Bosch DVR4C1081 Installation Manual - Page 22

DVR4C | Installation Manual | Using the Configuration Tool EN | 22 5 Using the Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool is a software application that makes the installation and configuration of a unit faster and easier. The Configuration Tool runs on a PC that is connected to the DVR via an Ethernet network connection. Although all settings can also be configured with the on-screen display menu of the DVR itself, the Configuration Tool offers a very user-friendly alternative. Refer to the Remote Viewer user manual for more information on the PC software. program via the Start button on the task bar and the Programs menu item. Follow the login procedure. 5.4 How to Log in When you start the Configuration Tool as a stand-alone application via a network, the Login window appears. (Click Exit to discontinue login and exit the application.) 5.1 Getting Started To use the Configuration Tool to change settings, the unit must be physically connected to a PC via a network connection. The Configuration Tool application must be installed on the PC. 5.1.1 System requirements Operating platform: A PC or compatible running Windows 2000 or Windows XP. For the Configuration Tool application, the minimum PC requirements are: • Processor: 600 MHz Pentium III • Memory: 128 MB • Hard disk space: 10 MB free • Video system: 16 MB video memory; 1024x768 resolution • Connectivity: 10/100-BaseT network interface When the Configuration Tool application is started for the first time, the DVR list is usually empty. You must first add a DVR to the list. To add a DVR to the list, click Add in the left bottom corner of the program. The Add New DVR window appears. 5.2 Installing the Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool is automatically installed on the PC when you install the DVR4C Manager application. To install Configuration Tool: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your PC. > The installation program starts automatically. 2. If installation does not start automatically, locate the Setup.exe file on the CD and double click it. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and select to install the Configuration Tool when asked to complete the installation. 5.3 Starting the Configuration Tool To start the Configuration Tool, double click the Configuration Tool icon on your desktop window to start the program. Alternatively, select the Configuration Tool To add a DVR to the list via Ethernet: 1. Select Ethernet, fill in the name and IP address of the new DVR manually and click OK. > The IP address to be filled-in is set in the System settings/ Connectivity/Network setup menu of the DVR. 2. Alternatively, select Ethernet and click Auto-detect. > All DVRs on the local network are automatically displayed. Bosch Security Systems | Version 1.1