Divar - Digital Versatile Recorder - Easy EN Installation Instructions
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual EN | i Divar - Easy Digital Versatile Recorder Installation manual Chapters Bosch Security Systems 1. Introduction 2. Quick install 3. Operating instructions 4. Hardware setup 5. Menu system 6 Using the Configuration Tool 7 Menu default values 8.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual EN | ii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Digital video recorder for security applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-screen help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External I/O connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual FCC & ICES INFORMATION EN | vi Reference (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This is a Class B product. 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 undisired operation. The internal DVD writer is a laser product.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Digital video recorder for security applications The Divar - Easy 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 unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored video.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-2 Versions On-screen help There are various Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with various storage capacities. In addition, a Divar can have an internal DVD writer. On-screen context-sensitive help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow A Divar with an internal DVD writer allows you to make archives locally without the need for a PC. The writer supports DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R and CD-RW media. current activity.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Introduction Package contents EN | 1-3 Installation environment Check for the following items: • • • • • • Digital Video Recorder (Divar 16, Divar 9 or Divar 6 unit) Quick reference guide Divar operation manual Divar Control Center and Archive Player operation manual Installation manual (this manual) A 25-pin D-type connector board with screw terminals (used for switching and alarm connections) • A 15-pin D-type connector board with screw terminals (used for PTZ c
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Introduction EN | 1-4 Associated equipment DVD writer** A typical system could contain the following components (not included with the unit): The following points should be taken into consideration when using the internal DVD writer: • A primary monitor for multiscreen monitoring (monitor A). • Cameras with 1 Vpp composite video outputs.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-1 CHAPTER 2 Quick install This chapter gives instructions on how to quickly get the unit operational. Make the connections described on the following pages and then enter the relevant data in the quick install menu. The Quick Install menu appears the first time you start the unit. When you have entered the relevant information the unit will be operational.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-2 Quick connection 5 1 PC x16* AutoDome LAN / WAN 7 RS232 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN SHIELD + - CTRL 1 SHIELD + CTRL 2 - 6 SHIELD + CTRL 3 SHIELD + CTRL 4 SHIELD + CTRL 5 SHIELD 1A R 3A E 1B L 3B 2A A 4A 2B Y 4B GND 9 1 IN 10 2 GND 11 3 IN 12 4 GND 13 5 IN 14 6 GND 15 7 IN 16 8 VIDEO OUT 8 AutoDome 4 3 110 - 240 Vac A 2 *can be 6, 9 or 16 depending on model Bosch Security Systems
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-3 Primary connections First-time use 1. Connect the cameras to the BNC camera inputs (automatically terminated). 2. Connect monitor A to the BNC output MON A. The unit starts with a multiscreen display. The Quick install menu opens the first time you use the unit. Fill in these basic settings to get the unit operational. Select the Install item to save your settings and close the menu.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install QUICK INSTALL MENU EN | 2-4 > >> ACTIVE CAMS • Select the cameras you wish to activate. Only activated cameras are configured after exiting the Quick Install menu. Press the camera keys to select or deselect a camera. A check mark means selected.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-5 >> RECORDING SETTINGS >> REC NIGHT • Select the normal recording speed to be used for each of the activated cameras during the night profile. • The Images Per Second (IPS) rates available for PAL range from 0, 1/10 (one image every 10 seconds), up to 25 IPS. • The Images Per Second (IPS) rates available for NTSC range from 0, 1⁄10 (one image every 10 seconds), up to 30 IPS.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Quick install EN | 2-6 >> APPROXIMATE RECORDING DURATION • This is an estimate of the recording duration based on the total amount of storage space available and the recording setup. For event recording, the following parameters are used: • During the day, one camera is in input alarm recording 5% of the time and every motion enabled camera is in motion recording 10% of the time.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-1 CHAPTER 3 Operating instructions The instructions in this chapter 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. Refer to Chapter 5 - Advanced Menu Setup for a full list of available menu items.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-2 Front panel controls Divar Divar with internal DVD writer DVD writer Open/Close button Bosch Security Systems DVD writer Read/Write LED
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions Indicators EN | 3-3 Keys The power indicator unit. lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the The indicators across the top of the controls light or flash to alert you to various operating conditions. Record - lights when the unit is recording video. Network - lights when a remote user is connected to the unit. Alarm - flashes when an alarm is detected.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-4 Primary functions (light below ALT key off) Live key - press to switch to live viewing. ACK key Search key - press to open a search menu to look for recorded events. Multiscreen key- press to see different monitor display layouts. Reverse key - in live mode, press to start reverse playback of recordings for the displayed cameras. in playback mode, press to speed up rewind. in pause mode, press to step back one frame.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-5 Alternate functions (light below ALT key is lit) F1 key - restores defaults in active menu. Menu key - opens the menu system. F2 key - is assigned a specific function in some submenus. Mon A key - assigns front panel keys to monitor A. Arrow keys: - move around through menu items or values. Sequence key - view cameras in sequence on full-screen or quad displays.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-6 Viewing pictures Monitor A is the main monitor. It shows full-screen, quad or multiscreen live or playback camera pictures. Status messages, alarms, and video loss warnings are also displayed on this monitor. When the menu system is activated it is displayed on this monitor. When an alarm is detected, the camera picture is displayed on monitor A. When multiple alarms occur, camera pictures are displayed in quad or multiscreen.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-7 Cameo assignment Zoom Assigning cameras to cameos in a multiscreen view: To zoom in on a camera picture: 1. Press the ALT key and then the multiscreen key . > The multiscreen key indicator flashes. > The border around the active cameo is green. > The camera key of the camera shown in the active cameo lights (green). 2. Use the arrow keys if you wish to select a different cameo. 3.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-8 Live, playback and search modes Live mode • Press the pause key The live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live pictures from the cameras. From the live mode you can switch to the search mode, the playback mode or to the system menu. Access to search and playback functions may require a password. Discuss this with your administrator. • Press the forward key to start forward playback of recordings.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-9 >> SEARCH RESULTS • The recording fitting the filter and closest to the selected date and time is shown first. • Use the up/down arrow keys to move through a long list. The selected recording is shown. • Press the select key for a full-screen playback of the selected recording. • Press the search key during playback to return to the list. • Press the escape key to return to the filter menu.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-10 Triggers and alarms Various types of events can change the way the unit works. These events can be: • • • • An alarm input signal applied to the unit. Motion detection in a camera signal. A loss of video from one of the cameras. An internal alert from the unit itself. The way the unit reacts to events depends on how it has been programmed. An event can cause either a trigger or an alarm.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Operating instructions EN | 3-11 Alarm inputs Video loss alarm If an input causes an alarm If the loss of a video signal causes an alarm: • The camera causing the alarm is displayed on the full screen. • The alarm icon is displayed. An alarm status message is displayed. • Monitor A switches to multiscreen view. The lost camera signal is displayed • The alarm beeper sounds. The alarm and the indicators flash.
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-1 CHAPTER 4 Hardware setup 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.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-2 Rack mounting Camera connections The Divar can be mounted in a 19-inch rack. A rack mounting kit is supplied with the unit that includes: Connect cameras to the unit using 75-ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors. The Divar automatically configures itself as a PAL or NTSC unit. The unit determines the standard by detecting the signal format of the first connected camera (lowest camera input number).
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-3 Monitor connection Console port connection Connect the unit to the monitor using 75-ohm video coaxial cables with a BNC connector. The unit provides a 1Vpp CVBS signal. The serial RS232 console port connector is used to connect a PC to the unit for configuration or service purposes. Use a null-modem cable to connect the serial port of the PC to the unit. The Baud rate can be selected in the menu system.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-4 Keyboard connection The keyboard input connector is used to connect an external keyboard to the unit. Connect the keyboard to the KBD IN connector. For short distances (up to 30m), standard 6-core telecom flat cable can be used to supply power and signal connections for the keyboard. For distances over 30m between keyboard and Divar, the Keyboard Extension Kit (LTC 8557) must be used.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup Ethernet connection EN | 4-5 LAN - RJ-45 Ethernet socket The standard RJ-45 Ethernet socket is used to connect the unit directly to a PC or to a network.To connect directly to a network hub, use a straight-through network cable. To connect directly to a PC, use the supplied cross-over network cable. Consult with your local IT personnel for the specific type of cable needed. The cable length from node to node is limited to 100 feet (30.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-6 Control port Specifications The control port is a bi-phase port for connecting the control units of controllable cameras. Five bi-phase outputs are provided for dome camera and pan, tilt and zoom control. The screw terminal connection board supplied with the unit simplifies all bi-phase connections to the unit.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-7 External I/O connection Connecting the Inputs Alarm inputs and outputs are supplied via a 25-pole D-type socket. The screw terminal input/output connection board supplied with the unit simplifies all alarm connections to the unit. All inputs and outputs are N/O. 13 1 25 14 Each (alarm) input line can be switched by a relay contact from devices such as pressure pads, passive infra-red detectors, smoke detectors and similar devices.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup EN | 4-8 Signal name: Pin no. Description Power Supply Alarm_in_9 9 Alarm input 9 Alarm_in_10 10 Alarm input 10 Alarm_in_11 11 Alarm input 11 Power is supplied to the unit via the IEC-style socket. The unit has no on/off switch for security reasons. This means that the unit is always powered as long as the power cable is connected from the unit to a live power socket.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Hardware setup Testing In Live mode, select full-screen display for each camera and check the picture quality. If the quality is poor, check: • The BNC connections. • Video levels of incoming signals and the possibility of ground loops. Record for at least three minutes at the highest recording speed, then play back the recording, selecting each camera for full-screen display in turn. Check the playback picture quality.
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-1 CHAPTER 5 Menu system You access all the parameters used to set up the unit via the menu system. The large number of parameters available gives you the opportunity to program an extensive functionality. There are two ways of accessing the menu system, via the keys on the front of the unit itself or via the PC-based Configuration Tool application.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-2 Overview of the menu system The main menu consists of six menu groups: Unit behavior can be set up differently for each of the three profiles. History. The History menu allows you to trace all events that have occurred on the unit. Accessing the menu from the unit Disk manager. The Disk Manager menu provides information and functions that relate to the maintenance of the storage system. To open the menu: 1.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-3 MAIN MENU The main menu gives access to six major menu groups. Each of these groups has a submenu tree where the values and functions can be selected. • Set Advanced Menus to Yes to see all items; set to No for standard features only.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-4 HISTORY > DISK The History menu provides a list of all events that have occurred. This list can be filtered to show only those events you wish to see. The Disk Manager menu gives access to information on the internal hard disk(s). The status of the recorded video and associated data is also accessed via this menu. Archiving is accessed via this menu. Access to some menus may be password protected.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system >> LOCAL ARCHIVING** • Select Archive Setup to check the status of the writer, the progress of the writing, or to erase or format rewritable disks. • Select Archive Session to make a list of the video segments to be archived and to start writing. EN | 5-5 Add to Archive List • Fill in a begin and end, date and time for the video segment you wish to archive. Select those cameras that you wish to archive.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system >> AUTHENTICITY CHECK • This check verifies that video images and associated data have not been modified. • Select the period within which the authenticity check runs. The default values are the same as the earliest and latest available recording times. • Press the escape key to cancel the check. • During the check all other front panel keys are disabled. • If the result is Not OK, the date and time of the tampered video is displayed.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-7 VIEW SETTINGS > The View Settings menu allows you to set up the display of the individual cameras. You can also set the sequence in which the cameras are displayed and the duration. Use the Configure Monitor submenu to set up the monitor display. >> SEQUENCES The sequence in which cameras are displayed on monitor A is set in the full screen list menu.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-8 SYSTEM SETTINGS > • Use the System Settings menu to get access to those items that are used to configure the system. The value Follows activates the beeper and relay or view, only as long as the event is present. >>> Input Setup • MAIN MENU Enable the beeper to activate it when an alarm input is activated.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system >> HISTORY LOG SETUP • Select Yes for those events that you want to log in the history file. • The entire history list is erased if you select the Clear History item. • Date/time changes of stored video are always logged and cannot be disabled or cleared. >> LOCAL PASSWORDS • Set or change the password that allows access to playback functions. • Set or change the password that allows access to the configuration functions.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system EN | 5-10 PROFILES > >>> Exception days There are three different profiles; Day, Night and Weekend. The profiles contain configuration settings for recording data and handling events. You can define a calendar that automatically selects profiles. These profiles can be configured for day, night, weekend or holidays for example.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu system Normal • • • • • Select the profile. The Number of active cameras and the Average IPS per camera are shown. Set the maximum recording rate and quality level for all cameras. Quality is standard, medium or high. IPS rates for PAL range from 0, 1/10 (one image every 10 seconds), up to 25 IPS. IPS rates for NTSC range from 0, 1/10 (one image every 10 seconds), up to 30 IPS. Select those cameras that you wish to remove from recording.
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-1 CHAPTER 6 Using the Configuration Tool 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.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-2 Getting started To use the Configuration Tool to change settings, the unit must be physically connected to a PC via the RS232 Console Port or via a network connection. The Configuration Tool application must be installed on the PC. System requirements Operating platform: A PC or compatible running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT 4.0 (SP4), Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-3 How to Log in When you start the Configuration Tool as a stand-alone application via a network, the Login window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue login and exit the application.) To automatically detect all enabled Divars on the network: 1. Click Detect. > To detect a Divar, Discovery must be enabled on that Divar. 2. Select a Divar and click OK to add the selected Divar to the list.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-4 Login Maximum number of users When you start the Configuration tool application, the Login window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue login and exit the application.) If the maximum number of users for the Control Center is exceeded, a window is displayed. An administrator can use this window to force off a user. The list shows all users that are currently logged in. To disconnect a user: 1. Select a user in the list. 2.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-5 Introducing the main window The Configuration Tool window is divided into 3 panes. The buttons in the left pane are always available. Clicking one of these buttons changes the contents of the center pane. The buttons in the right pane are control buttons that give you direct access to various tasks. History button Click the History button to display a list of events in the center pane.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool Help button EN | 6-6 Using the control buttons Click the Help button appears. at any time to get help. A pop-up help window The right side of the main window has several buttons that allow you to perform common tasks quickly: Import / Export Logout button To return to the Control Center application or to log on to different unit, click the Logout button .
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 6-7 Refining settings Save When you select Import, Export or Download a pop-up window allows you to select particular groups of settings. You can select All settings, All settings except or Only to determine how the list is constructed. To refine your selection When the Overview or History page is active, you can save the complete contents of the page or list. click in the list.
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values EN | 7-1 CHAPTER 7 Menu default values 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 Factory defaults item of the System settings menu is selected.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 EN | 7-2 Level 4 Level 5 Default value History Time / Date Show alarms Yes Show motions Yes Show network connectivity Yes Show errors Yes Time zone GMT+01:00 Western Europe (PAL) GMT -06:00 Eastern time (NTSC) Time format 24-hour (PAL) 12-hour (NTSC) Date format YYYY-MM-DD Synchronize Use timer server No IP address 0. 0. 0.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 EN | 7-3 Level 4 Level 5 Default value Camera controllable All cameras selected Sequence dwell time 5 seconds Display titles On Display time / date On Status position Bottom; 0 Text intensity White; clear Cameo border intensity Black Sequences Configure Monitors System Settings Language English Recording Setup Record mode Continuous Video-delete period None Alarm dwell time 5 seconds Trigger dwell
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 EN | 7-4 Level 4 Level 5 Log network Default value Yes Connectivity Network setup DHCP Yes Discovery Enabled DVR name DIVAR Default gateway 0. 0. 0. 0 HTTP port 80 Bandwidth limit 100 MBPS Network access IP Range List of IP addresses 0. 0. 0. 0 255.255.255.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Menu default values Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 EN | 7-5 Level 4 Level 5 Default value Select profile Day Inputs alarm Enabled for connected cameras Motion enable Disable all Video loss enable Enabled for connected cameras Auto acknowledge alarms Yes Recording setup Normal All cameras, quality, IPS Medium, 1IPS Recording duration 30 seconds Recording duration 15 seconds Input Motion Advanced menus Bosch Security Systems No
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Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Technical specifications EN | 8-1 CHAPTER 8 Technical specifications The following pages give the technical specifications of the unit.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Technical specifications Electrical EN | 8-2 Connectors Video inputs: 6, 9 or 16 BNC, auto-terminating Ethernet: RJ45 shielded, 10/100 BaseT according IEEE802.
Divar - Easy | Installation Manual | Technical specifications Recording Modes: Continuous. Mechanical Dimensions: 442 x 315 x 66 mm / 17.4 x 12.4 x 2.6 inch Weight: approx. 7.5 kg / 16.5 lbs Rack Mount Kit (Included): For mounting one unit in an EIA 19-inch rack.
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