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DVR4C

Applications Manual

Summary of Contents for DVR4C Series

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Page 3: ...onfiguring the Playback Viewer 9 4 2 Archiving Recorded Video 10 5 Configuring the DVR4C Remotely 10 5 1 Getting Started 10 5 1 1 System Requirements 10 5 2 Installing the Configuration Tool 10 5 3 Starting the Configuration Tool 11 5 3 1 Configuring a DVR 11 6 Motion Only and Continuous Recording 13 6 1 Recording Tab 13 6 1 1 Configuring Recording Remotely 14 6 2 Profiles Tab 15 6 2 1 Configuring...

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Page 5: ...e to another paragraph figure or table courier Denotes the actual name of an object the exact code that should be typed or a message returned from a system i Notices inform you of essential but non critical information Read these messages carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes Cautionary messages provide critical information that help you r...

Page 6: ...s Phone 800 894 5215 or 408 957 3065 Fax 408 935 5938 Email BoschCCTVparts ca slr com Canada Phone 514 738 2434 Fax 514 738 8480 Europe Middle East and Asia Pacific Region Phone 44 0 1495 274558 Fax 44 0 1495 274280 Email BoschCCTVparts ca slr com For additional information see http www boschsecurity com Related Publications Refer to the latest Bosch Security Systems Inc Databook for the most up t...

Page 7: ...ing a lightning storm or when leaving this unit unattended and unused for long periods unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power line surges 7 Controls adjustment Adjust only those controls specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage to the unit Use of control...

Page 8: ...inal parts Unauthorized substitutions may cause fire electrical shock or other hazards 15 Safety check Safety checks should be performed upon completion of service or repairs to the unit to ensure proper operating condition 16 Installation This installation should be made by a qualified service person in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes ...

Page 9: ... to a ground source Disconnect the unit s input connectors from outdoor equipment before disconnecting the grounding plug or grounding terminal Follow proper safety precautions such as grounding for any outdoor device connected to this unit U S A models only Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information regarding proper grounding of the mount and supporting struc...

Page 10: ...r supply power via the Ethernet connection PoE when power is already supplied via the power connector Power disconnect Units have power supplied whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source The power cord is the main power disconnect for all units Power lines Do not locate the camera near overhead power lines power circuits or electrical lights nor where it may contact such power line...

Page 11: ...s uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense Intentional or unintentional modifications not expressly ...

Page 12: ... génère utilise et émet de l energie de fréquence radio et peut en cas d installation ou d utilisation non conforme aux instructions générer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio L utilisation de ce produit dans une zone résidentielle peut provoquer des interférences nuisibles Le cas échéant l utilisateur devra remédier à ces interférences à ses propres frais Au besoin l utilisateur...

Page 13: ...the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Int...

Page 14: ...lévision L utilisateur peut parvenir à éliminer les interférences éventuelles en prenant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes Au besoin l utilisateur consultera son revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio télévision qui procédera à une opération corrective La brochure suivante publiée par la Commission fédérale des communications FCC peut s avérer utile How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV ...

Page 15: ...ODUCT Copyright This user guide is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright All rights reserved Release month 20xx Software version x x Copyright 2007 Bosch Security Systems Note This user guide has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly verified The text was complete and correct at the time of printing The ongoing...

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Page 17: ...s the user to set four 4 customized parameters Weekday Day Weekday Night Weekend Day and Weekend Night for the time period in which recording is set For example a user who has a high traffic store during the weekday may want to set the DVR4C s Weekday Day tab for Superior quality with 15 IPS In addition if the user does not have much traffic or the store is closed on weekday nights the user may se...

Page 18: ...o the next field a Select the IPS images per second and Quality for the Normal and for the Input Alarm recording modes Table 2 2 b Select the Camera Mode Table 2 2 for each of the four 4 cameras For example for non stop recording 24 hours a day 7 days a week select Continuous for the appropriate camera s c Select the event recording time OFF Follows 1 120 seconds and pre event recording time OFF o...

Page 19: ...ally considers 6 01 PM 6 59 AM as night time 5 To exit press the ESC button Table 2 3 Configuring Scheduling Times 2 2 2 Configuring Exception Days To configure the DVR4C for exception days do the following see example below 1 Press the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR4C unit 2 Press the right arrow button to select Profiles then press the Enter button Use the down arrow to scroll to Exce...

Page 20: ...ields and pressing the Enter button to start and stop editing When finished press the ESC button to exit the Camera Mode 5 Press the down arrow button to select Event Recording Time s then press the Enter button Press the left or right arrow button to select Follows then press Enter When finished press the ESC button to exit the Event Recording Time s 6 Press the down arrow to select Pre event Rec...

Page 21: ...p editing When finished press the ESC button to exit the Recording Mode 15 Press the down arrow button to select Camera Mode then press the Enter button 16 In each respective Camera Mode 1 4 select Motion Only by using the arrows to navigate between fields and pressing the Enter button to start and stop editing When finished press the ESC button to exit the Camera Mode 17 Press the down arrow butt...

Page 22: ...ent Recording Time s 24 Press the down arrow to select Pre event Recording Time s then press the Enter button Press the left or right arrow button to select OFF then press Enter When finished press the ESC button to exit the Pre event Recording Time s Table 2 8 Example of Weekend Night Recording 25 Press the ESC button to exit back to the main menu then use the arrow buttons to select the Profiles...

Page 23: ...e exception day has been completed 31 Press ESC to exit Table 2 10 Example of Configuring Exception Days 2 3 Event Setup Tab The Event Setup tab allows the user to set the parameters within the camera s field of view for recording For example use this tab to record motion in one specific area such as the cash register or door 2 3 1 Configuring the Area of Motion To configure the area of motion do ...

Page 24: ... Motion Figure 2 1 Motion Area Setting 3 Audio The DVR4C Audio tab allows the user to configure the application for audio The user can configure each of the four tabs Weekday Day Weekday Night Weekend Day or Weekend Night for monitoring only recording only or monitoring and recording Each audio channel relates to its respective camera For example channel 1 corresponds to camera 1 3 1 Configuring f...

Page 25: ... End time and Filter fields for editing When finished editing each field press the Enter button 3 To search for recorded video press the down arrow to select Start then press the Enter button The DVR4C begins Searching then displays the Event List 4 Use the arrow buttons to select an appropriate Event then press the Enter button 5 When finished press the ESC button to exit Table 4 1 Playing Record...

Page 26: ...are application that makes the installation and configuration of a unit faster and easier The Configuration Tool runs on a PC that is connected to the DVR via an Ethernet network connection 5 1 Getting Started To use the Configuration Tool to change settings the unit must be physically connected to a PC via a network connection The Configuration Tool application must be installed on the PC 5 1 1 S...

Page 27: ...ication When the Configuration Tool application is started for the first time the DVR list is empty 5 3 1 Configuring a DVR The Configuration Tool requires administrator rights to log on to a DVR The password is set in the Connectivity menu of the DVR4C If a DVR s configuration menu is activated or remote setup is configured as Disable login is blocked To configure a DVR do the following 1 Double ...

Page 28: ...word are admin admin Note only the ADMIN user can log on using the Configuration Tool 8 Click Login to start configuring the selected DVR or Exit to discontinue login Figure 5 2 Registering a DVR 9 After logging in nine 9 tabs are displayed see Figure 5 3 Each tab page configures a different function of the selected DVR When the value of an item in any of the tabs is changed click the Apply button...

Page 29: ...ecord only when motion is detected Continuous recording is used to record non stop and Motion Only Auto Snapshot is used to record only when motion is detected along with an automatic snapshot image 6 1 Recording Tab The Recording tab allows the user to set four 4 customized parameters Weekday Day Weekday Night Weekend Day and Weekend Night for the time period in which recording is set For example...

Page 30: ...n Tool icon or click Start Programs Bosch DVR4C Configuration Tool 2 Select a DVR type the password and click Login The Configuration Tool displays the Information tab 3 Click the Recording tab Figure 6 2 Figure 6 2 Configuring for Recording 4 For each of the four 4 tabs Weekday Day Weekday Night Weekend Day and Weekend Night Figure 6 2 do the following a Select the IPS images per second and Quali...

Page 31: ...onfigure the DVR4C time schedule for recording do the following 1 Click the Profiles tab Figure 6 3 2 Select the day of the week to begin and end your day Figure 6 3 Reference B Everything else is considered the weekend For example if the user s work week is Monday Thursday the DVR4C automatically considers Friday Sunday the weekend 3 Select the time of the day to begin and end your day Figure 6 3...

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Page 33: ...input box for the Normal and Input Alarm values and select 15 from the pull down list 3 Click inside the Quality input box for the Normal and Input Alarm fields and select Medium from the pull down list 4 Click the pull down arrow in each respective Camera Mode 1 4 and select Motion only 5 Click the pull down arrow in the Event Recording Time s and select Follows 6 Click the pull down arrow in the...

Page 34: ...ect Low from the pull down list 18 Click the pull down arrow in each respective Camera Mode 1 4 and select Motion only 19 Click the pull down arrow in the Event Recording Time s and select Follows 20 Click the pull down arrow in the Pre event Recording Time s and select OFF 21 Click Apply Figure 6 6 Weekend Day Tab 22 Click the Weekend Night tab Figure 6 7 23 Click inside the IPS input box for the...

Page 35: ...ntrol in the second field and select 5 00 PM Then click Apply Figure 6 8 Configuring the Recording Schedule 32 In the Exception Days group box within the Profiles tab click on the No 1 field 33 Click the Start Time Date spin control and select 06 16 7 00 AM month day time 34 Click the Profile pull down list and select Weekend Night which uses the 7 5 IPS and Low quality profile which was specified...

Page 36: ...egister or door 6 3 1 Configuring the Area of Motion To configure the area of motion do the following 1 Click the Event Setup tab Figure 6 10 2 Select the respective Camera number 1 4 to set the parameters for recording 3 Check the Input Alarm box to turn ON the alarm input To turn OFF the Input Alarm uncheck the box 4 Click the pull down menu for Motion Sensitivity and select a level Figure 6 10 ...

Page 37: ...he area of concentration for motion detection 7 When finished click OK Then click Apply in the Event Set up tab to apply all edits 7 Playing Recorded Video Remotely The DVR4C Playback Viewer enables the user to play recorded video in two formats DV4 and AVI The DV4 is a Bosch proprietary format that can only be viewed with the Archive Player The AVI format can be viewed with any Windows compatible...

Page 38: ...wing 1 Double click the Playback Viewer icon or click Start Programs Bosch DVR4C Playback Viewer 2 Click the Login icon Figure 7 2 Reference A The DVR4C application displays the DVR Explorer screen 3 Select the appropriate DVR from the list and click OK Figure 7 2 Reference B C Reference Description A Video window B Playback and audio control C Timeline D Zoom control E Print and archiving functio...

Page 39: ...ity Systems Inc Applications Manual F01U074954 1 0 2007 07 Figure 7 2 DVR Explorer 4 The DVR4C application displays the Login screen Type the password then click OK Figure 7 3 Login Screen 5 The DVR4C application displays the Playback menu Figure 7 4 A B C ...

Page 40: ...ws to select a date Figure 7 5 Reference B to play video 8 Click the spin control up and down arrows to select the time to view recorded video hour minute second When finished click Go Figure 7 5 Reference A D Figure 7 5 Configuring the Start Time for Viewing Recorded Video 9 Click the Play arrow Figure 7 6 Reference E To adjust the speed of the video move the slider bar Figure 7 6 Reference F to ...

Page 41: ... do the following 1 Click the filing cabinet icon Figure 7 7 Reference A to archive video Figure 7 7 DVR4C Playback Menu 2 The DVR4C application displays the Archive Video screen Indicate the appropriate information including the to and from dates time frame format channel file split size and file name Figure 7 8 Reference A B The file split function will divide a large archive A B C D E F A ...

Page 42: ... be configured between 1 MB and 2 GB Figure 7 8 Archiving Video 3 Click Start to begin transferring the video archive 4 When the DVR4C transfers the video to the specified location it displays the Archive Video screen see Figure 7 9 Click OK Figure 7 9 Archiving Video 5 To play the archived video open Windows Explorer double click the archive file then click the Play button A B ...

Page 43: ...xample channel 1 corresponds to camera 1 Figure 8 1 Audio Tab 8 1 Configuring Audio Remotely To configure the DVR4C for audio do the following 1 Double click the Configuration Tool icon or click Start Programs Bosch DVR4C Configuration Tool 2 Type the password and click Login The Configuration Tool displays the Information tab 3 Click the System Settings tab 4 Click the Audio tab 5 For each of the...

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