Operation Guide

6 en | Introduction Bosch Video Client
F.01U.247.166 | v1.2 | 2011.06 Operator’s manual Bosch Security Systems
1 Introduction
The Bosch Video Client is a PC application for live viewing, control, search and playback
facilities for any camera connected to the network.
Remote control functions include pan, tilt, and zoom control of cameras (including full
AutoDome control). The on-line status of the connected units is provided and you can access
the Configuration Manager to set up a unit or configure your system.
The Forensic Search tool, which is an integral part of the Bosch Video Client, provides a
powerful means of searching recorded material for Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) events.
1.1 System requirements
Operating platform: A PC running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7.
The recommended PC requirements are:
– Processor: Intel Pentium DualCore, 3.0 GHz or comparable
– RAM memory: 2048 MB
– Free hard disk space: 10 GB
– Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or higher
– Video memory: 256 MB
– Network interface: 100/1000-BaseT
1.2 Software installation
1. Insert the product disk into the optical drive of the PC;
– The installation program should start automatically.
2. If installation does not start automatically, locate the BVC_installer.exe file on the disk
and double-click it.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Note:
Software updates are released periodically. Check the Bosch Security website for the latest
version.
1.3 Conventions used in the application
Interpreting icon colors
– Disabled functions are shaded.
– Active selections are highlighted in yellow in the live window and in light blue in the
playback window.
Calendar window
The calendar window is displayed after clicking the calendar icon in windows where a date
must be filled in.
– Click the arrow keys to change months.
– Click a date to return to the date box with the selected value filled in.
– Press Esc on the keyboard to leave the window without changing the date.
Lists
– In lists, click a column header to sort the list according to that column item.
– Click a second time to sort the list in reverse order.
– Use the scroll bars to scroll long lists.