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AutoDome Modular Camera System

F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09

VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

Keyboard Commands by Number

Advanced Features

7.1

Alarm Rules (300 and 500i Series Only)

7.2

AutoTrack (500i Series Only)

7.3

Virtual Masking (500i Series Only)

7.4

Privacy Masking (300 and 500i Series Only)

7.5

Motion Detection with Region of Interest (500i Series Only)
(Preset positions 90 through 99)

7.6

Image Stabilization (500i Series Only)

7.7

Pre-position Tour

Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome

8.1

Overview of Features

8.2

System Requirements

8.3

Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC

8.4

Configuring the IP Camera

8.5

Installing the Required Software

8.5.1

Changing the Network Settings

8.6

Main Screen

8.7

Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ

8.7.1

Establishing a Connection

8.7.2

Configuring Data Streams

8.7.3

Controlling Camera Operations

8.7.4

Entering a Keyboard Control Command

8.8

Alarm Connections

8.8.1

Sending an Alarm E-mail

8.9

Partitioning

8.9.1

Viewing the Partition Status

8.9.2

Editing a Partition

8.9.3

Deleting Recordings

8.9.4

Deleting all Partitions

8.10

Recording Scheduler

8.10.1

Holidays

8.10.2

Deleting Holidays

8.10.3

Time Periods

8.10.4

Activating the Recording

8.10.5

Recording Status

8.11

Recording Profiles

8.12

Alarm Rules

8.12.1

Alarm Rules

8.12.2

Alarm Rule Example

VG4 Audio Connections

9.1

Audio Line Input Specifications

9.1.1

Wire Specifications

9.1.2

Connections

9.1.3

Activating Audio Reception

Summary of Contents for VG4 200 Series

Page 1: ...AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 200 300 500i Series en VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...p Menu 11 2 6 Communication Setup Menu 13 2 7 Alarm I O Setup 14 2 8 Rule Setup Menu 16 2 9 Language Menu 17 2 10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu available with Series 500i only 18 2 11 Diagnostics Menu 19 3 Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked 23 3 1 Setting AutoPan Mode 23 3 2 Setting Preset Shots 23 3 3 Configuring Preposition Tours 23 3 4 Programming the Inactivity Operation 24 3 5 Recorded Tour...

Page 4: ...the Required Software 41 8 5 1 Changing the Network Settings 42 8 6 Main Screen 44 8 7 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 44 8 7 1 Establishing a Connection 45 8 7 2 Configuring Data Streams 45 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operations 46 8 7 4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command 47 8 8 Alarm Connections 49 8 8 1 Sending an Alarm E mail 50 8 9 Partitioning 51 8 9 1 Viewing the Partitio...

Page 5: ...tem en v Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual F01U073308 3 0 2007 09 9 1 4 Enabling Audio Transmission 68 9 1 5 Configuring Gain optional 69 10 Troubleshooting Guide 71 11 User Command Table 75 ...

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Page 7: ...are running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS 232 485 communication protocol Refer to the CTFID User Guide for instructions Using a PC based graphical user interface GUI such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions Using the Bosch IP Web interface included with the IP Communications Module 1 2 1 Basic Keyboard Operation The following tables summarize the basic op...

Page 8: ...rned on and homing is complete you must set the camera address You may also want to assign a password and customize some of the AutoDome default settings 1 3 1 FastAddress FastAddress is an AutoDome feature that allows you to set or change a camera address using the keyboard and on screen menus There are three 3 FastAddress commands ON 999 ENTER Displays and programs all cameras without an address...

Page 9: ...to invoke an on screen display of all cameras on the system with or without an address 4 Follow the on screen instructions You receive an on screen confirmation when the FastAddress is complete 1 4 Setting Passwords Passwords are used to control access to locked command menus Unlocked commands are available to all users Passwords are four 4 digits in length 1 4 1 Special Passwords To set or change...

Page 10: ...4 en Getting Started AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 3 0 2007 09 VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i Series User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc ...

Page 11: ...us Iris to open a menu 5 Follow the on screen instructions Setup Menu Choices i NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity a menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings in the current menu can be lost i NOTICE The AutoDome displays only those menus applicable to the AutoDome Series configuration Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus Iris keys to mak...

Page 12: ...outputs and rules not available with 200 Series models Language Displays the language Advanced Accesses the advanced features menu including Stabilization AutoTrack Sensitivity Camera Height and Virtual Masking only available on 500i Series models Diagnostics Displays the status of diagnostic events Menu Description i NOTICE To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu use the Zo...

Page 13: ...ain Level Adjusts the maximum gain level that the gain control adjusts to when set to AUTO Sliding scale 1 to 6 1 8db 2 12db 3 16db 4 20db 5 24db 6 28db 6 4 for 36X camera Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness level of the picture Sliding scale 1 to 16 12 Synch Mode Sets the type of synchronization mode for the camera INTERNAL Synchronizes camera to an internal crystal This choice is recommended if ther...

Page 14: ...y Night models only Determines if color processing remains in effect while in night mode ON or OFF OFF Night Mode Threshold Day Night models only Adjusts the level of light at which the camera automatically switches out of night mode B W operation Sliding scale 10 to 55 in increments of 5 10 is earlier 55 is later 55 Pre Comp not applicable with IP AutoDome models Amplifies the video gain to compe...

Page 15: ...s Auto Focus after the camera stops movement Once focused Auto Focus is inactive until the camera moves again SPOT Auto Iris Automatically adjusts to varying light conditions MANUAL Iris must be adjusted manually CONSTANT Auto Iris is constantly active CONSTAN T Auto Iris Level Reduces the camera s iris level for proper exposure Sliding scale 1 to 15 8 Focus Speed Adjusts the manual focus speed Sl...

Page 16: ...xit Exits the menu AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera during AutoPan and AutoScan Sliding scale 1º sec to 60º sec 30º sec Tour 1 Period Changes dwell time between presets during the tour Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec Tour 2 Period not available with 200 Series models Changes dwell time between presets during the tour Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec PTZ Fixed Speed Sets pan and tilt speed wh...

Page 17: ...N ON AutoDome Orientation not available with 18x color camera Automatically rotates the video 180º INVERTED or NORMAL NORMAL Freeze Frame On Preposition not available with 18x color camera Holds a preposition video frame while moving to another preposition OFF or ON ON Tilt Up Limit Sets the upper tilt limit of the camera Use joystick to move to a scene Restore Defaults Restores the default settin...

Page 18: ... on screen title Exit Exits the menu Up Moves screen title up Down Moves screen title down Brighter Brightens the intensity of the on screen text Darker Darkens the intensity of the on screen text Sector Blanking not available with 200 Series models Allows video blanking of selected sectors Available sectors are 1 through 16 Follow the on screen instructions Exit Exits the menu Sector 1 16 Press F...

Page 19: ...Menu Description Sub menu Description Defaul t Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu AutoBaud Turns AutoBaud detection on Toggles ON or OFF ON automatically accepts baud rates from 2400 to 57600 Note If stepping from 2400 to 57600 you must first set the controller to 19200 for AutoBaud to detect the higher baud rate ON Baud Rate Manually sets the baud rate when AutoBaud is set to OFF Choices are 2...

Page 20: ...u Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Inputs Setup Defines physical inputs or events and commands that can be used in a rule There are twelve 12 alarm inputs available Inputs 1 7 Defines the type of physical input N O Normally open dry contact N C Normally closed dry contact N C S Normally closed supervised contact N O S Normally open supervised contact N...

Page 21: ...smit 11 NONE 12 NONE Focus Iris Select Type Right Left Select Mode Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Outputs Setup Defines physical outputs and keyboard commands for use in a rule Outputs 1 3 Defines a physical output N O Normally open circuit N C Normally closed circuit N O Alarm Relay A fixed output available for use in a rule Outputs 5 12 Define...

Page 22: ...rule See Section 2 7 Alarm I O Setup page 14 for instructions on configuring alarm inputs and outputs Rule Setup Rule 1 Exit Exit 1 Rule 1 Enabled Enabled YES 2 Rule 2 Disabled Input 3 Rule 3 Invalid Alarm Input 1 4 Rule 4 Empty NONE 5 Rule 5 Empty NONE 6 Rule 6 Empty NONE 7 Rule 7 Empty Output 8 Rule 8 Empty OSD 9 Rule 9 Empty Shot 2 10 Rule 10 Empty Alarm Relay 2 sec 11 Rule 11 Empty NONE 12 Rul...

Page 23: ...hich were set in the Inputs Setup Menu including Aux On Off 1 99 Shot and NONE NONE Output Toggles through a list of valid outputs set in the Alarm I O Setup Outputs Setup Menu that defines a rule s outputs Alarm Outputs 1 3 and any additional outputs set in the Outputs Setup Menu including Alarm Relay Aux On Off 1 99 Shot OSD Transmit and NONE Some outputs such as Alarm Outputs 1 3 Alarm Relay an...

Page 24: ...xit Stabilization OFF AutoTrack Sensitivity Auto AutoTrack TImeout OFF AutoTrack TImeout Period 5 min Camera Height 12 Virtual Masking Restore Defaults Focus Iris Save and Exit Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Stabilization Turns on video stabilization OFF AutoTrack Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity level of AutoTrack Sliding scale Auto 1 to 20 Whe...

Page 25: ...sking Enters the Virtual Mask menu See Section 7 3 Virtual Masking 500i Series Only page 37 Allows up to 24 virtual masks using five anchor points Restore Defaults Restores the default settings for this menu Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Diagnostics Exit Alarm Status BIST Internal Temp Deg F Deg C High Temp Events Deg F Deg C Highest Temp Deg F Deg C Low Temp Events Deg F D...

Page 26: ...sults displayed as follows BIST Exit Data Flash PASS Bilinx PASS FPGA PASS Digital I O 1 PASS Digital I O2 PASS VCA PASS Homing PASS Internal Temp Displays the current dome temperature High Temp Events Displays the number 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 temperature thresho...

Page 27: ...osition is good Displays YES if good Restart Events Displays the number of restart events Low Volt Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome dropped below the acceptable voltage limit Power Up Events Displays the number of power up events Video Loss Events Displays the number of time that video was lost ExtComm Error Events IP comm modules only Displays the number of times that the IP commu...

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Page 29: ...o set a Shot 1 Move the camera to the position you want to save 2 Press SHOT ENTER where can be a number from 1 to 99 that identifies the camera position of the scene shots 1 64 for a 200 Series AutoDome To view a Shot X Press SHOT ENTER where is the number of the scene position you want to view To store or clear a Shot 1 Press SET 100 ENTER to access the Store Clear Scene Menu 2 Follow the on scr...

Page 30: ... operating mode after a period of inactivity To access the Inactivity mode locked command 1 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock 2 Press ON 9 ENTER to access the Inactivity Mode Menu 3 Select one of the following choices Return to Scene 1 Returns the camera position back to the first scene saved in memory Recall Previous Aux Returns the camera to the previous operating mode such as a Pr...

Page 31: ...ss Guidelines An AutoDome with an address set to 0 responds to commands set to any address Pelco P protocol must use addresses 1 to 32 Pelco D protocol must use addresses 1 to 254 i NOTICE The AutoDome supports only the RS 485 protocol while in Pelco mode It does not transmit responses back to the controller i NOTICE If control is not established ensure that the RS 232 RS 485 selector switch is po...

Page 32: ...omentarily press and release the PRESET key Preset Command Description 33 PRESET Pans the AutoDome 180 Flip 34 PRESET Goes to Zero Pan original home position 92 PRESET Sets the Left pan limit for an AutoScan with Limit Stops enabled 93 PRESET Sets the Right pan limit for an AutoScan with Limit Stops enabled 94 PRESET Initiates a Preset Tour 95 PRESET Enables or disables Limit Stops in the Setup Me...

Page 33: ...s or the Iris key to open a menu item 4 Follow the on screen instructions at the bottom of the screen Setup Menu Exit Command Lock OFF Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password FastAddress Not Set Advanced Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory Factory Setting Focus Iris Select i NOTICE Use Zoom to select the Exit item from anywhere in a menu Menu Descrip...

Page 34: ... original default setting Reset All Memory locked Clears all settings including scene shots tours and recordings stored in the AutoDome memory Menu Description Exit Exits the menu i NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity the OSD menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings can be lost i NOTICE If the Command Lock is set to ON and you press Focus or Iris on a locked co...

Page 35: ...y Setting Focus Iris Select Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu White Balance Sets a default value in case the Pelco controller disables the white balance OUTDOOR Sets a default setting if the controller disables white balance INDOOR Sets a default setting if the controller disables white balance OUTDOOR Night Mode Switches from color to monochrome ON Sets Nig...

Page 36: ...60 sec 30 sec Edit Presets Modifies preset scenes 1 99 scenes Limit Stops Toggles the Limit Stops for AutoScan ON or OFF OFF Recordings 300 and 500i Series Selects record Pattern 1 or 2 if normal pattern command does not respond A or B A AutoPivot Follows a subject while beneath the camera without inverting the picture ON or OFF ON Menu Description Default Setting Edit Password locked 300 and 500i...

Page 37: ...t Compensation 3 3 3 3 On Off 23 Electronic Shutter Enters Shutter Speed slide bar 3 3 3 On Off 24 Stabilization Electronic Stabilization 3 On Off 26 Wide Dynamic Range WDR camera only Activate Deactivate 3 3 3 On Off 35 White Balance Mode Enters White Balance menu 3 3 3 3 On 40 Restore Camera Settings Restores all setting to their original defaults 3 3 3 3 On Off 41 Line Lock Phase Adjust Enters ...

Page 38: ...t Off deactivates output 3 3 On Off 84 Physical Output 4 On activates output Off deactivates output 3 3 3 On Off 86 Sector Blanking Enters Sector Blanking menu 3 3 3 On Off 87 Privacy Masking Enters Privacy Masking menu 3 3 On Off 90 Command Lock Unlock On lock on Off lock off 3 3 3 3 On Off 91 Lens Polarity menu On reverse Off normal 3 3 3 3 On Off 92 Lens Polarity menu On reverse Off normal 3 3 ...

Page 39: ...tion 3 3 3 3 Set 802 Edit Password Enters the Edit Password menu 3 3 3 Set 899 Reset ALL Restores all settings to original defaults and clears all user programmed settings 3 3 3 Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu 3 3 Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu 3 3 Set Shot 901 999 Adds Removes a preposition shot from Tour 1 Set adds preset Shot remov...

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Page 41: ...rogram the above alarm rule example is as follows 1 Wire the door contact to Input 1 in the AutoDome This circuit is normally open 2 Define the Alarm Input s From the Inputs Setup menu ensure that Alarm Input 1 is set to N O This is the default setting for Input 1 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 O...

Page 42: ...le Setup menu select Rule 2 b Set the first input to Alarm Input 1 The motion detector c Set the second input to Alarm Input 5 The gate alarm contact 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 Bilinx signal to the headend 6 Enable the alarm ...

Page 43: ...R To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions In Pelco Mode Privacy Masking can be accessed through the Pelco Main menu by selecting the Bosch Menu then selecting the Display Setup menu and finally selecting Privacy Masking To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions 7 5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest 500i Series Only Preset positions 90 through 99 W...

Page 44: ...ur The 200 Series AutoDome features one 1 standard preset tour while the 300 and 500i Series AutoDomes feature two 2 preset tours Each preset scene is saved for playback later Tour 1 is a standard tour that only recalls the scenes in the exact sequence they were shot Scenes can be added or deleted on the tour but the sequence can not be changed To enter the Add Remove Scenes on Tour 1 enter the ke...

Page 45: ...ra uses the MPEG 4 compression standard and ensures that the data rate remains low even with high image quality and can also be adapted to local conditions within wide limits Dual Streaming Encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two individually customized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve different purposes For example one 1 data stream for ...

Page 46: ... requirements Processor 1 8 GHz Pentium IV RAM 256 MB Video system 128 MB video memory 1024x768 display with a minimum of 16 bit color Network interface 100 BaseT DirectX 9 0c Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher MPEG ActiveX utility available at www boschsecurity us Java Virtual Machine supplied To download the most recent version of MPEG AciveX go to www boschsecurity us click on CC...

Page 47: ...l connection in TCP IP and UDP networks The port number identifies the use of the port for use through a firewall connection The IP AutoDome defaults are as follows IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 The following sections provide instructions about installing the software necessary to view images over an IP connection configuring the IP network settings an...

Page 48: ...ions to install the Configuration Manager and NET Framework if required 2 Use the Configuration Manager Manual provided in the Documentation folder on the CD to make any configuration changes Using the IP AutoDome Web Server The IP AutoDome incorporates a network video server in the IP module To configure the camera using the IP AutoDome Web server do the following 1 Set the IP address on the PC t...

Page 49: ...et button to save the settings 9 Launch another instance of Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Type the original IP address followed by reset for example http 192 168 0 1 reset in the address bar and click Go to restart the IP AutoDome Once you restart the IP AutoDome use the new IP Address to access the LivePage 11 Disconnect the IP AutoDome Ethernet cable from the dedicated network switch and reconn...

Page 50: ... Control tab is used to enter pre programmed keyboard control commands 3 The Camera 1 tab displays live video 4 The Livepage enables the user to view live video 5 The Recordings tab enables the user to view and manage recorded video This tab becomes visible only after a recording device is selected on the Settings page 6 The Settings tab enables the user to define General Encoder Camera Recording ...

Page 51: ...ser name and the associated password in the appropriate fields 5 Click OK to open the IP AutoDome LivePage The LivePage window displays the video image from the camera 8 7 2 Configuring Data Streams The IP AutoDome encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two individually customized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve different purposes For examp...

Page 52: ...ux Command tab allows you to control camera functions pan tilt zoom focus and iris navigate through on screen menus and to view preset shots View Control Tab The View Control tab enables the user to control the camera in various directions see Figure 8 6 Fig 8 6 View Control Tab Number Description 1 Tilts the camera up 2 Tilts the camera down 3 Pans the camera to the left 4 Pans the camera to the ...

Page 53: ...ys on the camera allows you to operate a device for example a light or a door opener To operate click the relay symbol next to the video image only if alarms are not active The symbol is yellow when the relay is activated Fig 8 7 Digital I O Panel System and Event Logs The System Log field contains information about the operating status of the IP AutoDome and the connection The Event Log contains ...

Page 54: ...cus or Iris button to select a menu item To Set a Preset Shot Preset shots or scenes are camera positions that are saved in memory for future use 1 Move your cursor over the live image and wait for the area to display a directional arrow ONMPKLJI 2 Click and hold a mouse button to pan to the desired position you want to save 3 Click any number combination from 1 99 1 64 for a 200 Series AutoDome 9...

Page 55: ...connections are made and Follows Input x triggers an alarm 4 Click the Number of destination IP address drop down list and select a number from one to ten to specify the number of the IP addresses To configure multiple IP addresses select a number for the destination IP address configure the settings described below and then click the Set button You must click the Set button prior to configuring t...

Page 56: ...server when an alarm is triggered To configure for Alarm e mails do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Alarm Settings link then click Alarm e mail The IP AutoDome displays the Alarm e mail screen Figure 8 11 Sending an Alarm E mail 3 Select On from the Send alarm e mail drop down list to automatically send an e mail in the event of an alarm 4 Type...

Page 57: ...input Video In 2 with partition 02 etc This assignment cannot be modified As a result all numbers are always displayed in the list regardless of whether a corresponding partition is available or has been deleted All four potential partitions need to be configured in order to record four cameras The partitioning page lists all partitions in the table together with the number of the video input Came...

Page 58: ... 3 Click the Create partition button The IP AutoDome displays the Create new partition screen Click the pull down list for Number of new partitions and select a number then click Next Figure 8 13 Identifying the Number of Partitions 4 Type a unique name within the Partition name field then click Next Figure 8 14 Assigning a Partition Name 5 Click the pull down list for Recording format and make a ...

Page 59: ...Recording Format 6 Click the pull down list for the Number of alarm tracks then click Calculate The IP AutoDome displays the Calculation of alarm track size screen Figure 8 16 Alarm Track Recording Properties 7 Select a value for the Pre alarm profile the Pre alarm time the Post alarm profile and the Post alarm time Then click Set to save your settings Figure 8 17 Calculation of Alarm Track Size ...

Page 60: ...pace has been reached the oldest recordings are overwritten automatically Linear mode the recording proceeds until the entire hard drive space is full The recording is then stopped until old recordings have been deleted Figure 8 18 Type of Recording 9 Select one of the following methods to specify the partition size Type the Total partition size see Figure 8 19 then click Finish The IP AutoDome re...

Page 61: ...308 1 0 2007 09 Figure 8 20 Calculating Partition Size Click the drop down list to select the Standard profile then click the drop down list to select the Requested recording time Click Finish to complete the configuration All settings are now transferred to the unit and subsequently become effective The IP AutoDome returns you to the Partitioning screen ...

Page 62: ...guration however no changes can be made here To view the Partition status do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Recording Settings link then click Partitioning 3 Click the camera that you would like to view Figure 8 21 Viewing a Partition 4 Click the Partition status button The IP AutoDome displays the Partition status screen Figure 8 22 Partition...

Page 63: ...occurs on the segment only for the duration of the preset post alarm time and a new segment is subsequently used in the same manner To edit a partition do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Recording Settings link then click Partitioning The IP AutoDome displays the Partitioning screen see Figure 8 12 on page 51 3 Click the Edit partition button T...

Page 64: ...e to be recorded in the event of an alarm You can link any number of 15 minute intervals with the recording profiles for each day of the week Moving the mouse cursor over the table displays the time below it which aids orientation In addition to the normal weekdays you can define holidays that are not in the standard weekly schedule on which recordings are to apply This feature allows you to apply...

Page 65: ...een see Figure 8 24 3 Click the profile you want to link in the Time periods field 4 Click in a field in the table hold down the mouse button and drag the cursor over all the periods to assign the selected profile 5 Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals 6 Click the Select all button to link all time intervals to the selected profile 7 Click the Clear all button to deselect al...

Page 66: ... the recording profiles as described in Figure 8 26 8 10 2 Deleting Holidays To delete holidays which have been defined by yourself do the following 1 Click the Delete button The Recording scheduler opens a new window 2 Click the date you would like to delete 3 Click OK to delete the item from the table The IP AutoDome closes the window 4 Repeat this process for deleting additional days 8 10 3 Tim...

Page 67: ...en click Recording Profiles The IP AutoDome displays the Recording Profiles screen see Figure 8 26 above 3 Click the name of the camera input to edit the settings To select multiple camera inputs hold down the shift or Ctrl key 4 Click the Standard Profile drop down list and select the encoder profile to be used for continuous recording The recording profile can deviate from the standard setting A...

Page 68: ...ts simplest form an alarm rule can define which input s activate which output s In its more complex form a rule can be programmed to take any combination of input s and keyboard command s to perform a dome function There are numerous combinations of alarm inputs and outputs that can be programmed into 12 alarm rules 8 12 1 Alarm Rules Up to four 4 input and output events can be included in a singl...

Page 69: ...n OSD message ALARM 1 on the display when the alarm is triggered 2 Move the AutoDome camera to a saved position for this example use Shot 7 3 Transmit a Bilinx signal over the coax cable to the headend system such as an Allegiant to trigger an alarm response The sequence to program the above alarm rule is as follows 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Camera Set...

Page 70: ...e arrow down Select Output Option 5 see Figure 8 29 below Ensure Output 5 is set to OSD this is the default setting for Output 5 Figure 8 29 Output Option 5 Example 4 Select Output Option 6 see Figure 8 30 below a Click the Type drop down list and select Shot b Move the slider bar or type the number 7 in the Shot field Figure 8 30 Output Option 6 Example 5 Select Output Option 7 see Figure 8 31 6 ...

Page 71: ...ure 8 32 below a Move the slider bar or type the number 1 in the Input field b Click the Input Option drop down list and select 1 Alarm Input 1 c Move the slider bar or type the number 1 in the Output field d Click the Output Option drop down list and select 5 OSD Figure 8 32 Alarm Rule 1 Example 8 Within the Output Options do the following see Figure 8 33 below a Move the slider bar or type the n...

Page 72: ...c Figure 8 33 Alarm Rule 1 Example 9 Within the Output Options do the following see Figure 8 34 a Move the slider bar or type the number 3 in the Output field b Click the Output Option drop down list and select 7 Transmit c Click the Output Period drop down list and select 3 sec d Enable the Alarm Rule 1 by clicking the Yes radio button Figure 8 34 Alarm Rule 1 Example ...

Page 73: ...stor 2 Connect an audio source with line level to the Biphase input of the VG4 as shown in the chart below 9 1 3 Activating Audio Reception To configure audio via the Web browser do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click Camera Settings link from the left pane then click Miscellaneous The IP AutoDome displays the Audio settings 3 Click the Audio radio but...

Page 74: ...ttings 9 1 4 Enabling Audio Transmission To transmit audio via the IP connection do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click Service Settings from the left pane then click Livepage Configuration The IP AutoDome displays the Livepage Configuration screen see Figure 9 2 3 Click the Transmit Audio radio button to enable for audio Figure 9 2 Livepage Configurat...

Page 75: ... range of 34B to 12dB The current video image is shown in the small window next to the slide controls to help verify the audio source and improve the Peak levels Set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements Changes are effective immediately The current level is displayed next to the slide control to help do this Make sure that the display does not go beyond the green zone d...

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Page 77: ... Box Check that Green LED in Power Supply Box is on This LED indicates mains power through the transformer If the Green LED is off then Turn off the Power Check the FX101 fuse for mains power to the Power Supply Box If O K then Check the FX102 fuse for 24 V power to the AutoDome Pendant If O K then If using a non Bosch power supply Check that the mains power to the power supply box is on If O K th...

Page 78: ...at all Biphase Bilinx or RS 232 485 wires are properly connected See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Check if you can access the AutoDome OSD menus ON 46 ENTER If O K then Confirm that the AutoDome passes homing SET 110 ENTER If AutoDome fails homing then Contact Bosch Technical Support Intermittent camera control Check that only the last AutoDome in a daisy chai...

Page 79: ...40 ENTER Colors are not correct Reset the White Balance to the appropriate selection ON 30 ENTER If O K then Go to the Camera Setup Menu and increase the Pre Compensation setting This feature is available only on 300 and 500i non IP Series AutoDomes If O K then Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Restore ...

Page 80: ...N 66 ENTER If status reports Heater No Power then Turn off the power to the AutDome Check the FX103 fuse in the Power Supply Box for power 24 V to the heater module If O K then Check all wiring and connector pins to the heater module Low Voltage flashing on monitor display If using a non Bosch power supply confirm that it meets the Bosch AutoDome power ratings See the AutoDome Datasheet for specif...

Page 81: ...ode menu On Off Auto Day Night only P P P On Off 57 Night Mode setting Enables Disables Night Mode Day Night only P P P On 62 Pre position Title menu Enters Pre position Title menu P P P On 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu P P Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate physical outputs P P On 66 Display software version Displays software version number P P P On 72 Re initiali...

Page 82: ...n right limit Set programs right limit Shot shows limit P P P Set 110 Factory P T home position Set recalibrate home position P P P Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu P P P Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu P P Set Shot 901 999 Adds Removes a preposition shot from Tour 1 Set adds preset Shot removes preset 901 964 P P Function Key Comm No C...

Page 83: ...ight that reaches the CCD Sensor The larger the F Stop numbers the less light reaches the sensor AutoBlack A technique of boosting the video signal level to produce a full amplitude video signal even when the scene contrast is less than full range glare fog mist etc The darkest part of the signal is set to black and the lightest part to white thus increasing the contrast AutoDome Fully integrated ...

Page 84: ...for UTP cabling Categories 1 through 6 are based on EIA TIA 568 B standards Category is typically abbreviated CAT UTP Category 5 5e and 6 are used for Ethernet data cabling applications Ethernet wiring distances are limited to a maximum of 100m 328ft when using UTP wiring Cable Compensation A technology that prevents image degradation caused by signal losses when transmitting video over long cable...

Page 85: ...00 Mbps Gigabit data transmission rates EnviroDome AutoDome with environmental protection that allows it to be used outdoors in almost any climate F Fast Address A system for setting the address of the AutoDome remotely from the control system Fiber Optic Transmission Refers to the transmission of video and or data via optical fibers Optical fibers are thin glass strands that are designed for ligh...

Page 86: ...create a video stream A rate of 25 IPS PAL or 30 IPS NTSC is generally considered to be full motion video Infrared Illumination Electromagnetic radiation light with a longer wavelength than is visible to the naked eye IR illumination is prominent at dusk and dawn and in incandescent lamps IR illuminators come in the form of lamps with the appropriate filters LEDs or lasers CCD sensors are less sen...

Page 87: ...motion sequences only a small percentage of the pixels are actually different from one frame to another Multimode Fiber An optical fiber with a larger core typically 50 or 62 5 microns than singlemode fiber The core can be made of plastic or glass fibers and it is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs The name multimode comes from the fact that light rays travel down multip...

Page 88: ...en Housing A housing for outdoor applications that protects against smog humidity dirt and dust Privacy Masking The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it being viewed R Region of Interest The defining of a specific area within a field of view to be used by the motion detection algorithm to only look for motion within this region Resolution The measure of the fine detail that can be see...

Page 89: ...tocol suite that provides two data transport methods TCP is a connection based protocol that ensures that data arrives intact and complete UDP is a connectionless best effort protocol that simply sends out packets UDP is typically used for streaming media while TCP is used when error free delivery is required Tri streaming A Bosch encoding technology that generates two separate MPEG 4 video stream...

Page 90: ...ing technology from Bosch that extends the dynamic range of DinionXF cameras to optimally capture the detail in both the high and low light areas of the scene simultaneously maximizing the information visible in the picture Z Zoom Changing the effective focal length to allow different fields of view to fill the picture area Zoom can be optical where the lens is adjusted or digital where a portion ...

Page 91: ...14 motion detection 14 Shot 14 ATW 7 audio 39 Audio stream on alarm 50 auto focus 9 auto iris 9 auto iris level 9 Auto SensUP 7 autobaud 13 25 AutoDome IP reset 43 audio 39 controlling 44 dual streaming 39 encoding 39 gateway address 41 IP address 41 Livepage 42 multicast 39 network settings page 42 port 41 record 39 snapshots 39 subnet mask 41 system requirements 40 viewing live images 44 AutoDom...

Page 92: ...6 Communication Setup menu 6 13 autobaud 13 baud rate 13 Bilinx 13 Configuration Manager 42 Configuration Tool 20 Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices 20 configuring alarms 6 camera height 19 IP AutoDome reset 43 Livepage 42 network settings 42 rules 16 constant focus 9 constant iris 9 Continuous recording 61 controlling camera operations 46 focus 46 image area 47 iris 46 PTZ 46 zoom 46 CTFID ac...

Page 93: ... 24 operation 24 period 10 Inactivity Mode menu 24 indoor white balance 7 input commands 14 inputs 1 7 14 inputs 8 12 14 inputs setup 14 internal 26 internal temperature 20 IP 39 address 41 42 module 39 iris 46 iris speed 9 J Java VM 42 JPEG 39 K keyboard commands 31 47 48 ENTER 3 Aux Off 14 15 Aux Off command 47 Aux On 14 15 47 OFF 90 ENTER 3 24 ON 997 ENTER 2 ON 999 ENTER 2 ON 9 ENTER 24 Set 23 ...

Page 94: ...ENTER 3 24 ON 997 ENTER 2 ON 998 ENTER 2 ON 999 ENTER 2 ON 9 ENTER 24 on screen display 5 12 15 OSD 5 12 15 outdoor white balance 7 outputs 1 3 15 outputs 5 12 15 Outputs Setup menu 14 alarm relay 15 outputs 1 3 15 normally closed circuit 15 normally open circuit 15 outputs 5 12 15 AutoTrack 15 Aux Off 15 Aux On 15 OSD 15 transmit 15 Overview 44 P Partition 51 Partition status 57 Partitioning 51 p...

Page 95: ...orientation 11 autopan 10 AutoPivot 11 AutoScan 10 freeze frame on preposition 11 inactivity 10 previous Aux 10 scene 1 10 inactivity period 10 PTZ fixed speed 10 tilt up limit 11 R record 39 Record Tour A 24 Record Tour B 24 recorded tour 24 recording 30 Recording A 24 playback 24 Recording B playback 24 Recording profiles 61 Recording scheduler 58 Recording status 61 region of interest 37 reset ...

Page 96: ...7 30 spot focus 9 stabilization 38 Standard profile 61 Standard recording profile values 62 standard tour setting dwell time 24 Tour Period menu 24 stop a Preposition Tour 23 subnet mask 41 synchronization mode 7 26 System Log 47 T TCP IP 39 tilt up limit 11 title OSD 12 titles 12 brightness 12 vertical position 12 tour custom 30 periods 27 preset 26 standard 30 tour 1 23 period 10 30 tour 2 23 pe...

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Page 98: ...tems Inc 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport New York 14450 USA Telephone 1 585 223 4060 1 800 289 0096 www bosch securitysystems com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2007 F01U073308 3 0 2007 09 Data subject to change without notice ...

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