Bosch Digital video surveillance

Bosch Divar XF Series hybrid digital video recorder
Bosch Divar XF Series hybrid digital video recorder

Real-time recording and playback in genuine 4CIF resolutionAdvanced H.264 hardware compression - Image quality improvement on recording of scenes with fast moving objectsImproved operation through low-bandwidth networks Integration with the Bosch Video Management System and third party management software using VideoSDKLocal storage on four front-accessible hard drivesControl Centre software for centralized remote viewing, play-back, and configurationThe Bosch Divar XF digital video recorders offer top-of-the-line performance and adaptability. Equipped with four front-replaceable HD drives and extensive integration features, the XF is ideal for medium to large-scale or growing systems. Divar XF's superior image quality and compression gets the most out of CCTV images.With Firmware 1.2, the company is taking another important step to improve image quality even further. With the improvement, images taken from scenes with fast moving objects are even clearer than before."The use of H.264, the new standard in video compression, gives us the perfect tool to put even more focus on image quality, with the additional benefit that H.264 requires less bandwidth and subsequently less storage," says Bosch's Vincent Bos, Product Manager of Digital Recording products.As well as the considerable image quality improvements, the new Divar XF firmware offers improved operation through low bandwidth networks, runs more smoothly on low performance PCs and has optimized support for Windows Vista. The Divar XF is intended primarily for medium- to large-scale or growing surveillance systems in, for example, shopping centres, banks and financial institutions, city centres, casinos and hotel complexes.

Affordable video solutions for popular applications
Affordable video solutions for popular applications

From the Bosch small business portfolio of professional CCTV productsMany small applications - such as shops and retail stores, pharmacies, gas stations, schools and small offices - often lack CCTV systems of sufficient quality for reliable surveillance. Not so with Bosch small business products. Covering analogue, IP network and HD (High Definition) systems, they offer great value for money, with professional performance and great imaging quality at very competitive prices.Typical small analogue video solutionProviding extensive flexibility, an analogue solution could combine WZ Series integrated infrared (IR) dome and bullet cameras, Indoor MiniDomes and our Video Recorder 400 Series. Making perfect standalone, non-networked systems, our analogue products ensure excellent image quality in difficult lighting, and are great for new installations or when complementing existing analogue components.Typical small IP video solutionFor anyone wanting to go digital with small network systems, the Bosch IP 200 Series cameras are an obvious choice, with lots of different models to cover a wide range of applications / locations. Options include indoor fixed-body, dome and IR dome models and outdoor IR bullet camera. Bosch network video systems offer superior convenience, cost-effectiveness and overall efficiency. Using local area networks or even the Internet, they provide extra control over CCTV systems with improved ease of operation and centralised management.Typical small HD video solutionIdeal for new installations, an example small HD video solution could comprise fixed-body and dome high definition cameras from the Bosch IP 200 Series. These cameras are perfect for applications requiring fine detail and for people preferring the coverage offered by the widescreen image format. To ensure true HD imaging, each component is specifically designed for HD technology - HD-optimised from scene to screen.Now everyone can afford the bestBosch small business solutions carry the same high quality and reliability as any product in the Bosch portfolio, as the standard 3-year warranty guarantees. Installation, set-up and operation are all easy and, with minimal servicing, time and costs are kept to a minimum. Also, as they are available at local distributors, choosing the right-fit solution has never been easier.With such a comprehensive offering of cameras, video management options and accessories, there's a Bosch small business solution to fit virtually any application - at an affordable price.  

Bosch Divar XF - embedded CCTV recorder with RAID-4 and H.264 camera support
Bosch Divar XF - embedded CCTV recorder with RAID-4 and H.264 camera support

Real-time recording and playback in genuine 4CIF resolutionAdvanced H.264 hardware compression - Image quality improvement on recording of scenes with fast moving objectsImproved operation through low-bandwidth networks Integration with the Bosch Video Management System and third party management software using VideoSDKLocal storage on four front-accessible hard drivesControl Centre software for centralized remote viewing, play-back, and configurationThe Divar XF offers top-of-the-line performance and adaptability. Equipped with four front-replaceable HD drives and extensive integration features, the XF is ideal for medium to large-scale or growing systems. Divar XF's superior image quality and compression gets the most out of CCTV images.With Firmware 1.2, the company is taking another important step to improve image quality even further. With the improvement, images taken from scenes with fast moving objects are even clearer than before."The use of H.264, the new standard in video compression, gives us the perfect tool to put even more focus on image quality, with the additional benefit that H.264 requires less bandwidth and subsequently less storage," says Bosch's Vincent Bos, Product Manager of Digital Recording products.As well as the considerable image quality improvements, the new Divar XF firmware offers improved operation through low bandwidth networks, runs more smoothly on low performance PCs and has optimized support for Windows Vista.The Divar XF is intended primarily for medium to large scale or growing surveillance systems in, for example, shopping centres, banks and financial institutions, city centres, casinos and hotel complexes.

Bosch recording Station Appliance
Bosch recording Station Appliance

It combines network video recorder (NVR) server, storage array, client workstation and integrated video management software in a ready-to-go ‘system in a box’. Installation, set-up and operation are so simple that no certification or special training is required. High performance, minimal storage costs With real-time recording of SD (Standard Definition), HD (High Definition) and Megapixel video sources at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 (3 MP), the BRS Appliance delivers superb image clarity and detail. It supports a variety of compression technologies including H.264 Main Profile, ensuring high performance while keeping storage costs low. Centralised system management The BRS Appliance interfaces with a variety of your security and building management systems including fire and access panels, ATM and POS terminals, and number plate capture and video content analysis solutions. It provides quick and easy access to information from anywhere in the network, even over remote, low bandwidth WAN connections. A convenient, scalable and user-friendly interface allows various locations to be monitored simultaneously. Secure connections For high security installations, the BRS Appliance has several features that make it ideal. They include an automatic log-off, with a configurable time interval of inactivity, to increase protection against unauthorized access. Also, two different pre- and post-alarm recording times can be set for each camera, while audio can be configured by event. Extending potential The BRS Appliance is fully compatible with our DiBos recording solution, enabling you to easily extend existing systems to support Bosch H.264 SD and HD IP cameras – providing a future-proof migration path. To ensure you find a solution that fits your needs several models are available, including both stand-alone ‘all-in-one’ and rack-mounted server units. Key applications Banks Retail Schools Fuelling stations