Introduction - Philips Divar Digital versatile recorder Operation Manual

Introduction

Digital versatile recorder for security applications
The Divar is a video recording system that can record multiple camera signals
while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. It
combines the functionality of a digital recorder with a multiplexer and a
switcher.
The unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored
video. Once set up, all recording takes place in the background without requiring
operator intervention. Maximum recording rates of 60 (NTSC) and 50 (PAL)
images per second are guaranteed with unsynchronized cameras. The recording
rate and quality are selectable per camera.
All models have extensive alarm handling functions and telemetry control. Alarm
functions include motion detection in user-definable areas of the image on any
camera input.
The unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys
and on-screen display menu system. One monitor output provides full-screen,
quad and multiscreen viewing; another spot/alarm. A keyboard can be connected
to improve the ease-of-use.
Via a network, the Control Center PC-application can be used for live viewing,
playback and configuration. The Divar includes an authenticity check for both
local and remote playback. A dedicated PC player is provided for playback of
secure video files.
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Versions
There are three Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with
various storage capacities. This manual describes the 16-channel version. Both 6-
channel and 9-channel versions operate in exactly the same way except that fewer
cameras can be connected, there are fewer camera keys and the number of
multiscreen views is reduced.
Setup
The unit is configured by an administrator. Access to the configuration functions
is normally password protected. The choices made during setup can restrict the
functions available to the operator. For example, the number of multiscreen
views can be limited.
Search and playback functions can also be password protected, so it is possible
that they are not available to the operator. All possible operator facilities are
described in this manual but some of these may not be available to you.
On-screen help
On-screen help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow ALT key
least one second to see the help text associated with your current activity. Press
the escape key to exit help.
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