Bosch Divar-Easy User manual

Divar - Digital Versatile Recorder - Easy
Installation Instructions
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Bosch Security Systems
Divar - Easy
Digital Versatile Recorder
Installation manual
Chapters
1. Introduction
2. Quick install
3. Operating instructions
4. Hardware setup
5. Menu system
6 Using the Configuration Tool
7 Menu default values
8. Technical specifications

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Digital video recorder for security applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
On-screen help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installation environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Associated equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
DVD writer** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Quick install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Primary connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
First-time use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Quick install menu >. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Time format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Active cams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Save & exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Day period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Rec day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Rec night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Rec weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Enable alarm inputs for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Alarm input recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Enable motion for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Approximate recording duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
DVR name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Bandwidth limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Primary functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Alternate functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Viewing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Live, playback and search modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Live mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Search mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Search criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Search results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Triggers and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Alarm inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Video loss alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Multiple alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Hardware setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Rack mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Camera connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Monitor connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Console port connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Keyboard connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Control port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
External I/O connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Overview of the menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Accessing the menu from the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
History > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
History Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Disk manager >. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Status Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Local archiving** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Authenticity Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Delete Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Erase Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Time/Date > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Synchronize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
View Settings >. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Camera setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Configure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
System Settings > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Recording Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Event Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
History Log Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Local Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Profiles > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Calendar setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
System behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Using the Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installing the Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Starting the Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
How to Log in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Menu structure differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Introducing the main window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Overview button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
History button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Settings button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Service button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Help button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Logout button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Using the control buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Menu default values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Accessories (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider that the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
Attention: Installation should be performed by
qualified service personnel only in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AND OBJECTS WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD
NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
Power Disconnect. Units have power supplied
whenever the power cord is inserted into the power
source. The power cord is the main power disconnect
for all units.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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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. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moistue, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. Moving - Disconnect the power before moving the unit. The unit should be
moved with care. Excessive force or shock may result in damage to the unit and
the hard disk drives.
16. Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
17. Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. 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 electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
unit.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in
proper operating condition.
21. Coax Grounding - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure
the cable system is grounded. U.S.A. models only--Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of the coax
to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
AT T E N T I O N
Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore Bosch Security
Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video
information. To minimize the risk of lost digital information, Bosch Security
Systems recommends the implementation of multiple, redundant recording
systems and a procedure to backup all analog and digital information.

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FCC & ICES INFORMATION
(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. The following classification label is
located on the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Reference
Definition of terms
Cameo: Single camera picture in a multiscreen display.
Dwell time: The length of time that an alarm indicator continues to operate
after the event causing it has occurred. The length of time a single
image of a sequence is shown.
Full-screen: A display that only shows one picture occupying a full screen.
Multiscreen: The division of a display screen so that it shows a certain number
of cameras at the same time.
Sequence: Camera pictures shown one after the other in time either in full-
screen or quad modes.
Quad: Four camera pictures shown on one display screen.
Icons shown on the screen
Play forward
Play reverse
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Pause
Freeze
Zoom
Sequence
Alarm
Network
Error

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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. Once set up, all recording takes place in the background without
requiring operator intervention. Maximum recording rates of 60 (NTSC) and 50
(PAL) images per second in total are guaranteed with unsynchronized cameras.
The recording rate and quality are selectable.
All models have extensive alarm handling functions and telemetry control. The
unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys
and on-screen display menu system. One monitor output provides full-screen,
quad and multiscreen viewing. A keyboard can be connected for PTZ control
and to improve the ease-of-use.
Via a network, the Control Center PC-application can be used for live viewing,
playback and configuration. Two simultaneous users can control multiple
Divars. The Divar includes an authenticity check for both local and remote
playback. A dedicated PC player is provided for playback of secure video files.
Additionally, a web browser on a PC can be used to view live images or
playback recordings from a Divar. The PC-based Configuration Tool facilitates
the setup of the unit.
Auto-terminating video inputs, alarm inputs and outputs, and remote control
connectors are on the rear panel. The monitor output provides a CVBS video
signal in either NTSC or PAL. Monitor A displays full-screen or multiscreen
digital pictures that can be frozen and zoomed.

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Versions
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.
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.
This manual describes the 16-channel version with an internal DVD writer.
Both 6-channel and 9-channel versions operate in exactly the same way except
that fewer cameras can be connected, there are fewer camera keys and the
number of multiscreen views is reduced. Instructions that only apply to the
internal DVD writer are indicated by a double (**) asterix.
Features
The Divar has the following features:
•6, 9 or 16 auto-terminating camera inputs.
•Simultaneous recording and playback.
•Internal hard disk video storage.
•10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Ethernet connection and networking.
•RS232 serial port for serial communications.
•External keyboard input for keyboard connection.
•Full-screen and various multiscreen display capabilities in live and playback
modes.
•Motion detection.
•16 switching (alarm) inputs and 4 alarm outputs.
•Video loss detection.
•Audible alarm.
•Pan, tilt and zoom camera control.
•Internal DVD writer**.
On-screen help
On-screen context-sensitive help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow
ALT key for at least one second to see the help text associated with your
current activity. Press the escape key to exit help.
For more information please visit:
www.boschsecuritysystems.com
Unpacking
Check the package for visible damage. If any items appear to have been
damaged in shipment, notify the shipping company. Unpack carefully. This is
electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the
unit. Do not attempt to use the unit if any components are damaged. If any
items are missing, notify your Customer Service Representative or Bosch
Security Systems Sales Representative.
The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it
and all packing materials for future use. If the unit must be returned, use the
original packing materials.

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Package contents
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
connections)
•Power supply cord
•Network cross-over cable
•Serial RS232 cross-over (null-modem) cable
•Rack mounting kit
•A CD-ROM with the software and the manuals.
Installation environment
Mounting: The Divar is supplied as a desktop unit. If desired, the unit may be
rack mounted using the rack mounting kit supplied with the unit.
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.
Temperature: Observe the unit's ambient temperature specifications when
choosing an installation space. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified
operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on
top of hot equipment.
Power Supply: Ensure that the site's AC power supply is stable and within the
rated voltage of the unit. If the site's AC power is likely to have spikes or power
dips, use power line conditioning or an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).

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Associated equipment
A typical system could contain the following components (not included with the
unit):
•A primary monitor for multiscreen monitoring (monitor A).
•Cameras with 1 Vpp composite video outputs.
•75-ohm BNC connectors and video coaxial cable for connecting the video
signals.
•AC power supply outlet for the unit that allows for secure isolation. (The unit
has no on/off switch for security reasons.)
•A keyboard (KBD-Digital).
•PC for Control Center and Configuration Tool applications.
•Pan/tilt/zoom control units.
DVD writer**
The following points should be taken into consideration when using the internal
DVD writer:
•The DVD writer might not support all CD and DVD media. For a list of
approved CD and DVD media (not supplied by Bosch), please visit
www.boschsecuritysystems.com.
•After making an archive with the DVD writer, we advise you to test the CD
or DVD media to verify that the archived data can be played back on a PC.
•To update the Archive Player software that is written to a CD/DVD when a
local archive is made, insert the supplied CD into the DVD writer. The
Divar automatically detects new Archive Player software. Follow the
instructions that appear on your monitor screen to load the latest Archive
Player software.
•The DVD writer supports the following write speeds:
DVD+R / DVD+RW: 4x (or higher)
CD-R: 40x (or higher)
CD-RW: 24x (or higher)

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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.

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Quick connection
x16* AutoDome
LAN / WAN
RS232
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
1
5
7
PC
VIDEO
OUT
8
2
6
43
1A
1B
2A
2B
R
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L
A
Y
3A
3B
4A
4B
GND
1
2
GND
9
10
3
4
GND
11
12
5
6
GND
13
14
7
8
15
16
IN
IN
IN
IN
+
-
SHIELD
CTRL 1
SHIELD
+
-
SHIELD
CTRL 2
+
-
SHIELD
CTRL 3
+
-
SHIELD
CTRL 4
+
-
SHIELD
CTRL 5
110 - 240 Vac
A
AutoDome
*can be 6, 9 or 16 depending on model

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Primary connections
1. Connect the cameras to the BNC camera inputs (automatically terminated).
2. Connect monitor A to the BNC output MON A.
Optional connections
3. Connect up to 16 (alarm) inputs via the supplied 25-pin D-type connector
board.
4. Connect up to 4 alarm output relays via the supplied 25-pin D-type connector
board.
5. Connect a keyboard unit to the KBD IN socket.
6. Connect a pan/tilt/zoom control unit via the supplied 15-pole D-type
connector board
7. Connect to your network via the Ethernet port or use the RS232 connector to
connect directly to a PC serial port.
Powering up
8. Switch on all connected equipment.
9. Connect the power cord to the unit.
First-time use
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. When you close
the Quick install menu, the unit begins recording automatically.
To open the Quick install menu at any other time:
1. Press the ALT key to enter the alternate function mode.
> The ALT indicator lights.
2. Press the menu key .
> The main menu appears full-screen on monitor A.
Select the System settings menu and then the Quick install submenu.
Navigating
•Use the arrow keys to move through a menu or list.
•Use the select key to select a submenu or item.
•Use the escape key to go back or to switch off the menu.

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QUICK INSTALL MENU >
>> LANGUAGE
• Select the language for the menu from the list.
>> TIME ZONE
• Select a time zone from the list.
>> TIME FORMAT
• Select either a 12 or a 24 hour clock format.
>> TIME
• Fill in the actual time.
>> DATE FORMAT
• Select from three date formats which show either the month (MM), the
day (DD) or the year (YYYY) first.
>> DATE
• Fill in the actual date.
>> 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.
>> RECORDING SETTINGS
• Opens recording settings submenu to fill in the basic recording settings
for the day and weekend/night profiles.
>> NETWORK SETTINGS
• Opens network settings submenu to fill in the settings that control the
behavior of the unit with respect to a network.
>> SAVE & EXIT
• Select this item to load the settings you have made into the unit and exit
the Quick Install.
>> CANCEL
• Select this item to exit the Quick Install without saving.
QUICK INSTALL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
TIME ZONE GMT +01:00 WEST EUROPE
TIME FORMAT 24-HOUR
TIME 19:45:00
DATE FORMAT YYYY-MM-DD
DATE 2002-06-20
RECORDING SETTINGS >
NETWORK SETTINGS >
SAVE & EXIT >
CANCEL

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>> RECORDING SETTINGS
>> DAY PERIOD
• Fill in a start time and an end time to define the period during which the
day profile is active.
• The weekend/night profile is active for the rest of the 24-hour period.
>> WEEKEND
• When a day is defined as a weekend day, then the weekend/night profile
is active that whole day.
• Define the weekend as either Saturday and Sunday or just Sunday.
• Select none if you wish the weekend to be the same as the other days of
the week.
>> REC DAY
• Select the normal recording speed to be used for each of the activated
cameras during the day 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.
>> 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.
>> REC WEEKEND
• Select the normal recording speed to be used for each of the activated
cameras during the weekend 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.
>> ENABLE ALARM INPUTS FOR
• Select the profiles during which alarm inputs are enabled.
• Choose day only, weekend/night only, both day and weekend/night or
none.
>> ALARM INPUT RECORDING
• An activated input alarm can increase the recording speed of a camera.
Select the recording speed to be used when an input is activated.
• The camera with the number that corresponds to the alarm input
number is recorded at the speed you set.
>> ENABLE MOTION FOR
• Select the profiles during which motion events are enabled Choose day,
weekend/night, both day and weekend/night or none.
• Press the camera keys to select or deselect the cameras for which motion
should be enabled. A check mark means enabled.
>> MOTION RECORDING
• A camera can be recorded at an increased recording speed when motion
is detected. Select the recording speed to be used for each of the cameras
when motion is detected.
RECORDING SETTINGS
DAY PERIOD 8:00 18:00
WEEKEND SAT AND SUN
REC DAY 1 IPS/CAM
REC NIGHT 2 IPS/CAM
REC WEEKEND 2 IPS/CAM
ENABLE ALARM INPUTS FOR DAY/NIGHT
ALARM INPUT RECORDING 12.5 IPS/INPUT
ENABLE MOTION FOR NIGHT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MOTION RECORDING 5 IPS/CAM
APPROX. REC. DURATION 036 HOURS

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>> 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.
• During the night and weekend, one camera is in input alarm recording
1% of the time and in motion recording for 3% of the time.
>> NETWORK SETTINGS
>> DHCP
• Set DHCP to Yes to have IP address, subnet mask and default gateway
assigned automatically by the network server. The actual values are
displayed.
>> DVR NAME
• Enter a Divar name to be used in the network.
>> IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND DEFAULT GATEWAY
• Fill in the IP, subnet mask and default gateway addresses when DHCP is
set to No.
>> MAC ADDRESS
• The MAC address is read only.
>> BANDWIDTH LIMIT
• Restrict the network bandwidth by entering an MBPS between 0 and 100
for the bandwidth limit.
NETWORK SETTINGS
DHCP NO
DVR NAME DIVAR
IP ADDRESS 192.168. 10.2
SUBNET MASK 255.255.255. 0
DEFAULT GATEWAY 0. 0. 0. 0
MAC ADDRESS 00:00:00:00:00:00
BANDWIDTH LIMIT 100 MBPS

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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.

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Front panel controls
DVD writer Open/Close button DVD writer Read/Write LED
Divar
Divar with internal DVD writer