10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at The socket outlet shall be installed near the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. equipment and shall be easily accessible. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. 19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Camera pictures shown one after the other in time either in full- screen or quad modes. Quad: Four camera pictures shown on one display screen. Icons shown on the screen Play forward Pause Alarm Play reverse Freeze Motion Fast forward Zoom Network Fast reverse Sequence Error Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
CHAPTER 1 Digital video 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 two monitor outputs provide CVBS video signals in either NTSC or PAL. Monitor A displays There are three Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with full-screen or multiscreen digital pictures that can be frozen and zoomed.
Installation Environment Check the package for visible damage. If any items appear to have been damaged The Divar is supplied as a desktop unit. If desired, the unit may be Mounting: in shipment, notify the shipping company. Unpack carefully. This is electronic rack mounted using the rack mounting kit supplied with the unit.
• PC for Control Center and Configuration Tool applications. • Pan/tilt/zoom control units. • SCSI cable for connection to external storage devices. • External storage devices (DVAD LP Storage Array or DVAS RAID Storage Array). • Video Manager for system expansion. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
The Quick Install menu appears the first time you start the unit. When you have entered the relevant information the unit will be operational. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Quick install Quick connection DIVAR / 390 Ohm x16* AutoDome LAN / WAN RS232 Storage Array PHILIPS SHIELD CTRL 1 SHIELD CTRL 2 SHIELD CTRL 3 SHIELD CTRL 4 SHIELD CTRL 5 SHIELD AutoDome 110 - 240 Vac *can be 6, 9 or 16 depending on model...
• Use the escape key to go back or to switch off the menu. Powering up 10. Switch on all connected equipment. 11. Connect the power cord to the unit. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Fill in the actual time. >> Date format • Select from three date formats which show either the month (MM), the day (DD) or the year (YYYY) first. >> Date • Fill in the actual date. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• An activated input alarm can increase the recording speed of a camera. Select the recording speed to be used when an input is activated. • The camera with the number that corresponds to the alarm input number is recorded at the speed you set. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
>> DVR name time and every motion enabled camera is in motion recording 10% of • Enter a Divar name to be used in the network. the time. - During the night and weekend, one camera is in input alarm >>...
An administrator has access to many more functions in the menu. Refer to Chapter 5 - Advanced Menu Setup for a full list of available menu items. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
When in a menu, the keys operate according to their alternate function. Motion - flashes when motion is detected in a camera signal. Video loss - flashes when a video loss condition is detected for a camera input. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
Fast forward - in live mode, press to start playback from one minute earlier. - in playback mode, press to speed up the playback rate. - in pause mode, press to step forward one frame. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
- selects a submenu or menu item, or saves selections made in menus. ESC key - press to return to previous level or to exit menu system without saving. - press to leave help system. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
The drawing shows all possible views for monitor A. Some multiscreen views may have been disabled during set-up. The Divar model and the number of Monitor A connected cameras can also influence the multiscreen views available.
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> A sequence of camera pictures appears, each for a pre-programmed dwell time. 2. Press the ALT key and then the sequence key to stop sequencing. > Zooming, pressing the multiscreen key or selecting a single camera also stops sequencing. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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> The zoom indicator no longer lights. 7. Press the ALT key to return the keys to normal operation. > The ALT indicator no longer lights. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
In playback mode the video control keys operate as follows: • Press the rewind key to start reverse play of recordings. Pressing it again and again increases the display rate to a maximum and then back to normal Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Press a camera key to change the selection. • Select to see a list of results. Search results • Press the escape key to exit the search mode and return to the previous mode. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
Alarms and Triggers • The view modes on the monitors change • A controllable camera is moved to a pre-defined position. • Recording speed changes • The unit changes the way it operates via pre-defined profiles. 3-10 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the alarm indicators If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the motion switch off after the dwell time. indicators switch off after the dwell time. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging 3-11...
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper, and the video loss indicators switch off after the dwell time but the alarm still needs to be acknowledged. If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the video loss indicators switch off after the dwell time. 3-12 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
This chapter contains detailed information about the connection of external equipment to the unit. The connector types and their pin signals are described. All the connectors are located at the rear panel of the unit. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
Camera connections Connect cameras to the unit using 75-ohm video coaxial cables with BNC The Divar can be mounted in a 19-inch rack. A rack mounting kit is supplied connectors. There are two BNC connectors for each camera. Either connector with the unit that includes: can receive a camera's signal.
Carrier detection signal (not used). Connector type: RS232 receive signal RS232 transmit signal No Connection System Ground System Ground No Connection RS232 request to send signal RS232 clear to send signal No Connection Panel view Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
The KBD IN and KBD OUT connectors can also be used to connect several Keyboard minus line Divar units to each other. The loop-through connector arrangement allows easy Keyboard plus line interconnection of up to 30 Divars. The connection uses RS485-based System ground communications.
LAN_RX- Ethernet receive line minus Network configuration No Connection The Divar is delivered with the DHCP function switched on, so IP addresses are No Connection assigned automatically if the network server uses DHCP. (Refer to the System settings/Connectivity/Network setup menu.)
Protective Earth WARNING! Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Opening the unit will void the warranty! Panel view Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
This chapter explains how to use the keys on the unit to access the menus. It also documents the full structure of the menu system. To find out how to use the PC- based Configuration Tool refer to Chapter 6. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
Profiles are usually based on a calendar, switching on and off at a particular date or time (for example, weekends or night). Profiles can also be switched by an input signal based on an external switch or armed alarm system. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Use the right/left arrow keys to move through a long history list. • If a date or time has been changed, the original values are also displayed. • Alarm, motion and video loss events are stored for a maximum of one month. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
You must confirm the deletion. • Recording starts automatically when interrupt period has elapsed. • Protected recordings are not deleted. >> Erase Disk • Deletes all recorded video on the disk. • You must confirm the deletion. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
Synchronize >>> Camera name the network. (Synchronize only works if the Divar time is within 7½ • Select a camera by pressing a camera key on the unit. The number minutes of the server time.) Fill in the IP address of the network time of the camera is the number of the connector at the rear of the unit server.
• Dwell time can vary from 1 to 60 seconds. The default value is 5 seconds. item to Exit Menu on Alarms • The menu is closed after five minutes if you set the Menu Time-out Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Enable only those views you wish to see when you use the multiscreen key. MAIN MENU • The multiscreen modes that are available depend on the number of SYSTEM SETTINGS cameras connected and the Divar model. LANGUAGE ENGLISH QUICK INSTALL >...
• The value activates the beeper and relay or view, only as long as Follows • Select up to four cameras to be displayed in sequence. the event is present. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• The entire history list is erased if you select the item. Clear History • Date/time changes of stored video are always logged and cannot be disabled or cleared. 5-10 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Set the camera sequence list and dwell time (from 3 to 59 seconds) values are displayed. for the remote viewer. All connected cameras are listed by default. • Enter a Divar name to be used in the network. • Set to allow control of controllable cameras Camera Control •...
• Press a camera key to place or remove a check mark. 15-minute periods. • To see the other days of the week use the left /right arrow keys. • Select the item to edit the calendar. Add Schedule 5-12 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
• Enabled selections act as triggers. If alarm is checked, the selection • The submenu sets up the inputs to switch Profile Override Inputs acts as an alarm. profiles. • The submenu assigns names to the six different profiles. Profiles Titles Philips Communication, Security & Imaging 5-13...
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• To copy the settings of one profile to another, enter the number of pre-alarm recording is done and the camera cannot be viewed over the source profile, enter the number of the destination profile and the network. select the item. Copy Now 5-14 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
The Configuration Tool is a software 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 Divar either directly via an RS232 serial connection or via an Ethernet network connection.
A free RS232 port or a 10/100-BaseT network interface the Configuration Tool icon on your desktop window to start the program. Alternatively, select the Divar Configuration Tool program via the Start button on the task bar and the Programs menu item. Follow the login procedure.
When the Configuration Tool application is started for the first time, the Divar Retrieve from Divar box. list is empty. You must first add a Divar to the list. To add a Divar to the list or to 4. Click OK.
The Configuration Tool interface, although different, is intuitive and does not change the functionality of the menu items. To disconnect a user: 1. Select a user in the list. 2. Click Yes. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
More Settings button Click the button to display the menu for configuring the Divar. Settings The menu tree structure and the selected submenu is shown in the center pane. Using the Menu tree When you click the...
2. In the dialog box, select the location and enter a name for the file you want to save. 3. Select the groups of settings you want to save and click OK to save the settings. Refresh Click the refresh button to refresh the content of the current page settings only. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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When the Overview or Event log page is active, you can print the complete contents of the page or list. 1. Click the print button to print the current settings. 2. Click OK to print. Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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The table on the following pages lists the items of the menu system of the unit with default values. The righthand column of the table gives the default values of these menu items. These values are restored when the item of Factory defaults menu is selected. System settings Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Enter password (only when set) Camera list No cameras locked Set password No password set Camera control Auto camera contrast Adjust contrast Camera controllable No cameras selected Sequences List Fullscreen monitor A All cameras connected Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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10 sec. Disk Full Alarm Setup Disk Full warning Disk Full alarm 1 min. Output relay None Beeper Disable Playback Setup List of (camera, block after) No block Event Setup Alarm dwell time 5 seconds Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Display monitor B Output relay Relay 2 Beeper Enable History log setup Log alarms Log motions Log video loss Log errors Log network Connectivity Keyboard access Keyboard 1 Both Keyboard 2 Both Keyboard 3 Both Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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List of users User name ADMINISTRATOR, USER2...6 User rights Playback User password No password Expand system DVR ID First camera number Com port Connect to Baudrate 9600 Parity None Bits Stopbits RTS/CTS Licenses Simultaneous users Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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Auto acknowledge alarms Output handling Select profile Relay enable Relays 1 and 2 enabled Beeper Enable Recording setup Normal List all cameras, quality, IPS Medium, 1IPS Input Cameras not in alarm, IPS No change Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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15 seconds Access restrictions Select profile Local playback password Disable User 2 Access User 3 Access User 4 Access User 5 Access User 6 Access Copy system behavior Copy from None Copy to None Advanced menus Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
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LTC 8782 Bi-phase code translaters Rack Mount Kit (Included): For mounting one unit in an EIA 19-inch rack. LTC 2604 Keyboard port expander DVRSEU5 Software license for 5 simultaneous users DVRSEU5x5 Packet of five DVRSEU5 licenses Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...