Bosch VIDOS User manual

VIDOS Monitor Wall
Installation and Operating Manual

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Release: September 2005 (Software version 1.0)
© Copyright 2005 Bosch Security Systems
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time of printing. The ongoing development of the products may mean that the
content of the document can change without notice. Bosch Security Systems
accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults,
incompleteness or discrepancies between the document and the product
described.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minimum requirements for installation and operation. . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VIDOS Monitor Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Purchasing and entering a license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Configuring VIDOS Monitor Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exiting VIDOS Monitor Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VIDOS Monitor Wall and Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3 Contacts and Service (Address) 19
Contact address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Index 21

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Introduction 1
About this manual
This section is intended for persons who will set up the VIDOS Monitor Wall
program. The manual describes how to set up and start using VIDOS Monitor
Wall.
VIDOS Monitor Wall is an add-on program for the VIDOS video management
system. It is installed on a separate PC integrated into the VIDOS system. Within
the VIDOS system, VIDOS Monitor Wall is treated as a hardware decoder,
although it allows the video data to be played back on digital monitors connected
to this PC.
This document assumes that you are familiar with the VIDOS system and with
the VIDOS and Configuration Manager programs.
Conventions in this manual
The following symbols and notations highlight important situations and
information:
Warning!
Security instructions where non-compliance can result in loss of data are
marked with this symbol.
Note
This symbol indicates special features and provides tips and information
for easier, more convenient use of the software.
Terms that you can find in the program, e.g. menu options or commands, are
written in bold.
References to other documents or other points in this document are written in
SMALL CAPITALS.
If you have any questions about the programs from the VIDOS Pro Suite, you
can find further information on the Internet at:
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There, you will also find information about new releases or manual versions. You
can also submit your suggestions and comments relating to this document so
that these can be taken into account for future editions.
Minimum requirements for installation and operation
These specifications represent the minimum requirements. The higher the
resolution displayed and the number of monitor windows, the higher the required
processor power of the PC on which VIDOS Monitor Wall is installed. Below you
will find an example configuration to give you a starting point for calculating the
requirements for your system:
Hardware: Personal computer
CPU: Minimum Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz
Hard disk interface: IDE or better
RAM: 256 MB
Operating system: Windows XP Home / XP Professional
Graphics card: – NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 6800 GT, 7800,
NVIDIA FX 1400, 4400
– ATI RADEON X750, X800, X850
– or similar
Ethernet network card: 100 MBit
Sound card: Recommended
Software: DirectX 9.0c
VIDOS 3.0 on an additional PC
Free hard disk space:
(for installation)
45 MB
(.NET environment, MPEG-ActiveX,
VIDOS Monitor Wall)
Example configuration: Pentium D (840) PC, 3.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM
(667 MHz), graphics card NVIDIA FX 4400
Replay: – 5 x 4CIF MPEG-4 or
– 10 x 2CIF MPEG-4 or
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Additional documentation
The VIDOS Monitor Wall program is installed on a PC that is connected via a
network to a computer on which the VIDOS program is installed. Configuration
is carried out using VIDOS and the Configuration Manager. The program is
operated using VIDOS.
You should therefore also refer to the following documentation:
This document is aimed at the administrator of a system. The following section
contains all the information required to install and set up VIDOS Monitor Wall.
VIDOS Monitor Wall is treated as a hardware receiver in the VIDOS system.
The program is operated using VIDOS. The user has all the options assigned by
the rights configuration in the VIDOS system. These options are described in the
MONITORING section in the separate documentation for VIDOS and in the VIDOS
INTUIKEY documentation and therefore are not dealt with in more detail here.
Note
Provide users with a manual tailored to their VIDOS workstation.
VIDOS Describes the basic setup of the system, e.g.
integration of cameras, setting up salvos and
planning recordings.
Configuration Manager Describes additional configuration options.
Site maps Describes the creation of site maps in VIDOS.
VIDOS IntuiKey Describes the use of the BOSCH IntuiKey® digital
control panel in conjunction with VIDOS.
Camera documentation You obtain separate documentation for each
camera from the manufacturer.
VideoJet, VIP, etc. You obtain documentation for each device from
BOSCH. This explains the typical device settings.

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VIDOS Monitor Wall
VIDOS Monitor Wall is an easy to operate add-on program for the VIDOS video
management system. VIDOS Monitor Wall is used to display video data on
digital monitors, which are then treated as hardware monitors by the VIDOS
system. VIDOS can be used to change the number and arrangement of the
monitor windows displayed using VIDOS Monitor Wall.
The monitor windows in VIDOS Monitor Wall provide the same options as
software or hardware windows in VIDOS. From a PC on which VIDOS is
installed, the user can establish connections, control cameras or, with the
appropriate configuration, start instant replay. A mouse and PC keyboard or a
VIDOS IntuiKey control panel can be used to do this.
VIDOS
controls the
display.
VIDOS Monitor Wall
shows video data:
The PC's processor
power is used for
decoding.
VIDOS IntuiKey or a mouse
and PC keyboard can be
used for
operation.
Video sender
Video sender

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Installation and Setup 2
This section is aimed at the administrator of a VIDOS system. It describes how
to set up VIDOS Monitor Wall.
Once started, VIDOS finds the program during a network scan like any other
hardware receiver and it can then be integrated into the system.
The design of the monitor layout and the camera connections are controlled by
VIDOS.
You can give users the opportunity to operate VIDOS Monitor Wall, e.g.
establish connections to the monitor windows, by giving them access to a
VIDOS workstation with a mouse and PC keyboard or VIDOS IntuiKey. You can
use rights management to assign individual users different options for operation.
Details can be found in the separate documentation for VIDOS and VIDOS
INTUIKEY.
Installation
The VIDOS Monitor Wall is typically installed on a PC on which none of the other
programs from the VIDOS Pro Suite are installed. the Configuration Manager
program is also automatically installed along with VIDOS Monitor Wall. The
program CD comes complete with installation instructions (QUICK INSTALLATION
GUIDE).
After installation, you will find the following icon on your desktop:
1. Click on this icon to start VIDOS Monitor Wall.
Note
You can also open the program from the VIDOS folder in the Windows
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Purchasing and entering a license
In order to be able to use VIDOS Monitor Wall, you must purchase the
corresponding license. This license is linked to the PC on which you install
VIDOS Monitor Wall.
Note
When you purchase your licenses, you will receive a separate
Authentication Code for each program and workstation, which you will
need to generate the appropriate Activation Keys.
Generating the Activation Keys
After installing VIDOS Monitor Wall, you will find the option VIDOS > Monitor
Wall License Management in your PC's Start menu.
1. Click on VIDOS > Monitor Wall License Management to open the License
Viewer.
Here, you will find the Installation Codes.
2. Note the second Installation Code (Code 2).
3. Connect to the Internet from any PC and open the page www.vidos.net in a
Web browser.
4. Select Licensing > License Inquiry:

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5. In Step 1 enter the Authentication Code - Copy&Paste is supported.
6. Click on Validate license.
Step 2 is displayed. Here, you will see the code entered and the license
(product, license value) for which the code has been generated.
7. Enter the serial number, which you can find on the rear of the CD/DVD box
or the packaging.
8. Enter the Installation Code.
9. Specify your e-mail address. A confirmation mail containing the Activation
Key will be sent to this address.
If necessary, specify an additional e-mail address. In the bottom field, you can
enter notes that will make it easier to allocate the Activation Keys to the
relevant workstations later.
10.Click on Request license code.
In Step 3, the two Activation Keys are displayed. These Activation Keys are
also sent to you by e-mail.
11.Click on Print to print all the information displayed.
Note
When you update existing licenses, you will only receive one Activation
Key.
Entering the Activation Keys
1. Open the License Viewer on the PC for which you want to enter the
Activation Key.
2. Click on the Activation Key button and enter the first Activation Key –
Copy&Paste is supported.
3. Click on OK to save the Activation Key.
4. Repeat this process to save the second Activation Key.
After successful activation, you will find the corresponding entry in the
License Viewer. You can now use VIDOS Monitor Wall on this PC.
Note
It is still possible to access the License Viewer after the demo version has
expired.
For detailed information about licensing, refer to the QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
supplied with the VIDOS Pro Suite product CD.

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Configuring VIDOS Monitor Wall
Integrating VIDOS Monitor Wall into the VIDOS system
To integrate VIDOS Monitor Wall into a VIDOS system, start the program.
VIDOS detects the program and displays it like any other device, e.g. a
hardware receiver, in the network scan.
1. Start VIDOS.
2. Start VIDOS Monitor Wall.
3. In VIDOS click on System > Network Scan…
or
click on the icon in the Management toolbar:
The network is browsed for devices that have an IP address; the PC on which
VIDOS Monitor Wall is installed is thus found. A device of the type Vidos
Monitor is displayed in the Network Scan window.
4. Select the device Vidos Monitor.
5. Click on File > Add to system
or
click on the relevant icon in the toolbar:
6. Close the Network Scan window.
VIDOS Monitor Wall is now displayed under Devices in the system tree. For
each VIDOS Monitor Wall you will find two hardware monitor icons for the
device below the entry:

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Note
You can use VIDOS to control more than one VIDOS Monitor Wall.
7. Right click on the icon for the desired VIDOS Monitor Wall and select
Properties.
You will see the General tab in the Properties dialog box.
8. Give the VIDOS Monitor Wall a descriptive name and close the dialog box.
9. Repeat steps 2 to 8 for each installed VIDOS Monitor Wall.
Every VIDOS Monitor Wall installed on a network PC is now integrated into the
VIDOS system.
Setting up the monitor window layout
1. In the VIDOS system tree, double click on the icon for the desired VIDOS
Monitor Wall.
You will see two sub-entries, each with a hardware monitor icon.
2. Hold down the mouse button and drag Monitor 1 to the working area
(Drag&Drop).
A new window is displayed in the working area. Several monitor windows are
shown within this window:

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3. Right-click in the window to open the popup menu.
4. In the popup menu, select Layouts. Select the desired layout:
If you are using VIDOS Monitor Wall on a double monitor, the layout is
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Establishing connections to the monitor windows
Note
If you are using VIDOS Monitor Wall on a double monitor, you should also
drag Monitor 2 into the working area.
1. Right click in one of the monitor windows.
2. Select Connect Xor Connect Salvo X.
Note
If sites have already been set up for VIDOS, the option Sites Xappears
instead of Connect X.
3. Select the camera or salvo for the connection to this monitor window.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each monitor window.
Alternatively:
– Hold down the mouse button and drag a camera or encoder directly from the
system tree to one of the monitor windows (Drag&Drop).
As soon as the connection is established, video display begins on the VIDOS
Monitor Wall digital monitor in the corresponding window. The video data is
displayed as configured in VIDOS.
As with hardware monitor windows, in VIDOS a snapshot of the connected
camera's site is displayed in each monitor window.
Note
Some devices or cameras do not support the snapshot function. In this
case, you will only see a gray monitor window in VIDOS. This does not
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Monitor numbering for use with VIDOS IntuiKey
In order to be able to use a VIDOS IntuiKey control panel to connect cameras to
individual monitor windows in VIDOS Monitor Wall, you must assign the monitor
windows unique numbers.
1. In the VIDOS system tree, double click on the icon for the desired VIDOS
Monitor Wall.
You will see two sub-entries, each with a hardware monitor icon.
2. Right click on the hardware monitor icon for Monitor 1 and select Properties.
You will see the General tab in the Properties dialog box.
3. Give the monitor a descriptive name and a unique number.
The number applies to the first window, which is displayed in the top left of
the monitor. The other windows are automatically numbered from left to right
a row at a time.
Here is an example of the window numbering for different layouts if you
assign the monitor the number 7:
4. If you are using a double monitor, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second
hardware monitor icon.
Note
Make sure that you do not assign any numbers twice. As the maximum
number of windows is 16 (1 x 1 view, 15 thumbs), it is recommended that
you assign the monitor numbers in groups of 16. This rules out duplicate
number assignments if you subsequently change the layout.
8
9
10
11 12
789
10 11 12
13 14 15 13 14
78
9
10 11 12
7
3 x 3 view 1 x 1 view,
7 thumbs
1 x 1 view,
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Additional settings in VIDOS
You can enable the user to operate VIDOS Monitor Wall, e.g. pan cameras,
establish connections or play back recordings. To do this, provide the user with
a VIDOS workstation with a mouse and PC keyboard or a VIDOS IntuiKey digital
control panel. The user will have access to all the operating options that VIDOS
provides for other software or hardware monitor windows.
You should therefore make sure that you correctly assign user rights to rule out
unauthorized access.
Warning!
Operation and connections (including salvo connections) are carried out
using VIDOS. Do not shut down VIDOS if you want to change the
connections or operate VIDOS Monitor Wall.
Detailed information about setting up VIDOS workstations can be found in the
separate documentation for VIDOS and VIDOS INTUIKEY.
Settings using the Configuration Manager
In the Configuration Manager, the running VIDOS Monitor Wall is also detected
in the same way as other hardware; different information is displayed and
additional configuration options are provided. The configuration pages that you
can find in the Configuration Manager for VIDOS Monitor Wall are listed below
and the setting options are explained.
Note
Changes only take effect after you have clicked on Set on the relevant
configuration page.
For further information, refer to the separate documentation CONFIGURATION
MANAGER.
The Unit access tab
– In the Unit identification section, you can allocate the VIDOS Monitor Wall
a Unit name and Unit ID, to make assignment easier in larger installations.
– In the Password section, you can protect the VIDOS Monitor Wall against
unauthorized access.
VIDOS Monitor Wall uses two password levels. The service level represents
the highest level of authorization. After entering the corresponding password,
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all the configuration settings. The level user allows you to establish and
terminate connections but does not allow access to the configuration.
– The Unit access section controls the access to VIDOS Monitor Wall from
VIDOS. Here, you can set which protocol and which HTTP port VIDOS will
use to communicate with VIDOS Monitor Wall.
If VIDOS Monitor Wall is password protected, you can save the password for
access by VIDOS here.
The General tab
– Under Date/Time, this tab shows the time setting for the PC on which
VIDOS Monitor Wall is running.
You cannot make any changes to the setting here. If you want to use a
different time setting, you must make the changes directly on the relevant PC.
The Decoder tab
– Under Monitor, you can assign the monitor names. The names are displayed
in the VIDOS resource tree next to the hardware monitor icons.
The Alarm tab
– These settings are very important if senders in the system are protected with
a user password. Under Alarm connections receiver you can make 10
entries with an IP address and associated user password, so that the
connection can be established in case of an alarm.
However, under number 10 you can also leave the IP address setting as
0.0.0.0 and assign a user password. VIDOS Monitor Wall then has access to
all devices with this user password. This allows you to integrate more than 10
password-protected senders into the system.
Exiting VIDOS Monitor Wall
Press the Esc key to exit VIDOS Monitor Wall.
This terminates the camera connections, which will need to be re-established
using VIDOS when VIDOS Monitor Wall is restarted.