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  • Page 1 DVR4C Applications Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DVR4C Table of Contents | en Table of Contents Configuring the DVR4C Unit Motion Only and Continuous Recording Recording Tab 2.1.1 Configuring Recording via the DVR4C Profiles Tab 2.2.1 Configuring Scheduling Times 2.2.2 Configuring Exception Days Event Setup Tab 2.3.1...
  • Page 4 | Table of Contents DVR4C F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5 DVR4C | en Preface This guide describes how to install the DVR4C. Audience This guide is intended for qualified installation and service personnel who are familiar with the applicable national and local electrical codes. Document Conventions Convention Meaning Bold Denotes a part, item, or assembly.
  • Page 6 Refer to the latest Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Databook for the most up-to-date datasheets. To obtain a copy of the Databook, please contact your local Bosch representative. You can also visit the Bosch Security Systems, Inc. World Wide Web site at: http://www.boschsecurity.com to view a current listings of our publications.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    For external power supplied units, use only the recommended or approved power supplies. – For limited power source units, this power source must comply with EN60950. Substitutions may damage the unit or cause fire or shock. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...
  • Page 8 17. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification not expressly approved by Bosch of the equipment or authorization agreement could void the user's guarantee or authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 NOTE: Wear required grounded wrist straps and observe proper ESD safety precautions when handling the electrostatic-sensitive printed circuit boards. Environmental statement - Bosch has a strong commitment towards the environment. This unit has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible.
  • Page 10 Mechanical loading - Properly mount the equipment in a rack to prevent a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading. 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.
  • Page 11 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, Inc. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...
  • Page 12 AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit est un appareil de Classe A. Son utilisation dans une zone résidentielle risque de provoquer des interférences. Le cas échéant, l’utilisateur devra prendre les mesures nécessaires pour y remédier. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 13 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, Inc. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...
  • Page 14 : « How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems ». Cette brochure est disponible auprès du U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la référence n° 004-000-00345-4. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. 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) ©...
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  • Page 17: Configuring The Dvr4C Unit

    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 set the Weekday Night tab to Medium quality with 7.5 IPS.

  • Page 18: Configuring Recording Via The Dvr4C

    2.1.1 Configuring Recording via the DVR4C To configure the DVR4C for motion detection or continuous recording, do the following: Press the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR4C unit. Press the right arrow button to select Recording, then press the Enter button. The OSD (on-screen display) displays the Weekday Day, Weekday Night, Weekend Day, Weekend Night options (see Table 2.1).

  • Page 19: Configuring Scheduling Times

    2.2.2 Configuring Exception Days To configure the DVR4C for exception days, do the following (see example below): Press the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR4C unit. Press the right arrow button to select Profiles, then press the Enter button. Use the down arrow to scroll to Exception Days.
  • Page 20 7.5 images per second for eight hours and 30 minutes starting at 7:00 AM. Press the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR4C. Press the right arrow button to select the Recording tab, then press the down arrow to select the Weekday Day tab (Table 2.5).
  • Page 21 18. 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). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Applications Manual F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...
  • Page 22 26. Within the Profiles field, edit the following fields by using the arrows to navigate between fields and pressing the Enter button to start and stop editing. In the Week Start field select Monday then, in the Week End field select Friday. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: Event Setup Tab

    Configuring the Area of Motion To configure the area of motion, do the following: Press the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR4C unit. Press the right arrow button to select Event Setup, then press the down arrow button to select the respective camera number (1-4) to set the parameters for recording (see Table 2.11).

  • Page 24: Audio

    Figure 2.1 Motion Area Setting 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.

  • Page 25: Playing Recorded Video

    Table 3.1 Configuring for Audio Playing Recorded Video The DVR4C enables the user to play recorded video and archive clips to a USB memory device in two formats: DV4 and AVI. The DV4 is a Bosch proprietary format that can only be viewed with the Archive Player.

  • Page 26: Archiving Recorded Video

    Insert a USB device into the front panel of the DVR4C unit. Press the respective camera (1-4) on the front panel to archive video. Press the COPY button on the front panel of the DVR4C. The OSD displays the Copy screen (see Table 4.2).

  • Page 27: Starting The Configuration Tool

    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.
  • Page 28 | Configuring the DVR4C Remotely DVR4C Select a DVR from the list of DVRs on the left-hand side. Type a User Name, Password, and Port Number. The user name can be up to 30 characters. The default values of User name/Password are admin/admin. Note: only the ADMIN user can log on using the Configuration Tool.

  • Page 29: Motion Only And Continuous Recording

    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 set the Weekday Night tab to Medium quality with 7.5 IPS.

  • Page 30: Configuring Recording Remotely

    Figure 6.1 Recording Tab 6.1.1 Configuring Recording Remotely To configure the DVR4C for motion or continuous recording, do the following: Double click the Configuration Tool icon or click Start, Programs, Bosch DVR4C, Configuration Tool. Select a DVR, type the password, and click Login. The Configuration Tool displays the Information tab.

  • Page 31: Profiles Tab

    Select the time of the day to begin and end your day (Figure 6.3 Reference B). Everything else is considered night time. For example, if the user’s work week starts at 7 AM and ends at 6 PM, the DVR4C automatically considers 6:01 PM- 6:59 AM as night time. When finished, click Apply.
  • Page 32 | Motion Only and Continuous Recording DVR4C Figure 6.3 Configuring the Recording Schedule and Exception Days F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 33 12. Click the pull-down arrow in the Event Recording Time(s) and select Follows. 13. Click the pull-down arrow in the Pre-event Recording Time(s) and select OFF. 14. Click Apply. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Applications Manual F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...
  • Page 34 23. Click inside the IPS input box for the Normal and Input Alarm values and select 7.5 from the pull-down list. 24. Click inside the Quality input box for the Normal and Input Alarm fields and select Low from the pull-down list. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35 35. Click the Duration spin-control in the first field and select 8 hours. Then, in the second field select 30 [min]. 36. Click Modify then, click Apply. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Applications Manual F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07...

  • Page 36: Event Setup Tab

    Click the pull-down menu for Motion Sensitivity and select a level. Figure 6.10 Configuring the Area of Motion Click the Motion Area, Custom Area button to set up the area of motion. The DVR4C displays the Motion Area Setting screen (see Figure 6.11).

  • Page 37: Playing Recorded Video Remotely

    When finished, click OK. Then, click Apply in the Event Set-up tab to apply all edits. 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.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Playback Viewer

    Double click the Playback Viewer icon or click Start, Programs, Bosch DVR4C, Playback Viewer. Click the Login icon (Figure 7.2 Reference A). The DVR4C application displays the DVR Explorer screen. Select the appropriate DVR from the list and click OK (Figure 7.2 Reference B-C).
  • Page 39 DVR4C Playing Recorded Video Remotely | en Figure 7.2 DVR Explorer The DVR4C application displays the Login screen. Type the password, then click OK. Figure 7.3 Login Screen The DVR4C application displays the Playback menu (Figure 7.4). Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 40 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 the left to decrease and to the right to increase speed. F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Archiving Recorded Video

    Click the filing cabinet icon (Figure 7.7 Reference A) to archive video. Figure 7.7 DVR4C Playback Menu 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).
  • Page 42 1 MB and 2 GB. Figure 7.8 Archiving Video Click Start to begin transferring the video archive. 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 To play the archived video, open Windows Explorer, double-click the archive file, then click the Play button.

  • Page 43: Remote Audio

    Remote Audio | en Remote 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, and Weekend Night) for monitoring only, recording only, or monitoring and recording. Each audio channel relates to its respective camera.
  • Page 44 | Remote Audio DVR4C F01U074954 | 1.0 | 2007.07 Applications Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 46 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Robert-Koch-Straße 100 D-85521 Ottobrunn Germany Telefon 089 6290-0 089 6290-1020 www.bosch-securitysystems.com © Bosch Security Systems, Inc., 2007...

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