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    VG4 Modular Camera System VG4-200 | VG4-300 | VG4-500i en User’s Manual[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Table of Cont ents | en 3 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 T able of Contents 1 Getting Started 7 1.1 Powering On 7 1.2 Establishing AutoDome Control 7 1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation 7 1.2.2 Keyboard Commands 8 1.3 Setting the Camera Address 8 1.3.1 FastAddress 9 1.4 Setting Pas[...]

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    4 en | Table of Cont ents VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5 Pelco On-Screen Menus 39 5.1 Setup Menu 39 5.1.1 Command Lock (locked) 40 5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locked) 40 5.1.3 PTZ Setup (unloc ked) 41 5.1.4 Other Menus 42 6 Keyboard Commands by Number 43 7 Advanced Features 46 7.1 Al[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Table of Cont ents | en 5 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10 Configuring the IP AutoDome 68 10.1 Basic Mode: Device Access 68 10.2 Basic Mode: Date/Time 69 10.3 Basic Mode: Network 70 10.4 Basic Mode: Encoder Profile 71 10.5 Basic Mode: Audio 71 10.6 Basic Mode: Recording 71 10[...]

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    6 en | Table of Cont ents VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.49 Advanced Mode: Audio Alarm 107 10.50 Advanced Mode: Alarm E-Mail 107 10.51 Advanced Mode: Alarm Task Editor 108 10.52 Advanced Mode: Network 110 10.53 Advanced Mode: Advanced 112 10.54 Advanced Mode: Multicasting [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Ge t t i n g S t a r t e d | e n 7 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 1 G et ting Star t ed Install and wire the AutoDome according to the Bosch AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual. A typical system includ es a keyboard, matrix switcher, monitor, and appropriate wir[...]

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    8 en | G et ting S tarted VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation The following tables summarize the basic op erations for a standard keyboard and the functions available to control an AutoDome camera. Ta b l e 1 . 1 Ty p i c a l K e y b o a r d F u n c [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Ge t t i n g S t a r t e d | e n 9 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 1.3 Set ting the Camera Addr ess Once the AutoDome power is turned on and ho ming is complete, you must set the camera address. You may also want to assign a pa ssword and customize some of the AutoDome default [...]

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    10 en | G et ting S tarted VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 1.4 Set ting Passwords Passwords are used to control access to lo cked command menus. Unlocked commands are available to all users. Passwords are four (4) digits in length. 1.4.1 Special Passwords To set or change a pa[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 11 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2 On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation The AutoDome is programmed throug h the on-s creen display (OSD) menus. To access the OSD menus, you must open the main Setup Menu . Menu items marked with an asterisk[...]

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    12 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 2.2 Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setu p Menu provides access to camera settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items marked with an asterisk ( * ) are the default settings. Display Setup Access[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 13 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Camera Setup Menu Choices: Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu. White Balance Maintains proper color reproduction as the color temperature of a scene changes. For e[...]

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    14 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Shutter Adjusts the electronic shutter speed (AES). Sliding scale: – (60 at extreme left to 1/10000) + 1/60 sec. (NTSC) or 1/50 sec. (PAL) Auto SensUP Max. Sets the limit for sensitivity when the shut[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 15 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.3 Lens Setup The Lens Setup Menu provides access to lens settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items marked with an asterisk ( * ) are the default settings. Lens Setup Menu Choices: Lens Setu[...]

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    16 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 2.4 PTZ Setup Menu The PTZ Menu provides access to pan/tilt/zoom setting s that can be ch anged or customized. Menu items marked with an asterisk ( * ) are the default settings. PTZ Menu Choices: Digita[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 17 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 PTZ Fixed Speed Sets pan and tilt speed when controlled by a fixed speed contro ller. Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + 4 Inactivity Selects the mode that an AutoDome reverts to after the period of inactivit[...]

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    18 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 2.5 Displa y Se tup Menu Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items with an * are the default settings. Display Setup Menu Choices: Display Setup Exit... * Title O[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 19 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.6 Communication Setup Menu The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate an d Bilinx control settings. Menu items marked with an asterisk ( * ) are the default settings. Privacy Masking (not[...]

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    20 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Communication Setup Menu Choices: 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. Menu items [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 21 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Alarm Setup Menu Choices: 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. The[...]

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    22 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Outputs Setup Menu Outputs Setup Menu Choices Outputs Setup... Exit... 1. Alarm Output 1 N.O. 1-4 Physical 2. Alarm Output 2 N.O. 3. Alarm Output 3 N.O. Outputs 4. Alarm Relay N.O. 5. NONE 5-12 Command [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 23 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.8 Rule Se tup Menu The Rule Setup Menu shows the status of the rules and le ts you add new rules or modify an existing rule. The default setting is Empty . Menu items marked with the ‡ symbol are avai[...]

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    24 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Rule # Choices: Menu De scription Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the me nu. Enabled Turns the rule on or off after its inputs and outputs have been defined. YES to enable or[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 25 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.9 Language Menu The Language Menu provides access to a list of lang uages to display the on- screen menus. Language Menu Choices: 2.10 Advanced F eature Setup Menu (ava ilable with Series 500i only) The[...]

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    26 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Advanced Feature Setup Menu Choices: Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu. Stabilization Turns on video stabilization. OFF AutoTrack Sensitivity Sets the[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 27 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.11 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools an d events. Diagnostic Events Diagnostics Exit... Alarm Status... BIST... Internal Temp: Deg F / Deg C High Temp E[...]

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    28 en | On-Screen Displa y Menu Navigation VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. High Temp Events Displays the n umber of times the high temperature threshold is exceeded. Highest Temp Displays the highest temperature reached. Low Temp Events Displays the number of times the low tem[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Syst em On-Screen Display Menu Navigation | en 29 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2.11.1 Alarm Status Submenu This menu displays the status of the alarm in puts, alarm outputs and the pressure alarm. Menu items marked with the ‡ symbol are available only with VG4 Pressure Domes. VG4 [...]

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    30 en | Common Aut oDome User Comm ands (unlock ed) VG4 Modular Camera Sy st em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 3 Common AutoDome User Commands (unlock ed) This chapter details the commonly used Bosch keybo ard setup command s. See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number, Page 44, for a complete list of c[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Common Auto Dom e User Commands (unlock ed) | en 31 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 3.3 Specifying a Shot or a Sect o r Title The AutoDome provides an alphan umeric character palette used to specify a title for a shot (scene) or for a s ector (zone). 1. To specify a title: – [...]

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    32 en | Common Aut oDome User Comm ands (unlock ed) VG4 Modular Camera Sy st em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 3.5 Programming the Inactivity Operation You can program the AutoDome to automatically change its operating mo de after a period of inactivity. To access the Inactivity mode (locked command ):[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Alt ernative Control Pro t ocols | en 33 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 4 Alternativ e Control Pr ot ocols The VG4 AutoDome supports thre e alternative control protocols that allows a user to send commands and to receive inform ation from the AutoDome. The VG4 AutoDome support[...]

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    34 en | Alternative Control Pr ot ocols VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Setting the Fast Address with an AD Manche ster or AD Sensormatic RS-422 Keyboard 1. Enter the AutoDome Setup menu using 66-P reset/Sh ot on most AD/Sensormatic RS-422 keyboards. Note: Based on your keyboa[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Alt ernative Control Pro t ocols | en 35 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 4. Move the joystick right to highlight Continue . Then, press the FOCUS or the IRIS button. 5. The AutoDome automatically reads the corr ect Address sent by the controller and is displayed as Save ## as F[...]

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    36 en | Alternative Control Pr ot ocols VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 6. The on-screen dis play menu confirms that the VG4 AutoDome stored the FastAddress and then returns to the Main menu with the new Fast Address display ed. Move the joystick to highlight EXIT , and then p[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Alt ernative Control Pro t ocols | en 37 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 4.2 Pelco Pro tocol Mode The 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 Pel[...]

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    38 en | Alternative Control Pr ot ocols VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 4.2.3 Pelco Keyboard Commands 4.2.4 Special Preset Commands Some Pelco mode preset commands have a special meaning and override the normal Pelco preset function as follows: Keyboard Command User Action Des[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Pelco On-Screen Menus | en 39 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 5 Pelco On-Scr een Menus You can program the AutoDome through the Pelc o 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 .[...]

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    40 en | Pelco On-Scre en Menus VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5.1.1 Command Lock (locked) The Pelco Command Lock Menu allows or prohibits the use of locked commands. The default setting is ON . 5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locke d) The Bosch Menu allows full access to th e AutoDome main[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Pelco On-Screen Menus | en 41 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Camera Setup (unlocked) The Pelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings. Camera Setup Menu Choices: 5.1.3 PTZ Setup (unlocked) The Pelco PTZ Setup Menu provides access to the PTZ setti ngs such as tour[...]

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    42 en | Pelco On-Scre en Menus VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. PTZ Setup Menu Choices: 5.1.4 Other Menus Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu. Edit Tour 1 (300 and 500i Series) Accesses the Add / Remove Scenes On Standard Tour 1 Menu . Ex[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Ke yboard Commands by Number | en 43 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 6 K eyboard Commands b y Number Locked Function Key Comm No. Command Description Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i On/Off 1 Scan 360° Autopan without limits * * * On/Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits * * *[...]

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    44 en | Ke yboard Commands b y Number VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. * On/Off 58 Day/Night Threshold On–menu (Day/Night only) * * * On/Off 59 Night Mode Priority Motion–Activates Night Mode before slow shutter, preserving full-frame integration as light is reduced. Color?[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Ke yboard Commands by Number | en 45 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 * On/Off 92 Lens Polari ty menu On–reverse Off–normal ** * * On/Off 93 Lens Polari ty menu On–reverse Off–normal ** * On/Off 100 Record A Activate/Dea ctivate * * On/Off 101 Record B Activate/Deactivat[...]

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    46 en | Adva nced Feat ures VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 7 Advance d F eatures This chapter details the advanced features of the AutoDome Modular Camera System. 7.1 Alarm Rules (300 and 500i Series Only) The 300 and 500i Series AutoDomes feature a powe rful alarm rule engin[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Advan ced Features | e n 47 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 3. 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 he[...]

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    48 en | Adva nced Feat ures VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5. Select the alarm Outputs: a. Set the first output to OSD . b. Set the second output to Shot 5 viewing the fence. c. Set the third output to AutoTrack and select Latched. d. Set the fourth output to Transmit (a Bili[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Advan ced Features | e n 49 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 2. Click the Online Config button and then expand Alarm . Figure 7.2 Expanded Alarm Group 3. Expand Output Options; then click Output Option 5 . 4. Select Tracking from the Type drop-down list. 5. Click Output Option 6[...]

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    50 en | Adva nced Feat ures VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 13. Select Shot 1 from the Outpu t Options drop-down list. This option instructs the AutoDome to move to pre-position shot 1 when Input 1 is true. Figure 7. 4 Alarm Rule 1 Configuration 14. Move the Output slider bar [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Advan ced Features | e n 51 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 7.2.1 AutoT rack Settings and Recommend ations AutoTrack operates by recognizing an individual in motion and zooms-in to approximately 50% of the field of view for an average target height of six feet. In addition to t[...]

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    52 en | Adva nced Feat ures VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 7.2.2 AutoTrack Optimization The AutoDome achieves optimum tracking p erformance when th e focal length of the lens during AutoPan is as close to the focal length of the lens during an AutoTrack operation. The ambient[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Advan ced Features | e n 53 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 7.3 Vir tual Masking (500i Serie s Only) Virtual Masking is a unique Bosch technology that allows you to create an “invisible” area that ignores unwanted background motion. These invi sible masks are simila r to pr[...]

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    54 en | Adva nced Feat ures VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 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 Detecti[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 55 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 8 Using the IP AutoDome The VG4-200, VG4-300, and VG4- 500 i Series AutoDomes can be ordered with an optional IP module that allows the AutoDome to transmit PTZ control commands and images over a TCP/ IP network. It[...]

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    56 en | Using the IP Aut oDome VG4 Modular Camera System F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 8.2 Sy stem Requirements The AutoDome Easy II IP requires specific software and hardware to allow a user to view live images and to configure camera settings over a TCP/IP network. These requirements are: – A comp[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 57 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Figure 8. 1 IP AutoDome System Configuration 8.4 Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera To operate the camer a in your networ k you must assign it a valid network IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1, but y[...]

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    58 en | Using the IP Aut oDome VG4 Modular Camera System F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 8.5 Installing the Require d Software To view live video, you must install Bosch MP EG ActiveX, DirectX, and Java Virtual Machine. To view live video from an IP -enabled VG4 AutoDome in Micros oft Internet Explorer [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 59 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10. Install the software packages using the procedure below: –U n z i p t h e MPEG-Active XXX _enUS_E3366678923.zip and the DirectX XXX _enUS_E2352554 507.zip files. Ensure that you maintain the directory structur[...]

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    60 en | Using the IP Aut oDome VG4 Modular Camera System F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Using the IP AutoDome Web Server The IP AutoDome incorporates a networ k video serve r in the IP module. To configure the camera using the IP AutoDome Web serve r, do the following: 1. Set the IP address on the PC t[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 61 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 8.6 The LIVEP AGE Once the connection is established , the Web browser displays the LIVEPAGE . It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays [...]

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    62 en | Using the IP Aut oDome VG4 Modular Camera System F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. View Control The View Control tab allows you to control camera functions (pan , tilt, zoom, focus, and iris), navigate through on-screen menus and to view preset shots. 1. To control a peripheral, cl ick the appropr[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 63 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Triggering Relay You can switch connected units using the relays in the IP AutoDome (f or example lights or door openers) .  To activate this, click the icon for the corr esponding relay next to the video image. [...]

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    64 en | Using the IP Aut oDome VG4 Modular Camera System F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Aux Control Tab The Aux Control tab is used to enter pre-programmed keyboard control commands. See Section 6 Keyboard Comman ds by Number, page 43 , for a list of all commands. To access the Aux Control tab, navigat[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Using the IP Aut oDome | en 65 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 To View a Preset Shot: 1. Click the number of the scene you want to view using the on-screen keypad. 2. Click the Show Shot button. 8.7 Saving Snapshot s You can save individual images f rom the video sequence curre[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem VG4 Audio Connections | en 65 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 9 VG4 Audio Connections The audio version of the VG4 AutoDome has one au dio input for line signals. The audio signals are transmitted one-way and in-sync with the video signals. As a result, a door inte rcom system [...]

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    66 en | VG4 Audio Connections VG4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Figure 9. 1 Conf igur ing Au dio Se t tings 9.1.4 Enabling Audio Transmission To transmit audio via the IP connection, do the following: 1. Open the IP AutoDome LivePa ge, then click the Settings tab. 2. Click Servi[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem VG4 Audio Connections | en 67 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 9.1.5 Configuring Gain (optional) Input gain control is supported over a range of -34B to +12dB. The curren t video image is shown in the small window next to the slide co ntrols to help verify the audio source and i[...]

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    68 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10 Configuring the IP AutoDome The SETTINGS page provides access to the configuratio n menu, which contains all the unit's parameters arranged in groups. You can view the current settings by opening one o[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 69 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Camera 1 The camera name makes it easier to identify th e remote camera location, in the event of an alarm for example. It will be displayed in the video screen if configured to do so (see Section Camera name [...]

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    70 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.2 Basic Mode: Date/Time Device date/Device time/Device time zone If there are multiple devices operating in yo ur system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 71 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.4 Basic Mode: Encoder Profile Default profile You can select a profile for encoding the video signal. You can use this to adapt the video data tran smission to the operating environment (for example network[...]

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    72 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.6 Basic Mode: Recording For long-term, authoritative images, it is essential that you use an ap propriately sized iSCSI system. Here you can select a storage medium and immediately start or stop the recordi[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 73 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 You can use the second line for entering additi onal characters; these can be selected from a table. 1. Click the icon next to the second line . A ne w window with the character map is opened. 2. Click the req[...]

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    74 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.10 Advanced Mode: Date/Time Date format Select your required date format. Device date/Device time If there are multiple devices operating in yo ur system or network, it is important to synchronize their int[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 75 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.11 Advanced Mode: Display S tamping Various overlays or “stamps” in th e vide o image provide important supplementary information. These overlays can be enabled indi vidually and are arranged on the ima[...]

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    76 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.12 Advanced Mode: Appearance On this page you can adapt the appearance of the web inte rface and change the website language to meet your requirements. If nec essary, you can replace the manufacturer' [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 77 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Show alarm inputs The alarm inputs are displayed next to the vi deo image as icons along with their assigned names. If an alarm is active, th e corresponding icon changes color. Show relay outputs Relay output[...]

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    78 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.15 Advanced Mode: Picture Set tings You can set the video image of the camera to su it your requirements. The current video imag e is displayed in the small window next to the sl ide controls as confirmatio[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 79 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Profile name You can enter a new name for the profile. The name is then displayed in the Default profile list field on the Encoder Streams page in the lists of selectable profiles. Target data rate You can lim[...]

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    80 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. P-frame quality This setting allows you to adjust the maximum im age quality of the P-frames. The basic setting Auto automatically adjusts to the optimum comb ination of movement and image definition (focus). [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 81 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Picture quality This setting allows you to define the picture quality. Low quality requires a lower bandwi dth in the network. 10.18 Advanced Mode: Audio You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your [...]

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    82 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Sync. Mode Selects the synchronization method for the camera. – Line Lock: synchronizes the camera to AC power and eliminates picture roll in multi- camera systems. – Internal (default): locks the po wer i[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 83 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.22 Camer a Set t ings Group 3 Backlight Compensation Optimizes the video level for the selected area of the image. Parts outside this area may be underexposed or overexposed. Select On to optimize the video[...]

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    84 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.25 Lens Set tings Group 2 Digital Zoom Digital zoom is a method of de creasing (narrowing) the apparent angle of view of a digital video image. It is accomplished electronically, without any adjustment of t[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 85 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.28 PTZ Se t tings Group 2 Tracker Automated motion tracking system. Select On (default) to enable the tracker or Off to disable this feature. Camera Height The camera height is a straight vertical height in[...]

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    86 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.31 Display Set tings Group 2 Scene The AutoDome can store up to 99 preset scenes an d this section allows you to apply a title for the scene and to indicate if the scene can be a pa rt of a preset tour. Cl [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 87 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.32 Display Se t tings Group 3 Custom Tour Period Defines the length of time for a custom came ra tour. Select the time interval that the AutoDome waits before moving to the next sc ene in the tour. The defa[...]

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    88 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Rule Definition Select Input Option 8 through 12 from the left pane, then select a type: – None: no trigger event is selected. – Aux On: triggers alarms with one res pective Aux On command. – Aux Off: tr[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 89 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.36 Alarm Rules The 300 and 500i Serie s AutoDome feature a powerf ul alarm rule engine. In its simplest form, an alarm rule can define which input(s) activ ate which output(s). Basically, an alarm rule allo[...]

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    90 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Basic Alarm Rule Example The following is an example for setti ng up a basic door alarm rule to: 1. Flash an OSD message (***ALARM 1***) on the display when the alarm is triggered. 2. Move the AutoDome camera [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 91 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 3. Close the Input Options list, then expand th e Output Options list. Select Output Option 5. – Ensure Output 5 is set to OSD (default setting for Output 5). Figure 10.3 Output Option 5 Ex ample 4. Select O[...]

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    92 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5. Select Output Option 7 . 6. Click the Type drop-down list and select Transmit . Figure 10.5 Output Option 7 Example 7. Close the Output Options list, click Alar m Rules and then click Alarm Rule 1 . a. Move[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 93 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 8. Within the Output Options, do the following: a. Move the slider bar or type the number 1 in the Output # field. b. Click the Output Option drop-down list and select 5: OSD . Figure 10.7 Alarm Rule 1 Ex ampl[...]

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    94 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Advanced Alarm Rule Example using AutoTrack This example explains how to set an alarm rule that moves the camera to a preset position and then activates the AutoTrack feature to tr ack an intruder after an ala[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 95 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Reset to Factory Defaults Click the Reset button to reset the miscellaneous se ttings to the default settings: – Password: 0000 – Address: 9999 – Baud Rate: 9600 – AutoBaud: On – Audio/Biphase: Bipha[...]

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    96 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Local Media The supported local recor ding media are displaye d in the Storage overview field. Activating and Configuring Storage Media The storage overview displays the available stor age media. You can selec[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 97 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Deactivating Storage Media You can deactivate any storage medium from the Managed storage media list. I t is then n o longer used for recordings. 1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to [...]

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    98 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Stream Here you can select the data stream that is to be used for standard recordings. You can select the data stream for alarm recordings se parately and independently of this (see Section Alarm stream, page [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 99 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.42 Advanced Mode: Recording Scheduler The recording scheduler allows you to link th e created recording prof iles with the days and times at which the camera's images are to be recorded in the event of[...]

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    100 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Recording status The graphic indicates the recording activity of the IP AutoDome. You will see an animated graphic while recording is taking place. 10.43 Advanced Mode: Recording S tatus Certain details on th[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 101 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Video transmission If the unit is operate d behind a fi rewall, TCP (HTTP port) should be selected as the transfer protocol. For use in a local ne twork, select UDP . Remote port Depending on the network conf[...]

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    102 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Audio Select the On option if you wish to additionally transmit a standalone G. 711 encoded audio stream with alarm connections. 10.45 Advanced Mode: V CA The IP AutoDome contains an integrated video content [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 103 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Alarm status The alarm status is displayed here for inform ation purposes. This means you can check the effects of your settings immediately. Aggregation time (s) You can set an aggregation time of between 0 [...]

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    104 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Minimum object size (MOTION+ only) You can specify the number of sensor fi elds th at a moving object must cover to generate an alarm. This is to prevent objects that are too small from tr iggering an alarm. [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 105 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Global change You can set how large the global change in th e video image must be for an alarm to be triggered. This setting is independent of the sensor fields selected under Select Area . Set a high value i[...]

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    106 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Select Area You can select the image areas in the referenc e image that are to be monitored. The video image is subdivided into square fields. Each of these fields can be activated or deactivated individually[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 107 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 10.48 Advanced Mode: VC A Ev ent triggered This configuration allows you stip ulate that the video content anal ysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event. As long as no trigger is activated, the[...]

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    108 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Threshold Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in the graphic You can set the threshold using the slide control or, altern atively, you can move the white line directly in the graphic using[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 109 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Sender name Enter a unique name for the e-mail sender, for example the location of the unit. This will make it easier to identify the origin of the e-mail. Test e-mail You can test the e-mail function by clic[...]

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    110 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 10.52 Advanced Mode: Network The settings on this page are used to integrate the IP AutoDome into an existing network. Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the Set button ch[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 111 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 HTTPS browser port If you wish to allow browser access on the ne twork via a secure connec tion, select an HTTPS browser port from the list if necessary. The default HTT PS port is 443. Select the Off option [...]

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    112 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User name Enter the user name you regi stered at DynDNS.org here. Password Enter the password you regist ered at DynDNS.org here. Force registration now You can force the regis tration by transfe rring the IP[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 113 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Identity Enter the name that the RADIUS server is to use for identifying the IP AutoDome . Password Enter the password that is st ored in the RADIUS server. RTSP port If necessary, select a different port for[...]

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    114 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Port Assign a different port to each data stream if there are simultaneous data streams at the same multicast address. Enter the port address of the required stream here. Streaming Click the checkbox to activ[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Configuring the IP Aut oDome | en 115 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 FTP server password Enter the password that gives yo u access to the FTP server. Path on FTP server Enter the exact path on which you wish to post the images on the FTP server. 10.56 Advanced Mode: Encr yptio[...]

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    116 en | Configuring the IP AutoDome VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Download 1. Click the Download button. A dialog box opens. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the current settings. SSL certificate To be able to work with an SSL encrypted da ta connection, both en[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem T roubleshooting Guide | en 117 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 11 T rouble shoo ting Guide 11.1 VG4 Aut oDome Operation and Control Problem Solution No video – Check that the Green LED on the AutoDome CPU board is on. This LED indicates video from the camera. If the Green LE[...]

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    118 en | T roubleshoo ting Guide VG 4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. No camera control – Ensure that the keyboard an d monitor are set to the corr ect (same) camera number. If O.K., then: – Check that the camera addr ess is properly set. Enter ON - 997 - ENTER to display the [...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem T roubleshooting Guide | en 119 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Setting FastAddress with an American Dynamics Keyboard The FastAddress value must match the Unique Identifier for the AutoDome. To s et the FastAddress on an American Dynamics keyboard refer to Section 4.1 Setting [...]

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    120 en | T roubleshoo ting Guide VG 4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 11.2 VG4 IP Aut oDome V ideo and Control Inside of EnviroDome bubble is foggy – Check the status of the Heater Module ( ON - 66 - ENTER ). If status reports Heater No Power, then: – Turn off the power to the[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem T roubleshooting Guide | en 121 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 11.3 VG4 IP Aut oDome Audio The following diagrams illustr ate the path for audio transm issions between a microphone/ AutoDome and a computer that plays the audio. The first diagram illustrates these connections w[...]

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    122 en | T roubleshoo ting Guide VG 4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Figure 11 .2 T ypical Audio Connections for an Analog AutoDom e 1 Microphone 6 Audio In 2 Coaxial Connection; Microphone to Bosch Video/Audio Encode r; 10 m (33 ft) maximum distance 7V i d e o I n 3 VG4 Analog ([...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem T roubleshooting Guide | en 123 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Problem Solution No Audio – Check the computer receiving the audio from the VG4 AutoDome or from the IP Encoder. – Check the computer’s audio settings. Ensure that the sound levels are at an audible level. ?[...]

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    124 en | T roubleshoo ting Guide VG 4 Modular Camera Syst em F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. If O.K., then: – Check all network connections. – If the video is clear and contains no di stortion, then the network connections are probably not the source of audio p roblems. – Ensure that the maximum d[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem User Command Table | en 125 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 12 User Command T able Function Key Comm No. Command Description Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i On/Off 1 Scan 360° Autopan without limits ** * On/Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits ** * On/Off 7 Play Custom Pre- [...]

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    126 en | User Command Table VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. On 997 FastAddress, displa y Display current address ** * On 998 FastAddress, all units Displ ay and program current address ** * On 999 FastAddress, unaddressed domes Display and program unaddressed AutoDomes ** * Se[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem | en 127 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 A Appendix: F astAddress Con versions Sample: If there is video coming from Camera #131, look at the approp riate conversion table below to convert the FastAddress accordingly (i.e. using an AD system 131=3 and using a Sensormatic system[...]

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    128 en | Index VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Inde x Symbols .NET 57 /reset 60 #-ENTER 9 Numerics 33-PRESET 38 34-PRESET 38 92-PRESET 38 93-PRESET 38 94-PRESET 38 95-PRESET 38 , 39 96-PRESET 38 97-PRESET 38 98-PRESET 38 99-PRESET 38 A ack 40 , 42 acknowledge 40 acknowledge al[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Index | en 129 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 Aux On command 21 , 22 , 62 AWB hold 13 B backlight compensation 13 Basic mode 68 baud rate 20 Bilinx 20 BIST 27 Bosch menu 39 , 40 Browser window 60 built-in self test 27 C camera height 26 OSD 18 setup 39 camera height 50 Camera [...]

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    130 en | Index VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Connect on alarm 99 constant focus 15 constant iris 15 Contrast 77 Control signals 76 controlling image area 61 CTFID 27 custom tour editing 31 setting dwell time 31 Tour Period menu 31 custom tour 2 31 D Date 73 Date format 73 Da[...]

  • Page 132

    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Index | en 131 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 I Identification 68 , 72 IEEE 802.1x 112 IGMP 113 IGMP V2 55 Image quality 114 Image resolution 64 Image selection 60 image stabilization 53 inactivity 16 accessing 31 mode 31 operation 31 period 16 Inactivity Mode menu 31 indoor w[...]

  • Page 133

    132 en | Index VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. M Manchester 33 manual focus 15 iris 15 Manufacturer logo 75 masking privacy 18 virtual 26 maximum zoom speed 15 menus Advanced Feature Setup 12 , 25 Alarm Setup 20 Camera Setup 12 , 41 Communication Setup 19 Diagnostics 26 Displa[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Index | en 133 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 98-PRESET 38 99-PRESET 38 AutoScan 38 FastAddress 38 frame scan 38 limit stops 38 PRESET 37 preset tour 38 random scan 38 synchronization mode 38 zero pan 38 menus 33 , 39 Bosch 40 Camera Setup 41 night mode 41 white balance 41 Com[...]

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    134 en | Index VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. restart events 27 Router 114 RS-422 33 rule choices alarm relay 24 Aux Off 24 Aux On 24 enabled 24 follows 24 input 24 OSD 24 output 24 Shot 24 transmit 24 input Shot 24 status 23 rule (1-12) 23 Rule Setup menu 23 rules 23 S Satur[...]

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    VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem Index | en 135 Bosch Security Syst ems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.133.268 | 6.0 | 2010.03 T Tamper detection 103 Target data rate 79 TCP 99 , 110 TCP/IP 55 tilt up limit 17 Time 69 , 73 , 75 Time server 70 , 74 Time server IP address 70 , 74 Time server protocol 70 , 74 Time signal 70 , 74 Time zone 74 titles brightness[...]

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    136 en | Index VG4 Modular Camera Sy stem F .01U.133.268 | 6 .0 | 2010.03 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.[...]

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