
Video | Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series
Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series
www.boschsecurity.com
The Bosch Video Recorder 440/480 Series is a 4/8
Features
channel digital recorder that uses the latest H.264
compression technology. With the supplied Control Center software and built-in web server, the
u 4/8-Channel real-time recording
u Flexible viewing with two monitor outputs
440/480 Series is a fully integrated, stand-alone
video solution that's ready to go, straight out of
the box.
Available in 4-channel and 8-channel versions, the
440/480 Series features a highly reliable embed-
u Remote viewing, playback, control, and configuration
u Easy Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera control
u DVR viewer iPhone App
ded design that minimizes maintenance and operational costs.

2 | Digital Video Recorder 440/480 Series
Technical specifications
Electrical
Rated Voltage and Power
External power adapter
AC input
External power adapter
DC output
DVR Power input 12 VDC; 3 A
Video
Video Standard SVGA
Live Resolution SVGA: 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024
Digital Zoom 2 times
AGC Automatic gain adjustment for each video input
Compression H.264
Inputs Composite video 1 Vpp, 75 ohm, automatic termina-
Outputs Monitor A: VGA RGB
Audio
Input Mono RCA, 1.0 Vpp
Output Mono RCA, 1.0 Vpp
Compression ADPCM
Sample rate 16 kHz per channel
Bit rate 8-bit
Alarm Handling
Inputs 4/8 Inputs configurable NO/NC, max input voltage
Outputs 1 Relay output, configurable NO/NC, max. rated
Control
RS232 Output signals according to EIA/TIA‑232‑F, max. in-
RS232 Support Bosch domes via RS232/Bi-phase converter
RS485 Output signals according to RS485, max. signal volt-
RS485 Support Bosch domes, and Pelco P and D
Connectors
Video Inputs 4/8 BNC
Monitor 1 VGA d-SUB, 1 BNC
Alarm connectors Screw terminal inputs, cable diameter AWG26‑16
Audio Inputs 1 RCA (CINCH)
Audio Output 1 RCA (CINCH)
Ethernet RJ45, 10/100 BaseT according to IEEE802.3
RS232 DB9 Male
RS485 Screw terminal output, cable diameter AWG28‑16
USB Type A Connector
Storage
Hard Disk Supports 1 SATA hard drive up to 1TB.
*Bosch cannot be held liable for any loss or damages or system malfunction resulting from the use of non-Bosch drives in DVR recorders.
Video recording
Record Rate (IPS)
NTSC Max. 30 IPS per channel, configurable: 30, 15, 7.5,
110–240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 1.8 A
12 VDC; 3 A
PAL / NTSC auto-detect
PAL: 720x576, NTSC: 720x484
tion
Monitor B: 1 Vpp, 75 ohm, sync. 0.3 V ±10%
15 VDC
30 VAC, 30 VDC 0.5 A continuous
put voltage ±25 V
age -8 to +12 V
(0.13-1.5 mm)
(0.08-1.5 mm)
USB 2.0 on front and rear for mouse or USB memory
device
(Third party hard disks are supported from firmware
version 2.0.6 onwards. A list of tested disks is available in the instruction manual.)*
5, 3, 1
PAL Max. 25 IPS per channel, configurable: 25, 12.5,
6.25, 5, 2.5, 1
Recording Quality Best, High, Normal, Low, Lowest
Average Recording Capacity
CIF, Normal, 25/30 IPS PAL: 550 Hours, NTSC: 685 Hours
CIF, Normal,
PAL: 1400 Hours, NTSC: 1700 Hours
6.25/7.5 IPS
2CIF, Normal,
PAL: 460 Hours, NTSC: 575 Hours
12.5/15 IPS
4CIF, Normal,
PAL: 370 Hours, NTSC: 460 Hours
6.25/7.5 IPS
Maximum recording rates
Local Stream 8 channels
4CIF PAL: 6.25 IPS, NTSC: 7.5 IPS
2CIF PAL: 12.5 IPS, NTSC: 15 IPS
CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
Local Stream 4 channels
4CIF PAL: 12.5 IPS, NTSC: 15 IPS
2CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
Local Stream 2 channels
4CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
2CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
Local Stream 1 channel
4CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
2CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
Remote (network) Stream 4 channels
CIF PAL: 12.5 IPS, NTSC: 15 IPS
Remote (network) Stream 2 channels
CIF PAL: 25 IPS, NTSC: 30 IPS
Display Modes
Monitor A Full, multiscreen, sequence (live and playback),
alarm call-up (live)
Monitor B Full, multiscreen, sequence, alarm call-up (live)
Recording Modes
Normal Continuous recording (with or without overwriting)
Event Input and motion recording (with or without over-
writing)
Mechanical
Dimensions (WxDxH)
excluding cabling
225 x 325 x 60 mm
(8.86 x 12.8 x 2.4 in)
Weight (DVR440) 2.9 kg (6.39 lb) approx. (DVR440)
3 kg (6.61 lb) approx. (DVR480)
Environmental
Operating temperature +0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Storage temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Operating humidity <93% non-condensing
Storage humidity <95% non-condensing
Certifications and approvals
Region Certification
Europe CE
Standards
CC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Immunity: EN50130-4
Emission: EN55022 Class B
Harmonics: EN61000-3-2

Voltage fluctuations: EN61000-3-3
x4
AutoDome
LAN / WAN
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Represented by:
Americas: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Asia-Pacific: China: America Latina:
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, New York, 14450, USA
Phone: +1 800 289 0096
Fax: +1 585 223 9180
security.sales@us.bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.us
Bosch Security Systems B.V.
P.O. Box 80002
5617 BA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 40 2577 284
Fax: +31 40 2577 330
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Security Systems
11 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia
Bosch (Shanghai) Security Systems Ltd.
201 Building, No. 333 Fuquan Road
North IBP
Changning District, Shanghai
200335 China
Phone +86 21 22181111
Fax: +86 21 22182398
www.boschsecurity.com.cn
Robert Bosch Ltda Security Systems Division
Via Anhanguera, Km 98
CEP 13065-900
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone: +55 19 2103 2860
Fax: +55 19 2103 2862
al.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com
© Bosch Security Systems 2013 | Data subject to change without notice
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UL60950‑1
CE, EN60950‑1
CAN/CSA—C22.2 no. 60950‑1
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Connections on rear of DVR 480 (8 channels)
1. Alarm output 7. Monitor A VGA output
2. Audio input and output 8. Monitor B output
3. Camera inputs 9. RS485 connector for dome control
4. RS232 connector 10. Alarm inputs
5. RJ45 network connector 11. 12 VDC power connector
6. USB connector
Recommended PC requirements for Web support
Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
Web browser Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9
Processor Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz or comparable
RAM memory 2048 MB
Free disk space 10 MB
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better
Video memory 256 MB
Network interface 10/100-BaseT
Ordering information
440 Series DVR, 4ch, base unit DVR-440-04A000
480 Series DVR, 8ch, base unit DVR-480-08A000
440 Series DVR, 4ch, 500 GB DVR-440-04A050
480 Series DVR, 8ch, 500 GB DVR-480-08A050
480 Series DVR, 8ch, 1 TB DVR-480-08A100
Accessories
DVR-XS050-A Storage Expansion Kit DVR-XS050-A
DVR-XS100-A Storage Expansion Kit DVR-XS100-A