Philips Hi-Q User Manual

Real Time Digital Video Recorders

Philips
Communication,
Security & Imaging

Installation Instructions

EN

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read
before the unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor
installation, or in any area which is classified as a wet location.

8. Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket,
or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious
damage to the unit. Use only with a stand, tripod, bracket, or mount
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation - This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation or
rack, unless proper ventilation is provided, or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to. The equipment must not exceed its
maximum operating temperature requirements.

10. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in a rack shall be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

11. 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 dealer or local power company.
For units intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This unit may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a
plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type
plug.

13. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Power Lines - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal. U.S.A. models only - refer to
the National Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV
systems.

15. Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. 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.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the unit from the outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit.

c. If the unit has been exposed to water and/or inclement weather (rain,

snow, etc.).

d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance--this

indicates a need for service.

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, 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.

22. Lightning - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.

23. The safety related fire, shock, and injury aspects of the models have been
investigated by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to UL 1950 and CSA 22.2
No. 950-95. Burglary and theft protection features have not been evaluated
by Underwriters Laboratories.

FCC & ICES INFORMATION

(U.S.A. AND CANADIAN MODELS ONLY)

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 undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his expense.

Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications, not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be made. Any such changes
or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If
necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for corrective action.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case, the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

Attention: Installation should be performed by
qualified service personnel only in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.

Power Disconnect. Units with or without ON-OFF
switches have power supplied to the unit whenever the
power cord is inserted into the power source; however,
the unit is operational only when the ON-OFF switch
is in the ON position. The power cord is the main
power disconnect for all units.

SECURITE

L’éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral avertit
l’utilisateur de la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non
isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil et d’une valeur suffisante
pour présenter un risque d’électrocution aux personnes.

Le point d’exclamation contenu dans un triangle
équilatéral avertit l’utilisateur de la présence de
consignes d’utilisation et de maintenance importantes
dans la documentation qui accompagne l’appareil.

Attention. L’installation ne doit être effectuée que par
un personnel technique qualifié conformément à la
réglementation du Code Électrique National ou à la
réglementation locale pertinente.

Disjonction de l’alimentation. Les appareils avec ou sans
commutateurs ON-OFF sont alimentés à chaque fois
que le cordon d’alimentation est branché à la source
d’alimentation; toutefois, les appareils disposant de
commutateurs ON-OFF ne fonctionnent que lorsque le
commutateur ON-OFF est dans la position ON. Le
cordon d’alimentation constitue le moyen de disjonction
de l’alimentation principale de tous les appareils.

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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

DANGER : POUR ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, VEUILLEZ NE PAS
OUVRIR LE BOÎTIER. IL N’Y A PAS DE
PIÈCES REMPLAÇABLES PAR L’UTILISATEUR
À L’INTÉRIEUR DU BOÎTIER. POUR TOUTE
MAINTENANCE, VEUILLEZ VOUS ADRESSER
À UN TECHNICIEN SPÉCIALISÉ.

ATTENTION
POUR ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE
D’ÉLECTROCUTION OU D’INCENDIE,
VEUILLEZ NE PAS EXPOSER À LA PLUIE OU
À L’HUMIDITÉ UN APPAREIL NON CONÇU
POUR UNE UTILISATION EXTÉRIEURE.

WARNING: Electrostatic­sensitive device. Use proper
CMOS/MOSFET handling
precautions to avoid
electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: Grounded wrist straps
must be worn and proper ESD
safety precautions observed
when handling the electrostatic­sensitive printed circuit boards.

CAUTION: Lithium Battery

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

A T T E N T I O N

O B S E R V E P R E C A U T I O N S

F O R H A N D L I N G

E L E C T R O S T A T I C

S E N S I T I V E D E V I C E S

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Das Blitzsymbol im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den
Benutzer auf nicht isolierte „gefährliche Spannung“ im
Produkt hinweisen, die ausreichend stark sein kann, um
die Gefahr von elektrischen Schlägen für Menschen
darzustellen.

Das Ausrufungszeichen im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll
den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs- und
Wartungsanweisungen in der Dokumentation
hinweisen, die dem Gerät beiliegt.

Achtung: Die Installation darf nur von qualifiziertem
Wartungspersonal gemäß dem National Electrical
Code oder den gültigen örtlichen Vorschriften
durchgeführt werden.

Abtrennen der Spannungsversorgung: Die
Spannungsversorgung zu Geräten mit und ohne
Ein/Aus-Schalter ist hergestellt, wenn das Netzkabel an
eine Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist. Das Gerät ist
jedoch nur betriebsbereit, wenn der Ein/Aus-Schalter
eingeschaltet ist. Bei allen Geräten erfolgt das Abtrennen
der Spannungsversorgung über das Netzkabel.

SEGURIDAD

El símbolo de flecha en forma de rayo situado dentro de
un triángulo equilátero pretende alertar al usuario de la
presencia de "voltaje peligroso" sin aislamiento dentro
de la caja del producto, el cual podría resultar de una
magnitud suficiente como para presentar un riesgo de
descarga eléctrica para las personas.

El punto de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero
pretende alertar al usuario de la existencia de instrucciones
de funcionamiento y mantenimiento (reparación) en la
documentación suministrada con el aparato.

Atención: La instalación debe realizarla personal
cualificado en cumplimiento estricto del código
eléctrico nacional (en el caso de los EE.UU.) o de los
códigos locales aplicables.

Para Desconectar la Alimentación: Unidades no
equipadas con interruptores ON/OFF, son alimentadas
cuando el cable de alimentación es conectado a la
corriente eléctrica. Las unidades equipadas con
interruptores son alimentadas de igual forma, pero
adicionalmente requieren que el interruptor esté
posicionado en ON. El cable de alimentación es el
medio principal de desconexión del equipo.

VORSICHT: DAS GEHÄUSE ZUR
VERMEIDUNG VON ELEKTRISCHEN
SCHLÄGEN NICHT ÖFFNEN. DAS GERÄT
ENTHÄLT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU
WARTENDEN TEILE. REPARATUREN NUR
VON FACHPERSONAL AUSFÜHREN LASSEN.

WARNUNG
ZUR VERMEIDUNG VON FEUER UND
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLÄGEN DAS GERÄT
NICHT REGEN ODER FEUCHTIGKEIT
AUSSETZEN.

PRECAUCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO
DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO ABRA LAS
TAPAS. EN EL INTERIOR NO HAY NINGÚN
COMPONENTE REPARABLE POR EL USUARIO.
LAS REPARACIONES DEBE REALIZARLAS
PERSONAL CUALIFICADO.

AVISO
PARA IMPEDIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O
DESCARGA, NO EXPONGA EL APARATO A
LLUVIA O HUMEDAD

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VORSICHT

ELEKTRISCHE SPANNUNG.

NICHT ÖFFNEN!

PRECAUCIÓN

RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA

¡NO ABRIR!

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VEILIGHEIDSMAATREGELEN

Het symbool 'Bliksemflits met pijlkop' in een
gelijkzijdige driehoek wijst de gebruiker op de
aanwezigheid in de kast van het apparaat van niet­geïsoleerde spanningen die voldoende sterk zijn om
het gevaar van elektrische schokken op te leveren.

Het uitroepteken in een gelijkzijdige driehoek maakt de
gebruiker attent op de aanwezigheid in de bij het
apparaat behorende documentatie van belangrijke
aanwijzingen voor bediening en onderhoud.

Let op: Het apparaat mag uitsluitend door bevoegde
technici geïnstalleerd worden en wel in overeenstemming
met de National Electrical Code of de daarvoor
plaatselijk geldende richtlijnen.

Afsluiten voeding. Apparaten met of zonder
ON-OFF-schakelaar krijgen voeding zodra het
netsnoer in de wandcontactdoos wordt gestoken; het
apparaat is echter alleen operationeel als de ON-OFF­schakelaar op ON staat. Het netsnoer kan bij alle
apparaten worden gebruikt om deze uit te schakelen.

SICUREZZA

Il simbolo triangolare di un fulmine con la punta a
freccia intende mettere in allerta l’utente riguardo alla
presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate all’interno
del guscio dell’unità, che potrebbero essere di intensità
sufficiente per costituire pericolo di elettrocuzione.

Il punto esclamativo racchiuso in un triangolo
equilatero intende avvisare l’utente in merito alla
presenza di importanti istruzioni operative e di
manutenzione nella documentazione di
accompagnamento all’unità.

Precauzione: affidare l’installazione al solo personale
qualificato e nel rispetto del Codice elettrico nazionale
(USA) o dei codici locali pertinenti.

Scollegamento dell’alimentazione. Gli apparecchi con o
senza commutatori ON-OFF ricevono corrente tutte le
volte che il cavo di alimentazione è inserito nella presa di
forza; tuttavia, gli apparecchi muniti di commutatore
ON-OFF funzionano solo se quest’ultimo è in posizione
ON. Il cavo di alimentazione serve a scollegare dalla
corrente tutti gli apparecchi.

VOORZICHTIG: MAAK HET APPARAAT NIET
OPEN OM DE KANS OP ELEKTRISCHE
SCHOKKEN TE VERMIJDEN. BEVAT GEEN
ONDERDELEN DIE DOOR DE GEBRUIKER
MOETEN WORDEN ONDERHOUDEN. LAAT
ONDERHOUD EN REPARATIES UITVOEREN
DOOR BEVOEGDE TECHNICI.

WAARSCHUWING
TER VOORKOMING VAN BRANDGEVAAR
EN ELEKTRISCHE SCHOKKEN MAG DIT
ARMATUUR NIET AAN REGEN EN VOCHT
WORDEN BLOOTGESTELD.

ATTENZIONE: PER RIDURRE IL PERICOLO DI
SCOSSA ELETTRICA, NON APRIRE LE
COPERTURE. L’INTERNO NON CONTIENE
COMPONENTI CHE L’UTENTE PUÒ
RIPARARE PERSONALMENTE. RIVOLGERSI AL
PERSONALE DI ASSISTENZA QUALIFICATO
PER QUALSIASI INTERVENTO DI
RIPARAZIONE.

AVVERTENZA
PER IMPEDIRE INCENDI O SCOSSA
ELETTRICA, NON ESPORRE L’UNITÀ ALLA
PIOGGIA O ALL’UMIDITÀ.

VOORZICHTIG

GEVAAR VOOR ELEKTRISCHE SCHOK.

NIET OPENEN!

ATTENZIONE

PERICOLO DI SCOSSA ELETTRICA.

NON APRIRE.

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MEDIDAS DE SEGURANÇA

O símbolo do raio com a cabeça de uma seta dentro
de um triângulo equilátero serve para alertar o utilizar
para a presença de "corrente eléctrica perigosa" não
isolada no interior da caixa do produto que pode ser
suficiente para dar origem a choques eléctricos.

O ponto de exclamação dentro de um triângulo equilátero
serve para alertar o utilizador para a presença de instruções
de funcionamento e manutenção importantes na
documentação fornecida com o aparelho.

Atenção: A instalação deve ser efectuada por pessoal de
assistência técnica qualificado, de acordo com o
National Electrical Code (Normas de Electricidade
Nacionais) ou a legislação local aplicável.

Desconexão da electricidade. Unidades com ou sem
interruptores ON-OFF são activadas sempre que o
cabo eléctrico for ligado a uma fonte de alimentação.
No entanto, a unidade fica operacional apenas quando
o interruptor ON-OFF se encontrar na posição ON.
Para desligar a electricidade em qualquer uma das
unidades deve ser utilizado o cabo eléctrico.

CUIDADO: PARA REDUZIR O RISCO DE
CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO, NÃO ABRA AS
TAMPAS. O INTERIOR NÃO CONTÉM PEÇAS
QUE NECESSITEM DE MANUTENÇÃO.
A MANUTENÇÃO DEVE SER EFECTUADA
POR PESSOAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA
QUALIFICADO.

AVISO
PARA EVITAR INCÊNDIOS OU CHOQUES
ELÉCTRICOS, NÃO EXPONHA À CHUVA OU
HUMIDADE UNIDADES NÃO
ESPECIFICAMENTE CRIADAS PARA
UTILIZAÇÃO NO EXTERIOR.

ZASADY BEZPIECZEŃSTWA

Błyskawica ze strzałką wewnątrz trójkąta
równobocznego ma za zadanie zwrócić uwagę
użytkownika na obecność nieizolowanego
"niebezpiecznego napięcia" wewnątrz obudowy
urządzenia, o wielkości stwarzającej niebezpieczeństwo
porażenia prądem.

Wykrzyknik wewnątrz trójkąta równobocznego ma za
zadanie zwrócić uwagę użytkownika na ważne
czynności, związane z obsługą i konserwacją
urządzenia, zamieszczone w Instrukcji obsługi.

Uwaga: Instalację urządzenia powinien wykonać tylko
wykwalifikowany personel, zgodnie z przepisami NEC
lub odpowiednimi przepisami miejscowymi.

Odłączanie zasilania. Urządzenia zarówno nie
posiadające, jak i posiadające wyłączniki ON-OFF
znajdują się pod napięciem, jeżeli tylko przewód
zasilający jest połączony ze źródłem zasilania. Jednakże
urządzenie działa tylko wtedy, gdy wyłącznik znajduje
się w położeniu ON. Przewód zasilający jest głównym
odłącznikiem zasilania dla wszystkich rodzajów
urządzeń.

UWAGA: ZE WZGLĘDU NA
NIEBEZPIECZEŃSTWO PORAŻENIA PRĄDEM
NIE WOLNO OTWIERAĆ POKRYWY. W
ŚRODKU NIE MA ŻADNYCH ELEMENTÓW,
KTÓRE MOGĄ BYĆ NAPRAWIANE PRZEZ
UŻYTKOWNIKA. NAPRAWĘ NALEŻY
POWIERZYĆ AUTORYZOWANEMU
PUNKTOWI SERWISOWEMU.

OSTRZEŻENIE
ABY UNIKNĄĆ POŻARU LUB PORAŻENIA
PRĄDEM NIE WOLNO WYSTAWIAĆ NA
DZIAŁANIE DESZCZU LUB WILGOCI
URZĄDZEŃ, KTÓRE NIE ZOSTAŁY
SPECJALNIE ZAPROJEKTOWANE DO
UŻYWANIA NA OTWARTYM POWIETRZU.

CUIDADO

RISCO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO.

NÃO ABRIR!

UWAGA

NIEBEZPIECZEŃSTWO PORAŻENIA PRĄDEM

ELEKTRYCZNYM. NIE OTWIERAĆ!

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1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................9

1.1 Models ..............................................................................................................................................................9

1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................................................9

2 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................................9

2.1 Package Contents ..............................................................................................................................................9

3 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................10

3.1 Front Panel of the Hi-Q ..................................................................................................................................10

3.2 Rear Panel of the Hi-Q....................................................................................................................................11

4TYPICAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................12

4.1 Hi-Q Audio Connection..................................................................................................................................12

5QUICK START GUIDE (INITIAL POWER-UP) ........................................................................................13

6PASSWORDS AND MENU NAVIGATION..................................................................................................14

6.1 Passwords ........................................................................................................................................................14

6.2 Navigating the Menu ......................................................................................................................................14

7PROGRAMMING THE Hi-Q VIA THE MENU ..........................................................................................15

7.1 Menu Structure................................................................................................................................................15

7.2 Profiles ............................................................................................................................................................15

7.2.1 Creating a Profile ..................................................................................................................................................15

7.2.2 Configuring Recording Quality and Alarms ............................................................................................................15

7.3 Configuring the Calendar ................................................................................................................................16

7.3.1 Enabling and Viewing the Calendar; Submenu <Calendar><<Settings>>................................................................17

7.3.2 Inserting Profiles into the Calendar; Submenu <Calendar><<Edit Calendar>>........................................................17

7.4 Configuring Alarms ........................................................................................................................................18

7.4.1 Submenu <Alarms><<Inputs>> ............................................................................................................................19

7.4.2 Submenu <Alarms><<Outputs>> ........................................................................................................................19

7.5 Motion Detection............................................................................................................................................19

7.5.1 Submenu <Motion Detection><<Settings>> ..........................................................................................................20

7.5.2 Submenu <Motion Detection><<Active Zones>> ....................................................................................................20

7.6 Data Storage ....................................................................................................................................................21

7.6.1 Submenu <Data Storage><<Hard Drive>>............................................................................................................21

7.6.2 Submenu <Data Storage><<Archive>> ..................................................................................................................21

7.7 System ............................................................................................................................................................21

7.7.1 Submenu <System><<Password>> ........................................................................................................................21

7.7.2 Submenu <System><<Network>> ..........................................................................................................................21

7.8 Display ............................................................................................................................................................22

7.8.1 Submenu <Display><<Monitors>> ........................................................................................................................22

7.8.2 Submenu <Display><<Regional>> ........................................................................................................................22

7.9 Utilities............................................................................................................................................................23

7.9.1 Submenu <Utilities><<Shut Down>>....................................................................................................................23

7.9.2 Submenu <Utilities><<Misc.>> (Reconfiguring the Unit; PAL/NTSC reset) ..........................................................23

7.10 Information ....................................................................................................................................................23

7.10.1 Submenu <Information><<Activity Log>> ............................................................................................................23

7.10.1.1 Contents of Activity Log..............................................................................................................................23

7.10.2 Submenu <Information><<Help>>........................................................................................................................23

8OPERATOR FUNCTIONS (FRONT PANEL)..............................................................................................24

8.1 Alarm List........................................................................................................................................................24

8.1.1 Alarm List (Pop-up) Menu Options ........................................................................................................................24

8.2 On-screen Display (OSD)................................................................................................................................24

8.2.1 Alarm Icons............................................................................................................................................................24

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9PLAYBACK AND LIVE VIEW ......................................................................................................................25

9.1 Full-screen........................................................................................................................................................25

9.2 Quad Screen ....................................................................................................................................................25

9.3 Playback Search ..............................................................................................................................................25

10 ARCHIVING ................................................................................................................................................27

10.1 Connecting the Archive Drive ........................................................................................................................27

10.2 Connecting to Disk Array Device ....................................................................................................................27

10.3 Archive Modes ................................................................................................................................................27

10.3.1 Submenu <Data Storage><<Archive>> ..................................................................................................................28

10.3.2 Disk Full Behavior (via <Data Storage><<Hard Drive>> menu)............................................................................28

10.3.3 Archive Mode Settings ............................................................................................................................................28

10.4 Manual Archive (Tape Archive ONLY)............................................................................................................28

10.5 Tape Catch-up Feature ....................................................................................................................................29

10.6 Tape Archiving FAQ & Hints..........................................................................................................................29

11 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................................30

11.1 Temperature Monitoring..................................................................................................................................30

12 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................................................................................................................30

13 Hi-Q MANAGEMENT UTILITY..................................................................................................................31

13.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................31

13.2 Operating System Requirements......................................................................................................................31

13.3 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................31

13.4 Hi-Q Management Utility Operations ............................................................................................................31

13.4.1 Hi-Q Version Information......................................................................................................................................32

13.4.2 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Software Update Site ....................................................................................................32

13.4.3 Transferring Files ..................................................................................................................................................32

13.4.3.1 File Selection Controls ..............................................................................................................................................32

13.4.3.2 File Transfers............................................................................................................................................................32

14 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................33

APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................34

APPENDIX B – Hi-Q DEFAULTS ......................................................................................................................35

APPENDIX C – APPROVED ARCHIVE DEVICES ..........................................................................................36

APPENDIX D – Hi-Q ON-SCREEN CHARACTER SET ..................................................................................36

APPENDIX E – RACK EAR INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................36

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1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Philips Hi-Q provides the highest quality digital video recording by utilizing MPEG-2 compression. Each input
has its own dedicated MPEG-2 compression engine, which allows each channel to simultaneously record high quality
full-motion video, without ever compromising recording quality or update rate. The recorder’s contact alarms, motion
detection, and 1-Touch Alarm feature, combined with its Calendar and Profile programming, provide ultimate
flexibility to get the most recording out of the unit, without ever sacrificing quality.

1.1 Models

Following are the two Philips Hi-Q models currently available:

•DVRRT4 (120 GB minimum hard drive)

• DVRRT4EP (240 GB minimum hard drive)

1.2 Features

• Simultaneous four-channel recording of high quality, real time digital video

• Audio recording (channel one)

• Time-lapse and real time recording modes

• Jog shuttle control

• Two monitor outputs (menu capability on MON A)

• Quad (MON A), full-screen, and sequential switching

• On-screen alarm indicators

• Simultaneous recording, playback, and archival

• Alarm and time/date search filters

• Motion detection with direction parameters

• 1-Touch, contact, motion, sync loss, and dark alarms

• Archive Player Software for Clip Retrieval, Archiving, & Authentication

• Management Utility software

• Compatible with Philips DVAD and DVAS Series Disk Arrays

• 19-inch rack mountable

2 UNPACKING

Unpack carefully to prevent damage to the equipment.

2.1 Package Contents

Check for the following items:

✔ Philips DVRRT4 or DVRRT4EP unit
✔ Mounting Ears (for a 19-inch rack) -

Part #303 3638 001 (Use Rack Mount Kit:
303 3740 501; see Appendix E for instructions).

✔ Screw Terminal Connectors:

• Two (2) 3-pin connectors - Part #303 1759 003

• Two (2) 8-pin connectors - Part #303 1759 008

• One (1) 12-pin connector - Part #303 1759 012

✔ Power Cords: 240 V - Part #303 0167 002;

120 V - Part #303 2143 001

✔ Keyboard Termination Plug (not pictured) -

Part #303 2728 001

✔ In-line Surge Protector (not pictured) - Part #303 3900 001

✔ Hi-Q Installation Instruction Manual (this manual) - Part #3935 890 403##,(where ## refers to a language

code, followed by the document’s revision number).

✔ CD-ROM containing Hi-Q Archive Player software, Hi-Q Management Utility software, and Installation

Instruction Manuals in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Italian - Part #303 3887 0103

If any items appear to have been damaged in shipment, replace the item(s) properly in the shipping carton and notify
the shipping company. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Sales or Customer Service
Representative.

NOTE: The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it and all packing materials
for future use.

3 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

3.1 Front Panel of the Hi-Q

See Operator Functions (Section 8) for details regarding front panel controls.

Figure 3.1 Front Panel of the Hi-Q

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Ref Name Description and Use

1Menu • Displays main menu on MON A

• Exits the menu from any level

2 Navigation OK button:

• Confirms selection

• Activates submenus

• Edits field values

Up, Down, Left, Right buttons:

• Navigates within menus

• Enters text and field values

• Digital PTZ control

3 Quad Switches MON A to quad view
4 Monitor Toggles control between MON A and MON B

5 Zoom Digitally zooms paused or recorded video 2X or 4X

6 Jog • Scrolls through menu text/ values

• Frame advance

7 Shuttle Forward and reverse playback speed adjustment (outside shuttle ring)

8 Power LED Indicates that the system has power

9 Alarm List Displays alarm list, newest first (LED is lit when there are noncleared alarms)

10 Alarm Clear • Acknowledges all active alarms, silences beeper, stops flashing alarm

icons on MON A, and ends sequencing of alarm video on MON B

• Resets active relays to nonalarm state

11 1-Touch Alarm Triggers alarm recording of all channels enabled for 1-Touch Alarm
12 Camera Display • 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons display video from the selected camera

• Used for password entry

• 1, 2 used for Alarm List navigation (1 jumps to first page; 2 jumps to last page)

13 OSD Mode (On-screen Display) Toggles screen data on or off

14 Sequence Displays all cameras sequentially on selected monitor
15 Video Playback Stop: Stops playback video; press twice to return to live mode

Pause: Pauses live and recorded video
Play: Presents playback search screen (If playback video was paused,

normal speed is resumed)

16 Record LED Indicates the unit is recording

OK

Enter/Return

Up

Left

Down

Right

1

23

Digital Video Recorder

Quad

Monitor

A

4

B

5

Zoom

6

8

7

Menu

Alarm List

Alarm Clear 1-Touch Alarm

10

9

OK

11

12

OSD Mode

12

13

Sequence

43

Stop

Pause

Play Record

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15

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3.2 Rear Panel of the Hi-Q

Figure 3.2 Rear Panel of the Hi-Q

NOTES:

• Unused camera inputs should be disabled via the menu to avoid Vid Loss alarm.

• Each alarm input and output corresponds to the physical camera input/output channel (i.e., input #1 corresponds
to camera #1).

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Ref Description Connector Type

1 AUDIO IN Screw terminal

24 ALARM INputs

**

Screw terminal

3 SDA biphase output for PTZ cameras

* **

Screw terminal

4 Keyboard loop-through and keyboard input

*

RJ-11

5 MON A and B outputs BNC

64 video inputs 75 Ω autoterminating BNC

74 video looping ports 75 Ω autoterminating BNC

8 AUDIO OUT Screw terminal

94 RELAY outputs (N/O or N/C)

**

Screw terminal

10 Auto-sensing power input (110/ 220 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz) IEC male

11 CONSOLE RS-232*/CCL port DB-9 male

12 Ethernet status lights

13 Ethernet 10/100BaseT RJ-45

14 SCSI connector for archiving device 50-pin high density D

* Functionality provided with software upgrade in later release.

** Belden 8760 twisted shielded cable (or equivalent) should be used for wiring to the alarm connector. Total length of

unshielded cable not to exceed 10 cm (3.9 in) on each connector port to maintain compliance with Directive 89/336/EEC.

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

+ S –

+ S –

1

2

1 S 2 S 3 S 4 0

1 2 3 4

ALARM

IN

RELAY

3

+ S – + S – + S – + S –

4

5

6

SDA

LOOP

KEYBD

MONITOR

A

B

CAMERA

1

2

7

CONSOLE

8

9

10

11

3

4

ETHERNET

RX

COL

100

TX

13

12

SCSI

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