User`s guide

Bosch Security Systems | 2004-01

NetDVR

| User’s Guide | Installation

2. Installation

2.1 Installation summary

Installation of the NetDVR consists of the following basic steps:

• Connect the NetDVR onto a local Ethernet network and connect power.

• Install the NetDVR software on a PC.

• Configure the Administrator’s settings.

• Configure the recording and search options.

• Mount the NetDVR in the correct location and re-connect the power and Ethernet.

• Connect the external cameras.

Installation details are given in the following paragraphs:

2.1.1 System requirements

For NetDVR you need:

• Network: 10 Base-T LAN.

For a PC to access NetDVR:

• CPU: Pentium II or above

• Minimum free RAM: 64MB

• Operating system: Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT4 or XP

• Network interface card: 10 base-T or dual speed 10/100 base-T with TCP/IP enabled.

• 16 MB video memory or more.

2.1.2 Recommended PC display settings

Using the Windows ‘Setting / Control Panel / Display’ options:

• Set color option to ‘High color (16-bit)’ or above.

• Set screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels (minimum).

2.1.3 Connecting Ethernet and power cables

• Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the ‘Ethernet’ port (RJ-45 connector) on the rear

panel.

• Connect the power supply (12V, 3.5A adaptor, supplied) to the connector marked ‘DC

12V’.

• Confirm that the green LED on the Ethernet port flashes every 1 to 2 seconds. Note that

it starts flashing 5 to 6 seconds after applying power.

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