Divar XF Digital Hybrid Recorder en User manual
Divar XF Table of Contents | en 3 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Digital video recorder for security applications 5 1.1.1 Versions 5 1.1.2 Manuals 5 1.1.3 Features 5 1.1.4 On-screen help 6 1.2 Unpacking 6 1.2.1 Package contents 6 1.3 Installation environment 7 1.3.1 Mounting 7 1.3.2 Ventilation 7 1.3.3 Temperature 7 1.3.4 Power Supply 7 1.4 Associated equipment 7 2 Quick install 9 2.1 Connections 9 2.1.1 Primary connections 9 2.1.
en | Table of Contents Divar XF 3.6.2 Event search 21 3.7 Export 23 3.8 Configuration 24 3.8.1 Monitor settings 24 3.9 System information 25 3.9.1 Status 26 3.9.2 Logbook 27 3.10 Event handling 28 3.10.1 Alarms 29 3.10.2 Contact inputs 30 3.10.3 Motion events 30 3.10.4 Video loss alarm 30 F.01U.135.431 | 2.5 | 2009.
Divar XF Introduction | en 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital video recorder for security applications 5 The Divar XF is a video and audio recording system that records multiple camera and audio signals while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. The unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored video. Once configured, all recording takes place in the background without requiring operator intervention.
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Divar XF Introduction | en 1.3 Installation environment 1.3.1 Mounting 7 The Divar XF is supplied as a desktop unit. If desired, the unit can be rack mounted using the rack mounting kit supplied with the unit. 1.3.2 Ventilation Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Take note of the locations of the cooling vents in the unit's enclosure and ensure that they are not obstructed. 1.3.
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Divar XF 2 Quick install | en 9 Quick install To get the unit quickly operational, make the connections described below and then enter the relevant data in the Quick install menu. The Quick install menu appears the first time the unit is started. When the relevant information is entered, the unit will be operational. 2.1 Connections Figure 2.1 Back panel connections 2.1.1 2.1.2 Primary connections 1. Connect the cameras to the BNC camera inputs (automatically terminated). 2.
en | Quick install 2.3 Divar XF Quick install menu The Quick install menu contains four tabs: International, Schedule, Recording, and Network. Navigate through these tabs using Back and Next. Click Undo to cancel changes made in the active tab. Click Close to exit the Quick install menu. Changing Quick install settings overwrites customized settings. 2.3.1 International Figure 2.2 Quick install menu - International Language Select the language for the menu from the list.
Divar XF Quick install | en DVR name Enter a DVR name to be used in the network. DHCP Enable DHCP to have IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway 11 assigned automatically by the network server. The actual values are displayed. IP address Fill in the IP, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server Subnet mask addresses when DHCP is disabled. Default gateway DNS server Bandwidth limit Restrict the network bandwidth by entering a value between 0.1 and 100 Mbps for the bandwidth limit.
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Divar XF 3 Operating instructions | en 13 Operating instructions These instructions explain the purpose of the front panel keys. The functions available can be limited by setting passwords. Some functions may also require a software license. An administrator has access to many more functions in the menu. 3.1 Front panel controls Divar Figure 3.1 Front panel controls 3.1.1 Keys The keys on the front panel control all functions. Symbols on the keys show the functions.
en | Operating instructions Divar XF OSD key – press to view date/time and camera information, date/time only, or none Search key – press to open the date/time search menu to look for recorded images PTZ key – enables either pan/tilt or pan/zoom modes Freeze key – in live mode, press to freeze the selected image Menu key – opens the menu system Help key – press to view help Mute key – press to mute audio monitoring – press to open or close the DVD drawer Open/Close key Export key – p
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 15 Stop key – while in playback mode, press to return to live mode Note: IP camera numbering starts at 9 on an 8-channel model and at 17 on a 16-channel model. So on a 16-channel unit with IP cameras, camera key 1 selects analog camera 1 and IP camera 17. 3.1.2 Indicators The indicators on the front panel display light or flash to alert you of various operating conditions.
en | Operating instructions 3.3 Divar XF Viewing pictures The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors display pictures depends on how the system is configured. When an alarm or motion input is detected, the camera picture with the Alarm/Motion indicator can be displayed on monitor A, B, or both. When multiple alarms or motion occur, camera pictures are combined in a multiscreen window on monitor A, B, or both. 3.3.1 Monitor A Monitor A is the main monitor.
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 17 Multiscreen To view different multiscreen displays on monitor A or B: 1. 2. Press the multiscreen key. – A multiscreen display of camera pictures appears on the active monitor. – The camera keys of the selected cameras light (green). Press the multiscreen – key again to go to the next programmed multiscreen view. If you continue to press the multiscreen key, the unit cycles through all enabled multiscreen views.
en | Operating instructions Divar XF Zoom To zoom in on a video image: 1. Press the zoom – 2. 3. key. The picture is enlarged by a factor of 2. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture to be displayed. Press the zoom – key again to zoom in further. The picture is enlarged by a factor of 4. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture to be displayed. 5. Press the zoom key again to return to a full picture and leave the zoom mode.
Divar XF 3.5 Operating instructions | en 19 Overview of the menu system The menu gives access to several functions to help you use the unit. Access to some menu items is password protected. There are three ways of accessing the menu system: – via the front panel keys, – a USB mouse, or – a Intuikey keyboard. Slight differences in navigation and selection are only due to the differences between the keys on the unit, the keyboard and the mouse. The menu structure is the same in all cases.
en | Operating instructions Divar XF Help The Help function displays a help text. Exit Click to log off. 3.5.1 Access using the front panel keys To open the menu, press the menu – key. The top menu appears on monitor A. To move through a menu or list, use the arrow keys on the front panel. To select a submenu or item, use the enter To go back, use the escape key To open the help text, press the help key. To exit the menu, press the escape 3.5.2 key. key.
Divar XF 3.6.1 Operating instructions | en 21 Date/time search Enter the start date and time and click OK to start playback. Playback of the displayed cameos starts. Figure 3.6 Search by date and time 3.6.2 Event search Figure 3.7 Search Events menu - Search options Bosch Security Systems User manual F.01U.135.431 | 2.5 | 2009.
en | Operating instructions Divar XF Search criteria – Under Channels, check the camera inputs to search for (highlight the un-numbered box to select all). The selected inputs are highlighted. – Set Search for to search for alarm events, motion events, or both. Set to All events so that the search is not restricted by an event type. – To set the Search direction, select Forward to search from start time to end time or Backward to search from end time to start time.
Divar XF 3.7 Operating instructions | en 23 Export Figure 3.9 Top menu - Export video The export menu is accessed from the top menu. It allows you to write segments of recorded video and audio to a USB storage device or recordable DVD. The main export screen shows information about the connected media and a list of the video segments to be archived. Figure 3.10 – Export video menu Choose a memory device from the Destination selection box.
en | Operating instructions Divar XF The archive list is saved until archiving is carried out. Video segments that have been partially overwritten or deleted from Divar’s internal hard drive(s) are removed from the list. – Place a check mark next to Authenticity check to authenticate the video segments – Place a check mark next to Finalize media to ensure that DVD media can be read on – Select Start export to write the video segments to the destination device.
Divar XF Operating instructions | en Figure 3.12 25 Configure monitors menu - Sequence Sequence Select the length of time a camera remains visible on screen in the Sequence dwell time field. Use the the Add button to move camera inputs to the sequence list. Use the Move up or Move down buttons to put them in the desired order. Use Remove to clear a single item from the sequence list. Use Erase to clear all items from the sequence list.
en | Operating instructions – 3.9.1 Divar XF Logbook - opens a menu to view the system log. Status The Status submenu contains five tabs displaying status information. Version Info The version information tab displays the installed firmware version, serial number, and other version-related information for service purposes. Storage status The storage status tab displays information on disk size and content. Figure 3.
Divar XF Operating instructions | en 27 Alarm recording at input - displays which inputs are in alarm recording mode Motion recording at input - displays which inputs are in motion recording mode Current recording status - displays video and audio recording status and mode for each input Sensors Displays actual temperature and voltage sensor values. If temperature levels are outside of the normal range, the displayed values are yellow.
en | Operating instructions Figure 3.15 Divar XF Logbook menu - Logbook filter – Enter start and end times. – Make a selection of which system events to show. – Logbook contents - shows the earliest and latest available log contents. – Show - click to show the results. Logbook results Shows the Date, Time, and Event type of various system events. A video preview screen of the selected event is shown, if applicable. 3.10 Event handling Various types of events change the way the unit works.
Divar XF 3.10.1 Operating instructions | en 29 Alarms An alarm can cause the unit to react as follows: – A beeper sounds. – A status message is displayed. – An alarm icon is displayed. – The border around a cameo changes color to red. – An alarm – The indicator on the indicator, a motion indicator or a video loss indicator flashes. key flashes. – An output relay is activated. – The view modes on the monitors change. – A controllable camera might be moved to a pre-defined position.
en | Operating instructions 3.10.2 Divar XF Contact inputs If a contact input causes an alarm – – Monitors A and B can display an array of pre-selected cameras. Monitor A: The border around the displayed cameos is red. The alarm icon is displayed in the corresponding cameo. An alarm status message is displayed. 3.10.3 – The alarm beeper sounds. The alarm – Controllable cameras might be moved to pre-defined positions. and the indicators flash.
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