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1. Balun Balance Unbalanced A device that converts a balanced video signal e g as used on twisted pair line to an unbalanced signal e g as used on coax In a balanced line such as twisted pair both wires are electrically equal In an unbalanced line such as coax one line has different electrical properties than the other Bilinx A communications format that allows remote control configuration and updates to be performed over the video cable Coax or Passive UTP Biphase Pan Tilt Zoom protocol for Bosch products C Cable Category Application and bandwidth rating system for UTP cabling Categories 1 through 6 are based on EIA TIA 568 B standards Category is typically abbreviated CAT UTP Category 5 5e and 6 are used for Ethernet data cabling applications Ethernet wiring distances are limited to a maximum of 100m 328ft when using UTP wiring Cable Compensation A technology that prevents image degradation caused by signal losses when transmitting video over long cable lengths CCD Format Indicates the size of the camera sensor used In general the larger the sensor the more sensitive the camera and the better the image quality The format is quoted in inches for example 1 4 or 1 3 See Charge Coupled Device CCD CCD Charge Coupled Device The most common type of solid state image sensor used in CCTV cameras The sensor converts light energy into electrical signals CCTV Closed Circuit TeleV
2. NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity a menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings in the current menu can be lost 2 1 Setup Menu The main Setup Menu provides access to all programmable AutoDome settings It is a locked menu that requires the user to turn off the command lock To open the main Setup Menu locked command Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock Press ON 46 ENTER to access the Main Menu Use the joystick to highlight a menu item Press Focus Iris to open a menu Follow the on screen instructions a e NOTICE The AutoDome displays only those menus applicable to the AutoDome Series configuration Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus Iris keys to make a selection Setup Menu Exit Camera Setup Lens Setup PTZ Setup Display Setup Communication Setup Alarm Setup Language Advanced Diagnostics Focus Iris Select Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 8 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Exit Exits the menu Camera Setup Accesses adjustable camera settings such as white balance gain sharpness sync line lock backlight shutter and night mode Lens Setup Accesses adjustable lens settings such as focus iris Zoom speed an
3. 1 Click the number of the scene you want to view using the on screen keypad 2 Click the Show Shot button NOTICE For more information about the IP AutoDome settings and controls click the he Help on this page link to open the IP AutoDome online help Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 48 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 49 9 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution No video 1 Check that the Green LED on the AutoDome CPU board is on This LED indicates video 3 4 8 9 10 11 13 from the camera If the Green LED is off then Check that the Red LED on the AutoDome CPU board is slowly blinking This LED indi cates power to the AutoDome power supply board and to the CPU Module Red LED on AutoDome CPU Module Flash Sequence Indicates 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Normal operation Steady on CPU is locked If the Red LED is on steady then Try cycling the AutoDome power off and on If the Red LED is off then If using a Bosch Pendant Power Supply Box Check that Green LED in Power Supply Box is on This LED indicates mains power through the transformer If the Green LED is off then Turn off the
4. Automatic Gain Control AGC The electronics that regulate the gain or amplification of the video signal AutoPan The camera pans continuously between right and left limit settings AutoPivot As the camera tilts through the vertical position the camera is rotated to maintain the correct orientation of the image AutoPlayback This function records the sequence of movements of the AutoDome PTZ for later playback allowing a set pattern to be repeated automatically This function is often called Guard Tour Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 54 en Glossary of CCTV Terms AutoDome Modular Camera System AutoScaling As the camera zooms in to increase the size of objects on the monitor screen the pan and tilt speeds are reduced so that the relative speed on the screen remains constant for similar joystick control positions AutoTrack A patented technology that integrates motion detection into the camera allowing tracking of an object and zooming in to optimize size and perspective Auto White Balance AWB A feature that allows a color camera to automatically adjust its output color to give a natural color independent of the lighting used B Back Light Compensation BLC Selectively amplifies parts of the image to compensate for large contrast differences when only a portion of the image is brightly lit e g a person in a sunlit doorway
5. D Pan Camera movement in the horizontal direction Pixel The smallest addressable unit on a display screen or bitmapped image Pre Position A pre selected and stored combination of pan tilt and zoom positions that allow a set view to be recalled Also known as Preset Shot Preset Tour A sequence of preset shots combined to provide a pre programmed tour of the area covered by an AutoDome camera Pressurized Dry Nitrogen Housing A housing for outdoor applications that protects against smog humidity dirt and dust Privacy Masking The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it being viewed Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 60 en Glossary of CCTV Terms AutoDome Modular Camera System R Region of Interest The defining of a specific area within a field of view to be used by the motion detection algorithm to only look for motion within this region Resolution The measure of the fine detail that can be seen in an image For analog systems this is typically measured in Television Lines or TVL The higher the TVL rating the higher the resolution RS232 485 A communication interface for third party control and firmware upgrades to the AutoDome products Rule AutoDome s alarm management subsystem that uses if this do that rules to perform specific actions when an event occurs S Sector Blanking The ability to b
6. Entering a Keyboard Control Command 46 Troubleshooting Guide 49 Glossary of CCTV Terms 53 Index 63 User Commands by Number 69 F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Getting Started en 3 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 Getting Started Install and wire the AutoDome according to the Bosch AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual A typical system includes a keyboard matrix switcher monitor and appro priate wiring connections Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete instal lation and setup instructions for each of the system components Powering On When you turn the AutoDome power on there is a ten 10 second pause before the dome starts its homing phase During the homing phase the camera pans left and right and tilts up and down It also adjusts the lens focus The entire homing phase lasts approximately 40 sec onds and ends with a splash screen Establishing AutoDome Control The most common ways to interface with the AutoDome are Using a keyboard and on screen display OSD menus This method is the most common and is covered in this manual Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS 232 485 communication protocol Refer to the CTFID User Guide for instructions Using a PC based graphical user interface GUI such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software
7. Ethernet cable 40 43 event log 45 extended ATW 9 F FastAddress 26 27 31 files dxsetup exe 42 J PEG 39 M PEG 44 MPEG 4 40 MPEGAx exe 42 focus 44 focus speed 11 freeze frame on preposition 13 G gain control 9 gateway address 41 H high temperature events 22 threshold 22 homing events 22 failed 22 IGMP V2 39 image stabilization 38 inactivity 12 accessing 24 mode 24 operation 24 period 12 Inactivity Mode menu 24 indoor white balance 9 input commands 16 inputs 1 7 16 inputs 8 12 16 inputs setup 16 internal 26 internal temperature 22 IP 39 address 41 42 module 39 iris 44 iris speed 11 J J ava VM 42 J PEG 39 K keyboard commands 33 46 ENTER 4 Aux Off 16 17 Aux Off command 46 Aux On 16 17 46 OFF 90 ENTER 5 24 ON 997 ENTER 4 ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 24 Set 23 SET 100 ENTER 23 SET 802 ENTER 5 Shot 23 keypad 46 L Language menu 8 20 Lens Setup menu 8 11 auto focus 11 constant focus 11 manual focus 11 spot focus 11 auto iris 11 constant iris 11 manual iris 11 auto iris level 11 digital zoom 11 focus speed 11 iris speed 11 maximum zoom speed 11 limit stops 26 27 30 line lock 9 26 line lock delay 9 Livepage 42 43 low temperature events 22 threshold 22 low volt events 22 M manual focus 11 iris 11 masking privacy 14 virtual 21 maximum gain level 9 maximum zoom speed 11 menus 7 Advanced Feature Setup 8 21 Alarms Setup 16 Camera Setup 9 29 Com
8. Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions Using the Bosch IP Web interface included with the IP Communications Module Basic Keyboard Operation The following tables summarize the basic operations for a standard keyboard and the func tions available to control an AutoDome camera Typical Keyboard Usage Features Function Keys Selects a specific control setting Number Keys Inputs a number from 0 to 9 Camera Key Selects a camera number Enter Key Inputs a selection Focus Key Sets the lens focus or makes a menu selection in OSD mode Iris Key Sets the lens iris setting or makes a menu selection in OSD mode Key LEDs Indicates an active key LCD Displays the current status J oystick Controls a pan tilt zoom PTZ AutoDome camera Table 1 1 Typical Keyboard Functions Dome Operation How to control To Pan Side to Side Move the joystick left or right To Tilt Up and Down Move the joystick forward and back To Zoom In Twist the joystick clockwise To Zoom Out Twist the joystick counterclockwise Table 1 2 Typical Keyboard Controls for an AutoDome Camera Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 A en Getting Started AutoDome Modular Camera System 1 2 2 Keyboard Commands Keyboard control commands are composed of a sequence of three 3 inputs with the follow ing convention 1 a Funct
9. 26 94 PRESET 26 95 PRESET 26 27 96 PRESET 26 97 PRESET 26 98 PRESET 26 99 PRESET 26 AutoScan 26 FastAddress 26 limit stops 26 Pelco frame scan 26 Pelco random scan 26 PRESET 26 preset tour 26 synchronization mode 26 zero pan 26 menus 27 Bosch 28 Camera Setup 29 night mode 29 white balance 29 Command Lock 28 other 30 31 ack 31 acknowledge alarm 31 FastAddress 31 password 31 reset alarm 31 software version 31 PTZ Setup 30 AutoPivot 30 edit custom tour 30 edit standard tour 30 limit stops 30 presets 30 recordings 30 scan speed 30 Setup 27 ack alarm 27 Bosch menu 27 camera setup 27 command lock 27 edit password 27 FastAddress 27 PTZ setup 27 reset alarm 27 software version 27 Mode 38 mode 25 PRESET command 26 F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 67 protocol 25 random scan 26 Setup menu 26 Pelco protocol address guidelines 26 Pelco D 25 Pelco P 25 Pelco D 25 Pelco P 25 physical inputs 16 playback custom tour 24 standard tour 24 port 41 power up events 22 pre composition 10 preposition tours 23 custom 23 standard 23 preset shot 23 47 preset tour 26 previous Aux 12 privacy masking 14 protocol Bilinx 15 IGMP V2 39 Pelco 25 Pelco D 25 Pelco P 25 TCP IP 39 UDP 39 PTZ control 44 fixed speed 12 setup 8 27 PTZ Setup menu 12 30 AutoDome orientation 12 autopan 12
10. AutoPivot 12 AutoScan 12 freeze frame on preposition 13 inactivity 12 previous Aux 12 scene 1 12 inactivity period 12 PTZ fixed speed 12 tilt up limit 13 R record 39 recorded tour 24 recording 30 reset alarm 27 31 restart events 22 rule 1 12 18 rule choices enabled 19 input 19 Aux Off 19 Aux On 19 Shot 19 output 19 alarm relay 19 Aux Off 19 Aux On 19 follows 19 OSD 19 Shot 19 transmit 19 Rule Setup menu 18 rule status 18 rules 18 S scan speed 27 30 scene 1 12 sector blanking 14 security access 22 security level 5 SensUp 10 set command 23 Set Shot 46 47 SET 100 ENTER 23 SET 802 ENTER 5 settings AutoDome orientation 12 autopan 23 brightness 14 camera height 21 inactivity mode 24 passwords 5 preposition tours 23 preset shot 23 rules 18 sharpness 9 vertical position 14 Setup menu 7 26 27 28 Advanced Feature Setup 8 Alarms 8 Camera 8 Communication 8 Diagnostic 8 Display 8 Language 8 Lens 8 PTZ 8 sharpness 9 shot clear 23 set 23 store 23 view 23 Show Shot command 46 shutter 10 Shutter Mode 10 snapshots 39 software Bosch MPEG ActiveX 42 DirectX 40 42 dxsetup exe 42 MPEGActivexX 42 MPEGAx exe 42 software version 27 31 special passwords 5 Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 68 enllndex AutoDome Modular Camera System spot focus 11 standard tour playback 24 setting dwell time 24 Tour Period m
11. CCTV Spare Parts Phone 800 894 5215 or 408 957 3065 Fax 408 935 5938 Email BoschCCTVparts ca slr com Canada Phone 514 738 2434 Fax 514 738 8480 Europe Middle East amp Asia Pacific Region Phone 44 0 1495 274558 Fax 44 0 1495 274280 Email rmahelpdesk solectron com For additional information see www boschsecurity com Related Publications Refer to the latest Bosch Security Systems Databook for the most up to date datasheets To obtain a copy of the Databook please contact your local Bosch representative You can also visit the Bosch Security Systems World Wide Web site at http www boschsecurity com to view a current listings of our publications F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Table of Contents en v Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 3 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 Getting Started 3 Powering On 3 Establishing AutoDome Control 3 Basic Keyboard Operation 3 Keyboard Commands 4 Setting the Camera Address 4 FastAddress 4 Setting Passwords 5 Special Passwords 5 On Screen Display Menu Navigation 7 Setup Menu 7 Camera Setup Menu 9 Lens Setup 11 PTZ Setup Menu 12 Display Setup Menu 14 Communication Setup Menu 15 Alarm I O Setup 16 Rule
12. Camera moves when moving other cam eras 1 Check that the camera address is properly set ON 997 ENTER If the camera address is not set the AutoDome responds to control commands to any camera on the system If camera address is not set then 2 Invoke the FastAddress Menu to assign a camera address ON 998 ENTER Cannot access user settings gt Enter the unlock command OFF 90 ENTER This command may require a password Commands automatically lock in 30 minutes FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 51 Picture is dark 1 Check that the Gain Control is set to AUTO ON 43 ENTER If O K then Check that the Auto Iris Level is set to the appropriate level ON 11 ENTER If O K then Check that the video coax is terminated with 75 Q only at the head end Double termi nation causes dark video If O K then Go to the Camera Setup Menu and increase the Pre Compensation setting This fea ture is available only on 300 and 500i non IP Series AutoDomes If O K then Check that the camera lens cover is removed If O K then Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Mod ular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Restore all camera settings ON 40 ENTER Colors are not cor rect P Reset the White
13. Dispersion and shortens the distances that this type of fiber optic transmission system can span Multi Protocol A protocol is a convention or standard that controls or enables the connection communication and data transfer between two devices In PTZ cameras such as the AutoDome protocol refers to the standard used to control the pan tilt and zoom PTZ operation of the camera Since each dome camera manufacturer s PTZ protocols are unique multi protocol support is needed to support third party dome systems AutoDome cameras support the Pelco D and P protocols and well as Bosch s own biphase protocol See Biphase FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 59 N NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association Rating Specification standards in reference to the operating environment for a variety of electrical devices NightSense A method of boosting the sensitivity of high resolution Bosch color cameras by 9db a factor of 3 by combining the signal of the color image in a single monochrome picture NPT National Pipe Thread AU S standard for tapered threads NPT sizes measure the nominal inside diameter of the pipe NPT threads form a Seal as the threads compress against each other O OSD On Screen Display Menus are shown on the display monitor
14. Mask and a Gateway IP Address Using Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is an optional network utility provided on the AutoDome CD To install the Configuration Manager software L Browse to the CD and double click on the executable file Follow the on screen instruc tions to install Configuration Manager and NET Framework if required 2 Use the Configuration Manager Manual provided in the Documentation folder on the CD to make any configuration changes Using the AutoDome IP Web Server The IP AutoDome incorporates a network video server in the IP module NOTICE Depending on the PC network security settings the user may have to add the new IP address to the browser s trusted sites list for the browser controls to operate To configure the camera using the AutoDome IP web server 1 Set the IP address on the PC to 192 168 0 10 to ensure that the PC and the IP AutoDome are on the same Subnet 2 Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer and navigate to the following URL http 192 168 0 1 The Web browser opens the Livepage for the IP AutoDome and you receive a security warning message 3 Check the Always Trust box then select YES Click the Settings link located at the top of the Livepage 5 Click the Service Settings link located in the left pane of the Settings page 5 FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera
15. Settings View all menu default settings v v v On Off 50 Playback A continuous Activate Deactivate v v On Off 51 Playback A single Activate Deactivate vi v On Off 52 Playback B continuous Activate Deactivate v v On Off 53 Playback B single Activate Deactivate v v On Off 56 Night Mode menu On Off Auto Day Night only v v v On Off 57 Night Mode setting On Off Auto Day Night only v v v On 62 Pre position Title menu Enters Pre position Title menu v v v On 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu v v Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate physical out v v puts On 66 Display software version Displays software version number v v v On 72 Re initialize camera Performs camera lens re initialization functions v v v On Off 78 AutoTrack Turns AutoTrack on or off v On Off 81 Physical output 1 On activates output y v Off deactivates output On Off 82 Physical Output 2 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 83 Physical Output 3 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 90 Command Lock Unlock On lock on v v y Off lock off On Off 100 Record A Activate Deactivate v v On Off 101 Record B Activate Deactivate vi v On 997 FastAddress display Display current address v v v On 998 FastAddress all units Display and program current address v v v On 999 FastAddress unaddressed Display and program unaddressed AutoDomes v v v domes Set 1 99 Pre position programmi
16. and a customized tour Tour 1 is a standard tour that moves the camera through a series of shots in the sequence they were set Tour 2 is a custom tour that allows you to change the sequence of shots in the tour by inserting and deleting scenes To start standard Tour 1 1 Seta series of preset shots in the order that you want the AutoDome to cycle through 2 Press ON 8 ENTER to start the tour The tour then cycles through the series of shots until it is stopped To stop a Tour gt Press OFF 8 ENTER or move the joystick to stop either type of tour Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 24 en Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked AutoDome Modular Camera System 3 4 3 5 To add or remove scenes to standard Tour 1 1 Press SHOT 900 ENTER to access the Add Remove Scenes Menu 2 Use the Focus Iris buttons to add or remove the selected scene from the tour To start custom Tour 2 gt Press ON 7 ENTER to start a tour The tour cycles through the series of shots in the order they were defined until it is stopped To edit a custom Tour 2 1 Press SET 900 ENTER to access the Add Remove Menu 2 Press the Focus Iris buttons to add or remove the selected scene To change the dwell period of a tour 1 Press ON 15 ENTER to access the Tour Period Menu 2 Select the tour Tour 1 or Tour 2 and follow the on screen instructions Programming the Inact
17. command num bers Aux On Programs a standard or custom key board ON 1 99 command Aux Off Programs a standard or custom keyboard OFF 1 99 command Shot Programs a Preset shot or scene from 1 99 200 Series 1 64 AutoTrack Triggers an alarm when set to ON Available with 500i Series only Motion Detection Triggers an alarm when set to ON Available with 500i Series only Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Inputs Setup Defines physical inputs or events and commands that can be used in a rule There are twelve 12 alarm inputs available Inputs 1 7 Defines the type of physical input N O Normally open dry contact N O N C Normally closed dry contact N C S Normally closed supervised contact N O S Normally open supervised contact Inputs 8 12 Defines input commands that can be NONE No command defined NONE NOTICE Alarm inputs 1 and 2 provide tamper detection if programmed as supervised for breaks or shorts in an alarm circuit See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for wiring instructions FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 17 Outputs Setup Menu Outputs Setup Exit 1 Alarm Output 1 N O 2 Alarm Output 2 N O Phys
18. next to the camera image The relay on the camera allows you to operate a device for exam ple a light or a door opener To operate click the relay symbol next to the video image only if alarms are not active The symbol is yellow when the relay is activated Fig 8 4 Digital I O Panel System and Event Logs The System Log field contains information about the operating status of the IP AutoDome and the connection The Event Log contains information about alarm conditions The following fig ure illustrates the System and Event logs Fig 8 5 System and Event logs Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 46 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 5 4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command You use the Aux Control tab to enter keyboard control commands These commands are com posed of a command number plus the appropriate function key Show Shot Set Shot Aux On or Aux Off A valid combination either issues a command to the camera or displays an on screen menu Aux Control Tab The Aux Control tab allows you to enter pre programmed keyboard control commands See Chapter 6 Keyboard Commands by Number on page 33 for a list of all commands To access the Aux Control tab navigate to the Livepage and click the Aux Control tab The following fig ure illustrates this tab Fig 8 6 Aux Control Tab Number Descript
19. real time transmission to multiple receivers The network must implement the UDP and IGMP V2 protocols as a prerequi site for Multicasting Configuration You can configure all camera settings from a Web browser on the local network Intranet or on the Internet You can also update the firmware load device configurations store configuration settings and copy these settings from one camera to another Snapshots Allows you to take and store individual video frames as J PEG images from the Web browser interface Backup You can save video images as a file on a computer s hard drive from the Web browser interface Audio Allows you to set the gain level for the audio signal from the Line In 1 Microphone and the Line Out ports Record Allows you to configure the recording options for the IP module You can record video from the Livepage to a hard drive or you can opt to store up to 8 MB of video on the IP module Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 A0 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 2 System Requirements The IP AutoDome requires specific software or hardware to allow a user to view live images and to configure camera settings over a TCP IP network These requirements are A computer with the Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system network access and the Microsoft Intern
20. through 99 are reserved for programming motion detection scenes Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 38 en Advanced Features AutoDome Modular Camera System NOTICE Motion Detection always takes precedence over AutoTrack object tracking To set up a scene with Motion Detection 1 Choose an unused Preset position from 90 to 99 For this example use Preset scene 95 2 Enter the keyboard command SET 95 ENTER 3 Select YES at the Apply Motion Detection prompt If NO is selected the Preset scene does not activate Motion Detection 4 Select YES at the Apply Region of Interest prompt If NO is selected the entire scene is used for Motion Detection 5 Follow the on screen menu instructions to construct the shape of the screen area you want to detect motion within 7 6 7 7 NOTICE Up to five 5 anchor points can be used to form the area which you want to detect motion within NOTICE Motion Detection is not activated until the Preset scene is recalled The Motion Detection icon M appears in the upper left hand corner of the display Image Stabilization and Crop Video Image Stabilization becomes increasingly important as zoom ranges are extended The advanced image stabilization algorithms of the 500i Series eliminate camera shake for excep tional image clarity Bosch achieves this clarity without reducing camera sensitivity or pi
21. to control camera functions pan tilt zoom focus and iris navigate through on screen menus and to view preset shots View Control Tab The following figure illustrates the View Control tab and the actions that you can initiate from the tab EEESERRE Fig 8 3 View Control Tab Number Description Tilts the camera up Tilts the camera down Pans the camera to the left Pans the camera to the right Pans and tilts the camera in all directions Zoom out Zoom int Focus far2 WO CO Jl OD WY Pl DI N td Focus near A Iris close m LA Iris open Sets the PTZ speed for controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 13 Moves the camera to pre set shot numbers 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 m N 1 This function is also accessible by using the mouse scroll wheel while in the Live video frame 2 This button is also used as the Enter button to select menu items from the AUX tab F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 45 To manually pan throughout the image area move your cursor over any part of the live video The image area displays a directional arrow 7 Nt gt lt then press and hold the right mouse key to pan the camera Digital 1 0 Depending on the configuration of the IP AutoDome the alarm relay outputs are displayed
22. tour Tour 2 Period Changes dwell time between Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec not available with presets during the tour 200 Series models PTZ Fixed Speed Sets pan and tilt speed when Sliding scale 1 to 15 4 controlled by a fixed speed controller Inactivity Selects the mode that an Scene 1 Returns to Preset 1 OFF AutoDome reverts to after the Prev Aux Returns to previous activity period of inactivity set in the such as Aux commands 1 2 7 8 50 or inactivity period 52 OFF Remains on the current scene indefi nitely Inactivity Period Sets the time period of inactiv Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 2 min ity before the above action occurs AutoPivot Automatically rotates the cam OFF or ON ON era 1802 when following a sub ject traveling directly beneath the camera AutoDome Automatically rotates the video INVERTED or NORMAL NORMAL Orientation 1802 FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 13 Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Freeze Frame On Holds a preposition video OFF or ON ON Preposition frame while moving to another not available with preposition 18x color camera Tilt Up Limit Sets the upper tilt limit of the Use joystick to move to a scene camera Restore Defaults Res
23. v v Off deactivates output v On Off 86 Sector Blanking Enters Sector Blanking menu v v v On Off 87 Privacy Masking Enters Privacy Masking menu v y On Off 90 Command Lock Unlock On lock on v v v Off lock off v On Off 91 Lens Polarity menu On reverse v vy v Off normal v On Off 92 Lens Polarity menu On reverse v v v Off normal v On Off 93 Lens Polarity menu On reverse v v v Off normal On Off 100 Record A Activate Deactivate vi v On Off 101 Record B Activate Deactivate v v On 997 FastAddress display Display current address v v v On 998 FastAddress all units Display and program current address v v v On 999 FastAddress unaddressed Display and program unaddressed v v v domes AutoDomes Set 1 99 Pre position programming Set programs a preset view 1 64 v v Shot 1 99 Pre position recall Shot recall programmed preset 1 64 v y Set 100 Pre position menu Enters the Pre position menu v v v Set Shot 101 Autopan left limit Set programs left limit v v v Shot shows limit Set Shot 102 Autopan right limit Set programs right limit v v y Shot shows limit Set 110 Factory P T home position Set recalibrate home position v v v v Set 802 Edit Password Enters the Edit Password menu v v v Set 899 Reset ALL Restores all settings to original defaults v v v and clears all user programmed set tings Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu y v Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Ent
24. v v v On Off 9 Inactivity Mode Enters menu Off Return to Scene 1 v v v Recall Previous PTZ Command v On Off 11 Auto Iris Level adjust Enters Iris Level Adjustment menu v y v On Off 14 Set Autopan and Scan Speed On increase v v v Off decrease or adjust slide bar On Off 15 Set Pre position Tour Period On increase dwell v v v dwell Off decrease dwell v On Off 18 AutoPivot Enable Enables disables AutoPivot v y v On Off 20 Backlight Comp Backlight Compensation v v v v On Off 23 Electronic Shutter Enters Shutter Speed menu v v v On Off 24 Stabilization Electronic Stabilization v v On Off 35 White Balance Mode Enters White Balance menu v v v v On 40 Restore Camera Settings Restores all setting to their original v v v defaults v On Off 41 Line Lock Phase Adjust On increase Line Lock delay v v v Off decrease Line Lock delay v On Off 42 Sync Mode On Line Lock v v v Off Internal v On Off 43 Auto Gain Control AGC On Auto Off v v v v On Off 44 Sharpness Enters Sharpness menu v v v v On 46 Advanced menu Enters Main Setup menu v v v On 47 View Factory Settings View all menu default settings v v v On Off 50 Playback A continuous Activate Deactivate y v On Off 51 Playback A single Activate Deactivate v v On Off 52 Playback B continuous Activate Deactivate v v On Off 53 Playback B single Activate Deactivate v v On Off 56 Night Mode menu On Off Auto Day Night only v v v On Off 57 Night Mode set
25. 010922 1 0 2006 10 28 en Pelco On Screen Menus AutoDome Modular Camera System NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity the OSD menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings can be lost 5 1 1 Command Lock locked The Pelco Command Lock Menu allows or prohibits the use of locked commands The default setting is ON NOTICE If the Command Lock is set to ON and you press Focus or Iris on a locked command the AutoDome displays the on screen message Command is Locked 5 1 2 Bosch Menu locked The Bosch Menu allows full access to the AutoDome main Setup Menu and all AutoDome con figuration settings Pelco menu Bosch menu Setup Menu Exit Command Lock OFF Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password FastAddress Not Set Advanced Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Setup Menu Exit Camera Setup Lens Setup PTZ Setup Display Setup Communication Setup Alarm Setup Language Advanced Diagnostics Focus Iris Select Refer to Chapter 2 On Screen Display Menu Navigation for a complete description of Bosch menus and configuration settings FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco On Screen M
26. 255 255 0 FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 61 T TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A communications protocol suite that provides two data transport methods TCP is a connection based protocol that ensures that data arrives intact and complete UDP is a connectionless best effort protocol that simply sends out packets UDP is typically used for streaming media while TCP is used when error free delivery is required Tilt Camera movement in the vertical direction Tri streaming A Bosch encoding technology that generates two separate MPEG 4 video streams and one MJ PEG stream simultaneously This advanced streaming capability enables the user to tune live viewing and recording requirements independently to meet specific site and enterprise requirements U UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair A variant of twisted pair cabling UTP cable is not surrounded by any shielding The wires in a twisted pair cable are twisted around each other to minimize interference from the other twisted pairs in the cable UTP is the primary wire type for telephone usage and the most commonly used type of networking cable V Virtual Masking A unique Bosch technology that allows for the creation of invisible motion masking areas These invisible masks are similar to privacy
27. AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 200 VG4 300 and VG4 500i Series BOSCH AutoDome Bilinx Bosch the Bosch logo DiBos FastAddress and VIDOS are registered trademarks of Bosch Security Systems inc The following trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation NET DirectX Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration Due to the nature of this material this document refers to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names In most if not all cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies in the United States of America It is not this publisher s intent to use any of these names generically The reader is therefore cautioned to investigate all claimed trademark rights before using any of these names other than to refer to the product described AutoDome Modular Camera System en iii Preface This guide describes how to control a VG4 200 VG4 300 and a VG4 500i Series AutoDome using a keyboard Bosch or Pelco brand keyboards or via a TCP IP connection Audience This manual is intended for operators who are familiar with CCTV terms and configurations Appendix A on page 69 is a tear out section for quick reference of User Commands Document Conventions Con
28. Balance to the appropriate selection ON 30 ENTER If O K then Go to the Camera Setup Menu and increase the Pre Compensation setting This fea ture is available only on 300 and 500i non IP Series AutoDomes If O K then Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Mod ular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Restore the default settings ON 40 ENTER Background is too gt bright to see subject Turn on backlight compensation ON 20 ENTER Video is rolling noisy 1 or distorted Ensure that the Synch Mode is set to Internal OFF 42 ENTER If O K then Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Mod ular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Check the integrity of all BNC connectors and splices Note Connecting a network cable to the interface board of a non IP AutoDome causes video distortion Remove the network cable from the interface board RJ 45 connector If O K then Contact Bosch Technical Support Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 52 en Troubleshooting Guide AutoDome Modular Camera System Day Night camera 1 Check that the Day Night mode is set to AUTO ON 56 ENTER does not switch auto If O K then matically when image 2 Set Gain Control to AUTO ON 43 ENTER is dark Inside of Enviro
29. Dome When both the gate contact and motion detector alarms are activated at the same time we want the alarm rule to 1 Flash an OSD message ALARM 2 on the monitor 2 Stop the AutoPan and move the camera to a saved position Shot 5 viewing the fence 3 Turn on AutoTrack 4 Transmit a Bilinx signal to the head end system to trigger an alarm response The sequence to program this alarm rule example is as follows 1 Wire and set the alarm Input s a Wire the motion detector to Input 1 This circuit is normally open b Wire the gate alarm contact to Input 5 This circuit is normally closed NOTICE For instruction on wiring alarm and relay connections see the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual From the Inputs Setup menu c Ensure Input 1 the motion detector is set to N O This is the default setting for Input 1 d Ensure Input 5 the gate contact is set to N C 2 Set the alarm Outputs from the Outputs Setup menu a Set Output 5 to OSD b Set Output 6 to Transmit c Set Output 7 to Shot 5 d Set Output 8 to AutoTrack 3 Set up the Alarm Rule For this example use Rule 2 Select the alarm Inputs a From the Rule Setup menu select Rule 2 b Set the first input to Alarm Input 1 The motion detector c Set the second input to Alarm Input 5 The gate alarm contact Select the alarm Outputs d Set the first output to OSD e Set the second output to Shot 5 viewing the fence f Set th
30. Dome 1 Check the status of the Heater Module ON 66 ENTER bubble is foggy If status reports Heater No Power then 2 Turn off the power to the AutDome 3 Check the FX103 fuse in the Power Supply Box for power 24 V to the heater module If O K then 4 Check all wiring and connector pins to the heater module Low Voltage flashing 1 If using a non Bosch power supply confirm that it meets the Bosch AutoDome power on monitor display ratings See the AutoDome Datasheet for specifications If O K then 2 Check the mains input line voltage If O K then 3 Check that the maximum wire length from the power supply has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 53 10 Glossary of CCTV Terms A Address Each AutoDome has a numerical address in the control system in which it is located This allows the appropriate dome to be operated The address may be set locally using the Bilinx Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices CTFID or remotely using the Fast Address function see Fast Address Advanced Alarm Control AAC AutoDome s flexible and sophisticated alarm management subsystem that allows rules to be created that define which input s activate one or more outputs see Alarm Rule In its mos
31. Go 3 If the AutoDome is password protected the system prompts you to enter a password 4 Type the user name and the associated password in the appropriate fields 5 Click OK to open the IP AutoDome Livepage The Livepage displays the video image from the camera NOTICE The IP AutoDome allows a maximum of five 5 standard connections and 25 multicast connections If you cannot connect to the IP AutoDome you may have exceeded the maximum number of connections for the device or network configuration Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 44 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 5 2 8 5 3 Configuring Data Streams The IP AutoDome encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two individually cus tomized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve differ ent purposes For example one 1 data stream for local recording and one 1 data stream optimized for transmission over the Local Area Network LAN In addition the camera offers an Motion J PEG M J PEG option M J PEG is a video format that uses J PEG picture compres sion in each frame of the video Click either the MPEG 4 Stream 1 MPEG 4 Stream 2 or M J PEG tab to switch between the dif ferent displays for the camera image Controlling Camera Operations The View Control tab and the Aux Command tab allows you
32. P network must use a unique address Every IP data packet contains a source address sender and a destination address recipient Each IP address consists of 32 bits that are arranged into four 8 bit octets x x x x IP addresses range from 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 IPS Images Per Second A measurement of the rate that pictures are displayed to create a video stream A rate of 25 IPS PAL or 30 IPS NTSC is generally considered to be full motion video IRE Institute of Radio Engineers A measurement of video amplitude that divides the area from the bottom of sync to peak white level into 140 equal units 140 IRE equals 1V peak to peak The range of active video is 100 IRE Lux The International SI unit of measurement of the intensity of light It is equal to the illumination of a surface one meter away from a single candle Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 58 en Glossary of CCTV Terms AutoDome Modular Camera System M MJ PEG Motion J PEG is a digital video encoding standard where each video frame is separately compressed into al PEG image Modal Dispersion or Intermodal Dispersion A broadening of a waveform over long distances Modal dispersion occurs in multimode fibers because light is bounced down different reflective paths e g modes in the fiber As the distance increases the path mode begins to spread and the arri
33. Power Check the FX101 fuse for mains power to the Power Supply Box If O K then Check the FX102 fuse for 24 V power to the AutoDome Pendant If O K then If using a non Bosch power supply Check that the mains power to the power supply box is on If O K then Check that there is 24 V output from the transformer Check the connector on top of the AutoDome housing for bent pins If O K then Check the integrity of all wires and terminal connections to the AutoDome If O K then If there is power to the AutoDome then 12 Remove the camera and CPU modules from the AutoDome housing and check that the Green LED on the housing power supply board is on If the Green LED is off then Check that the fuse on the housing power supply board is good Try replacing the unit if an extra camera module is available Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 50 en Troubleshooting Guide AutoDome Modular Camera System No camera control 1 Ensure that the keyboard and monitor are set to the correct same camera number If O K then 2 Check that the camera address is properly set Enter ON 997 ENTER to display the cam era address If address is not set or is incorrect then 3 Set the camera address using FastAddress ON 998 ENTER If O K then 4 Check that the Amber LED on the AutoDome CPU turns on when receiving pan tilt co
34. SCH keyboard setup commands See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number on page 33 for a complete list of commands Setting AutoPan Mode AutoPan mode pans a PTZ camera 3602 or pans between user defined limits when pro grammed The PTZ camera continues to pan until stopped by moving the joystick To pan 3602 1 Press ON 1 ENTER 2 Move the joystick to stop the pan To set left and right pan limits 1 Move the camera to the starting position and press SET 101 ENTER to set the left limit 2 Move the camera to the end position and press SET 102 ENTER to set right limit To start Auto pan between limits 1 Press ON 2 ENTER 2 Move the joystick to stop the pan Setting Preset Shots Preset shots are saved camera positions Shots are saved as scenes therefore the terms SHOT and SCENE are used interchangeably To set a Shot 1 Move the camera to the position you want to save 2 Press SHOT ENTER where can be a number from 1 to 99 that identifies the camera position of the scene shots 1 64 for a 200 Series AutoDome To view a Shot gt Press SHOT ENTER where is the number of the scene position you want to view To store or clear a Shot 1 Press SET 1LO0 ENTER to access the Store Clear Scene Menu 2 Follow the on screen instructions Configuring Preposition Tours A Preposition Tour automatically moves the camera through a series of preset or saved shots There are two 2 types of tours a standard serial tour
35. Setup Menu 18 Language Menu 20 Advanced Feature Setup Menu available with Series 500i only 21 Diagnostics Menu 22 Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked 23 Setting AutoPan Mode 23 Setting Preset Shots 23 Configuring Preposition Tours 23 Programming the Inactivity Operation 24 Recording Tours 24 Pelco Protocol Mode 25 Hardware Configuration 25 Address Guidelines 26 Pelco Keyboard Commands 26 Special Preset Commands 26 Pelco On Screen Menus 27 Setup Menu 27 Command Lock locked 28 Bosch Menu locked 28 PTZ Setup unlocked 30 Other Menus 31 Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 vi en Table of Contents AutoDome Modular Camera System 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 4 1 8 4 2 8 5 8 5 1 8 5 2 8 5 3 8 5 4 10 Keyboard Commands by Number 33 Advanced Features 35 Alarm Rules 35 AutoTrack 37 Privacy Masking 37 Virtual Masking 37 Motion Detection with Region of Interest 37 Image Stabilization and Crop Video 38 Pre position Tour 38 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome 39 Overview of Features 39 System Requirements 40 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 40 Configuring the IP Camera 41 Installing the Required Software 42 Changing the Network Settings 42 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 43 Establishing a Connection 43 Configuring Data Streams 44 Controlling Camera Operations 44
36. System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 43 6 Click the Network link to open the Network Settings page Network Fig 8 2 Network Settings Page 7 Configure the settings on this page based on the addresses provided by your local net work administrator NOTICE Click on the Help on this page link if you need more information 8 5 8 5 1 8 Click the Set button to save the settings 9 Launch another instance of Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Type the original IP address followed by reset for example http 192 168 0 1 reset in the address bar and click Go to restart the IP AutoDome Once you restart the IP AutoDome use the new IP Address to access the Live page 11 Disconnect the IP AutoDome Ethernet cable from the dedicated network switch and reconnect the Ethernet cable to the local area network LAN Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ Once the the network cables are properly connected and the IP AutoDome has a valid IP address you can view live images and control the PTZ controls over the TCP IP network using Microsoft Internet Explorer Establishing a Connection Once all of the software is installed on your local computer and the IP AutoDome is configured with the proper IP addresses you can connect to the camera using Microsoft Internet Explorer 1 Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Type the IP address of the IP AutoDome into the browser s Address Bar and click
37. T 26 27 96 PRESET 26 97 PRESET 26 98 PRESET 26 99 PRESET 26 A ack 27 31 acknowledge 27 acknowledge alarm 31 adjusting AutoDome orientation 12 brightness 14 camera height 21 vertical position 14 Advanced 38 Advanced Feature Setup menu 8 21 camera height 21 virtual masking 21 AES 10 alarm relay 17 alarm relay outputs 45 alarm status 22 Alarms Setup menu 8 16 input setup 16 inputs 1 7 16 normally closed dry contact 16 normally closed supervised contact 16 normally open dry contact 16 normally open supervised contact 16 inputs 8 12 16 AutoTrack 16 Aux Off 16 Aux On 16 motion detection 16 Shot 16 ATW 9 audio 39 auto focus 11 auto iris 11 auto iris level 11 Auto SensUP 10 autobaud 15 25 AutoDome IP reset 43 audio 39 controlling 43 dual streaming 39 encoding 39 gateway address 41 IP address 41 Livepage 42 multicast 39 network settings page 43 port 41 record 39 snapshots 39 subnet mask 41 system requirements 40 viewing live images 43 AutoDome orientation 12 automatic white balance 9 autopan 12 23 AutoPivot 12 27 30 AutoScan 12 26 AutoSensUP maximum 10 AutoTrack 16 17 Aux Control tab 44 46 Aux Off 46 Aux Off command 16 17 Aux On command 16 17 46 AWB hold 9 B backlight compensation 10 baud rate 15 Bilinx 15 BIST 22 Bosch menu 27 28 Bosch MPEG ActiveX 40 42 built in self test 22 C camera height 21 operations 44 OSD 14 setup 27 Camera Setup menu 8 9 29 AutoSensUp maximum 10 ba
38. VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 19 Rule Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Enabled Turns the rule on or off after its YES to enable or NO to disable NO inputs and outputs have been defined Input Toggles through a list of valid Alarm Inputs 1 7 and any additional NONE inputs set in the Alarm I O Setup gt inputs which were set in the Inputs Setup Inputs Setup Menu that define the Menu including Aux On Off 1 99 Shot rule s inputs A rule can have up to and NONE four 4 inputs Output Toggles through a list of valid out Alarm Outputs 1 3 and any additional NONE puts set in the Alarm I O Setup gt Outputs Setup Menu that defines a rule s outputs outputs set in the Outputs Setup Menu including Alarm Relay Aux On Off 1 99 Shot OSD Transmit and NONE Some outputs such as Alarm Outputs 1 3 Alarm Relay and Aux On Off can be set to be active for a specific duration of time as follows Seconds 1 5 10 15 or 30 Minutes 1 5 or 10 Latched The alarm stays active until acknowledged Follows The alarm follows the alarm rule NOTICE You can include up to four 4 Input and Output events in a single rule Each input and output however must be true for the alarm s rule to be valid and enabled Bosch Securi
39. an be detected Optical fiber also provides enormous bandwidth with a single fiber capable of transmitting trillions of bits per second There are two primary types of optical fiber singlemode and multimode Singlemode fiber is used when large distances must be spanned typically greater than 2 Km 1 2 miles see Singlemode Multimode is typically used to span smaller distances such as the inside of buildings or on small campuses see Multimode Field of View Focal Length The measure of the visible area within the camera s field of view The larger the focal length the smaller the field of view The smaller the focal length the wider the field of view The distance from the optical center of the lens to the image of an object located at an infinite distance from the lens Long focal lengths give a small field of view e g telephoto effect while short focal lengths give a wide angle view F Number The standard measure of the lens aperture which is the iris diameter divided by the focal length of the lens The lower the maximum aperture or F Number the more light that passes through the lens F Stop See F Number G Gateway Address A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network Guard Tour Allows recorded tours with a combined duration of 15 minutes Recorded tours consist of control commands and can be played back as needed All camera position information is stored for maximum flexibility inc
40. cessed through the Main menu by selecting Display Setup and then Privacy Mask or entering the keyboard command ON 87 ENTER To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions In Pelco Mode Privacy Masking can be accessed through the Pelco Main menu by select ing the Bosch Menu then selecting the Display Setup menu and finally selecting Privacy Masking To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions Virtual Masking Only available with the 500i Series AutoDome Virtual Masking is a unique Bosch technology that allows you to create an invisible area that ignores unwanted background motion These invisible masks are similar to privacy zones except that the AutoDome AutoTrack and Motion Detection algorithms can see them Virtual Masking can be accessed by opening the Main menu selecting the Advanced menu then selecting Virtual Masking To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on screen menu instructions In Pelco Mode open the Main menu select the Advanced menu then select Virtual Mask ing To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on screen menu instructions Motion Detection with Region of Interest With the 500i Series AutoDome the motion detection software can be configured to create a Region of Interest within multiple preset positions or scenes It can take advantage of Virtual Masking to ignore motion in predefined areas Motion Detection can also be used as an Alarm Rule input Preset positions 90
41. cklight compensation 10 gain control 9 line lock delay 9 line lock 9 maximum gain level 9 night mode 10 color 10 threshold 10 pre composition 10 sharpness 9 shutter 10 synchronization menu 9 synchronization mode crystal 9 line lock 9 white balance 9 ATW 9 AWB hold 9 extended ATW 9 indoor white balance 9 outdoor white balance 9 changing passwords 5 Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 64 enllndex AutoDome Modular Camera System command lock 27 Command Lock menu 28 command number 46 commands ZENTER A reset 43 33 PRESET 26 34 PRESET 26 92 PRESET 26 93 PRESET 26 94 PRESET 26 95 PRESET 26 27 96 PRESET 26 97 PRESET 26 98 PRESET 26 99 PRESET 26 autopan 23 AutoScan 26 Aux Off 16 17 46 Aux On 16 17 46 clear 23 FastAddress 26 inactivity operation 24 keyboard 33 46 limit stops 26 OFF 90 ENTER 5 24 ON 997 ENTER 4 ON 998 ENTER 4 ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 24 Pelco 26 random scan 26 Pelco frame scan 26 PRESET 26 preset shot 23 47 preset tour 26 recording tours 24 Set 23 set 23 Set Shot 46 47 SET 100 ENTER 23 SET 802 ENTER 5 Shot 16 23 shot 23 Show Shot 46 store 23 synchronization mode 26 unlocked 23 user commands 23 zero pan 26 Communication Setup menu 8 15 autobaud 15 baud rate 15 Bilinx 15 Configuration Manager 42 Configuration Tool 22 Configuration Tool for I
42. cture quality The Crop Video feature is used in combination with image stabilization to enhance the periph eral edge aesthetics of a stabilized image The Image Stabilization and Crop Video menu items are accessed by opening the Main menu selecting the Advanced menu and then selecting the item to turn it on In Pelco Mode the Image Stabilization and Crop Video menu items are accessed by open ing the Main menu selecting the Advanced menu and then selecting the item to turn on Pre position Tour The 300 and 500i Series AutoDomes feature two preset tours Each scene is saved for play back later Tour 1 is a standard tour that only recalls the scenes in the exact sequence they were shot Scenes can be added or deleted on the tour but the sequence can not be changed To enter the Add Remove Scenes on Tour 1 enter the keyboard command SHOT 900 ENTER and follow the on screen instructions Tour 2 is a customizable tour that allows you to rearrange the sequence of scenes on the tour by inserting and deleting scenes To enter the Edit Tour 2 menu enter the keyboard command SET 900 ENTER and follow the on screen instructions F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 39 8 8 1 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome The VG4 200 VG4 300 and VG4 500i Series AutoDomes can be ordered wi
43. d digital zoom PTZ Setup Accesses adjustable pan tilt zoom PTZ settings such as Autopan tours PTZ speed inactivity period AutoPivot and tilt limits Display Setup Accesses adjustable display settings such as OSD sector blanking and privacy masking Communication Setup Accesses communication settings such as AutoBaud and Bilinx Alarm Setup Accesses the alarm settings such as inputs outputs and rules not available with 200 Series models Language Displays the language Advanced Accesses the advanced features menu including Stabilization Crop Video Camera Height and Virtual Masking only available on 500i Series models Diagnostics Displays the status of diagnostic events NOTICE To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu use the Zoom command FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 9 2 2 Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings that can be changed or custom ized Menu items with an are the default settings Exit White Bal Gain Control Max Gain Level Sharpness Synch Mode Line Lock Delay Backlight Comp Shutter Mode Shutter Night Mode Pre Comp Auto SensUP Max Night Mode Color Night Mode Thres
44. e you program a rule See Section 2 7 Alarm I O Setup on page 16 for instructions on configuring alarm inputs and outputs Rule Setup Rule 1 Exit Exit 1 Rule 1 Enabled Enabled YES 2 Rule 2 Disabled Input 3 Rule 3 Invalid Alarm Input 1 4 Rule 4 Empty NONE 5 Rule 5 Empty NONE 6 Rule 6 Empty NONE 7 Rule 7 Empty Output 8 Rule 8 Empty OSD 9 Rule 9 Empty Shot 2 10 Rule 10 Empty Alarm Relay 2 sec 11 Rule 11 Empty NONE 12 Rule 12 Empty Right Left Select Period Time Focus Iris Select Focus Iris Select Type Rule Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Rule 1 12 Displays the status of a Enabled The rule inputs and outputs are properly Empty rule on the right side of defined and the rule is turned on the menu There are four Disabled The rule inputs and outputs are defined 4 possible rule sta but the rule is turned off tuses Invalid The rule has a missing or invalid input or out put Empty The rule has no inputs or outputs defined Selecting a Rule number provides access to its configuration menu The Rule Menu allows you to configure a rule from previously defined alarm inputs and outputs Once an alarm is configured with valid inputs and outputs it can be turned on or off enabled or disabled through its configuration menu FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300
45. e Pelco Mode features Auto Baud Detection that automatically detects and adjusts the AutoDome protocol and baud rate to match that of the controller The AutoDome responds to Pelco D or Pelco P protocol commands NOTICE The AutoDome supports only the RS 485 protocol It does not transmit responses back to the controller 4 1 Hardware Configuration The AutoDome is configured from the factory for RS 485 operation in Pelco Protocol Mode 1 Connect the controller s TX terminals to the AutoDome s TxD terminals See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for complete wiring instructions 2 Pan or tilt the keyboard joystick to confirm that control has been established to the AutoDome approximately five 5 seconds NOTICE If control is not established ensure that the RS 232 RS 485 selector switch is positioned to RS 485 outward toward the LED lights This switch is located on the bottom of the AutoDome CPU board under the camera head and next to the LED lights See Figure 4 1 Ss CPU Module Board Fig 4 1 RS 232 RS 485 Selection Switch Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 26 en Pelco Protocol Mode AutoDome Modular Camera System 4 2 Address Guidelines An AutoDome with an address set to 0 responds to commands set to any address Pelco P protocol must use addresses 1 to 32 Pelco D protocol must use addr
46. e runs Restore Defaults Restores all default settings for this menu only F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 11 2 3 Lens Setup The Lens Setup Menu provides access to lens settings that can be changed or customized Menu items with an are the default settings Lens Setup Exit Auto Focus SPOT Auto Iris CONSTANT Auto Iris Level 8 Focus Speed 2 Iris Speed 5 Max Zoom Speed FAST Digital Zoom ON Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Lens Setup Menu Choices not available with 200 Series models Restore Defaults Restores all default settings for this menu Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Auto Focus Automatically focuses on CONSTANT Auto Focus is always active even SPOT the subject in the center of while the camera is moving the screen MANUAL Auto Focus is inactive manual focus must be used SPOT The camera activates Auto Focus after the camera stops movement Once focused Auto Focus is inactive until the camera moves again Auto Iris Automatically adjusts to MANUAL Iris must be adjusted manually CONSTANT varying light conditions CONSTANT Auto Iris is constantly active Auto Iris Le
47. e third output to AutoTrack and select Latched g Set the fourth output to Transmit a Bilinx signal to the headend Enable the alarm Rule h Highlight Enabled and select YES FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 37 7 2 AutoTrack The 500i Series AutoDome features enhanced AutoTrack software with more versatility and smoother object tracking AutoTrack is now able to continuously follow an object even if it passes behind a Privacy Mask When used with Virtual Mask it is able to ignore predefined areas of background motion To turn on AutoTrack enter the keyboard command ON 78 ENTER In Pelco Mode open the Main menu select the Advanced menu and then select AutoTrack On 7 3 NOTICE For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the software Open the Bosch Main menu select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to enter the camera height Privacy Masking Available with 300 and 500i Series AutoDomes Privacy Masking is used to block out a specific area of a scene from being viewed Mask choices have been expanded to include black white or blurred and can be configured with three four or five corners to cover more complex shapes NOTICE Privacy Masking does not hinder AutoTrack from tracking an object 7 4 7 5 Privacy Masking can be ac
48. enu 24 standard Tour 1 24 standard tour 1 23 standard tour A 24 subnet mask 41 synchronization mode 9 26 System Log 45 system log 45 T TCP IP 39 tilt up limit 13 title OSD 14 titles 14 brightness 14 vertical position 14 tour custom 30 periods 27 preset 26 standard 30 tour 1 23 period 12 30 tour 2 23 period 12 Tour 2 Period 30 Tour Period menu 24 U UDP 39 user commands 23 V video loss events 22 VIDOS 40 View Control tab 44 VIP XD 40 virtual masking 21 voltage limit 22 W white balance 9 29 Z zero pan 26 zoom 44 F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System en 69 A User Commands by Number Function Comm Command Description Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i Key No On Off 1 Scan 360 Autopan without limits v v v On Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits v v v On Off 7 Play Custom Pre position Toun Activate Deactivate v v On Off 8 Play Pre position Tour Activate Deactivate v v v On Off 14 Set Autopan and Scan Speed On increase v v v Off decrease or adjust slide bar On Off 15 Set Pre position Tour Period On increase dwell v v v dwell Off decrease dwell On Off 20 Backlight Comp Backlight Compensation v v y On Off 24 Stabilization Electronic Stabilization v On 47 View Factory
49. enus en 29 Camera Setup unlocked The Pelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings Camera Setup Exit White Bal OUTDOOR Night Mode AUTO Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Camera Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu White Balance Sets a default value in case the OUTDOOR Sets a default setting if the con OUTDOOR Pelco controller disables the troller disables white balance white balance INDOOR Sets a default setting if the con troller disables white balance Night Mode Switches from color to mono ON Sets Night Mode on ON chrome OFF Sets Night Mode off Day Night AUTO Sets Night Mode to Auto set models only Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 30 en Pelco On Screen Menus AutoDome Modular Camera System 5 1 3 PTZ Setup unlocked The Pelco PTZ Setup Menu provides access to the PTZ settings such as tours scan speed presets limit stops recording and AutoPivot Menu Scene 1 5 Adds or removes scenes from the Custom Tour PTZ Setup Exit Edit Tour 1 Edit Tour 2 Tour 1 Period 5 sec Tour 2 Period 5 sec Scan Speed 30 deg sec Edit Presets Limit Stops OFF Recording A Autopivot ON Factory Setting Focus Iris Select PTZ Set
50. ers the Custom Tour Scene menu v v v Set Shot 901 Adds Removes a preposition Set adds preset 901 964 vi v 999 shot from Tour 1 Shot removes preset FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 35 7 7 1 Advanced Features This chapter details the advanced features of the AutoDome Modular Camera System Alarm Rules The 300 and 500i Series AutoDome feature a powerful alarm rule engine In its simplest form an alarm rule can is to define which input s activate which output s In its more complex form a rule can be programmed to take any combination of input s and keyboard com mand s to perform a dome function There are numerous combinations of alarm inputs and outputs that can be programmed into 12 alarm rules Following are two examples for setting up alarm rules The first example is a basic alarm rule the second example is a more complex or advanced rule Example 1 Basic Alarm Rule Scenario We want a door alarm contact to 1 Flash an OSD message ALARM 1 on the display when the alarm is triggered 2 Move the AutoDome camera to a saved position For this example Shot 7 3 Transmit a Bilinx signal over the coax cable to the headend system such as an Allegiant to trigger an alarm response The sequence to program the above alarm rule example is as f
51. esses 1 to 254 NOTICE A previously configured AutoDome with an address above 32 Pelco P upper limit or 254 Pelco D upper limit can be used without readdressing the unit However no two 2 addresses can be the same For example Pelco P addresses above 32 are repeated in multiples of 32 1 33 65 97 are the same Pelco D addresses above 254 are repeated in multiples of 254 1 255 509 763 are the same 4 3 Pelco Keyboard Commands Pelco control commands are composed of a sequence of two 2 keyboard inputs with the fol lowing convention 1 a Command Number and 2 a Function key input The AutoDome uses the PRESET command key to save and recall presets pre positions 1 through 99 NOTICE To save a preset enter the desired number and hold the PRESET key for approximately two 2 seconds To recall a preset enter the desired preset number or command and momentarily press and release the PRESET key 4 3 1 Special Preset Commands Some Pelco mode preset commands have a special meaning and override the normal Pelco preset function as follows Preset Command Description 33 PRESET Pans the AutoDome 180 Flip 34 P RESET Goes to Zero Pan original home position 92 PRESET Sets the Left pan limit for an AutoScan with Limit Stops enabled 93 PRESET Sets the Right pan limit for an AutoScan with Limit Stops enabled 94 P RESET Initiates a Preset Tour 95 PRESET Enables or disables Limit Stops in the Setu
52. et Explorer Web browser version 6 0 or later or A computer with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system network access and reception software such as the Bosch VIDOS software or the Bosch Dibos 8 0 or An MPEG 4 compatible hardware decoder from Bosch Security Systems such as the VIP XD as a receiver and a connected video monitor If you choose to use a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer or any of the Bosch soft ware the computer must conform to the following minimum requirements Processor 1 8 GHz Pentium IV RAM 256 MB Video system 128 MB video memory 1024x768 display with a minimum of 16 bit color Network interface 100 BaseT DirectX 9 0c Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher Bosch MPEG Activex utility J ava Virtual Machine supplied NOTICE Ensure the graphics card is set to 16 bit or 32 bit color If you need further assistance contact your PC system administrator 8 3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 1 Install the IP AutoDome according to the instructions in the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP AutoDome RJ 45 connector to a dedicated network switch to bypass the Local Area Network LAN 3 Connect the dedicated network switch to the RJ 45 connector on the PC See option A below NOTICE The IP AutoDome can also be connected directly to a PC using an Ethernet crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors See option B be
53. hold Camera Setup EXT ATW AUTO 6 6 Internal 0 OFF Auto SensUP 1 60 15x AUTO OFF 30 1 Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Camera Setup Menu Choices mode to eliminate picture roll in multiphase power applica tions Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Set ting Exit Exits the menu White Balance Maintains proper color repro Extended ATW Adjusts camera color Extended duction as the color tempera using extended range ATW ture of ascene changes For ATW Adjusts camera color constantly example from daylight to fluo Indoor W B Optimizes camera color for rescent lighting typical indoor conditions Outdoor W B Optimizes camera color for typical outdoor conditions AWB Hold Sets the camera s color set tings for the current scene Gain Control Electronically brightens darker Auto or OFF AUTO scenes which may cause grain iness in low light scenes Max Gain Level Adjusts the maximum gain Sliding scale 1 to 6 6 level that the gain control adjusts to when set to AUTO Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness level of Sliding scale 1 to 16 6 the picture Synch Mode Sets the type of synchroniza INTERNAL Synchronizes camera to an INTERNAL tion mode for the camera internal crystal This choice is recom mended if there is noise on the power line LINE LOCK Synchronizes camera to AC power This choice eliminates picture
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55. ical 3 Alarm Output 3 N O Outputs 4 Alarm Relay N O 5 NONE 6 Aux On 1 vu 7 Aux Off 8 ray 8 Shot 99 Command 9 OSD Outputs 10 Transmit 11 NONE 12 NONE Focus Iris Select Type Right Left Select Mode Outputs Setup Menu Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Outputs Setup Defines physical outputs and keyboard commands for use in a rule Outputs 1 3 Defines a physical output N O Normally open circuit N O N C Normally closed circuit Alarm Relay A fixed output available for use in a rule Outputs 5 12 Defines acommand output for Aux On A keyboard ON command NONE use in a rule Aux Off A keyboard OFF command Outputs 5 and 6 Shot Recalls a preset shot set to OSD and OSD An on screen display Shot 1 Transmit Transmits a message back to the head end available with RS 232 serial connections Bilinx and IP AutoDome models AutoTrack Activates AutoTrack Avail able with 500i Series only NONE No command defined Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 18 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 8 Rule Setup Menu The Rule Setup Menu shows the status of the rules and lets you add new rules or modify an existing rule The default setting is Empty NOTICE You can program a total of 12 rules You must define the inputs and outputs befor
56. ion Command number field Keypad numbers 0 9 Show a preset shot Set a preset shot Initiates a command Deletes a number in the Command Number field Used to select a menu item Di NI Ou Uj Pi w N e Stops a command To Enter a Keyboard Control Command 1 Place the cursor in the Command Number field 2 Click the desired command number via the on screen keypad 3 Click either the Aux On or the Aux Off button to initiate or stop the command See Chapter 6 Keyboard Commands by Number on page 33 for a list of commands 4 Ifthe command initiates a menu use the Up Down arrows on the View Control to navi gate the menu Click the OK button to select a menu item FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 47 To Set a Preset Shot Preset shots or scenes are camera positions that are saved in memory for future use 1 Move your cursor over the live image and wait for the area to display a directional arrow Lanat gt e 2 Click and hold a mouse button to pan to the desired position you want to save 3 Click any number combination from 1 99 1 64 for a 200 series AutoDome from the on screen keypad to identify the scene number 4 Click the Set Shot button The image area displays a message that indicates which shot number was saved To View a Preset Shot
57. ion key 2 a Command number key s 3 the Enter key Depending on the type of keyboard the control function keys are labeled ON or AUX ON OFF or AUX OFF SET or SET SHOT SHOT or SHOW SHOT NOTICE The convention used for control key commands in this manual is ON OFF SET and SHOT Refer to your keyboard manual for the key naming conventions Command numbers range from 1 to 999 See Chapter 6 Keyboard Commands by Number for a complete list of keyboard commands The Enter key can also be labeled with the symbol For example the keyboard command to make the AutoDome pan 3602 continuously is ON 1 ENTER Press the ON key then press the number 1 key and then press ENTER 1 3 Setting the Camera Address Once the AutoDome power is turned on and homing is complete you must set the camera address You may also want to assign a password and customize some of the AutoDome default settings NOTICE You do not need to set a camera address if using Bilinx or Ethernet communication See the AutoDome Installation Manual to configure an AutoDome for Bilinx or Ethernet operation 1 3 1 FastAddress FastAddress is an AutoDome feature that allows you to set or change a camera address using the keyboard and on screen menus There are three 3 FastAddress commands ON 999 ENTER Displays and programs all cameras without an address in the system NOTICE If a keyboard is set to a camera number that already has an address that camera also resp
58. ision A video system that transmits television signals over a closed non broadcast system FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 55 Color Temperature A measure of the relative color of illumination Most generally used to specify the automatic correction range of a color camera CTFID Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices Bosch software used to configure and update cameras and other remote devices over video cable using Bilinx and to save them for later use D Day Night IR sensitive An AutoDome that has normal color operation in situations where there is sufficient illumination day conditions but where the sensitivity can be increased when there is little light available night conditions This is achieved by removing the infrared cut filter required for good color rendition The sensitivity can be further enhanced by integrating a number of frames to increase the signal to the noise ratio of the camera Default Shutter This feature allows the shutter speed to be set to a fast speed to eliminate motion blur and providing detailed and clear image of fast moving objects while there is sufficient light When light levels fall and other adjustments have been exhausted the shutter speed reverts to the standard setting to maintain sensitivity Digital Image Stabilization See Image S
59. ivity Operation You can program the AutoDome to automatically change its operating mode after a period of inactivity To access the Inactivity mode locked command 1 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock 2 Press ON 9 ENTER to access the Inactivity Mode Menu 3 Select one of the following choices Return to Scene 1 Returns the camera position back to the first scene saved in memory Recall Previous Aux Returns the camera to the previous operating mode such as a Preposition Tour Recording Tours The AutoDome can make up to two 2 recorded tours A Recorded Tour saves all manual camera movements made during the recording including its rate of pan tilt and zoom speeds and other lens setting changes To record standard Tour A 1 Press ON 100 ENTER to start recording a tour 2 Press OFF 100 ENTER to stop recording To playback standard Tour A 1 Press ON 50 ENTER to begin continuous playback 2 Press OFF 50 ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback To record custom Tour B 1 Press ON 101 ENTER to start recording the tour 2 Press OFF 101 ENTER to stop the tour To playback custom Tour B 1 Press ON 52 ENTER to begin continuous playback 2 Press OFF 52 ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco Protocol Mode en 25 4 Pelco Protocol Mode Th
60. lank out video in any of the 16 pan sectors Sensitivity SensUp A measure of the amount of light required to provide a standard video signal Sensitivity values are stated in lux or foot candles Increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time on the CCD This is accomplished by integrating the signal from a number of consecutive video frames to reduce signal noise Singlemode Fiber An optical fiber with a silica e g glass core with a diameter of less than 10 microns Used for high speed transmission over long distances it provides greater bandwidth than multimode but its smaller core makes it more difficult to couple the light source Singlemode fiber optic transmission systems use more expensive laser based light sources Spot Focus Activates Auto Focus for three seconds after camera movement Subnet Mask Subnetting is a method that allows one large network to be broken down into several smaller ones Depending on the network class A B or C some number of IP address bits are reserved for the network address subnet and some for the host address For example Class A addresses use 8 bits for the subnet address and 24 bits for the host portion of the address Class A subnet masks are denoted 255 0 0 0 Class B addresses 16 bits for both the subnet and host address use a 255 255 0 0 subnet mask Class C addresses 8 bits for the subnet and 24 bits for the host address use a subnet mask of 255
61. locked Displays the camera software version Ack and Reset Alarms Acknowledges and resets alarms If there is no active alarm input unlocked not available with the OSD displays the following message No Active Alarms 200 series model Restore All Settings locked Restores all settings to their original factory default settings Reset All Memory locked Restores all settings to their original factory default settings and clears all user programmed settings such as preset scenes and recordings Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 32 en Pelco On Screen Menus AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Keyboard Commands by Number en 33 6 Keyboard Commands by Number Locked Function Comm Command Description Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i Key No On Off 1 Scan 360 Autopan without limits v v v On Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits v v v v On Off 3 Iris Control Enters menu auto manual vi v v v On Off 4 Focus Control Enters menu spot auto manual v v v On Off 7 Play Custom Pre position Toun Activate Deactivate vi v On Off 8 Play Pre position Tour Activate Deactivate v
62. low FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Usingthe IP AutoDome en 41 8 4 AutoDome Net Switch AutoDome Fig 8 1 AutoDome IP System Configuration Configuring the IP Camera To operate the camera in your network you must assign it a valid network IP address The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 but you may have to change this address if it conflicts with another device on your network To properly configure the camera for your network you need the following information Unit IP address An identifier for the camera on a TCP IP network For example 140 10 2 110 is a valid syntax for an IP address Subnet mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Gateway IP address A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network Port An endpoint to a logical connection in TCP IP and UDP networks The port number identifies the use of the port for use through a firewall connection NOTICE Ensure that the network parameters of your cameras are available before you begin configuration The IP AutoDome defaults are as follows IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 The following sections provide instructions about installing the software necessary to view i
63. luding pan tilt zoom etc H Hybrid Streaming The ability to simultaneously stream IP video across a local or wide area network and CVBS video via coaxial or fiber optic cabling FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 57 Image Stabilization An algorithm that virtually eliminates camera shake in both the vertical and horizontal axes resulting in exceptional image clarity Infrared Illumination Electromagnetic radiation light with a longer wavelength than is visible to the naked eye IR illumination is prominent at dusk and dawn and in incandescent lamps IR illuminators come in the form of lamps with the appropriate filters LEDs or lasers CCD sensors are less sensitive to IR than visible light but IR can significantly increase the total illumination level leading to a much better image at low light levels IP 66 The IP code Ingress Protection indicates the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment The first number indicates protection of internal equipment against the ingress of solid foreign objects The second number indicates protection of internal equipment against harmful ingress of water Higher digits refer to higher levels of protection See also NEMA rating IP Address The address of a device attached to an IP network Each device on an I
64. m mands from the controller keyboard The Amber LED indicates control is being received Amber LED on AutoDome CPU Module Flash Sequence Indicates Off No incoming communications or no power Solid for 2 seconds Receiving good data Fast blinking Lost packet s If amber LED does not light when given PTZ commands then 5 Check if other cameras on the system can be controlled If not check the controller and wiring connections If O K then 6 Check that the RS 232 485 selector switch is properly set to the proper protocol If O K then 7 Ensure that all Biphase Bilinx or RS 232 485 wires are properly connected See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then 8 Check if you can access the AutoDome OSD menus ON 46 ENTER If O K then 9 Confirm that the AutoDome passes homing SET 110 ENTER If AutoDome fails homing then 10 Contact Bosch Technical Support Intermittent camera control 1 Check that only the last AutoDome in a daisy chain configuration is terminated with a 110 Q resistor across the biphase terminals If O K then 2 Check that the maximum wire distance has not been exceeded for the control protocol the maximum distance for RS 232 is 50 feet See the AutoDome Modular Camera Sys tem Installation Manual If O K then 3 Check that all wiring meets Bosch recommended standards and specifications See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual
65. mages over an IP connection configuring the IP network settings and accessing the IP AutoDome images from a Web browser Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 42 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 4 1 8 4 2 Installing the Required Software To view live video you must install Bosch MPEG Activex DirectX and J ava Virtual Machine To install the software 1 Insert the IP AutoDome software CD into the CD ROM drive of the computer 2 Click the Windows Start button select Run and then Browse to the CD drive 3 Open the Install folder then open the MPEG Activex folder and double click the MPE GAx exe file Follow the on screen instructions to install the Bosch MPEG Activex 4 Open the Tools folder then open the Directx9 folder then open the Directx9 0c folder and double click on the dxsetup exe file Follow the on screen instructions to install DirectX 5 Open the Tools folder then open the J ava VM folder and double click the executable file Follow the on screen instructions to install J ava Changing the Network Settings The IP Module has a default IP address of 192 168 0 1 To change the IP address or any net work settings you can use the Configuration Manager software supplied on the CD or the AutoDome IP Web Server NOTICE Contact your local network administrator for a valid IP address Subnet
66. maging Devices 22 configuring alarms 8 camera height 21 IP AutoDome reset 43 Livepage 42 network settings 43 rules 18 constant focus 11 constant iris 11 controlling camera operations 44 focus 44 image area 45 iris 44 PTZ 44 zoom 44 Crop Video 38 crop video 38 CTFID access 22 custom tour editing 24 playback 24 recording 24 setting dwell time 24 Tour Period menu 24 custom tour 2 24 D defining command outputs 17 input commands 16 physical inputs 16 physical outputs 17 rules 18 Diagnostic menu 8 22 alarm status 22 BIST 22 CTFID access 22 high temperature events 22 homing events 22 homing failed 22 internal temperature 22 low temperature events 22 low volt events 22 power up events 22 restart events 22 security access 22 video loss events 22 diagnostics 22 Dibos 40 digital I O 45 digital zoom 11 DirectX 40 42 display adjust 14 Display Setup menu 8 14 camera OSD 14 display adjust 14 privacy masking 14 sector blanking 14 title OSD 14 displaying camera response information 14 on screen menus 46 sector titles 14 shot titles 14 software version 31 FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 65 titles 14 dual streaming 39 dwell period 24 dwell time 12 dxsetup exe 42 E editing custom tour 30 password 27 31 presets 30 standard tour 30 encoding 39 video 39
67. munication Setup 15 Diagnostic 22 Display Setup 14 Inactivity Mode 24 Language 20 Lens Setup 11 Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 66 enllndex AutoDome Modular Camera System other 30 31 Outputs Setup 17 Pelco 27 Bosch 28 Command Lock 28 Setup 27 Pelco Setup 26 PTZ Setup 12 30 Rule Setup 18 Setup 28 Tour Period 24 M J PEG 44 motion detection 16 MPEG 4 40 MPEG 4 Stream 1 44 MPEG 4 Stream 2 44 MPEGActivex 42 MPEGAx exe 42 multicast 39 N network settings page 43 networking baud rate 15 Ethernet cable 40 gateway address 41 IGMP V2 39 IP 39 IP address 41 port 41 subnet mask 41 TCP IP 39 UDP 39 night mode 10 29 color 10 threshold 10 normally closed circuit 17 normally closed dry contact 16 normally closed supervised contact 16 normally open circuit 17 normally open dry contact 16 normally open supervised contact 16 O OFF 90 ENTER 5 24 ON 997 ENTER 4 ON 998 ENTER 4 ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 24 on screen display 7 14 17 OSD 7 14 17 outdoor white balance 9 outputs 1 3 17 outputs 5 12 17 Outputs Setup menu 17 alarm relay 17 outputs 1 3 17 normally closed circuit 17 normally open circuit 17 outputs 5 12 17 AutoTrack 17 Aux Off 17 Aux On 17 OSD 17 transmit 17 passwords security level 5 Pelco 25 27 frame scan 26 keyboard commands 26 33 PRESET 26 34 PRESET 26 92 PRESET 26 93 PRESET
68. ng Set programs a preset view 1 64 v v Shot 1 99 Pre position recall Shot recall programmed preset 1 64 v vA Set 100 Pre position menu Enters the Pre position menu v v v Set Shot 101 Autopan left limit Set programs left limit v v y Shot shows limit Set Shot 102 Autopan right limit Set programs right limit v v v Shot shows limit Set 110 Factory P T home position Set recalibrate home position v v v Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu v v Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu v v v Set Shot 901 Adds Removes a preposition Set adds preset 901 964 vi v 999 shot from Tour 1 Shot removes preset Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 70 en AutoDome Modular Camera System FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc Americas Bosch Security Systems 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport New York 14450 USA Phone 1 800 289 0096 Fax 1 585 223 9180 www boschsecurity us Europe Middle East Asia Bosch Security Systems B V Postbus 80002 5600 J B Eindhoven Phone 31 40 2577 200 Fax 31 40 2577 202 nl securitysystems bosch com www boschsecurity nl www boschsecurity com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2006 FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 www boschsecurity com Asia Pacif
69. off or if the default settings are restored 1 4 1 4 1 Setting Passwords Passwords are used to control access to locked command menus Unlocked commands are available to all users Passwords are four 4 digits in length Special Passwords Password Security Level 0000 default Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command OFF 90 ENTER before invoking a locked command 9999 Disables all security and allows all users to access locked commands To set or change a password locked command 1 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock 2 Press SET 802 ENTER to access the password menu 3 Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number Tilt the joystick right to move to the next number position 4 Follow the on screen instructions and save the password You receive an on screen con firmation Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 6 en Getting Started AutoDome Modular Camera System FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 7 2 On Screen Display Menu Navigation The AutoDome is programmed through the on screen display OSD menus To access the OSD menus you must open the main Setup Menu Menus items marked with an are default settings unless otherwise noted
70. ollows 1 Define the Alarm Input s a Wire the door contact to Input 1 in the AutoDome This circuit is normally open NOTICE For instruction on wiring alarm and relay connections see the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual b Fromthe Inputs Setup menu ensure that Alarm Input 1 is set to N O This is the default setting for Input 1 2 Define the Alarm Outputs from the Outputs Setup menu a Ensure Output 5 is set to OSD This is the default setting for Output 5 b Set Output 6 to Shot 7 c Set Output 7 to Transmit a Bilinx signal to the head end 3 Set up the Alarm Rule For this example use Rule 1 Select the Inputs from the Rule Setup menu a Select Rule 1 b Set the first input to Alarm Input 1 Select the outputs c Set the first output to OSD d Set the second output to Shot 7 e Set the third output to Transmit Enable the rule f Highlight Enabled and select YES Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 36 en Advanced Features AutoDome Modular Camera System Example 2 Advanced Alarm Rule Scenario A 500i Series AutoDome located at an airport is set to AutoPan Between Limits from the parking garage to the airport terminal The gate entering the airport has an alarm contact connected to the AutoDome and the perimeter fence in the area of the gate has an infrared IR motion detection sensor connected to the Auto
71. onds to this command ON 998 ENTER Displays and programs all cameras with or without an address in the sys tem ON 997 ENTER Displays the current address status of all cameras in the system simulta neously To set an address to a camera without an address 1 Select the camera number you want to FastAddress The system displays the camera number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor 2 Press ENTER where is the camera number without an address 3 Press ON 999 ENTER to invoke an on screen display of cameras on the system without an address FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Getting Started en 5 4 Follow the on screen instructions You receive an on screen confirmation when the FastAddress is complete To change or clear an address to a camera with an address 1 Select the camera number you want to FastAddress The system displays the camera number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor 2 Press ENTER where is the camera number with an address 3 Press ON 998 ENTER to invoke an on screen display of all cameras on the system with or without an address 4 Follow the on screen instructions You receive an on screen confirmation when the FastAddress is complete NOTICE FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is turned
72. p Menu for AutoScan Invokes the Pelco main Setup Menu when pressed for 2 seconds 96 P RESET Stops a scan 97 PRESET Initiates FastAddress Pelco Random Scan 98 P RESET Toggles the Synch Mode between Line Lock and Internal Pelco Frame Scan This command is available only for two 2 minutes after the power is applied and then reverts to normal preset functionality 99 PRESET Starts an AutoScan NOTICE Some Pelco controllers do not support all the preset command numbers Consult the specific Pelco controller s documentation for supported preset commands FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco On Screen Menus en 27 5 5 1 Pelco On Screen Menus You can program the AutoDome through the Pelco on screen display OSD menus To access the Pelco menus you must configure the AutoDome for Pelco Mode and invoke the Pelco main Setup Menu Setup Menu The Pelco main Setup Menu provides access to the programmable AutoDome settings Some menu items are locked and require a system password to use Menu items marked with an are the default settings To open the Pelco main Setup Menu locked commands 1 Press 95 PRESET press the PRESET button for approximately 2 seconds to open 2 Use the joystick to highlight a menu item 3 Press either the Focus or the Iris key to open a menu item 4 Follo
73. roll in multi camera systems Line Lock Delay Optimizes the LINE LOCK Sliding scale 02 to 3592 o2 Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 10 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Set ting Backlight Comp Improves image quality when ON or OFF OFF Shutter Mode the background illumination level is high Turns Auto SensUP on or off Auto SensUP or OFF Auto SensUP Shutter Adjusts the electronic shutter Sliding scale 60 at extreme left to 1 60 sec speed AES 1 10000 NTSC or 1 50 sec PAL Auto SensUP Max Sets the limit for sensitivity 15x 7 5x 4x or 2x 15x when the shutter speed is set to Auto SensUP Night Mode Selects night mode B W to ON OFF or AUTO AUTO Day Night models enhance lighting in low light only scenes Night Mode Color Determines if color processing ON or OFF OFF Day Night models remains in effect while in night only mode Night Mode Thresh Adjusts the level of light at Sliding scale 10 to 55 30 old which the camera automati in increments of 5 Day Night models cally switches to night mode only B W operation Pre Comp Amplifies the video gain to Sliding scale 1 to 10 1 not applicable with IP AutoDome mod els compensate for long distance cabl
74. t Defines the height of the camera for AutoTrack Arange from 8 ft 2 4 m to 100 ft 30 7m 12 ft 3 6 m Virtual Masking Enters the Virtual Mask menu See Section 7 4 Virtual Masking on page 37 Allows up to 24 virtual masks using five anchor points Restore Defaults Restores the default settings for this menu Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 22 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 11 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools and events Exit Alarm Status BIST Internal Temp High Temp Events Highest Temp Low Temp Events Lowest Temp Security Access CTFID Access Homing Events Homing Failed Restart Events Low Volt Events Power Up Events Video Loss Events Diagnostics Focus Iris Save and Exit Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C jo ooo0oo0oo0oo0oo Diagnostics Events Menu Description Sub menu Description Exit Alarm Status Saves and exits the menu Enters the Alarm Status menu and displays the real time status of alarm inputs and out puts Alarm Inputs 1 to 7 Alarm Outputs 1 to 3 and Alarm Relay BIST Enters the Perform Built in Self Tests menu If confirmed the BIST tests start and the resul
75. t basic form a rule could define which input s should activate which output s In a more complex form a rule can be programmed to take a specific keyboard command pre existing or not and perform a dome function or any combination of the above Advanced Diagnostics Bosch s combination of built in On Screen Displays OSD and status LEDs that are used to check critical camera parameters such as internal temperature input voltage levels and network connectivity This allows a technician to quickly determine the source of problems and ensure that the dome is functioning within correct operating limits Aperture The size of the opening in the iris which controls the amount of light that reaches the CCD Sensor The larger the F Stop numbers the less light reaches the sensor AutoBlack A technique of boosting the video signal level to produce a full amplitude video signal even when the scene contrast is less than full range glare fog mist etc The darkest part of the signal is set to black and the lightest part to white thus increasing the contrast AutoDome Fully integrated high speed pan tilt zoom camera built into a protective dome housing allowing full and continuous 360 coverage of the scene Auto Focus The lens continuously adjusts to the correct focus automatically for the sharpest picture Autolris The lens iris opening is automatically adjusted to allow the correct illumination of the camera sensor
76. tabilization DNR Dynamic Noise Reduction A digital video processing technique that measures the noise image artifacts in the picture and automatically reduces it E Ethernet The most commonly used local area network LAN access method Ethernet complies with the IEEE 802 3 standard The Ethernet standard supports 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps Gigabit data transmission rates EnviroDome AutoDome with environmental protection that allows it to be used outdoors in almost any climate Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 56 en Glossary of CCTV Terms AutoDome Modular Camera System Fast Address A system for setting the address of the AutoDome remotely from the control system Fiber Optic Transmission Refers to the transmission of video and or data via optical fibers Optical fibers are thin glass strands that are designed for light wave transmission Video and data are digitized and transformed into a series of light pulses The use of fiber optics for video and data transmission offers several advantages over sending electrical signals across copper wires First light pulses are not affected by random radiation in the environment and thus their error rate is far lower Fiber optics span far greater distances without need for repeaters or signal regenerators and are far more secure as they are more difficult to tap and taps in the line c
77. ted sectors Available sec Sector 1 16 Press Focus Iris to blank or clear not avail tors are 1 through 16 Follow a sector able with the on screen instructions 200 Series models Privacy Allows masking of sensitive Exit Saves and exits menu Masking areas Up to 24 privacy masks Mask 1 to 24 masking areas Follow the on not avail are available with a maximum screen instructions to set a mask See able with limit of eight 8 to a scene Section 7 3 Privacy Masking on page 37 200 Series Restore Defaults Restores the default settings models for this menu only Restore Restores the default setting for Defaults this menu only FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 15 2 6 Communication Setup Menu The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate and Bilinx control settings Menu items with an are the default settings Communication Setup Exit AutoBaud ON Baud Rate 9600 Bilinx ON Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Communication Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu AutoBaud Turns AutoBaud detection on Toggles ON or OFF ON ON automatically accepts baud rates from 2400 to 57600 Note If stepping from 2400 to 57600
78. th an optional IP module that allows the AutoDome to transmit PTZ control commands and images over a TCP IP network It also allows users to configure the AutoDome camera display settings camera operating settings and to configure the network parameters The IP AutoDome incorporates a network video server in the IP module The primary function of the server is to encode video and control data for transmission over a TCP IP network With its MPEG 4 encoding it is ideally suited for IP communication and for remote access to digital video recorders and multiplexers The use of existing networks means that integration with CCTV systems or local networks can be achieved quickly and easily Video images from a sin gle camera can be simultaneously received on several receivers Overview of Features The IP module adds the following functionality to an AutoDome system Function Description Video encoding The camera uses the MPEG 4 compression standard and ensures that the data rate remains low even with high image quality and can also be adapted to local conditions within wide limits Dual Streaming Encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two individually customized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve different purposes For example one 1 data stream for local recording and one 1 data stream optimized for transmission over the Local Area Network LAN Multicast Enables simultaneous
79. ting On Off Auto Day Night only v v v v On Off 58 Day Night Threshold On menu Day Night only vi y v v On Off 60 On Screen Display On enable v v v Off disable v On 61 Display Adjust Adjust On screen Display v v v On 62 Pre position Title menu Enters Pre position Title menu v v v v On 63 Zone Title menu Enters Zone Title menu v v v On 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu v v Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate physi y v cal outputs On 66 Display software version Displays software version number v v v Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 34 en Keyboard Commands by Number AutoDome Modular Camera System Locked Function Comm Command Description Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i Key No On 72 Re initialize camera Performs camera lens re initialization v v y functions On Off 78 AutoTrack Turns AutoTrack on or off v v On 79 Camera Height Enters the Camera Height menu v v On Off 80 Digital Zoom Lock Turns digital zoom on and off v v On Off 81 Physical output 1 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 82 Physical Output 2 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 83 Physical Output 3 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 84 Physical Output 4 On activates output
80. tores the default setting for this menu only Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 14 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 5 Display Setup Menu Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized Menu items with an are the default settings Display Setup Exit Title OSD MOMENTARY Camera OSD ON Display Adjust Sector Blanking Privacy Masking Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Display Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Title OSD _ Controls how the OSD displays OFF Titles are hidden MOMENTARY sector or shot titles ON Titles are displayed continuously MOMENTARY Titles are displayed for a few seconds then disappear from the screen Camera Controls how the OSD displays OFF or ON ON OSD camera response information such as Digital Zoom Iris open close and Focus near far Display Adjusts the text brightness and Exit Exits the menu Adjust vertical position of the on Up Moves screen title up screen title Down Moves screen title down Brighter Brightens the intensity of the on screen text Darker Darkens the intensity of the on screen text Sector Allows video blanking of Exit Exits the menu Blanking selec
81. ts displayed YES to start the BIST test NO to exit the Perform Built in Self Tests menu Internal Temp Displays the current dome temperature High Temp Events Displays the number of times the high tem perature threshold is exceeded Highest Temp Displays the highest temperature reached Low Temp Events Displays the number of times the low tem perature threshold is exceeded Lowest Temp Displays the lowest temperature reached Security Access CTFID Access Displays the number of times the locked command menu is unlocked Displays the number of times the Configura tion Tool is accessed Homing Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome was rebooted Homing Failed Displays the number of times the AutoDome failed to home properly Restart Events Displays the number of restart events Low Volt Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome dropped below the acceptable voltage limit Power Up Events Displays the number of power up events Video Loss Events Displays the number of time that video was lost F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked en 23 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked This chapter details the commonly used BO
82. ty Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 20 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 9 Language Menu The Language Menu provides access to a list of languages to display the on screen menus Language Exit English Spanish French German Portuguese Polish Italian Dutch Focus Iris Save and Exit Language Menu Choices Menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Choose a language Select a language in which the system displays the on screen menus F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 21 2 10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu available with Series 500i only The Advanced Menu provides access to the Advanced Features Setup menus such as image stabilization and virtual masking Exit Stabilization Crop Video Camera Height Advanced Feature Setup Virtual Masking Restore Defaults Focus Iris Save and Exit OFF 12 Advanced Feature Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Stabilization Turns on video stabilization OFF Crop Video Turns on cropping to a stabilized video image Camera Heigh
83. up Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu Edit Tour 1 Accesses the Add Remove Exit Exits the menu Scenes On Standard Tour 1 Scene 1 5 Adds or removes scenes Menu from the Standard Tour Edit Tour 2 Accesses the Edit Custom Tour Exit Exits the menu the camera without inverting the picture Tour 1 Period Changes the length of waiting Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec time between presets Tour 2 Period Changes the length of waiting Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec time between presets Scan Speed Changes the Autopan and Sliding scale 1 sec to 60 sec 30 sec AutoScan speeds Edit Presets Modifies preset scenes 1 99 scenes Limit Stops Toggles the Limit Stops for ON or OFF OFF AutoScan Recordings Selects record Pattern 1 or 2 if A or B A normal pattern command does not respond AutoPivot Follows a subject while beneath ON or OFF ON F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco On Screen Menus en 31 5 1 4 Other Menus Menu Description Default Setting Edit Password locked Sets or displays the password See Section 1 4 Setting Pass words on page 5 FastAddress locked Sets or changes the AutoDome address Not Set Software Version un
84. val time for the different light rays begins to vary A large variance dispersion increases the chance that the optical receiver may interpret the incoming signals incorrectly Modal dispersion is a major problem with multimode fibers MPEG 4 A digital video encoding and compression standard that uses interframe encoding to significantly reduce the size of the video stream being transmitted With interframe coding a video sequence is made up of keyframes that contain the entire image In between the keyframes are delta frames which are encoded with only the incremental differences This often provides substantial compression because in many motion sequences only a small percentage of the pixels are actually different from one frame to another Multimode Fiber An optical fiber with a larger core typically 50 or 62 5 microns than singlemode fiber The core can be made of plastic or glass fibers and it is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs The name multimode comes from the fact that light rays travel down multiple reflective paths modes within the fiber This allows light to enter the core at different angles making it easier to connect to broader light sources such as LEDs light emitting diodes Fiber optic interfaces and multimode fiber based transmission systems are less expensive than those based on singlemode fiber However the use of multiple reflective paths modes increases modal dispersion See Modal
85. vel Reduces the camera s iris Sliding scale 1 to 15 8 level for proper exposure Focus Speed Adjusts the manual focus Sliding scale 1 to 8 2 speed Iris Speed Adjusts the manual iris Sliding scale 1 to 10 5 speed Max Zoom Adjusts the manual zoom SLOW MEDIUM or FAST FAST Speed speed Digital Zoom Enables digital zoom OFF or ON ON Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U010922 1 0 2006 10 12 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 4 PTZ Setup Menu The PTZ Menu provides access to pan tilt zoom settings that can be changed or customized Menu items with an are the default settings Restore Defaults PTZ Setup Exit Autopan 30 deg sec Tour 1 Period 5 sec Tour 2 Period 5 sec PTZ Fixed Speed 4 Inactivity OFF Inact Period 2 min AutoPivot ON AutoDome Orientation NORMAL Freeze Frame on Prepostion ON Tilt Up Limit Factory Setting Focus Iris Select PTZ Menu Choices not available with 18x color camera Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera during Sliding scale 12 sec to 602 sec 302 sec AutoPan and AutoScan Tour 1 Period Changes dwell time between Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec presets during the
86. vention Meaning Bold Denotes a part item or assembly Italic Denotes a reference to another paragraph figure or table Underline Used to emphasize a point Courier Used to denote an item that is selected or must be typed exactly Symbols You may encounter these symbols within the document Explanatory text accompanies each symbol which provides additional information detailing the operation or highlighting safety information NOTICE Notices inform you of essential but non critical information Read these messages carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes CAUTION Cautionary messages provide critical information that help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the system Please heed these messages WARNING Warnings highlight information that if overlooked may cause damage to the system or result in personal injury Take warnings seriously Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 iv en AutoDome Modular Camera System Customer Support and Service If this unit needs service contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping instructions Service Centers USA Phone 800 366 2283 or 585 340 4162 Fax 800 366 1329 Email cctv repair us bosch com Technical Support Phone 800 326 1450 Email technical support us bosch com
87. w the on screen instructions at the bottom of the screen Setup Menu Exit Command Lock Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password Advanced Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory Factory Setting Focus Iris Select FastAddress Not Set OFF NOTICE Use Zoom to select the Exit item from anywhere in a menu Menu Description Exit Command Lock locked Exits the menu Allows or prohibits accessing locked commands If password is set you are prompted to enter the password Bosch Menu locked Accesses the full AutoDome configuration menu and all AutoDome settings Camera Setup Accesses the White Balance and Night Mode camera settings PTZ Setup Accesses the tours tour periods scan speed edit presets limit stops record ing and AutoPivot settings Edit Password locked Changes the password FastAddress locked Sets or changes a camera address Software Version Displays the current software versions Ack and Reset Alarms Acknowledges and resets active alarms Restore All Settings locked Restores all settings to their original default setting Reset All Memory locked Clears all settings including scene shots tours and recordings stored in the AutoDome memory Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U
88. you must first set the controller to 19200 for AutoBaud to detect the higher baud rate Baud Rate Manually sets the baud rate when Auto Choices are 2400 4800 9600 19200 9600 Baud is set to OFF 38400 and 57600 Then follow the OSD to confirm the selection Bilinx Turns on Bilinx control communication Toggles ON or OFF ON Only available when not connected to a Bilinx data interface unit NOTICE Bilinx protocol is not available on IP cameras Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 16 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 7 Alarm I O Setup The Alarm Setup Menu provides access to the Alarm I O Setup Menu to establish the alarm inputs and outputs and to configure alarm rules Exit Rule Setup Alarm I O Setup Inputs Setup Outputs Setup Restore Defaults Focus Iris Select Exit NONE NONE 10 NONE 11 NONE 12 NONE ONNODUBWNE Inputs Setup Alarm Input 1 Alarm Input 2 Alarm Input 3 Alarm Input 4 Alarm Input 5 Alarm Input 6 Alarm Input 7 Focus Iris Select Type Right Left Select Mode zz 2222200 ONONO 1 7 Physical Inputs 8 12 Command Inputs Alarm Setup Menu Choices used in a rule Command inputs can also be customized by using non assigned keyboard
89. zones but only the AutoDome s AutoTrack II and Video Motion Detection algorithms can see them This allows the AutoDome to ignore areas of unwanted motion VMD Video Motion Detection An algorithm for motion detection in which the camera compares the current image with a reference image and counts the number of pixels see Pixel that have changed between the two images An alarm is generated when the number of pixel changes exceeds a user configured threshold X XF Dynamic A highly accurate 15 bit digital signal processing technology from Bosch that extends the dynamic range of Dinion cameras to optimally capture the detail in both the high and low light areas of the scene simultaneously maximizing the information visible in the picture Z Zoom Changing the effective focal length to allow different fields of view to fill the picture area Zoom can be optical where the lens is adjusted or digital where a portion of the view selected is magnified electronically Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 62 en Glossary of CCTV Terms AutoDome Modular Camera System FO1U010922 1 0 2006 10 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 63 Index Symbols ZENTER A reset 43 Numerics 33 PRESET 26 34 PRESET 26 92 PRESET 26 93 PRESET 26 94 PRESET 26 95 PRESE

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