR1 Series offer the following operating features:
• Single-channel composite or S-video input/output connections.
• Ample hard disk storage: 80GB for
DVR1EP08
; 160GB for
DVR1EP16
; 320GB for
DVR1EP32
&
DVR1EP32A
.
• Accepts a single camera or multiplexed inputs from most popular multiplexers.
• Multiple recording rates from 0.1 up to 60 pictures per second (pps; also referred to as images per second, or IPS).
• Two hard disk recording modes: continuous recording (overwrite mode) or no overwrite.
• Two recording quality modes: S-video or VHS.
• Compatibility with many archiving devices (see
Section 4.7
).
•
Remote Viewer
software allows remote viewing of live or recorded images on a PC, as well as many other features
(see
Wave Reader Manual [part # 3935 890 44511] & Wave Watch Manual [part # 3935 890 44711]
).
NOTE:
Refer to the Bosch Web site,
www.philipscsi.com
, for a listing of the latest approved external archiving devices.
