BOSCH Divar XF User Manual

Divar XF

Digital Versatile Recorder

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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	6
1.3.1	Mounting	6
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
2.1.2	Optional connections	9
2.1.3	Powering up	9
2.2	First-time use	10
2.3	Quick install menu	10
2.3.1	International	10
2.3.2	Schedule	11
2.3.3	Recording	12
2.3.4	Network	13

3	Operating instructions	15
3.1	Front panel controls	15
3.1.1	Keys	15
3.1.2	Indicators	17
3.2	Mouse Controls	17
3.3	Viewing pictures	17
3.3.1	Monitor A	17
3.3.2	Monitor B	18
3.3.3	Viewing	18
3.4	Live and playback	20
3.4.1	Live mode	20
3.4.2	Accessing playback functions	20
3.4.3	Playback mode	20
3.5	Overview of the menu system	20
3.5.1	Access using the front panel keys	21
3.5.2	Access using the mouse	21
3.5.3	Access using the Intuikey keyboard	22
3.6	Search	22
3.6.1	Date/time search	22
3.6.2	Event search	23

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3.7	Export	24
3.8	System information	26
3.8.1	Status	26
3.8.2	Logbook	27
3.9	Triggers and alarms	28
3.9.1	Alarm inputs	29
3.9.2	Motion events	29
3.9.3	Video loss alarm	30
3.9.4	Multiple alarms	30

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1	Introduction
1.1	Digital video recorder for security applications
	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. Maximum recording rates of 30 (NTSC) and 25 (PAL) images per second, per
	channel, are guaranteed. The recording rate and quality are selectable per camera. Up to four
	internal hard disks can be used to provide various storage capacities for recording.
	All models have extensive alarm handling functions and telemetry control. Alarm functions
	include motion detection in user-definable areas of the image on any camera input.
	The unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys, mouse, and
	the on-screen display menu system. Two monitor outputs provide full-screen, quad, and
	multiscreen viewing. Connect a KBD (Intuikey) keyboard for PTZ control and to improve the
	ease-of-use.
	Looping auto-terminating video inputs and outputs, audio inputs and outputs, alarm inputs
	and outputs, and remote control connectors are on the rear panel. Two VGA connectors
	provide outputs for an A and a B monitor. CVBS and Y/C video outputs in either NTSC or PAL
	are also provided. Monitor A displays full-screen or multiscreen digital pictures that can be
	frozen and zoomed. Monitor B displays live full-screen or multiscreen pictures.
	Use the Control Center PC-application via a network for live viewing, playback, and
	configuration. Five simultaneous users can control multiple Divar XFs. The Divar XF includes
	an authenticity check for both local and remote playback. A dedicated PC player is provided
	for playback of secure video files. The PC-based Configuration Tool facilitates the installation
	of the unit.
	An SDK (software development kit) is available to integrate the Divar XF into third party
	management software.
1.1.1	Versions
	There are various Divar XF models; 8-channel and 16-channel, each with various storage
	capacities. Both 8-channel and 16-channel versions operate in exactly the same way except
	that fewer camera, audio, and alarm inputs are present, and the number of available
	multiscreen views differs.
1.1.2	Manuals
	Four manuals are supplied:
	– Installation manual - a detailed description for installers on how to install the product.
	– Quick Installation guide - gives a brief overview on how to set up and install the product.
	– Operation manual - a detailed description for end-users on how to operate the unit.
	– Control Center and Archive Player operation manual - a detailed description for end-users
	and administrators on how to set up and operate the Control Center and Archive Player
	software.
1.1.3	Features
	The Divar XF has the following features:
	– 8 or 16 looped-through, auto-terminating camera inputs
	– 8 or 16 audio inputs

– Simultaneous recording and playback

– Internal hard disk video storage (front replaceable)

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–10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Ethernet connection and networking

–Two RS232 serial ports for serial communication

–External KBD keyboard input

–Dual monitor outputs

–Full-screen and various multiscreen display capabilities in live and playback modes

–Spot monitor output with sequencing, multiscreen, and OSD

–Two audio outputs (dual mono)

–Motion detection

–8 or 16 switching (alarm) inputs and 4 alarm outputs

–Video loss detection

–Audible alarm

–Pan, tilt, and zoom camera control via RS485 and biphase

–Local archiving via USB

1.1.4	On-screen help
	On-screen context-sensitive help is available for some topics. Just press the help	button
	to see the help text associated with your current activity. Press the escape	button
	to exit help.

1.2	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.
1.2.1	Package contents
	Check for the following items:
	– Digital Video Recorder (Divar XF 16 or Divar XF 8 unit)
	–	USB mouse
	–	Quick installation guide
	– Divar XF operation manual
	– Divar XF Control Center and Archive Player operation manual
	– Installation manual (this manual)
	– A 25-pin D-type switching and alarm connector board
	– A 15-pin D-type connector board (used for PTZ connections)
	–	Power supply cord
	– Shielded network cross-over cable (for service and testing purposes)
	–	Rack mounting kit
	– A CD-ROM containing the software and manuals

1.3	Installation environment
1.3.1	Mounting
	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. Please refer to the Installation Manual, Section 4.2 Rack mounting, page 23.

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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.

1.3.3	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.

1.3.4	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
	uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

1.4	Associated equipment
	A typical system could contain the following components (not included with the unit):
	– A primary monitor for multiscreen monitoring (monitor A)
	– A second monitor for spot/alarm monitoring (monitor B)
	– Cameras with 1 Vpp composite video outputs
	–	Amplified microphone(s)
	– Audio amplifier with speaker(s)
	– Video coaxial cable with BNC connectors for connecting the video signals
	– Audio cable with RCA connectors for connecting audio signals.
	– AC power supply outlet for the unit that allows for secure isolation (the unit has no on/off
		switch for security reasons)
	–	A KBD keyboard
	– PC for Control Center and Configuration Tool applications
	–	Pan/tilt/zoom control units

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2 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
												A
	PC					USB
					13						B			11			7		8		6
			LAN / WAN
														SHIELD			16	IN	8
														CTRL5	-		15		7
															+			GND
														SHIELD			14	IN	6
														CTRL4	-		13		5
												2			+			GND
								3			4			SHIELD			12	IN	4
														CTRL3	-		11		3							x16*
															+			GND
														CTRL2	+		10	GND
														SHIELD				IN	2										5
															-		9		1
														SHIELD			4B	Y	2B
				10										CTRL1	-		LA4A		2A
															+		3B	E	1B
														SHIELD			R3A		1A
		RS485				KBD in		Ethernet			B	B	B									1	3	5	7	9	11	13	15
			12		- | + | G
				RS							A	A	A		Com 1		Com 2			L
				485
				MAL																R
				OUT																A	B	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
	PTZ				N0 | C | NC	KBD out	USB	USB		IR ext	VGA	CVBS	Y/C		Biphase		Alarm I/O
											Monitor out									Audio out		Audio in
					AC		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8		9	10		11	12		13	14	15	16
											Video in				Video in					Video in
							1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8		9	10		11	12		13	14	15	16
			9								Video out				Video out					Video out
						VIDEO IN																			VIDEO IN
															x16*
			14												1												AutoDome
			110 - 240 VAC
	Figure 2.1	Back panel connections

2.1.1

Primary connections

1.Connect the cameras to the BNC camera inputs (automatically terminated).

2.Connect monitor A to the BNC, Y/C, or VGA (supporting 1280x1024) output MON A.

3.Connect (supplied) USB mouse to a USB port.

2.1.2

Optional connections

4.Connect monitor B to the BNC, Y/C, or VGA (supporting 1024x768) output MON B.

5.Connect up to 16 audio signals to the RCA audio inputs.

6.Connect the RCA audio output(s) to the monitor or an audio amplifier.

7.Connect up to 16 (alarm) inputs (via the supplied 25-pin D-type connector board).

8.Connect up to 4 alarm outputs (via the supplied 25-pin D-type connector board).

9.Connect the malfunction output (via the supplied screw terminal adapter).

10.Connect an Intuikey keyboard to the KBD In socket and connect the terminator (supplied with the keyboard) to the KBD Out socket.

11.Connect a Bosch pan/tilt/zoom control unit to the Biphase port (via the supplied 15-pole D-type connector board).

12.Connect a third-party pan/tilt/zoom control unit to the RS485 port (via the supplied screw terminal adapter).

13.Connect to your network via the Ethernet port.

2.1.3

Powering up

Switch on all connected equipment.

14. Connect the power cord to the unit.

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2.2 First-time use

The unit starts with a multiscreen display. The Quick install menu opens the first time the unit is used. Fill in the basic settings in the four tabs to get the unit operational. The unit begins recording automatically when the Quick install menu is closed.

To open the Quick install menu at any other time:

1.Press the menu button.

2.The main menu appears on monitor A.

3.Click Configuration and then Quick install.

Navigating

Use the supplied USB mouse. Alternatively, use the following front panel keys:

–Use the enter button to select a submenu or item.

– Use the arrow

buttons to move through a menu or list.

–Use the escape button to go back or to switch off the menu.

2.3	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 installQuick install
	settings overwrites customized settings.
2.3.1	International

Figure 2.2 Quick install menu - International

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