Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic 5000 MP manual

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    Camera Browser Interface FLEXIDOME IP panoramic 5000 MP en Software manual[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Browser connection 10 1.1 System requirements 10 1.2 Establishing the connection 10 1.2.1 Password protection in camera 11 1.3 Protected network 11 2 System overview 12 2.1 Live page 12 2.2 Playback 12 2.3 Configuration 12 3 Operation via the browser 14 3.1 Live page 14 3.1.1 Dewarping 14 3.1.2 Image selection 14 3.1.3 Image ori[...]

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    4.3 Date/Time 23 4.3.1 Date format 23 4.3.2 Device date / Device time 23 4.3.3 Device time zone 23 4.3.4 Daylight saving time 23 4.3.5 Time server IP address 24 4.3.6 Time server type 24 4.4 Display Stamping 25 4.4.1 Camera name stamping 25 4.4.2 Logo stamping 25 4.4.3 Time stamping 25 4.4.4 Display milliseconds 25 4.4.5 Alarm mode stamping 26 4.4.[...]

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    6.1.2 Positioning 31 6.1.3 Reboot device 31 6.1.4 Factory defaults 31 6.2 Picture settings – Scene mode 32 6.2.1 Current mode 32 6.2.2 Mode ID 32 6.2.3 Copy mode to 32 6.2.4 Restore Mode Defaults 32 6.2.5 Scene mode factory defaults 32 6.3 Picture settings – Color 34 6.3.1 White balance 34 6.4 Picture settings – ALC 36 6.4.1 ALC mode 36 6.4.2[...]

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    7.2.4 Target bit rate 45 7.2.5 Maximum bit rate 45 7.2.6 Encoding interval 45 7.2.7 Expert Settings 45 7.2.8 Default 47 7.3 Encoder Streams 48 7.3.1 H.264 settings 48 7.3.2 JPEG stream 48 7.4 Encoder Regions 49 8 Recording 50 8.1 Introduction to recording 50 8.2 Storage Management 51 8.2.1 Device manager 51 8.2.2 Recording media 51 8.2.3 Activating[...]

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    9.1.5 Video transmission 61 9.1.6 Stream 61 9.1.7 Remote port 61 9.1.8 Video output 61 9.1.9 Decoder 62 9.1.10 SSL encryption 62 9.1.11 Auto-connect 62 9.1.12 Audio 62 9.1.13 Default camera 62 9.2 Video Content Analyses (VCA) 63 9.3 Audio Alarm 64 9.3.1 Audio alarm 64 9.3.2 Name 64 9.3.3 Signal Ranges 64 9.3.4 Threshold 64 9.3.5 Sensitivity 64 9.4 [...]

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    10.3.1 Weekdays 73 10.3.2 Holidays 73 10.4 VCA - Event triggered 75 10.4.1 Trigger 75 10.4.2 Trigger active 75 10.4.3 Trigger inactive 75 10.4.4 Delay [s] 75 11 Network 76 11.1 Network Access 76 11.1.1 Automatic IP assignment 76 11.1.2 IP V4 address 76 11.1.3 IP V6 address 77 11.1.4 DNS server address 77 11.1.5 Video transmission 77 11.1.6 HTTP bro[...]

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    11.4 Network Management 83 11.4.1 SNMP 83 11.4.2 UPnP 83 11.4.3 Quality of Service 84 11.5 Multicast 85 11.5.1 Enable 85 11.5.2 Multicast Address 85 11.5.3 Port 86 11.5.4 Streaming 86 11.5.5 Multicast packet TTL 86 11.6 Image Posting 87 11.6.1 JPEG posting 87 11.7 Accounts 88 11.8 IPv4 Filter 89 12 Service 90 12.1 Maintenance 90 12.1.1 Update serve[...]

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    Browser connection A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to receive live images, control the unit, and replay stored sequences. The unit is configured over the network using the browser. System requirements – Network access (Intranet or Internet) – Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 (32-bit) – Screen resolution at least 1024 [...]

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    2. Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL. 3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions that appear. Note: If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections. Depending on the device and network configuration, each unit can have up to 50 web browser connections, or up to 100 connections via Bos[...]

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    System overview When a connection is established, the LIVE page is initially displayed. The application bar displays the following items: – LIVE , – PLAYBACK , This link is only visible if a storage medium has been configured for recording. (With VRM recording this option is not active.) – Configuration . Getting help To get context sensitive[...]

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    Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages without a Set button are set immediately. If a page does show a Set button, you must click the Set button for a change to take effect. Notice! Save each change with the associated Set button. Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field. Changes in any other fields are ignore[...]

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    Operation via the browser Live page After the connection is established, the LIVE page is initially displayed. It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays may be visible on the live video image. Other information may also be shown next to the live video image. The items sho[...]

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    Recording status The hard drive icon below the live camera image changes during an automatic recording. The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording. If no recording is taking place, a static icon is displayed. Saving snapshots Individual images from the displayed live video stream can be saved locally in JPEG fo[...]

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    Storage, CPU and network status When accessing the unit with a browser, the local storage, processor and network status icons are shown in the upper right of the window. When a local storage card is available, the memory card icon changes color (green, orange or red) to indicate the local storage activity. If you hover over this icon with the mouse[...]

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    Status icons Various overlays in the video image provide important status information. The overlays provide the following information: Decoding error The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors. Alarm flag Indicates that an alarm has occurred. Communication error A communication error, such as a connection failure to the storage medium, a[...]

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    Playback Click PLAYBACK in the application bar to view, search or export recordings. This link is only visible if a direct iSCSI or memory card has been configured for recording. (With VRM recording this option is not active.) The panel on the left has four groups: – Connection – Search – Export – Track list Selecting the recording stream O[...]

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    6. Click Back to define a new search. Exporting recorded video On the left side of the browser, expand the Export group if necessary. 1. Select a track in the track list or in the search results. 2. The start and stop date and time are filled-in for the selected track. If required, change the times. 3. In the Time lapse drop-down box, select the or[...]

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    The time code is displayed on the left above the full-screen icon. The buttons have the following functions: – Start/Pause playback – Select the playback speed using the speed regulator – Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence – Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list 20 en | Operation via the browser Camera B[...]

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    General settings Identification Naming Assign a unique name to assist in identification. This name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems. The name is used for remote identification, for example, in the event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously. ID Each[...]

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    Password A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization levels to limit access. Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password. Therefore, you always have to start from the highest authorization level when assigning passwords. You can [...]

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    Date/Time Date format Select the required date format. Device date / Device time If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time. 1. Ente[...]

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    First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the appropriate time zone and click Set . 1. Click Details to edit the DST table. 2. Select the region or the city which is closest to the system's location from the list box below the table. 3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from the unit. 4. Click one o[...]

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    Display Stamping Various overlays or stamps in the video image provide important supplementary information. These overlays can be enabled individually and arranged on the image in a clear manner. Camera name stamping Select the position of the camera name overlay in the drop- down box. It can be displayed at the Top , at the Bottom , or at a positi[...]

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    Alarm mode stamping Select On in the drop-down box for a text message to be displayed in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields. Alarm message Enter the message to be [...]

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    Enable Select this checkbox to enable the system to use the other parameters on this page in accordance with the GB/T 28181 national standard. H.264 elementary stream Select this checkbox to select or to enable the H.264 elementary stream. Registration timeout Enter a value (in milliseconds) for the registration timeout. The default is 3600. Heartb[...]

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    Web Interface Appearance You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet your requirements. GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company and device logos. The image can be stored on a web server (for example, http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif). Ensure that a connection to the web server is [...]

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    JPEG size, interval and quality Select the size, update interval and quality of the M‑JPEG image displayed on the livepage. The highest quality is 1 . When Best possible is selected for size, the unit determines the quality based on the network capacity. 5.1.6 Camera Browser Interface Web Interface | en 29 Bosch Security Systems 2015.06 | v1.610 [...]

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    LIVE Functions You can adapt the LIVE page functions to meet your requirements. Choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls. 1. Select the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on the LIVE . The selected elements are checked. 2. Check to see if the desired items are shown. Transmit audio When selected,[...]

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    Camera Installer Menu Base frame rate Select the base frame rate for the camera. Note: Shutter times and frame rates, and the analog output (if present) are affected by this value. Positioning Select the type of positioning you require: The Mount position allows you to select wall, ceiling or custom mounting positions. Reboot device Click Reboot to[...]

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    Picture settings – Scene mode A scene mode is a collection of image parameters that are set in the camera when that particular mode is selected (installer menu settings are excluded). Several pre-defined modes are available for typical scenarios. After a mode has been selected, additional changes can be made through the user interface. Current mo[...]

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    Traffic This mode is used for monitoring the traffic movement on roads or parking lots. It can also be used for industrial applications where fast moving objects are to be monitored. Motion artifacts are minimized. This mode should be optimized for a sharp and detailed picture in color and black/white. Night-optimized This mode is optimized for suf[...]

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    Picture settings – Color Contrast (0...255) Adjust the contrast with the slider from 0 to 255. Saturation (0...255) Adjust the color saturation with the slider from 0 to 255. Brightness (0...255) Adjust the brightness with the slider from 0 to 255. White balance – Basic auto mode allows the camera to continually adjust for optimal color reprodu[...]

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    R-gain In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain slider to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing red introduces more cyan). G-gain In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain slider to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing green introduces more magenta). B-gain In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue [...]

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    Picture settings – ALC ALC mode Select the mode for automatic light-level control: – Fluorescent 50 Hz – Fluorescent 60 Hz – Outdoor ALC level Adjust the video output level (-15 to 0 to +15). Select the range within which the ALC will operate. A positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value is more useful for very[...]

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    Picture settings – Enhance Sharpness level The slider adjusts the sharpness level between -15 and +15. Zero position of the slider corresponds to the factory default level. A low (negative) value makes the picture less sharp. Increasing sharpness brings out more detail. Extra sharpness can enhance the details of license plates, facial features an[...]

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    Picture settings – Scene mode scheduler The scene mode scheduler is used to determine which scene mode should be used during the day and which scene mode should be used during the night. 1. Select the mode you wish to use during the day from Day mode drop-down box. 2. Select the mode you wish to use during the night from Night mode drop-down box.[...]

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    Encoder Settings The encoder settings allow you to adapt the video data transmission characteristics for your operating environment (network structure, bandwidth, data load). The device simultaneously generates two H.264 video streams and an M‑JPEG stream for transmission. Select the compression settings of these streams individually, for example[...]

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    Privacy Masks Privacy masking is used to block a specific area of a scene from being viewed. Eight privacy mask areas can be defined. 1. Select the pattern color for the masks. 2. Select the mask you wish to define in the drop-down box. 3. Check the enabled box to activate the mask. 4. Use the mouse to move the mask; drag the corner points to resiz[...]

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    Audio (Only available for cameras with audio functions) You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements. The live video image is shown in the window to help you check the audio source. Your changes are effective immediately. If you connect via Web browser, you must activate the audio transmission on the LIVE Functions p[...]

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    Pixel Counter The number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by the highlighted area is displayed below the picture. With these values you can check whether the requirements for specific functions, for example, identification tasks, are fulfilled. 1. Click Freeze to freeze the camera image if the object that you want to measure is moving. 2. [...]

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    Encoder Settings Introduction to encoder settings The encoder settings determine the characteristics of the four streams generated by the camera. The types of streams that can be generated are: – HD streams – SD streams – I-frame only streams for recording – M-JPEG streams The bit rates, the encoding interval, and the Group-of-Pictures (GOP[...]

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    Encoder Profile Profiles are rather complex and include a number of parameters that interact with one another, so it is generally best to use the pre-defined profiles. Only change a profile if completely familiar with all the configuration options. Pre-defined profiles Eight definable profiles are available. The pre-defined profiles give priority t[...]

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    Target bit rate To optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit the data rate for the device. The target data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no excessive motion. For complex images or frequent changes of image content due to frequent movements, this limit can temporarily be exceeded up to [...]

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    I-frame distance Use the slider to set the distance between I-frames to Auto or to between 3 and 60 . An entry of 3 means that every third image is an I-frame.The lower the number, the more I-frames are generated. Min. P-frame QP In the H.264-protocol, the Quantization Parameter (QP) specifies the degree of compression and thus the image quality fo[...]

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    Object delta QP Select the appropriate encoding quality level for an object region defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality. Default Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values. 7.2.8 Camera Browser Interface Encoder Settings | en 47 Bosch Security Systems 2015.06 | v1.610 | AM18-Q069[...]

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    Encoder Streams H.264 settings Select H.264 Settings 1. Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 1 from the drop-down box. 2. Select the Non-recording profile for stream 1 from the eight profiles that have been defined. – This profile is not used for recording. When a stream is used for recording, the profile selected on the Recording Profile[...]

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    Encoder Regions Encoder regions are used to increase or decrease the encoding quality for selectable areas of the image. They can be used to give better control of the bitrate by enhancing the encoding quality of important regions (objects) and decreasing the encoding quality of less important regions (background). Eight encoder regions can be defi[...]

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    Recording Introduction to recording Images can be recorded to an appropriately configured iSCSI system or, for devices with an SD slot, locally to an SD card. SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times and temporary recordings. They can be used for local alarm recording or to improve the overall reliability of video recording. For lo[...]

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    Storage Management Device manager The Device manager indicates if storage is controlled locally or by a VRM system. An external Video Recording Manager (VRM) system for the unit is configured via the Configuration Manager. Recording media Select a media tab to connect to the available storage media. iSCSI Media To use an iSCSI system as the storage[...]

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    Note: SD card recording performance is highly dependent on the speed (class) and performance of the SD card. An SD card of Class 6 or higher is recommended. Activating and configuring storage media Available media or iSCSI drives must be transferred to the Managed storage media list, activated, and configured for storage. Note: A iSCSI target stora[...]

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    4. Click OK to close the window. Deactivating storage media A storage medium in the Managed storage media list can be deactivated. It is then no longer used for recordings. 1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it. 2. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the list. 8.2.5 Came[...]

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    Recording Profiles A recording profile contains the characteristics of the tracks that are used for recording. These characteristics can be defined for ten different profiles. The profiles can then be assigned to days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler page. Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles can be changed on the Record[...]

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    Recording includes Specify whether additional data, such as audio (if available) or metadata (for example, alarms or VCA data) should also be recorded. (If audio is available, you can change the global audio format by clicking the audio format link.) Note: Including metadata could make subsequent searches of recordings easier but it requires additi[...]

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    Check the encoding interval and bit rates from profile: box and select an encoder profile to set the associated encoding interval for alarm recording. Alarm triggers Select the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm recording: – Alarm input – Analysis alarm – Video loss Select the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording, via RCP[...]

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    Maximum Retention Time Recordings are overwritten when the retention time entered here has expired. 4 Enter the required retention time in days for each recording track. Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the available recording capacity. 8.4 Camera Browser Interface Recording | en 57 Bosch Security Systems 2015.06 | v1.610 | AM18-Q0[...]

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    Recording Scheduler The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles to the days and times at which the camera's images are to be recorded. Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays. Weekdays Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as needed for any day of the week. Move the mouse cursor over [...]

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    2. Click the date to be deleted. 3. Click OK . The selection is removed from the table and the window is closed. 4. Repeat for any other dates to be deleted. Profile names Change the names of the recording profiles listed in the Time periods box. 1. Click a profile. 2. Click Rename . 3. Enter the new name and click Rename again. Activate recording [...]

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    Alarm Alarm Connections In the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. The unit can contact up to ten IP addresses in the order listed until a connection is made. Connect on alarm Select On so that the unit automatically connects to a pre- defined IP address in the event of an alarm. Number of destination [...]

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    Video transmission If the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP (HTTP port) as the transfer protocol. For use in a local network, select UDP . To enable multicast operation, select UDP for the Video transmission parameter here and on the Network Access page. Note: In the event of an alarm, a larger network bandwidth is sometimes required f[...]

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    Decoder If a split image is set for the selected video output, select a decoder to display the alarm image. The decoder selected determines the position in the split image. SSL encryption SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a connection, such as the password. By selecting On , only encrypted ports are available for the Remote port pa[...]

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    Video Content Analyses (VCA) The camera has integrated Video Content Analyses (VCA) which detects and analyzes changes in the picture using image processing algorithms. Such changes can be due to movements in the camera's field of view. Detection of movement can be used to trigger an alarm and to transmit metadata. Various VCA configurations c[...]

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    Audio Alarm (Only available for cameras with audio functions) Alarms can be generated based on audio signals. Configure signal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms, for example, machine noise or background noise, are avoided. Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audio alarm. Audio alarm Select On for the device to [...]

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    Alarm E-Mail Alarm states can be documented by e-mail. The camera automatically sends an e‑mail to a user-defined e‑mail address. This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver. Send alarm e-mail Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm e‑mail in the event of an alarm. Mail server IP address Ent[...]

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    Attach JPEG from camera To send the a JPEG image from particular video channel, check the appropriate box. Destination address Enter the e‑mail address for alarm e‑mails here. The maximum address length is 49 characters. Sender name Enter a unique name for the e‑mail sender, for example, the location of the device. This makes it easier to ide[...]

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    Alarm Task Editor Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries on the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot be reversed. To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge and be familiar with the information in the Alarm Task Script Language document and the English language. As an alternative to the alarm settings on [...]

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    Setting up VCA Several VCA configurations are available. – Off – Silent VCA – Profile #1 – Profile #2 – Scheduled – Event triggered VCA - Silent VCA In this configuration, metadata is created to facilitate searches of recordings, however, no alarm is triggered. 4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Silent VCA. No parameters [...]

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    events that occur in quick succession from triggering several alarms and successive events in a rapid sequence. No further alarm is triggered during the aggregation time. The post-alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts once the aggregation time has expired. Analysis type Select the required analysis algorithm. Motion+ offers a motion detec[...]

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    3. Check the box Reference check to activate the on-going check. The stored reference image is displayed in black and white below the current video image, and the selected areas are marked in yellow. 4. Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges option to specify the reference check once again. Sensitivity The basic sensitivity of the tamper [...]

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    Selecting the area Select the image areas in the reference image that are to be monitored. The video image is subdivided into square fields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. Select only those areas for reference monitoring in which no movement takes place and that are always evenly lit, as false alarms could otherwise be tr[...]

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    Scene too bright Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to extreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on the objective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition. Scene too dark Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the objective (for in[...]

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    VCA - Scheduled A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile with the days and times at which the video content analysis is to be active. 4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Scheduled . Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays. The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes. Weekdays Link an[...]

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    Deleting Holidays Delete defined holidays at any time: 1. Click Delete . A new window opens. 2. Click the date to delete. 3. Click OK . The item is deleted from the table and the window closes. 4. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days. 74 en | Setting up VCA Camera Browser Interface 2015.06 | v1.610 | AM18-Q0691 Bosch Security S[...]

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    VCA - Event triggered This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video content analysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event. 4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Event triggered . As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent VCA configuration in which metadata is created is active; this metadata facilitates se[...]

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    Network The settings on these pages are used to integrate the device into a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot . 1. Make the desired changes. 2. Click Set and Reboot . The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated. Network Access If the IP address, subnet mask, or gatewa[...]

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    IP V6 address IP address Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address must be valid for the network. Prefix length Enter the appropriate prefix length for the set IP address. Gateway address For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this f[...]

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    The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the browser has been configured to support this protocol. Also ensure that Java application support is activated (in the Java Plug-in Control Panel of the Windows Control Panel). To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off option in the HTTP browser port, the RCP+ port, and Telnet support. T[...]

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    iSCSI MSS [Byte] Specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI system than for the other data traffic via the network. The potential value depends on the network structure. A higher value is only useful if the iSCSI system is located in the same subnet as the camera. Network MTU [Byte] Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package siz[...]

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    DynDNS Enable DynDNS A dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS) allows you to select the unit via the Internet using a host name, without having to know the current IP address of the unit. You can enable this service here. To do this, you must have an account with one of the dynamic DNS providers and you must register the required host name for the unit o[...]

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    Status The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes; these settings cannot be changed. 11.2.7 Camera Browser Interface Network | en 81 Bosch Security Systems 2015.06 | v1.610 | AM18-Q0691[...]

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    Advanced Cloud-based Services The operation mode determines how the camera communicates with Cloud-based Security and Services. – Select Auto to allow the camera to poll the server a few times; if no contact is made, it stops polling. – Select On to constantly poll the server. – Select Off to block polling. RTSP port If necessary, select a di[...]

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    Network Management SNMP The camera supports the SNMP V1 (Simple Network Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring network components, and can send SNMP messages (traps) to IP addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code. If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP host address is not entered, the device does not send the tr[...]

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    Note: To use the UPnP function on a Windows computer, both the Universal Plug-and-Play Device Host and the SSDP Discovery Service must be activated. Quality of Service The priority of the different data channels can be set by defining the DiffServ Code Point (DSCP). Enter a number between 0 and 252 as a multiple of four. For alarm video you can set[...]

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    Multicast The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal simultaneously. The stream is either duplicated and then distributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is sent as a single stream to the network, where it is simultaneously distributed to multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast). Multicast operation r[...]

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    With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates in multi-unicast mode (copying of data stream in device). The camera supports multi-unicast connections for up to five simultaneously connected receivers. Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can lead to impairment of the image quality under certain circumstances. Port [...]

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    Image Posting A target account must first be defined to use JPEG posting and for the export of recordings. JPEG posting Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specific intervals. Image size Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from the camera. JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest setting from the two data streams. F[...]

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    Accounts Four separate accounts can be defined for posting and recording export. Type Select either FTP or Dropbox for the account type. Before using a Dropbox account ensure that the time settings of the device have been correctly synchronized. Account name Enter an account name to be shown as the target name. FTP server IP address For an FTP serv[...]

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    IPv4 Filter To restrict the range of IP addresses within which you can actively connect to the device, fill-in an IP address and mask. Two ranges can be defined. 4 Click Set and confirm to restrict access. If either of these ranges are set, no IP V6 addresses are allowed to actively connect to the device. The device itself may initiate a connection[...]

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    Service Maintenance Notice! Before starting a firmware update, make sure to select the correct upload file. Do not interrupt the firmware installation. Even changing to another page or closing the browser window leads to interruption. Uploading the wrong files or interrupting the upload can result in the device no longer being addressable, requirin[...]

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    3. Click Upload to begin transferring the file to the device. The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer. The new firmware is unpacked and the Flash memory is reprogrammed. The time remaining is shown by the message going to reset Reconnecting in ... seconds. When the upload is completed successfully, the device reboots automatically. If th[...]

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    Licenses This window is for the activation of additional functions by entering activation codes. An overview of installed licenses is shown. The installation code of the unit is also displayed here. Certificate Store Usage list HTTPS server Select the default certificate for the HTTPS server. EAP-TLS client Select the client for Extensible Authenti[...]

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    System Overview This window is for information only and cannot be modified. Keep this information at hand when seeking technical support. Select the text on this page with a mouse and copy it so that it can be pasted into an e-mail if required. 12.4 Camera Browser Interface Service | en 93 Bosch Security Systems 2015.06 | v1.610 | AM18-Q0691[...]

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    Appendices Copyright notices The firmware uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R- Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "Adobe-Helvetica- Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under the following copyright: Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation. Permi[...]

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