Guide to This Manual, Unpacking | Philips DVR1EP32A, DVR1EP08

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE

DVR1 SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS

1.1Guide to This Manual

This manual contains all of the information necessary to safely install, program, and operate Philips’ DVR1 Series Digital Video Recorders. Step-by-step procedures and sample menus guide you through each phase of the DVR1’s setup and programming.

The DVR1 package includes the Remote Viewer software, which allows remote access to a DVR1 through a network interface. Complete installation and operation instructions for the Remote Viewer program are included in this manual.

1.2Unpacking

Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the unit. Check for the following items:

✔Digital Video Recorder unit

✔Installation Instructions (this manual)

✔Accessories PCB (printed circuit board)

✔One (1) 12-volt power supply with two (2) power cables

✔Rack mount kit

✔Wave Reader software (CD)

✔Wave Reader Manual

✔Wave Watch Manual

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 nearest Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Sales Representative or Customer Service Representative:

The Americas: 1 800 326 3270

Europe & Middle East: 31 40 278 1222

Asia Pacific Region: 65 350 1859

NOTE: The shipping carton and all packing materials should be retained, in case transporting the unit is necessary. This will ensure safe transport of all components.

1.3Understanding the DVR1 Series

The DVR1 Series of Digital Video Recorders provide a digital alternative to traditional time-lapse VCRs. Digital video recording allows continuous recording on a hard disk, eliminating the need to replace or rewind videotapes. The DVR1 Series provide menu-based search capabilities for recorded events, as well as access to live or recorded data via the Ethernet.

Additionally, the DVR1 Series offer the following operating features:

•Single-channel composite or S-video input/output connections.

•Ample hard disk storage: 80GB for DVR1EP08; 160GB for DVR1EP16; 320GB for DVR1EP32 & DVR1EP32A.

•Accepts a single camera or multiplexed inputs from most popular multiplexers.

•Multiple recording rates from 0.1 up to 60 pictures per second (pps; also referred to as images per second, or IPS).

•Two hard disk recording modes: continuous recording (overwrite mode) or no overwrite.

•Two recording quality modes: S-video or VHS.

•Compatibility with many archiving devices (see Section 4.7).

•Remote Viewer software allows remote viewing of live or recorded images on a PC, as well as many other features (see Wave Reader Manual [part # 3935 890 44511] & Wave Watch Manual [part # 3935 890 44711]).

NOTE: Refer to the Bosch Web site, www.philipscsi.com, for a listing of the latest approved external archiving devices.