Bosch VideoJet 8008 Installation And Operating Manual

Bosch VideoJet 8008 Installation And Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004...
  • Page 2 Our products are constantly developed and upgraded; as such, the content of the manual is subject to change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for losses that arise directly or indi- rectly as a result of errors, incompleteness or discrepancies between the manual and the product described.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EN | 3 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Content Chapter 1 Preface Conventions ......... 5 Intended use.
  • Page 4 Glossary ......... . 148 Technical data: VideoJet 8008 ......150 Technical data: VideoJet 8008 with audio .
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Preface

    Preface This manual is intended for persons responsible for the installation and opera- tion of the VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004. International, national and any regional electrical engineering regulations must be followed at all times. Rele- vant knowledge of network technology is required. The manual describes the installation and operation of the unit.
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Intended use The VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 network video servers transmit video and control signals over data networks (Ethernet LAN, Internet). The integrated hard drive allows you to use the device as a DVR. Audio signals can also be trans- mitted with the audio versions of the units.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Safety Information

    EN | 7 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Safety information Electric shock hazard Never attempt to connect the unit to any power network other than the type for which it is intended. Never open the housing.
  • Page 8: Installation And Operation

    Any other actions may lead to personal injury, damage to property or damage to the equipment. Maintenance and repair Never open the housing of a VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004. The units do not contain any user-serviceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is carried out only by qualified per- sonnel (electrical engineers or network technology specialists).
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Product Description

    EN | 9 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Product description Components supplied VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004 network video server (basic version or audio version) Power supply cable Configuration cable Mounting kit for installation in 19-inch racks...
  • Page 10: Configuration Requirements

    EN | 10 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Configuration requirements Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, access to a network and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) Computer with Windows 2000/XP operating system, access to a network and...
  • Page 11: Overview Of Functions

    CCTV systems or local networks can be achieved quickly and easily. The VideoJet 8008 offers full D1/4CIF resolution at a complete image rate of 25 images per second for 8 channels. The VideoJet 8004 is the more economic variant with half the image rate per channel.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    The UDP and IGMP V2 pro- tocols must be implemented on the network for this function. The integrated hard drive means that VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 can be used as digital video recorders for local long-term recording. Both units support ANR technology, which guarantees seamless recording without gaps with VIDOS-NVR, even during network failures.
  • Page 13 EN | 13 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Summary VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 offer the following main functions: Video and data transmission over IP data networks Dual Streaming function for every encoder to allow simultaneous encoding...
  • Page 14: Connections On The Rear Panel

    EN | 14 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Connections on the rear panel 1 Eight audio ports (Mono): Audio 1 to Audio 8 (audio versions only) 3.5 mm stereo sockets for connecting audio cables 2 Additional terminal block (audio versions only)
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    EN | 15 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Front panel 10 Power LED lights up green when ready for operation 11 IR diode infrared receiver (for future function extensions) 12 HDD LED flashes red during data transmission to and from the hard drive...
  • Page 16 EN | 16 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Product description Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5...
  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Installation

    VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Installation VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 are designed as desktop units and intended for installation in a switch cabinet. Mounting in a 19-inch rack using the mounting kit supplied is a quick and easy operation.
  • Page 18: Installing In A Switch Cabinet

    EN | 18 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Installing in a switch cabinet VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 are set up for installation in a 19-inch rack. The necessary mounting kit is already supplied. Caution When installing in a switch cabinet, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation for each unit: There must be at least 5 cm (1.97 in.) of free space to the left...
  • Page 19: Installation Overview

    EN | 19 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Installation overview Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5 Installation...
  • Page 20: Connections

    NTSC signal are suitable. Note On the VideoJet 8008, the maximum resolution at the complete image rate for each camera input is Full D1/4CIF. The VideoJet 8004 only supports the Full D1/4CIF resolution when every other camera input is assigned, that is, when the four uneven inputs (Video 1, 3, 5, 7) or the four even in- puts (Video 2, 4, 6, 8) are assigned.
  • Page 21: Data Interface

    – Connect the unit to the network via the 10/100/1000 MBit Base-T socket. Alarm inputs VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 offer ten alarm inputs via an orange terminal block. The alarm inputs are used to connect to external alarm devices such as door contacts or sensors.
  • Page 22 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Audio connections (audio versions only) The audio versions of VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 have several audio ports for audio line signals as well as a microphone input and a loudspeaker output.
  • Page 23 Relay outputs (audio versions only) The audio versions of VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 have five relay outputs for connecting external units such as lamps or alarm sirens. You can operate these relay outputs manually while there is an active connection to the device.
  • Page 24: Power On/Power Off

    – Connect the power supply cable to a fused mains socket. The green Power LED on the front panel of the unit lights up. As soon as the text VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004 is displayed on the screen after the unit has booted, the unit is ready for use.
  • Page 25: Setup Using A Terminal Program

    EN | 25 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Setup using a terminal program Data terminal You can connect a data terminal to the unit for setup and local control. The data terminal consists of a computer with a terminal program. Use the configuration cable supplied to establish the connection.
  • Page 26 Assigning an IP Address To use a VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004 in your network, you must assign it an IP address that is valid for your network. The following default address is preset at the factory: 192.168.0.1 –...
  • Page 27 EN | 27 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual – Enter i again. The terminal program displays the current IP address and prompts you to enter a new IP address. – Enter the desired IP address and press [ENTER]. The terminal program dis- plays the new IP address.
  • Page 28 EN | 28 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Installation Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5...
  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Configuration Using A Web Browser

    EN | 29 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Configuration using a Web browser Connecting The integrated HTTP server provides you with the option to configure the unit over the network with a Web browser. This option is significantly more compre- hensive and convenient than configuration using a terminal program and also offers you the option of displaying live video images.
  • Page 30: Establishing The Connection

    EN | 30 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – Insert the CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double click MPEGAx.exe.
  • Page 31: Choosing The Configuration Mode

    EN | 31 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Note The screen display can differ from that shown above, depending on the unit variants that you use. If you do not connect, the device may have reached its maximum number of con- nections.
  • Page 32: Configuration Menu

    EN | 32 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Configuration menu The configuration menu is recommended for expert users or system administra- tors. You can access all unit parameters in this mode. Settings that affect the fundamental functioning of the unit (such as firmware updates) can only be made using the configuration menu.
  • Page 33: Unit Overview

    EN | 33 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Unit overview The unit overview is a graphic presentation of the various areas of the configura- tion. The individual configuration parameters are arranged in groups and dis- played in separate windows.
  • Page 34: Encoder Settings

    EN | 34 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Encoder settings For encoding the video signal, you can select a profile for each camera, and for Dual Streaming compatible units you can select two profiles each.
  • Page 35 EN | 35 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Profile 1: Low bandwidth (CIF) High quality for low bandwidth connections, resolution 352 × 288/240 pixels Profile 2: Low delay (1/2 D1) High quality with low delay, resolution 352 ×...
  • Page 36 EN | 36 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Note When local recording is running, the profile set as the Recording profile for the relevant video input is active (see page 45). Changing profiles You can change individual parameter values within a profile and you can also change the name.
  • Page 37 EN | 37 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Profile name: You can enter a new name for the profile here. The name is then displayed in the MPEG-4 encoder field in the list of selectable profiles.
  • Page 38: Encoding Interval

    EN | 38 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 I-frame distance: This parameter allows you to set the intervals in which the I-frames will be coded. 0 means auto mode, whereby the video server inserts I-frames as nec- essary.
  • Page 39: Recording Parameters

    EN | 39 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Recording parameters Here, you can set all parameters for recording on the local hard drive. Recording can be performed continuously or only in the case of an alarm.
  • Page 40 EN | 40 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 After starting, the Time recording, Alarm recording and Properties pages for the activated partition are displayed in gray and the configuration cannot be modified. The graphic in the lower section of the pages indicates this partition's recording activity.
  • Page 41: Recording Status

    EN | 41 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Used filetracks on partition: Within a partition, up to 128 filetracks are created automatically. Each new recording has its own track. In Linear mode (see page 45), no more new recordings are made when the 128 tracks are written;...
  • Page 42: Alarm Recording

    EN | 42 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Alarm recording Here, you can specify the times during which continuous recording to the hard drives should take place in the event of an alarm. As with time recording, there are separate selection fields for each partition and thus for each camera input.
  • Page 43 EN | 43 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual This segment in the 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.
  • Page 44 EN | 44 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Properties You can view the current properties for the partition selected in each case directly in the recording scheduler and modify them if necessary. You can also activate the alarms that should trigger recording.
  • Page 45: Video Recording

    EN | 45 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Caution All modifications result in the reorganization of the partition and the loss of all sequences on this partition. Consequently, you should back up all important sequences on the com- puter's hard drive.
  • Page 46 EN | 46 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Alarm recording at: You can select the alarm sensor that is to trigger a recording. You can also use the motion and video alarm for a camera to trigger the alarm recording by another camera.
  • Page 47: System Settings

    EN | 47 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual System settings Here you can set or select various basic data for the unit. Unit identification Unit name: You can give the unit a name to make it easier to identify. The name simplifies the management of multiple units in larger systems, for example using the VIDOS program.
  • Page 48 EN | 48 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Password A unit is generally protected by a password to prevent unauthorized access to the unit. You can use different authorization levels to limit access. Note Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authoriza- tion levels are also protected with a password.
  • Page 49: Confirm Password

    EN | 49 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Confirm password: Enter the new password a second time to eliminate typing mistakes. Note The new password is only saved when you click the Set button. You...
  • Page 50: Version Information

    EN | 50 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Unit date and Unit time: If there are multiple 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.
  • Page 51: Alarm Settings

    EN | 51 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Alarm settings In this option you can make your settings for the alarm sources and alarm con- nections. Alarm sources You can configure the possible alarm triggers for the unit (for example, the alarm inputs).
  • Page 52 EN | 52 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 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 112).
  • Page 53: Alarm Connections

    EN | 53 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Alarm connections You can select how the unit responds to an alarm. In the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. You can enter up to ten IP addresses to which the unit will connect in sequence in the event of an alarm, until a connection is made.
  • Page 54 EN | 54 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Auto-connect: Select the On option to automatically re-establish a connection to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each restart, after a connection break- down or after a network failure.
  • Page 55: Network Settings

    EN | 55 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Network settings Here you can specify network addresses and configure multiple connections. Network The settings in this screen are used to integrate the unit into an existing network.
  • Page 56 EN | 56 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Gateway IP 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).
  • Page 57 EN | 57 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Multicasting In addition to a 1:1 connection between an encoder and a single receiver (uni- cast), the unit can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal from an encoder simultaneously.
  • Page 58 EN | 58 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 The multicast address can be the same for multiple streams. However, it will be necessary to use a different port in each case so that multiple data streams are not sent simultaneously using the same port and multicast address.
  • Page 59 EN | 59 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Note Audio signals are only transmitted if the audio function is activated on the Audio Stream configuration page (see page 78). Multicast port 1: (audio versions only) Enter the port address of the separate audio stream here.
  • Page 60: Serial Port Function

    EN | 60 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 COM settings You can configure the parameters of the RS232/485 serial interface to meet your requirements. On audio versions, you can also configure the parameters of the second RS232 serial interface.
  • Page 61: Baud Rate

    Note If you are using a Bosch AutoDome, remember that the value of the Cam- era ID must always be selected one less than the Bosch camera number (for example: Bosch camera number: 1, Camera ID: 0).
  • Page 62 EN | 62 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 COM2 (audio versions only) Serial port function: Select the desired function from the list. If you wish to use the additional RS232 serial interface (9-pin sub-D socket) to transmit transparent data, select Transparent.
  • Page 63: Configuration Menu

    EN | 63 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Configuration menu The configuration menu allows you to configure all parameters of the unit. You can view the current settings by opening one of the configuration screens. You can change the settings by entering new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field.
  • Page 64 EN | 64 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 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.
  • Page 65 EN | 65 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Password A unit is generally protected by a password to prevent unauthorized access to the unit. You can use different authorization levels to limit access. Note Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authoriza- tion levels are also protected with a password.
  • Page 66: Unit Date

    EN | 66 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Confirm password: Enter the new password a second time to eliminate typing mistakes. Note The new password is only saved when you click the Set button. You...
  • Page 67: Time Settings

    EN | 67 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Unit time: Enter the current time or click the Synchr. PC button to copy your computer's system time to the unit. Time server The unit can receive the time signal of a time server via the Time Server Protocol (RFC 868) and set the internal clock accordingly.
  • Page 68 EN | 68 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Camera names 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 video screen if config- ured to do so (see page 69).
  • Page 69: Display Stamping

    EN | 69 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Display stamping Various overlays or “stamps” in the video image provide important supplemen- tary information. These overlays can be enabled individually and are arranged on the image in a clear manner.
  • Page 70: Video Watermarking

    EN | 70 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Displayed alarm 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.
  • Page 71: Picture Settings

    EN | 71 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Picture settings You can set the video image of each camera to suit your requirements. The cur- rent video image is displayed in the small window next to the slide controls as confirmation.
  • Page 72: Mpeg-4 Encoder

    EN | 72 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 MPEG-4 encoder For encoding the video signal, you can select a profile for each camera, and for Dual Streaming compatible units you can select two profiles each.
  • Page 73 EN | 73 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Profile 3: High resolution (D1/4CIF) High resolution for high bandwidth connections, resolution 704 × 576/480 pixels Profile 4: DSL For DSL connections at 500 kBit/s, resolution 352 × 288/240 pixels...
  • Page 74: Profile Name

    EN | 74 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Changing profiles You can change individual parameter values within a profile and you can also change the name. You can switch between the profiles by clicking the appropri- ate tab.
  • Page 75 EN | 75 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Target data rate: You can limit the data rate for the unit to optimize utilization of the bandwidth in your network. The target data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no excessive motion.
  • Page 76 EN | 76 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Encoding interval: The figure selected here determines the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted. 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.
  • Page 77 EN | 77 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Video input Note The numbering follows the labeling of the video inputs on the actual unit. Source type input 1 to Source type input 8: 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.
  • Page 78: Enable Audio

    EN | 78 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Audio stream (audio versions only) The audio version of the unit has several audio ports for audio line signals as well as a microphone input and loudspeaker output.
  • Page 79: Audio Output Channel

    EN | 79 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Audio output channel: Note The numbering follows the labeling of the audio sockets on the unit. You can connect outputs Audio 8 (Output 8), AO (Intercom) and Audio Out (Stereo out) to the same audio stream simultaneously.
  • Page 80: Jpeg Posting

    EN | 80 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 JPEG posting You can save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at certain intervals. You can then retrieve these images at a later date to reconstruct alarm events if required.
  • Page 81: Jpeg Posting Interval

    EN | 81 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual JPEG posting interval: Enter the interval in seconds at which the images will be sent to an FTP server. Enter zero if you do not want any images to be sent.
  • Page 82 EN | 82 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Partitioning Eight partitions can be set up for the unit's hard drive, in a similar manner to the partitioning often found on computer hard drives. Parameters such as size, qual- ity and type of video recording or compression standard used can be specified for each partition.
  • Page 83: Creating A Partition

    EN | 83 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Creating a partition Caution Modifications to the size or number of partitions lead to the entire hard drive being reorganized and the loss of all sequences stored on the drive.
  • Page 84 EN | 84 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – Click the Create partition button to start the wizard for creating partitions. The first window of the wizard opens. – You should always first read the information text in the upper section of the window.
  • Page 85: Editing A Partition

    EN | 85 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Caution All modifications to settings are only effective if you complete the configu- ration in the last window of the wizard by clicking Finish. – Switch to the last window of the wizard if necessary.
  • Page 86: Deleting A Partition

    EN | 86 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Consequently, you should back up all important sequences on the comput- er's hard drive before modifying the partition. You can perform the required modifications in the Partition properties window.
  • Page 87: Recording Scheduler

    EN | 87 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Recording scheduler Here, you can set all parameters for recording on the local hard drive. Recording can be performed continuously or only in the case of an alarm.
  • Page 88 EN | 88 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – Click the Start button to activate the currently selected partition for recording. – Click the Start all button to activate all the partitions set up for the recording.
  • Page 89 EN | 89 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Used filetracks on partition: Within a partition, up to 128 filetracks are created automatically. Each new recording has its own track. In Linear mode (see page 93), no more new recordings are made when the 128 tracks are written;...
  • Page 90 EN | 90 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Alarm recording Here, you can specify the times during which continuous recording to the hard drives should take place in the event of an alarm. As with time recording, there are separate selection fields for each partition and thus for each camera input.
  • Page 91 EN | 91 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual This segment in the 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.
  • Page 92: Partition Name

    EN | 92 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Properties You can view the current properties for the partition selected in each case directly in the recording scheduler and modify them if necessary. You can also activate the alarms that should trigger recording.
  • Page 93 EN | 93 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Video input: The number of the associated video input and the stream used for the recording are displayed here. The numbering is the same as the labeling of the video inputs on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 94 EN | 94 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – Check the box for the alarm sensor that is to trigger a recording. The selected check boxes are marked with a tick. Note The numbers of the alarm input check boxes correspond to the labeling of the alarm inputs on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 95 EN | 95 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Alarm sources You can configure the possible alarm triggers for the unit (for example, the alarm inputs). Alarm input 1 to Alarm input 10: Select the On option to activate the alarm by the corresponding external alarm sensor.
  • Page 96 EN | 96 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Note The numbers of the check boxes correspond to the labeling of the video inputs on the rear panel of the unit. 1. SNMP host address / 2. SNMP host address:...
  • Page 97 EN | 97 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Alarm connections You can select how the unit responds to an alarm. In the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. You can enter up to ten IP addresses to which the unit will connect in sequence in the event of an alarm, until a connection is made.
  • Page 98 EN | 98 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Auto-connect: Select the On option to automatically re-establish a connection to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each restart, after a connection break- down or after a network failure.
  • Page 99: Motion Detector

    EN | 99 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Motion detector The unit has an integrated video sensor that can detect changes in the video sig- nal on the basis of image processing. Such changes are due primarily to move- ments in the camera's field of view.
  • Page 100 EN | 100 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 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 video sensor and generate false alarms.
  • Page 101: Tamper Protection

    EN | 101 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Tamper protection Various options for tamper protection allow you counteract typical attempts to tamper with cameras and video lines. Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended.
  • Page 102: Idle State

    EN | 102 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – If necessary, click Select all to select the entire video frame for monitoring. – Right-click any fields you wish to deactivate. “Inactive” fields are marked white.
  • Page 103: Relay Follows

    EN | 103 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Relay follows: If required, select a specific event that will trigger the relay. The following events are possible triggers: Relay is not triggered by events Connection Trigger whenever a connection is made...
  • Page 104 Note If you are using a Bosch AutoDome, remember that the value of the Cam- era ID must always be selected one less than the Bosch camera number (for example: Bosch camera number: 1, Camera ID: 0).
  • Page 105 EN | 105 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Baud rate: Select the value 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.
  • Page 106 EN | 106 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 COM2 (audio versions only) Serial port function: Select the desired function from the list. If you wish to use the additional RS232 serial interface (9-pin sub-D socket) to transmit transparent data, select Trans- parent.
  • Page 107 EN | 107 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Network The settings in this screen are used to integrate the unit in an existing network. Caution Changes to the IP address, subnet mask or gateway address are trans- ferred to the unit by clicking Set.
  • Page 108 EN | 108 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Ethernet link type: If the unit is connected to the network via a switch, both must have the same default for the type of network connection. If necessary, ask your network admin- istrator what value the switch is set to.
  • Page 109 EN | 109 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Multicasting In addition to a 1:1 connection between an encoder and a single receiver (uni- cast), the unit can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal from an encoder simultaneously.
  • Page 110 EN | 110 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 The multicast address can be the same for multiple streams. However, it will be necessary to use a different port in each case so that multiple data streams are not sent simultaneously using the same port and multicast address.
  • Page 111 EN | 111 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Note Audio signals are only transmitted if the audio function is activated on the Audio Stream configuration page (see page 78). Multicast port 1: (audio versions only) Enter the port address of the separate audio stream here.
  • Page 112 EN | 112 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Livepage configuration In this window you can customize the appearance of the LIVEPAGE to suit your requirements. You can opt to have selected information and controls displayed in addition to the video image.
  • Page 113 EN | 113 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Logo URL: Enter the path to a suitable background graphic in this field. The image can be stored on a local computer, the local network or at an Internet address.
  • Page 114 EN | 114 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Save event log: Check this option to save event messages in a text file on your local computer. You can then view, edit and print this file with any text editor or the standard Office software.
  • Page 115: Firmware Update

    EN | 115 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Firmware and configuration upload Firmware update: The unit is designed so that its functions and parameters can be updated via firmware. To do this, transfer the current firmware package to the unit via the selected network.
  • Page 116 EN | 116 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – In the address field of the browser, enter /main.htm (for example, 192.168.0.88/main.htm). – Repeat the upload. Configuration download: You can save configuration data for the unit on a computer and then load saved configuration data from a computer to the unit.
  • Page 117: Function Test

    EN | 117 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Function test The unit offers a range of configuration options. You should therefore check that it is functioning correctly after installation and configuration. The function test is the only way to ensure that the unit operates as expected in the event of an alarm.
  • Page 118 EN | 118 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Configuration using a Web browser Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5...
  • Page 119: Chapter 6 Operation

    EN | 119 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Operation Operation with Microsoft Internet Explorer A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) can receive live images from the unit, control cameras or other peripherals and play back sequences stored on the local hard drive.
  • Page 120 EN | 120 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Establishing the connection To use the unit in your network, you must assign it an IP address that is valid in your network. The following default address is preset at the factory: 192.168.0.1 –...
  • Page 121: The Livepage

    EN | 121 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual The LIVEPAGE Once the connection is established, the Web browser displays the LIVEPAGE. It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays may be visible on the live video image (see Display stamping, page 69).
  • Page 122: Camera Control

    EN | 122 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Camera control The options for controlling peripheral devices (for example a pan/tilt camera head or a dome camera) are dependent on the unit type installed and on the configuration of the VIP X1600.
  • Page 123 EN | 123 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Triggering relay (audio versions only) With the relay on the audio versions, you can trigger different units (such as lamps or the door opener). – To activate this, click the icon for the corresponding relay next to the video image.
  • Page 124: Saving Snapshots

    (see pages 38 and 76). Installing MPEG viewer You can play back saved video sequences using the MPEG viewer from Bosch Security Systems, which can be found on the product CD supplied (see Components supplied, page 9). Note Suitable MPEG ActiveX software must be installed on the computer in or- der to play back saved video sequences using the MPEG viewer.
  • Page 125: Running Recording Program

    EN | 125 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual – Insert the CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, open the CD in Windows Explorer. – Open the MPEG viewer directory and copy the MPEGViewer.exe file to your computer's hard drive.
  • Page 126: The Media-Replay Page

    EN | 126 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 The MEDIA-REPLAY page The integrated hard drive means the unit can be used as a digital video recorder for local long-term recording. The MEDIA-REPLAY page for playing back recorded video sequences can be accessed from the LIVEPAGE and from SETTINGS.
  • Page 127 EN | 127 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Selecting recordings In the left section of the page, first select the partition whose recordings you want to view. All sequences that are saved in the partition are displayed in the list. A running number (track) is assigned to each sequence.
  • Page 128 EN | 128 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 – If required, drag the green arrow to the point in time at which the playback should begin. Alternatively you can double-click directly in the gray time inter- val or in the timescale to jump to the position selected in this manner.
  • Page 129 EN | 129 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Bookmarks In addition, you can set markers in the sequences, so-called bookmarks, and jump directly to these. These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows above the time interval. Use the bookmarks as follows:...
  • Page 130: Backup

    EN | 130 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Backup You can back up the videosequences or single images stored on the hard drive of the unit to the computer's hard drive. First select the required sequence as described in the previous section. The fol-...
  • Page 131: Installing Mpeg Viewer

    VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Installing MPEG viewer You can play back saved video sequences using the MPEG viewer from Bosch Security Systems, which can be found on the product CD supplied (see Components supplied, page 9). Note Suitable MPEG ActiveX software must be installed on the computer in or- der to play back saved video sequences using the MPEG viewer.
  • Page 132: Hardware Connections Between Video Servers

    Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Hardware connections between video servers You can easily connect a VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004 with connected cam- eras as a sender, and a suitable MPEG-4 compatible hardware decoder (such as the VIP XD) with a connected monitor as a receiver via an Ethernet network connection.
  • Page 133 – Use the Web browser to connect to the receiver. You see its home page. – On the CONNECTIONS page, select VideoJet 8008 or VideoJet 8004 under video sources. A JPEG snapshot of the selected video source will be dis- played on the home page.
  • Page 134: Operation With Decoder Software

    'Monitor' window to terminate the display of video images on the connected monitor. Operation with decoder software The VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 video servers combine with the VIDOS program for an efficient system solution. VIDOS is a software package for operating, controlling and managing CCTV installations (such as surveillance systems) at remote locations.
  • Page 135: Operating Options On The Front Panel

    VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Operating options on the front panel VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 have different operating and display ele- ments on the front panel (see page 15). You can display some of the most impor- tant configuration parameters on the screen.
  • Page 136 EN | 136 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Video locked Indicator of the camera inputs at which there is currently a video signal (labeled O). Input pin states Indicator of the alarm inputs at which there is currently an alarm (labeled H).
  • Page 137 EN | 137 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual System uptime Operating time of the unit since the last power on or since the last reset (in days, hours, minutes and seconds). Encoder status Indication of the correct operation of the encoder (labeled +).
  • Page 138 EN | 138 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Operation Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5...
  • Page 139: Chapter 7 Maintenance And Upgrades

    EN | 139 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Maintenance and upgrades Testing the network connection You can use the ping command to check the connection between two IP addresses. This allows you to test whether a unit in the network is active.
  • Page 140: Repairs

    EN | 140 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Repairs Caution Never open the housing of the unit. The unit does not contain any user-ser- viceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is carried out only by qualified per- sonnel (electrical engineers or network technology specialists).
  • Page 141: Chapter 8 Appendix

    EN | 141 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Appendix Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve a fault, please contact your supplier or systems integrator or go directly to Bosch Security Systems Customer Service. The version numbers of the internal processors can be viewed on a special page.
  • Page 142 EN | 142 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Malfunction Possible causes Solution No connection The unit's configuration. Check all configuration established, no parameters. image transmission. Faulty installation. Check all cables, plugs, contacts and connections. Wrong IP address.
  • Page 143: Leds

    EN | 143 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual LEDs The VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 network video servers are equipped with a number of LEDs that show the operating status and can give indications of possible malfunctions:...
  • Page 144: Rs232/485 Interface

    EN | 144 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 RS232/485 interface Options for using the serial interface include transferring transparent data, con- trolling connected units or operating the unit with a terminal program. Depending on the setting, the serial interface uses the RS232 or RS422/485 standards. The standard that is used depends on the current configuration (see pages 60 and 104).
  • Page 145: Rs232 Interface (Audio Versions Only)

    EN | 145 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual RS232 interface (audio versions only) The second serial interface can be used to transmit transparent data or for using the unit with a terminal program. It uses the RS232 standard.
  • Page 146: Terminal Block

    EN | 146 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Terminal block The terminal block is used for connecting alarm switches. Terminal assignment (starting at top left) Terminal Function Input alarm 1 Ground to Input 1 Input alarm 2...
  • Page 147: Second Terminal Block (Audio Versions Only)

    EN | 147 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Second terminal block (audio versions only) The second terminal block contains several contacts for: Relay outputs Serial data transmission Audio functions Power supply Options for using the serial interface include transferring transparent data, con- trolling connected units or operating the unit with a terminal program.
  • Page 148: Glossary

    EN | 148 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Glossary Brief explanations of some of the terms and abbreviations used in this manual are given below. 10/100/1000 Base-T IEEE-802.3 specification for 10, 100 or 1000 MBit/s Ethernet...
  • Page 149 EN | 149 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual MPEG-4 A further development of MPEG-2 designed for transmitting audiovisual data at very low transfer rates (for example over the Internet) Net mask A mask that explains which part of an IP address is the network address and which part is the host address.
  • Page 150: Technical Data: Videojet 8008

    EN | 150 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Technical data: VideoJet 8008 Unit Operating voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Maximum of 60 VA LAN interface 1 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T,...
  • Page 151 EN | 151 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Protocols/standards Video standards PAL, NTSC Video coding protocols MPEG-4, JPEG Video data rate 1 MBit/s to 5 MBit/s per channel Image resolutions 704 × 576/480 pixels (4CIF/D1) (PAL/NTSC) 704 ×...
  • Page 152: Technical Data: Videojet 8008 With Audio

    EN | 152 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Technical data: VideoJet 8008 with audio Unit Operating voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Maximum of 60 VA LAN interface 1 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T,...
  • Page 153 EN | 153 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Storage conditions Temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) relative humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing, maximum altitude 10,000 m Regulatory approvals CE: IEC 60950; UL 1950; AS/NZS 3548;...
  • Page 154: Technical Data: Videojet 8004

    EN | 154 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Technical data: VideoJet 8004 Unit Operating voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Maximum of 60 VA LAN interface 1 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T,...
  • Page 155 EN | 155 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Protocols/standards Video standards PAL, NTSC Video coding protocols MPEG-4, JPEG Video data rate 1 MBit/s to 5 MBit/s per channel Image resolutions 704 × 576/480 pixels (4CIF/D1) (PAL/NTSC) 704 ×...
  • Page 156: Technical Data: Videojet 8004 With Audio

    EN | 156 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Technical data: VideoJet 8004 with audio Unit Operating voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Maximum of 60 VA LAN interface 1 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T,...
  • Page 157 EN | 157 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Storage conditions Temperature: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) relative humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing, maximum altitude 10,000 m Regulatory approvals CE: IEC 60950; UL 1950; AS/NZS 3548;...
  • Page 158 EN | 158 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Appendix Bosch Security Systems | 2006-07 | V1.5...
  • Page 159 EN | 159 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual Index Components supplied 9 Activating audio function 78 Configuration 29 Activating partition 39 Configuration menu 32 Actuator 21 Configuration mode 31 Alarm 51 Connecting 132 Alarm input 14...
  • Page 160 EN | 160 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Interface mode 61 Echo 26 Internal clock 50 Editing a partition 85 IP address 26 Electromagnetic compatibility 6 Encoder 34 Encoder numbering 34 JPEG format 80 Encoding 11...
  • Page 161 EN | 161 VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 | Installation and Operating Manual status 41 Network 21 Recording video sequences 124 Network connection 24 Reflections of light 100 Number of connections 31 Regulations 5 Relay configuration 102 Relay output 23...
  • Page 162 EN | 162 Installation and Operating Manual | VideoJet 8008 / VideoJet 8004 Video loss alarm 52 Tamper protection 101 Video recorder 77 Target data rate 37 Video recording 45 Technical data Video sensor 99 VideoJet 8004 154 Video signal interruption 52...
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