DVR1 Series Instruction Manual EN Single Channel, Color Digital Video Recorder Applicable Models: DVR1EP08, DVR1EP16, DVR1EP32, and DVR1EP32A
Important Safeguards 1. Read, Follow, and Retain Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before operating the unit. Retain instructions for future reference. 2. Heed Warnings – Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. 3. Attachments - Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer should not be used, as they may cause hazards. 4. Installation Cautions - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, or mount.
For Indoor Product 1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, in a wet basement, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or in any area classified as a wet location. 2. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. 3.
FCC & ICES INFORMATION Sicherheitshinweise (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE DVR1 SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS 1.1 1.2 1.3 9 Guide to This Manual ..............................................................................................................9 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................9 Understanding the DVR1 Series ................................................................................................
.1.1 Extended Archiving Applications ..........................................................................................................27 7.1.2 Backup Archiving Applications ............................................................................................................27 7.1.3 Selective/Manual Archiving Applications ..............................................................................................27 7.2 Using CD-Writers ...............................................
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE DVR1 SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS 1.1 Guide to This Manual This manual contains all of the information necessary to safely install, program, and operate Bosch DVR1 Series Digital Video Recorders. Step-by-step procedures and sample menus guide you through each phase of the DVR1’s setup and programming. The DVR1 package includes the Remote Viewer software, which allows remote access to a DVR1 through a network interface.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE DVR1 BOSCH BOSCH Audio (Optional) BOSCH BOSCH BOSCH Microphone (Optional) CONSOLE KEYBD SVHS IN SVHS OUT VCR IN VCR OUT MON B MON A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ALARM SDA Multiplexer RS- 232 ACCESSORIES 1 ETHERNET 10/100 1 ALARM IN 2 ALARM OUT 3 RECORD START IN 4 ALARM RECORD RESET 5 VEXT PULSE OUT 6 ERROR OUT 7 GROUND 8 VIDEOLOSS OUT 9 DISK END OUT AUDIO IN S-video IN VIDEO IN 5 6 9 12VDC SCSI AUDIO OUT S-video OUT VIDEO OUT DV
2. Connect all peripherals (e.g. cameras, monitors, etc.) to the corresponding inputs/outputs on the DVR1 rear panel. CAUTION: DO NOT connect both S-video and Composite inputs at the same time. A hardware conflict will occur, which could damage the unit. 3. When all connections have been completed, apply power to the system. S-Video • Cable must be purchased separately. Pin Signal 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4.
Alarm Out: The Alarm Output is activated when a teletext alarm is read, or while the Alarm Input is active. The Alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm event. Input: Active Low High: 12 V Low: Ground Current Out: 50 mA Max Short Circuit Protected. Low for duration of alarm Record Start In: When activated, this connection places the unit in record mode. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a second unit. Input: Active Low TTL with pull-ups or Normally Open Relay.
SECTION 3: GUIDE TO THE DVR1 CONTROLS Before attempting DVR1 programming, you should become familiar with the function of the DVR1 controls. This section provides a summary of the front panel controls and indicators, as well as hints for navigating the DVR1 menus and entering values via the front panel controls. 3.1 DVR1 Front Panel Controls Figure 3A provides an illustration of the DVR1 front panel controls and their functionality. Figure 3B shows the components of the Front Panel LCD display.
3.3 Navigating with the DVR1 Controls Navigating and entering parameter values with the DVR1 controls are designed to be easy and intuitive. Most menus use the same navigation for programming operations. Pull-down Menus Pull-down menus are the top-level menus, and are accessed by pressing MENU. For example, the following DVR1 Main Menu is a pull-down menu.
SECTION 4: DVR1 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING 4.1 Overview of the DVR1 Main Menu The DVR1 Series Main Menu allows quick and easy programming of vital system data and operating parameters. The following table provides a summary of user actions that are accessible via the DVR1 Main Menu.
4.4 Configuring Scheduled Recordings Main Menu ➝ Timer Settings This menu allows the scheduling of a timed-recorded event. A sample menu is shown here.
4.6 Configuring On-screen Display Options Main Menu ➝ Display Settings Use this menu to specify the status information to be displayed on the primary monitor (usually shown in the upper right or upper left corner of the screen). CURRENT TIME / DATE RECORD CAPACITY Each of the following parameters may be set ON or OFF for the on-screen ARCHIVE STATUS display: LAST ALARM • Current time and date.
When all required search criteria has been entered, highlight [START SEARCH], then press ENTER. The Archive Search Results window will appear.
• Write Once: When the archive device is full, archiving stops. Archiving will resume after the user acknowledges that the archive device is full and that archiving should resume. • No Overwrite: When the archive device is full, archiving stops. Archiving will resume only after a user enters the advanced menu, manually erases the media, and resumes archiving. • Continuous: When the archive device is full, archiving will continue, writing over the oldest video first.
SECTION 5: DVR1 ADVANCED MENU PROGRAMMING 5.1 Overview of the DVR1 Advanced Menu Enhanced DVR1 operating features are programmed via the Advanced Menu. The following table provides a summary of these actions that are accessed via the DVR1 Advanced Menu.
5.3 Overwriting the Hard Disk Advanced Menu ➝ Disk Overwrite Mode Use this menu to specify how disk overwrite issues are handled once the hard disk becomes full. Select one of three options: • DISK OVERWRITE MODE SELECT MODE No Overwrite (i.e., recording stops when the disk is full). An on-screen message indicates when the disk is full and the unit has stopped recording. You must acknowledge the message by pressing ENTER. Note that recording will not continue until the data is either erased or deleted.
5.7 Configuring Communications Advanced Menu ➝ Communications BAUD RATE ETHERNET SETTINGS MODEM SETTINGS Use this menu to specify the following (select one only): • Data transfer rate for the RS-232 serial port (select 1200 to 57,600 baud). • Enable or disable Ethernet connection (network address) settings for the unit. IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Contact your IT ETHERNET SETTINGS department for details regarding basic network configuration.
5.11 Restoring Factory Defaults Advanced Menu ➝ Factory Settings Use this menu to restore the DVR1 to the factory defaults. PASSWORD BOX NOTE: When the factory settings are restored, all programmed settings and volume partitions for archive retrieval are erased. PLEASE ENTER THE FACTORY PASSWORD O––– The factory password is fixed at 0000. Therefore, you can repeatedly press ENTER, and press ENTER to complete entry and restore the unit to its factory default settings. 5.
SECTION 6: OPERATING THE DVR1 SERIES Operating the DVR1 requires general knowledge in three areas: • Recording • Playback • Searching Certain operating parameters must be set/programmed as part of initial startup of the DVR1. These activities are outlined in the following section. 6.1 Initial Startup On initial power-up of the DVR1, the following settings must be programmed: • Time/Date • Alarms • Password Please refer to Main Menu Programming, Section 4 for detailed information regarding these functions.
Disk Full Notification This message will appear on the primary monitor to indicate that the unit has stopped recording because the disk is full. MESSAGE DISK FULL. RECORDING HAS STOPPED. In No Overwrite mode, the unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the user must acknowledge the disk full message by pressing ENTER, then ERASE (or DELETE). [OK] In Overwrite Once mode: The user must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing ENTER.
Rewind During playback, press REWIND to view the data (in reverse) at a faster than normal rate. Rewind is indicated via the following: • REWIND appears briefly in the upper left-hand corner of the primary monitor • REW appears on the LCD. Rewind Button Pause During playback, press PAUSE to pause playback and display a single frame on-screen. Pause is indicated via the following: • PAUSE appears briefly in the upper left-hand corner of the primary monitor. • PAUSE appears on the LCD.
SECTION 7: ARCHIVING 7.1 Archiving Applications Explained The following sections explain the usage of the Extended Archiving, Backup Archiving, and Selective/Manual Archiving applications for the DVR1 Series Digital Video Recorders. 7.1.1 Extended Archiving Applications • Explained: In this application, the DVR is in a Background Archiving Mode. Hence, all recorded video is sent to the archive device in a continuous fashion.
4. Using the DVR’s (DVR1 or DMX) menu system, set the unit for Selective archiving. 5. Remove power from the DVR unit. 6. Apply power to the CD-writer and allow it to initialize. 7. Apply power to the DVR unit. 8. Be sure that the CD-writer is recognized by the DVR unit. This may take a few minutes (to view the archive status, enable the Archive Status display via the menus of the DVR unit). 9. Before archiving, make sure the CD is properly inserted into the unit.
SECTION 8: SERVICE AND RETURNS 8.1 Maintenance Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. 8.2 Factory Service Ensure that the cooling vents are not blocked and that the unit is installed in a well ventilated location. In addition, do not place the unit on top of other equipment, which may increase the operating temperature of the unit. WARNING! DO NOT OPEN THE TOP COVER OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT AS THIS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND OTHER HAZARDS.
APPENDIX A: FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION SETTING Time Format 24 Hour Date Format MM / DD / YY Normal Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (PAL) Alarm Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (PAL) Record Quality SVHS Disk Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Archive Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Auto Delete Mode 30 Days Background Archive Mode Off Input Composite Front Panel Locked Off Brightness 50% Contrast 50% Saturation 50% Display Cu
APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply 90 V-264 VAC/DC Input Voltage 12 Volt DC Power Consumption For One (1) Disk Unit, 35 Watts Max; For Two (2) Disk Units, 55 Watts Max Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC Storage: –20 to 60 ºC Relative Humidity Range (Noncondensing) Operating: 10% to 80% Storage: 10% to 95% Dimensions Inches: 17.5 x 14 x 1.75 mm: 444 x 356 x 44 Weight DVR1 & DVR1EP = (5.2 kg) 11.46 lb All Other Models = (5.98 kg) 13.
ON-SCREEN VIDEO INDICATORS Archive Status Pause Rewind End of Data Play Start of Data Fast Forward Record Capacity Time and Date Last Alarm Reverse Play Video Loss PART NUMBERS Power Supply For DVR1(All Models): Leader N60-120500 For DVAA Disk Arrays (All Models): TOP-250SSA (4010-0019) Accessories PCB 0900-0127a Rack Mount Kit 0110-R301. Fits 1U, 19-inch rack unit. Installation Instructions (this manual) 3935 890 3681#, where # is incremented with each revision cycle.
APPENDIX C: OBSERVATION SYSTEM QUICK INSTALL GUIDE 1.1 Introduction This guide provides the steps necessary to install the DVR1 in combination with a Observation System Multiplexer or Switcher Monitor. If you are not familiar with the operations of the DVR1 and the Observation System Monitor, refer to the corresponding instruction manuals. 1.2 Required Software Version Product DVR1 (all models) Observation System Multiplexer Monitor Observation System Switcher Monitor Software Version 1.
1.4 Programming the Observation System monitor No special programming is required for the Observation System Switcher. If using the Observation System Multiplexer, ensure that the Record mode is set to Multiplexing (verify this via the Observation System Main Menu > Settings > VCR). 1.
APPENDIX D: INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE COMBINED BOSCH MULTIPLEXER, INTUIKEY KEYBOARD & DVR1 SERIES SYSTEM 1.1 Overview The latest software for the Bosch System4® Multiplexers, IntuiKey Keyboard, and DVR1 greatly improves the functionality of the system. This new software simplifies retrieval of the DVR1’s recorded video via the IntuiKey keyboard. 1.2 Required Software Version Ensure that the keyboard, DVR1, and Bosch Multiplexer software versions are equal to or higher than those noted below.
1.4 DVR1 Keyboard Menus There are two new keyboard menus that provide direct access to the DVR1 menus and its recorded video (refer to the keyboard’s instruction manual for further information on keyboard menus). DVR1 Playback Controls DVR1 Controls 1.4.1 DVR1 Controls Menu To view the DVR1 CONTROLS menu, at the Keyboard’s MULTIPLEXER MAIN MENU, select RECORDER CONTROLS, then DVR1 CONTROLS. The multiplexer will enter the VCR View mode.
1.4.2 DVR1 Playback Controls Menu Below is a list of the new Keyboard Softkey buttons for the DVR1 Playback Controls menu along with an explanation of the functions they perform. Softkey Exit Full, Quad, Multi Pause, Play Forward, Play Reverse, Frame Advance, Frame Reverse, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Increase Speed, Decrease Speed Functions • Presents the previous keyboard menu (DVR1 CONTROLS). • Output signal of the DVR1 is switched to MON A. Presents the various viewing options of the multiplexer.
APPENDIX E: RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL 1.1 Supported Command Sequences The DVR1 supports the following command sequences, entered via PC once communication has been established between the PC and the DVR1. The Baud Rate should be set at 9600 Baud, with 1 Stop Bit, 8 Data Bits, and Parity at None. All byte values entered at the PC must be in hexadecimal values. Each command string begins with an STX (02) character and ends with an ETX (03) character.
SET CLOCK Example: In this example, 14:39 on December 25, 2000 is used to demonstrate the Set Clock Command String.
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