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1. 9 1 Audio Line Input Specifications The following Line In specifications should be complied with in all cases 5 5 Vpp max Input voltage Impedance 9 Kohm typical Sampling rate 8 KHz 16 Bit mono NOTICE There is an internal gain level adjustment in case the signal level is too low 9 1 1 Wire Specifications Long distances are more susceptible to introducing noise into the signal Wire Type Coax wire AWG is dependant on the connector style selected Maximum Distance Depends on the signal level 9 1 2 Connections The Audio Input must be connected to the Biphase Input as follows 1 Remove the 110 ohm Biphase termination resistor 2 Connect an audio source with line level to the Biphase input of the VG4 as shown in the chart below Contact Description Biphase Audio In Biphase Ground 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 the Camera Settings link from the left pane then click Miscellaneous The IP AutoDome displays the Audio settings 3 Click the Audio radio button to activate audio over IP NOTICE The audio signal is sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data and so increases the network load The audio data is encoded according to G 711 and requires an additional bandwidth of approximately 80 Kbit s for each connection Bosch Security Systems Inc
2. Device Type Geng Dome Device Model 300 Series 26 Day Night Video Type NTSC Firmware Version 1 08 00 04 MAC Address 00 07 5F 71 CA F8 IP Address 192 168 10 45 Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is downloaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is uploaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is downloaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is uploaded Figure 7 1 CTFID Overview Window 2 Click the Online Config button and then expand Alarm L Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices Online 300 Series 26X Day Night 1 08 00 04 Display Alarm Rule 1 Alarm Rul Alarm Rule Alarm Rule Alarm Rule 5 Input Option 9 Input Option 10 Alarm Rule Input Option 11 Input Option 12 Output Options aa Alarm Rul Output Option 2 ti Output Option 3 Output Option 4 Alarm Rul Output Option 5 Output Option 6 Alarm Rul Output Option 7 Output Option 8 larm Rule Output Option 9 Output Option 10 Ninit Nation 14 E IGen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is downloaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is uploaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is downloaded Gen4 Dome OutputOption Data 6 is uploaded Figure 7 2 Expanded Alarm Group Expand Output Options then click Output Option 5 Select Tracking from the Type drop down list Click Output Option 6 Select Shot from the Type drop down list Or Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 44 en Advanced Features VG4 Auto
3. 10 1 VG4 AutoDome 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 LED is off then Check that the Red LED on the AutoDome CPU board is slowly blinking This LED indicates power to the AutoDome power supply board and to the CPU Module Red LED on AutoDome CPU Module Flash Sequencelndicates 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Normal operation Steady on CPU is locked If the Red LED is on steady then Try cycling the AutoDome power off and on If the Red LED is off then If using a Bosch Pendant Power Supply Box Check that Green LED in Power Supply Box is on This LED indicates mains power through the transformer If the Green LED is off then Turn off the Power Check the FX101 fuse for mains power to the Power Supply Box If O K then Check the FX102 fuse for 24 V power to the AutoDome Pendant If O K then If using a non Bosch power supply Check that the mains power to the power supply box is on If O K then Check that there is 24 V output from the transformer Check the connector on top of the AutoDome housing for bent pins If O K then Check the integrity of all wires and terminal connections to the AutoDome If O K then If there is power to the AutoDome then Remove the camera and CPU modules from the AutoDome housing and check tha
4. BIST Exit Data Flash PASS Bilinx PASS FPGA PASS Digital I O 1 PASS Digital I 02 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 threshold is exceeded Lowest Temp Displays the lowest temperature reached Security Access Displays the number of times the locked command menu is unlocked CTFID Access Displays the number of times the Configuration Tool is accessed Homing Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome was rebooted Homing Failed Displays the number of times the AutoDome failed to home properly Loss Home Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome lost the home position Home Position Good Displays if the current AutoDome home position is good Displays YES if good F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 25 Menu Description Sub menu Description Restart Events Displays the number of restart events Low Volt Events Displays the number of times the AutoDome dropped below the acceptable voltage limit
5. Picture is dark Check that the Gain Control is set to AUTO ON 43 ENTER If O K then Check that the Auto Iris Level is set to the appropriate level ON 11 ENTER If O K then Check that the video coax is terminated with 75 Q only at the head end Double termination causes dark video If O K then Goto 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 camera lens cover is removed 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 all camera settings ON 40 ENTER Colors are not correct Reset the White Balance to the appropriate selection ON 30 ENTER If O K then Goto 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 the default settings ON 40 ENTER Background is too bright to see subject Turn on backlight compensation ON 20 ENTER Video is rolling noisy or distorted Ensure that the Synch Mode is set to Internal OFF 42 ENTER If O K then Check that the
6. 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 communications module lost internal communication with the System Controller Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 26 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked en 27 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked This chapter details the commonly used Bosch keyboard setup commands See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number Page 37 for a complete list of commands Setting AutoPan Mode AutoPan mode pans the AutoDome camera 360 or pans between user defined limits when programmed The AutoDome camera continues to pan until stopped by moving the joystick To pan 360 1 Press ON 1 ENTER 2 Move the joystick to stop the pan To set left and right pan limits 1 Move the camera to the starting position and press SET 101 ENTER to set the left limit 2 Move the camera to the end position and press SET 102 ENTER to set the right limit To start AutoPan between limits 1 Press ON 2 ENTER 2 Move the joystick to stop the
7. Dynamic Noise Reduction A digital video processing technique that measures the noise image artifacts in the picture and automatically reduces it E Ethernet The most commonly used local area network LAN access method Ethernet complies with the IEEE 802 3 standard The Ethernet standard supports 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps Gigabit data transmission rates EnviroDome AutoDome with environmental protection that allows it to be used outdoors in almost any climate 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 light wave transmission Video and data are digitized and transformed into a series of light pulses The use of fiber optics for video and data transmission offers several advantages over sending electrical signals across copper wires First light pulses are not affected by random radiation in the environment and thus their error rate is far lower Fiber optics span far greater distances without need for repeaters or signal regenerators and are far more secure as they are more difficult to tap and taps in the line can be detected Optical fiber also provides enormous bandwidth with a single fiber capable of transmitting trillions of bits per second There are two primary types of optical fiber singlemode and mul
8. command Shot Responds to a Preset shot or scene from 1 99 200 Series 1 64 AutoTrack Triggers an alarm when set to ON Available with 500i Series only Motion Detection Triggers an alarm when set to ON Available with 500i Series only NOTICE Alarm inputs 1 and 2 provide tamper detection if programmed as supervised for breaks or shorts in an alarm circuit See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for wiring instructions Outputs Setup Menu Outputs Setup Exit 1 Alarm Output 1 N O 1 4 2 Alarm Output 2 N O Physical 3 Alarm Output 3 N O Outputs 4 Alarm Relay N O 5 NONE 6 Aux On 1 5 12 7 Aux Off 8 Command 8 Shot 99 Outputs 9 OSD 10 Transmit 11 NONE 12 NONE Focus Iris Select Type Right Left Select Mode F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 19 Outputs Setup Menu Choices 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 N O Normally open circuit N O output N C Normally closed circuit Alarm Relay A fixed output available for use in a rule Outputs 5 12 Defines a command Aux On A keyboard ON NONE output for use in a r
9. OFF Night Mode Threshold 55 Restore Defaults Factory Setting WDR camera only Focus Iris Select 1 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 9 Camera Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu White Balance Maintains proper color Extended ATW Adjusts camera Extended reproduction as the color using extended range ATW color temperature ofa ATW Adjusts camera color scene changes For constantly example from daylight Indoor W B Optimizes camera to fugrescEnt HERLINE color for typical indoor conditions Outdoor W B Optimizes camera color for typical outdoor conditions AWB Hold Sets the camera s color settings for the current scene Gain Control Electronically brightens Auto or OFF AUTO darker scenes which may cause graininess in low light scenes Max Gain Level Adjusts the maximum Sliding scale 1 to 6 6 gain level that the gain 1 8db 2 12db 3 16db 4 20db 4 for 36X control adjusts to when 5 24db 6 28db camera set to AUTO Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness Sliding scale 1 to 16 12 level of the picture Synch Mode Sets the type of INTERNAL Synchronizes camera INTERNAL synchronization mode to an internal crystal This choice for the ca
10. window or mirror for example The flickering of these lights can affect the AutoTrack operation Use a Virtual Mask to hide these type of lights if they cannot be avoided Check the virtual mask periodically to ensure that it still covers the entire object to be masked Adjust the mask if necessary AutoTrack Optimization The AutoDome achieves optimum tracking performance when the focal length of the lens during AutoPan is as close to the focal length of the lens during an AutoTrack operation The ambient light conditions also affect the AutoTrack performance Dynamic Light Conditions The ambient lighting conditions affect AutoTrack performance especially in outdoor dynamic lighting conditions that change daily or hourly To optimize the AutoTrack performance under changing light conditions Bosch recommends that you configure the AutoTrack Sensitivity and the AutoPan speeds NOTICE The VG4 AutoDome Service Pack 1 05 contains upgrades that allow the AutoDome to activate the AutoTrack while in AutoPan mode Bosch recommends setting the AutoTrack Sensitivity to Auto and suggests the following AutoPan speed for outdoor conditions Camera Focal Length Maximum Suggested AutoPan Speed degrees sec Near field Wide Angle 5 Mid field 2 Far field Telephoto 1 If you need a higher AutoPan speed set the AutoTrack Sensitivity to a value between 1 and 10 in the Advanced Feature Setup menu F 01U 089 4
11. 100 m 328 ft Refer to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for more informa tion Poor Audio Check the computer receiving the audio from the VG4 AutoDome or from the IP Decoder Check the computer s audio output card and speakers Play a secondary source of audio on the computer if you hear static then replace the speakers and try again Check the computer s audio output card and speakers Play a secondary source of audio on the computer If you still do not hear audio replace the speakers and try again If O K then Check the Gain settings and the peak gain value a Access the Settings Web page for the IP enabled device b Expand the Encoder Settings link then click Audio Settings c Adjust the Gain level so that the peak value stays within the green area Refer to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for complete information If O K then Check the location of the microphone and the audio cables Line level audio is typically between 700 mV and 2 V so it may be affected by AC power or transmission sources Ensure that there is a maximum at least 1 foot per 100 VAC distance between the microphone and audio cables and the AC source If O K then Verify the cable type and installation used for audio connections between the microphone and the VG4 AutoDome Cable type Coaxial Cable length 10 m 33 ft maximum Refer to the AutoDome Modular
12. Audio pull down list and select the On option to additionally transmit a standalone G 711 encoded audio stream with alarm connections 8 8 1 Sending an Alarm E mail The device can be configured to send an e mail when an alarm has been triggered You can send a JPEG image taken from the camera or you can send a pre defined Short Message Service SMS text message If you activate this feature the device sends the e mail message to the specified e mail 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 LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS amp SETTINGS 1 J BOSCH gt General settings Al il arm e mal gt Encoder settings gt Camera settings gt Recording settings Y Alarm settings 2 Standard with JPEG gt Service settings Figure 8 17 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 the IP address for the e mail server that receives the e mail from the device and then transfers the e mail to the recipient within the Mail Server IP address field 5 Type the SMTP Username and SMTP Password necessary to access the e mail server 6 Select one of the following options from the Layout drop down list Standard with JPEG Sends an e
13. 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 and accessing the IP AutoDome images from a Web browser Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 52 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 5 Installing the Required Software To view live video you must install Bosch MPEG Activex DirectX and Java Virtual Machine To view live video from an P enabled VG4 AutoDome in Microsoft Internet Explorer or to change VG4 AutoDome configurations you must install the following software in this order 1 2 3 4 5 Sun Java Microsoft NET Microsoft DirectX MPEG ActivexX Bosch Configuration Manager You can find the latest versions of the required software on the Bosch Security Systems Inc Web site To locate the software follow these directions 1 Launch a Web browser and navigate to one of the following URLs For customers in the United States http www boschsecurity us For customers outside of the United States http www boschsecurity com then click your region and finally click the link for your country if available Click the CCTV or Products link depending on the country Web site in the left pane of the Web page Q Search A Con
14. 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 chain configuration is terminated with a 110 Q resistor across the biphase terminals If O K then Check that the maximum wire distance has not been exceeded for the control protocol the maximum distance for RS 232 is 50 feet See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Check that all wiring meets Bosch recommended standards and specifications See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual Camera moves when moving other cameras Check that the camera address is properly set ON 997 ENTER If the camera address is not set the AutoDome responds to control commands to any camera on the system If camera address is not set then Invoke the FastAddress Menu to assign a camera address ON 998 ENTER Cannot access user settings Enter the unlock command OFF 90 ENTER This command may require a password Commands automatically lock in 30 minutes F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 87
15. SP iv MPEG4 AVC Show event log Show system log Save event log Save system log i File for event log File for syster log Path for JPEG and MPEG files Help on this page Figure 9 2 Livepage Configuration F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 Audio Connections en 83 9 1 5 Configuring Gain optional Input gain control is supported over a 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 during modulation Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS b SETTINGS fl BOSCH gt General settings Y Encoder settings Audio settings gt Camera settings gt Recording settings gt Alarm settings gt Service settings Help on this p Figure 9 3 Setting Audio Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 84 en VG4 Audio Connections VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 85 10 Troubleshooting Guide
16. adjusts MANUAL Iris must be adjusted manually CONSTANT to varying light CONSTANT Auto Iris is constantly active conditions Auto Iris Reduces the Sliding scale 1 to 15 8 Level camera s iris level for proper exposure Focus Adjusts the manual Sliding scale 1 to 8 2 Speed focus speed Iris Speed Adjusts the manual Sliding scale 1 to 10 5 iris speed Max Zoom _ Adjusts the manual SLOW MEDIUM or FAST FAST Speed zoom speed Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 12 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Digital Enables digital zoom OFF or ON ON Zoom not available with 200 Series models Restore Restores all default Defaults settings for this menu 2 4 PTZ Setup Menu The PTZ Menu provides access to pan tilt zoom settings that can be changed or customized Menu items marked with an asterisk are the default settings PTZ Setup Exit Autopan 30 deg sec Tour 1 Period 5 sec Tour 2 Period 5 sec PTZ Fixed Speed 4 Inactivity OFF Inact Period 2 min AutoPivot ON AutoDome Orientation NORMAL Freeze Frame on Preposition ON Tilt Up Limit Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select PTZ Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu
17. alarm rule Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Enabled Turns the rule on or off after YES to enable or NO to disable NO its inputs and outputs have been defined Input Toggles through a list of valid Alarm Inputs 1 7 and any NONE inputs set in the Alarm I O additional inputs which were set in Setup gt Inputs Setup Menu _ the Inputs Setup Menu including that define the rule s inputs Aux On Off 1 99 Shot and A rule can have up to four 4 NONE inputs Output Toggles through a list of valid Alarm Outputs 1 3 and any NONE NOTICE You can include up to four 4 Input and Output events in a single rule Each input and output however must be true for the alarm s rule to be valid and enabled Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 22 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 9 Language Menu The Language Menu provides access to a list of languages to display the on screen menus Language Exit English Spanish French German Portuguese Polish Italian Dutch Focus Iris Save and Exit Language Menu Choices Menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Choose a language Select a language in which the system displays the on screen menus 2 10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu available with Ser
18. audio output card and speakers Play a secondary source of audio on the computer If you still do not hear audio replace the speakers and try again If O K then Ensure that the Audio option is enabled for the IP device a Access the Settings Web page for the IP enabled device b Expand the Encoder Settings link then click Audio Settings c Ensure that On is selected from the Enable Audio drop down list Then click Set If O K then Check the microphone Connect appropriate speakers directly to the microphone at the camera site and confirm that the audio is clear and audible at the location An audio problem or noise at the source will further degrade as it travels through all the cables and connections If O K then Verify the cable type and installation used for audio connections between the microphone and the VG4 AutoDome Cable type Coaxial Cable length 10 m 33 ft maximum Refer to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for more informa tion Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 92 en Troubleshooting Guide VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Problem Solution If O K then Check all network connections If the video is clear and contains no distortion then the network connections are probably not the source of audio problems Ensure that the maximum distance between any two Ethernet connections is
19. destination IP address configure the settings described below and then click the Set button You must click the Set button prior to configuring the settings for another IP address 5 Click inside the Destination IP address input box and type an IP address 6 Click inside the Destination password input box and type the appropriate password for the IP address if required 7 Click the Video transmission pull down list and make a selection 8 Click the Remote port pull down list and make a selection Depending on the network configuration select a browser port here The ports for HTTPS connections will be available only if the On option is selected for the SSL encryption parameter 9 Click the Monitor pull down list and make a selection from one to four 10 Click the Coder pull down list and make a selection from one to four F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 63 11 Click the SSL encryption pull down list and make a selection The data for the connection for example the password can be securely transmitted with SSL encryption If you have selected the On option only encrypted ports are offered in the Remote port parameter 12 Click the Audio connect pull down list and select On if an active connection should be reestablished automatically to one of the specified IP addresses after each restart 13 Click the
20. for Alarm Input and set to N O normally open This setting is the default for Input 1 Additional inputs include N C Normally Closed dry contact N C S Normally Closed Supervised contact available only for alarm inputs 1 and 2 N C O Normally Open Supervised contact available only for alarm inputs 1 and 2 Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS sernincs D gt General settings gt Encoder settings Input Option 1 Y Camera settings 2 gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display 3 Alarm 4 input Options gt Output Options gt Alarm Rules Help on this page gt Recording settings l i Figure 8 34 Input Options Settings Example F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 77 3 4 Close the Input Options list then expand the Output Options list Select Output Option 5 Ensure Output 5 is set to OSD default setting for Output 5 Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS i BOSCI gt General settings gt Encoder settings Output Option 5 Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Y Alarm gt Input Options 2 Y Output Options Output Option 1 Output Option 11 Output Option 12 gt Alarm Rules Figure 8 35 Output Option 5 Example Select Output Option 6 see Figure 8 36 below a Click the Type drop
21. mail that contains a JPEG image from the video stream SMS max 160 char Sends a text only e mail message to a mobile phone 7 Check the box to attach a JPEG image from the camera from the video stream with the e mail 8 Type the address that receives the alarm activated e mail message within the Destination address field 9 Type a unique name within the Sender Name field to identify the unit that sends the e mail This parameter makes it easier to identify the origin of the e mail When finished click Set to save all settings 10 To test the e mail function click the Send Now button Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 64 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 9 Partitioning Partitioning can be set for recording images from the cameras connected to the AutoDome this technique is similar to the partitioning often found on computer hard drives Before setting a partition you must chose a Storage Medium by going to the Setting page and clicking on the Recording Settings button Parameters such as size and type of video recording can be specified for each partition Modifying these parameters leads to reorganization which results in the loss of stored data The unit requires a dedicated partition for the recordings of each connected camera Each partition is linked to its own encoder or camera input camera input Video In 1 with partition n
22. maximum coax distance has not been exceeded See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual If O K then Check the integrity of all BNC connectors and splices Note Connecting a network cable to the interface board of a non IP AutoDome causes video distortion Remove the network cable from the interface board RJ 45 connector If O K then Contact Bosch Technical Support Day Night camera does not switch automatically when image is dark Check that the Day Night mode is set to AUTO ON 56 ENTER If O K then Set Gain Control to AUTO ON 43 ENTER 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 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 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 88 en Troubleshooting Guide VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 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 specifications If O K then Check the mains input line voltage If O K then Check that the maximum wire length from the power supply has not been exceeded See
23. motion Video Motion Detection An algorithm for motion detection in which the camera compares the current image with a reference image and counts the number of pixels see Pixel that have changed between the two images An alarm is generated when the number of pixel changes exceeds a user configured threshold VMD See Video Motion Detection X XF Dynamic A highly accurate 15 bit digital signal processing technology from Bosch that extends the dynamic range of Dinion cameras to optimally capture the detail in both the high and low light areas of the scene simultaneously maximizing the information visible in the picture Z Zoom Changing the effective focal length to allow different fields of view to fill the picture area Zoom can be optical where the lens is adjusted or digital where a portion of the view selected is magnified electronically F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 103 Index Symbols auto iris level 11 NET 52 Auto SensUP 9 reset 56 autobaud 16 29 ENTER 5 See Numerics NET 52 33 PRESET 31 reset 56 34 PRESET 31 audio 49 92 PRESET 31 controlling 58 93 PRESET 31 DirectX 52 94 PRESET 31 dual streaming 49 95 PRESET 31 33 encoding 49 96 PRESET 31 gateway address 51 97 PRESET 31 IP address 51 98 PRESET 31 Java 52 99 PRESET 31 Livepage 56 A MPEG ActiveX 52 ack 34 36 multicast 49 acknowledge 34 network settin
24. number 9 Press the FOCUS or the IRIS button to store the FastAddress number The on screen display menu confirms that the VG4 AutoDome stored the FastAddress number 4 1 3 Pelco Keyboard Commands Pelco control commands are composed of a sequence of two 2 keyboard inputs with the following convention 1 a Command Number and 2 a Function key input The AutoDome uses the PRESET command key to save and recall presets pre positions 1 through 99 NOTICE To save a preset enter the desired number and hold the PRESET key for approximately two 2 seconds To recall a preset enter the desired preset number or command and momentarily press and release the PRESET key F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Alternative Control Protocols en 31 4 1 4 Special Preset Commands Some Pelco mode preset commands have a special meaning and override the normal Pelco preset function as follows Preset Command Description 33 PRESET Pans the AutoDome 180 Flip 34 PRESET Goes to Zero Pan original home position 80 PRESET Toggles the Synchronization Mode between Line Lock and Internal Pelco Frame Scan This command is available if commands are unlocked using the Main menu 81 PRESET Initiates Preset Tour 1 82 PRESET Initiates Preset Tour 2 92 PRESET Sets the Left pan limit for an AutoScan with Limit
25. number in the Command Number field Used to select a menu item Stops a command Co N o OFF A GW N e To Enter a Keyboard Control Command 1 Place the cursor in the Command Number field 2 Click the desired command number via the on screen keypad 3 Click either the Aux On or the Aux Off button to initiate or stop the command See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number Page 37 for a list of commands 4 Ifthe command initiates a menu use the Up Down arrows on the View Control to navigate the menu Click the Focus 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 ZARNTI gt s 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 90 99 for 500i Series AutoDome are used for motion detection from the on screen keypad to identify the scene number 4 Click the Set Shot button The image area displays a message that indicates which shot number was saved Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 62 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System To View a Preset Shot 1 Click the number of the scene you want to view using the on scre
26. pan Setting Preset Shots Preset shots are saved camera positions Shots are saved as scenes therefore the terms SHOT and SCENE are used interchangeably To set a Shot 1 Move the camera to the position you want to save 2 Press SHOT ENTER where can be a number from 1 to 99 that identifies the camera position of the scene shots 1 64 for a 200 Series AutoDome To view a Shot gt Press SHOT ENTER where is the number of the scene position you want to view To store or clear a Shot 1 Press SET 100 ENTER to access the Store Clear Scene Menu 2 Follow the on screen instructions Configuring Preposition Tours A Preposition Tour automatically moves the camera through a series of preset or saved shots The 200 Series has one 1 standard preset tour available while the 300 and the 500i Series have two 2 standard preset tours and two 2 customized preset tours Tour 1 is a standard tour that moves the camera through a series of shots in the sequence they were set Tour 2 is a custom tour that allows you to change the sequence of shots in the tour by inserting and deleting scenes To start Preposition Tour 1 200 300 and 500i Series 1 Seta series of preset shots in the order that you want the AutoDome to cycle through 2 Press ON 8 ENTER to start the tour The tour then cycles through the series of shots until it is stopped To stop a Preposition Tour gt Press OFF 8 ENTER or move the joystick to stop either
27. place Recording Profiles You can define up to ten recording profiles to use with the Recording scheduler which are linked with individual days and times see Section 8 10 Recording Scheduler Page 71 In each profile different settings for each camera input can be configured LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS J BOSCH Recording profiles gt General settings gt Encoder settings gt Camera settings Low bandwidth CIF gt Alarm settings gt Service settings foses Standard profile 6l Figure 8 32 Recording Profiles NOTICE You can change or add to the recording profile description on the tabs on the Recording scheduler page see Section 8 10 3 Time Periods Page 72 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 74 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System To edit the Recording Profile do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Recording Settings link then click Recording Profiles The IP AutoDome displays the Recording Profiles screen see Figure 8 32 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 Active
28. playback 28 Recording A 28 Recording B Recording B 28 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 108 en Index VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System playback 28 region of interest 48 reset alarm 34 36 restart events 25 RS 422 29 rule choices alarm relay 21 Aux Off 21 Aux On 21 enabled 21 follows 21 input 21 OSD 21 output 21 Shot 21 transmit 21 input Shot 21 status 20 rule 1 12 20 Rule Setup menu 20 rules 20 S scan speed 33 36 scene 1 13 sector blanking 14 security access 24 level 5 Sensormatic 29 SensUp 10 Set command 27 Set Shot 60 61 SET 100 ENTER 27 SET 802 ENTER 5 settings AutoDome orientation 13 autopan 27 brightness 14 camera height 23 inactivity mode 28 passwords 5 Preposition Tour 27 preset shot 27 rules 20 sharpness 9 vertical position 14 Setup menu 7 31 33 34 Advanced Feature Setup 8 Alarms 8 Camera 7 Communication 8 Diagnostics 8 Display 8 Language 8 Lens 7 PTZ 7 sharpness 9 Shot clear 27 Set 27 store 27 view 27 Show Shot command 60 shutter 10 shutter mode 9 snapshots 49 software NET 52 configuration 52 Configuration Manager 52 DirectX 50 52 Java 52 MPEG ActiveX 52 version 34 software version 36 spot focus 11 stabilization 48 standard profile 74 standard tour setting dwell time 28 Tour Period menu 28 subnet mask 51 synchronization mode 9 31 system log 60 T TCP IP 49 tilt up limit 13 titles brightness 14
29. 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 8 9 1 Viewing the Partition Status The Partition status window provides an overview of the current partition configuration 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 LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS b SETTINGS 1 J BOSCI gt General settings er a artitioning gt Encoder settings gt Camera settings Recording settings um Delete all partitions gt Alarm settings gt Service settings Help on this page Figure 8 27 Viewing a Partition F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 69 4 Click the Partition status button The IP AutoDome displays the Partition status screen xy Partition status Figure 8 28 Partition Status 5 To view other partitions click the lt lt and gt gt buttons 6 Click OK to close the window Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 70 en Configuring and Us
30. profile for the video input set and is only used during an active recording 5 Click the Encoder drop down list and select the data stream to be used for recording 6 Click the checkbox to activate alarm track recording The pre alarm time is displayed automatically for information This parameter is only active if alarm tracks have been configured for the selected camera input or the corresponding partition 7 Click the Post alarm drop down list and select the required time from the list 8 Click the Post alarm drop down list and select the encoder profile to be used for recording The Standard profile option adopts the selection for continuous recordings at the top of the page 9 Click the Alarm input checkbox and the Video loss checkbox to activate these features 10 Click the Default button to return all settings to the default if appropriate 11 Click the Copy settings button to copy the currently visible settings to other profiles The IP AutoDome opens a new Copy settings window then select the profiles to copy the settings 12 Click the Set button to save the settings for each profile 8 12 Alarm Rules The 300 and 500i Series AutoDome feature a powerful alarm rule engine In its simplest form an alarm rule can define which input s activate which output s Basically an alarm rule allows you to customize an AutoDome to automatically respond to different alarm inputs In its more complex form a rule can be programmed to tak
31. type of tour Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 28 en Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 3 4 3 5 To add or remove scenes to Preposition Tour 1 1 Press SHOT 900 ENTER to access the Add Remove Scenes Menu 2 Use the Focus Iris buttons to add or remove the selected scene from the tour To start custom Preposition Tour 2 300 and 500i Series Only gt Press ON 7 ENTER to start a tour The tour cycles through the series of shots in the order they were defined until it is stopped To edit a custom Preposition Tour 2 1 Press SET 900 ENTER to access the Add Remove Menu 2 Press the Focus Iris buttons to add or remove the selected scene To change the dwell period of a tour 1 Press ON 15 ENTER to access the Tour Period Menu 2 Select the tour Tour 1 or Tour 2 and follow the on screen instructions Programming the Inactivity Operation You can program the AutoDome to automatically change its operating mode after a period of inactivity To access the Inactivity mode locked command 1 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock 2 Press ON 9 ENTER to access the Inactivity Mode Menu 3 Select one of the following choices Return to Scene 1 Returns the camera position back to the first scene saved in memory Recall Previous Aux Returns the camera to the previous operating mode such as a Preposition Tour Recor
32. 008 09 34 en Pelco On Screen Menus VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Exit Exits the menu Software Version Displays the current software versions Ack and Reset Alarms Acknowledges and resets active alarms locked Restore All Settings Restores all settings to their original default setting Reset All Memory Clears all settings including scene shots tours and recordings locked stored in the AutoDome memory NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity the OSD menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings can be lost 5 1 1 Command Lock locked The Pelco Command Lock Menu allows or prohibits the use of locked commands The default setting is ON NOTICE If the Command Lock is set to ON and you press Focus or Iris on a locked command the AutoDome displays the on screen message Command is Locked 5 1 2 Bosch Menu locked The Bosch Menu allows full access to the AutoDome main Setup Menu and all AutoDome configuration settings Pelco menu Setup Menu Exit Command Lock OFF Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password FastAddress Not Set Advanced Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Bosch menu Setup Menu Exit Camera Setup Lens Setup PTZ Setup Display S
33. 00i Series AutoDome to automatically turn on AutoTrack Manual Enter the keyboard command ON 78 ENTER In Pelco Mode open the Main menu select the Advanced menu and then select AutoTrack On Automatic During a pre position tour During AutoPan AutoDome activates AutoTrack after a period of Inactivity Return to Scene 1 or Return to Previous Aux if AutoTrack is programmed for these activities NOTICE For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the software Open the Bosch Main menu select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to enter the height 7 2 1 AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations 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 the camera height other factors may interfere with AutoTrack operation Setting the Camera Height To ensure smooth tracking set the Camera Height accurately Bosch recommends a minimum camera height of 3 6 m 12 ft Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock Press ON 46 ENTER to access the Main Menu Use the joystick to highlight the Advanced menu Press Focus Iris to open the menu Highlight the Camera Height option and press the Focus Iris button Enter a value between 3 6 m 12 ft and 100 m 328 1 ft Press Focus Iris again to accept the camera height value Exit the Advanced menu then exit the Ma
34. 31 custom 27 FastAddress 31 freeze frame 13 frame scan 31 standard 27 limit stops 31 preset shot 27 61 PRESET 30 preset tour 31 preset tour 31 previous Aux 13 random scan 31 privacy masking 15 47 synchronization mode 31 protocol zero pan 31 alternative 29 menus 33 American Dynamics 29 Bosch 34 Bilinx 16 Camera Setup 35 IGMP V2 49 night mode 35 Manchester 29 white balance 35 Pelco 29 Command Lock 34 Pelco D 29 Other 36 Pelco P 29 ack 36 RS 422 29 acknowledge alarm 36 Sensormatic 29 FastAddress 36 TCP IP 49 password 36 UDP 49 reset alarm 36 PTZ software version 36 control 59 PTZ Setup 35 fixed speed 13 AutoPivot 36 setup 7 33 custom tour 36 PTZ Setup menu 12 35 edit standard tour 36 AutoDome orientation 13 limit stops 36 autopan 12 presets 36 AutoPivot 13 recordings 36 AutoScan 12 scan speed 36 freeze frame on preposition 13 Setup 33 inactivity 13 ack alarm 34 previous Aux 13 Bosch menu 33 scene 1 13 camera setup 33 inactivity period 13 command lock 33 PTZ fixed speed 13 FastAddress 33 tilt up limit 13 password 33 R PTZ setup 33 record 36 49 reset alarm 34 tour 28 software version 34 tour A 28 mode 29 tour B 28 PRESET command 30 recording protocol 29 activating 73 random scan 31 alarm track 74 Setup menu 31 continuous 74 Pelco protocol deleting 71 address guidelines 30 formatting 71 Pelco D 29 profiles 73 Pelco P 29 scheduler 71 Pelco D 29 standard profile 74 Pelco P 29 status 73 physical inputs 17 Recording A 28 playback
35. 32 485 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 Basic Keyboard Operation The following tables summarize the basic operations for a standard keyboard and the functions available to control an AutoDome camera Typical Usage Keyboard Features Function Keys Selects a specific control setting Number Keys Inputs a number from 0 to 9 Camera Key Selects a camera number Enter Key Inputs a selection Focus Key Sets the lens focus or makes a menu selection in OSD mode Iris Key Sets the lens iris setting or makes a menu selection in OSD mode Key LEDs Indicates an active key LCD Displays the current status Joystick Controls a pan tilt zoom PTZ AutoDome camera Table 1 1 Typical Keyboard Functions Dome Operation How to control To Pan Side to Side Move the joystick left or right To Tilt Up and Down Move the joystick forward and back To Zoom In Twist the joystick clockwise To Zoom Out Twist the joystick counterclockwise Table 1 2 Typical Keyboard Controls for an AutoDome Camera Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 4 en Getting Started VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera Syst
36. 33 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 47 7 3 7 4 Setting AutoTrack Optimization Parameters 1 Turn off the command lock if active From a keyboard press OFF 90 ENTER From the Aux Control tab located on the LivePage view enter 90 OFF 2 Access the Main Menu From a keyboard press ON 46 ENTER From the Aux Control tab enter 46 ON 3 Access the Advanced Feature Setup menu 4 Select the AutoTrack Sensitivity option and change the parameter to Auto or to a value between 1 10 5 Exit the AutoTrack Sensitivity menu Then exit the Advanced Feature Setup menu 6 Access the PTZ Setup menu 7 Select the AutoPan option and change the parameter to one of the suggested values in the table above 8 Exit the AutoPan menu Then exit the PTZ Setup menu and finally exit the Main menu Consistent Light Conditions You may use higher AutoPan speeds in consistent indoor or outdoor ambient light conditions but Bosch recommends not exceeding a speed of more than 15 degrees sec Then modify the AutoTrack Sensitivity setting to reach the optimal results Virtual Masking 500i Series Only Virtual Masking is a unique Bosch technology that allows you to create an invisible area that ignores unwanted background motion These invisible masks are similar to privacy zones except that the AutoDome AutoTrack and Motion Detection algor
37. 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu v v Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate physical v v outputs On 66 Display software version Displays software version number v v v On 72 Re initialize camera Performs camera lens re initialization v v v functions On Off 78 AutoTrack Turns AutoTrack on or off v On Off 81 Physical output 1 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 82 Physical Output 2 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 83 Physical Output 3 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 90 Command Lock Unlock On lock on v v v Off lock off On Off 100 Record A Activate Deactivate vA v On Off 101 Record B Activate Deactivate vA v On 997 FastAddress display Display current address v v v Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 94 en VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System preposition shot from Tour 1 Shot removes preset Function Comm Command Description Series Series Serie Key No 200 300 s 500i On 998 FastAddress all units Display and program current address v v v On 999 FastAddress Display and program unaddressed v v y unaddressed domes AutoDomes Set 1 99 Pre position Set programs a preset view 1 64 v v programming Shot 1 99 Pre position recall Shot recall programmed preset 1 64 v v Set 100 Pre p
38. 8 18 above F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 65 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 NOTICE The Recording Scheduler must be stopped before creating a partition Cancel Figure 8 19 Identifying the Number of Partitions 4 Type a unique name within the Partition name field then click Next Gen4 Create partition 2 6 RAM recording cam 1 Cancel Figure 8 20 Assigning a Partition Name Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 66 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 5 Click the pull down list for Recording format and make a selection then click Next 2 Gen4 Create partition3 6 x io ATi A i 2 MPEG 4 H 263 bai Figure 8 21 Identifying a 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 E Gen4 Create partition 4 6 HOD e aN I Figure 8 22 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 you
39. AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 200 VG4 300 VG4 500i BOSCH The following trademarks are registered with the United States Office of Patents and Trademarks AutoDome Bosch and the Bosch logo and symbol are registered trademarks of Robert Bosch Inc Microsoft Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP NET DirectX and ActiveX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Sun and Java are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc American Dynamics is a registered trademark of Tyco International Ltd Pelco is registered trademark of Pelco Inc Due to the nature of this material this document refers to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names In most if not all cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies in one or more countries It is not this publisher s intent to use any of these names generically The reader is therefore cautioned to investigate all claimed trademarks rights before using any of these names other than to refer to the product described VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Table of Contents en iii Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 Getting Started 3 Powering On 3 Establishing AutoDome Control 3 B
40. Camera System Installation Manual for more informa tion F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System en 93 A User Command Table Function Comm Command Description Series Series Serie Key No 200 300 s 500i On Off 1 Scan 360 Autopan without limits v v v On Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits v v v On Off 7 Play Custom Pre Activate Deactivate vA v position Tour On Off 8 Play Pre position Tour Activate Deactivate v y v On Off 14 Set Autopan and Scan Enters speed adjustment slide bar v v v Speed On Off 15 Set Pre position Tour Enters dwell adjustment slide bar v v v Period dwell On Off 20 Backlight Comp Backlight Compensation v y v On Off 24 Stabilization Electronic Stabilization v On Off 26 Wide Dynamic Range Activate Deactivate v v WDR camera only On 47 View Factory Settings View all menu default settings v v v On Off 50 Playback A continuous Activate Deactivate vA v On Off 51 Playback A single Activate Deactivate v v On Off 52 Playback B continuous Activate Deactivate vA v On Off 53 Playback B single Activate Deactivate v v On Off 56 Night Mode menu On Off Auto Day Night only v v v On Off 57 Night Mode setting Enables Disables Night Mode Day Night v v v only On 62 Pre position Title menu Enters Pre position Title menu v v vA On
41. Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera_ Sliding scale 30 sec during AutoPan and 19 sec to 60 sec AutoScan Tour 1 Period Changes dwell time Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec between presets during the tour Tour 2 Period Changes dwell time Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec not available between presets during with 200 Series the tour models F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 13 Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting PTZ Fixed Sets pan and tilt speed Sliding scale 1 to 15 4 Speed when controlled by a fixed speed controller Inactivity Selects the mode that an Scene 1 Returns to Preset 1 OFF AutoDome reverts to after Prev Aux Returns to previous the period of inactivity set activity such as Aux commands 1 in the inactivity period 2 7 8 50 or 52 OFF Remains on the current scene indefinitely Inactivity Sets the time period of Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 2 min Period inactivity before the above action occurs AutoPivot Automatically rotates the OFF or ON ON camera 180 when following a subject traveling directly beneath the camera AutoDomeOrie Automatically rotates the INVERTED or NORMAL NORMAL ntation not video 180
42. Dome Modular Camera System 10 11 12 13 14 15 Type the number 1 or use the slide bar to specify shot number 1 Shot numbers must be set prior to configuring an alarm rule See Section 3 2 Setting Preset Shots Page 27 for instructions The AutoDome moves to this preposition when the alarm rule is true Display a i Alarm Input Options Input Option 1 Input Option 2 Input Option 3 Alarm Output Input Option 4 Input Option 5 N O Input Option 6 Input Option 7 Input Option 8 Input Option 9 Input Option 10 Input Option 11 Input Option 12 i Output Options Output Option 1 Output Option 2 Output Option 3 Output Option 4 Output Option 5 Output Option 6 Output Option 7 Output Option 8 Output Option 9 Output Option 10 Nutan Antinn 11 lt gt Figure 7 3 Output Option 6 Configuration Expand Alarm Rule then click Alarm Rule 1 Click the Yes radio button to enable the rule Type the number 1 or use the slider bar to select 1 for the Input option Select Alarm Input 1 from the Input Option drop down list Ensure that the Output number is set to 1 Select Shot 1 from the Output Options drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to move to pre position shot 1 when Input 1 is true macamni Enabled W___ Setting Group 1 arias Setting Group 2 Yes No Setting Group 3 Setting Group 4 Lens Setting Group 1 Input Setting Group 2 am
43. Edit Tour 2 Tour 1 Period 5 sec Tour 2 Period 5 sec Factory Setting 30 deg sec OFF A ON Select Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 36 en Pelco On Screen Menus VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System PTZ Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu Edit Tour 1 Accesses the Add Exit Exits the menu 300 and 500i Remove Scenes On Scene 1 5 Adds or removes Series Standard Tour 1 Menu scenes from the Standard Tour Edit Tour 2 Accesses the Edit Custom Exit Exits the menu 300 and 500i Tour Menu Scene 1 5 Adds or removes Series scenes from the Custom Tour Tour 1 Period Changes the length of Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec waiting time between presets Tour 2 Period Changes the length of Sliding scale 3 sec to 10 min 5 sec waiting time between presets Scan Speed Changes the Autopan and Sliding scale 1 sec to 60 sec 30 AutoScan speeds sec Edit Presets Modifies preset scenes 1 99 scenes Limit Stops Toggles the Limit Stops for ON or OFF OFF AutoScan Recordings Selects record Pattern 1 or A or B A 300 and 500i 2 if normal pattern Series command does not respond AutoPivot Follows a subject while ON or OFF ON beneath the camera w
44. HEY PERTAIN TO EXPORT AND THE REEXPORT OF SOFTWARE DIVERSION OF THE SOFTWARE CONTRARY TO U S LAW IS PROHIBITED By installation or use you acknowledge that you have read understood and agree to be bound by all terms of Bosch Security Systems License Agreement for Software Figure 8 4 Bosch End user License Agreement 5 Click the CCTV link under the Software heading in the center frame Q search E Contact Where to buy G My Bosch TemsofUse 05713 2008 Invented forlife BOSCH Securty Systems US gt Software Security Systems The Americas Software 4 Back New Software since 2008 04 10 Figure 8 5 Main Software Frame 6 Click the Cameras PTZ link to access the software for Bosch PTZ cameras Q Search E Contact FW Where to buy amp My Bosch Terme of Use 08 19 2008 Invented fortie BOSCH Security Systems The Americas 4 Back Cameras MiniDome Switching and Control gt Digital Recording and Storage IP Video gt Management Systems Figure 8 6 Cameras PTZ link Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 54 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System After you click Cameras PTZ the browser opens the Software Download page for VG4 and VEZ AutoDomes Q Search Contact Wheretobuy O My Bosch TemsofUse 05 13 2008 Invented forie BOSCH ity Systems ase Notes PEN DFR ES PPT Tha Ama
45. OSD 14 vertical position 14 tour custom 36 periods 33 36 preposition 27 preset 31 standard 36 stopping 27 tour 1 27 tour 2 27 Tour 1 period 12 Tour 2 period 12 Tour Period menu 28 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 109 U UDP 49 88 user commands 27 V video loss events 25 video transmission 88 VIDOS 50 View Control tab 59 VIP XD 50 virtual masking 23 47 voltage limit 25 W white balance 9 35 Z zero pan 31 zoom 59 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 110 en Index VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc Americas Bosch Security Systems Inc 850 Greenfield Road Lancaster Pennsylvania 17601 USA Telephone 1 888 289 0096 Fax 1 585 223 9180 Email security sales us bosch com www boschsecurity us Europe Middle East Africa Bosch Security Systems B V P O Box 80002 5600 JB Eindhoven The Netherlands Phone 31 40 2577 284 Fax 31 40 2577 330 emea securitysystems bosch com www boschsecurity com Asia Pacific Bosch Security Systems Pte Ltd 38C Jalan Pemimpin Singapore 577180 Phone 65 6319 3450 Fax 65 6319 3499 apr securitysystems bosch com www boschsecurity com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2008 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 Data subject
46. Period 28 microphone 91 92 M JPEG 59 motion detection 18 48 MPEG ActiveX 50 52 MPEG 4 50 stream 1 59 stream 2 59 multicast 49 N network settings page 56 networking baud rate 16 Ethernet cable 50 gateway address 51 IGMP V2 49 IP 49 IP address 51 port 51 subnet mask 51 TCP IP 49 UDP 49 night mode 10 35 color 10 threshold 10 normally closed circuit 19 normally closed supervised contact 18 normally open circuit 19 normally open dry contact 18 normally open supervised contact 18 0 OFF 90 ENTER 5 28 ON 997 ENTER 4 ON 998 ENTER 4 ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 28 on screen display 7 14 19 OSD 7 14 19 outdoor white balance 9 outputs 1 3 19 outputs 5 12 19 Outputs Setup menu 18 alarm relay 19 outputs 1 3 19 normally closed circuit 19 normally open circuit 19 outputs 5 12 19 AutoTrack 19 Aux Off 19 Aux On 19 OSD 19 transmit 19 Overview 57 P partition 64 partition status 70 passwords changing 5 security level 5 special 5 peak gain 83 92 Pelco 29 33 FastAddress 30 frame scan 31 keyboard commands 30 33 PRESET 31 34 PRESET 31 92 PRESET 31 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 107 93 PRESET 31 port 51 94 PRESET 31 post alarm 95 PRESET 31 33 profile 74 96 PRESET 31 time 74 97 PRESET 31 power up events 25 98 PRESET 31 pre compensation 10 99 PRESET 31 Preposition Tour AutoScan
47. Series Only Preset positions 90 through 99 48 7 6 Image Stabilization 500i Series Only 48 T T Pre position Tour 48 8 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome 49 8 1 Overview of Features 49 8 2 System Requirements 50 8 3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 50 8 4 Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera 51 8 5 Installing the Required Software 52 8 5 1 Changing the Network Settings 55 8 6 Main Screen 57 8 7 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 58 8 7 1 Establishing a Connection 58 8 7 2 Configuring Data Streams 58 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operations 59 8 7 4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command 60 8 8 Alarm Connections 62 8 8 1 Sending an Alarm E mail 63 8 9 Partitioning 64 8 9 1 Viewing the Partition Status 68 8 9 2 Editing a Partition 70 8 9 3 Deleting Recordings 71 8 9 4 Deleting all Partitions 71 8 10 Recording Scheduler 71 8 10 1 Holidays 72 8 10 2 Deleting Holidays 72 8 10 3 Time Periods 72 8 10 4 Activating the Recording 73 8 10 5 Recording Status 73 8 11 Recording Profiles 73 8 12 Alarm Rules 74 8 12 1 Creating Alarm Rules 75 8 12 2 Alarm Rule Examples 76 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Table of Contents en v 9 1 9 1 1 9 1 2 9 1 3 9 1 4 9 1 5 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 VG4 Audio Connections 81 Audio Line Input Specifications 81 Wire Specifications 81 Connections 81 Activating Audio Reception 81 Enabling Audio Tran
48. Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Rule 1 12 Displays the status Enabled The rule inputs and outputs are Empty of arule on the properly defined and the rule is turned on right side of the Disabled The rule inputs and outputs are menu There are defined but the rule is turned off four 4 possible Invalid The rule has a missing or invalid rule statuses input or output Empty The rule has no inputs or outputs defined Selecting a Rule number provides access to its configuration menu The Rule Menu allows you to configure a rule from previously defined alarm inputs and outputs Once an alarm is configured with valid inputs and outputs it can be turned on or off enabled or disabled through its configuration menu F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 21 Rule Choices outputs set in the Alarm I O Setup gt Outputs Setup Menu that defines a rule s outputs 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 and Aux On Off can be set to be active fora specific duration of time as follows Seconds 1 5 10 15 or 30 Minutes 1 5 or 10 Latched The alarm stays active until acknowledged Follows The alarm follows the
49. 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 Menu for AutoScan Invokes the Pelco main Setup Menu when pressed for 2 seconds 96 PRESET Stops a scan 97 PRESET Initiates FastAddress Pelco Random Scan 98 PRESET Toggles the Synch Mode between Line Lock and Internal Pelco Frame Scan This command is available only for two 2 minutes after the power is applied and then reverts to normal preset functionality 99 PRESET Starts an AutoScan NOTICE Some Pelco controllers do not support all the preset command numbers Consult the specific Pelco controller s documentation for supported preset commands Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 32 en Alternative Control Protocols VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco On Screen Menus en 33 5 5 1 Pelco On Screen Menus You can program the AutoDome through the Pelco on screen display OSD menus To access the Pelco menus you must configure the AutoDome for Pelco Mode and invoke the Pelco main Setup Menu Setup Menu The Pelco main Setup Menu provides access to the programmable AutoDome settings Some menu i
50. Transmit c Click the Output Period drop down list and select 3 sec d Click the Yes radio button to enable Alarm Rule 1 Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS BOSCI gt General settings gt Encoder settings Alarm Rule 1 Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Alarm gt Input Options gt Output Options Alarm Rules Ji alarm Input 1 z Alarm Rule 1 ro i 7 Transmit z 2 fa sec 1g Help on this Le Ole Figure 8 40 Alarm Rule 1 Example Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 80 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 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 track an intruder after an alarm is triggered BY DOV RC OEN at 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab Click the Camera Settings link click Alarm then click Output Options Click Output Option 5 under the Output Options group Select Tracking from the Type drop down list Click Output Option 6 Select Shot from the Type drop down list Type the number 1 or use the slide bar to specify shot number 1 Shot numbers must be set prior to configuring an alarm rule See Section 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operati
51. User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 82 en VG4 Audio Connections VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 9 1 4 LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS Gen4 AutoDome J BOSCH gt General settings gt Encoder settings Miscellaneous Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display gt Alarm N gt Recording settings 00 z AutoBaud gt Alarm settings gt Service settings Con C of Audio Biphase Audio Biphase Reset to Factory Defaults Help on this page Figure 9 1 Configuring Audio Settings Enabling Audio Transmission To transmit audio via the IP connection do the following 1 2 Open the IP AutoDome LivePage then click the Settings tab Click Service Settings from the left pane then click Livepage Configuration The IP AutoDome displays the Livepage Configuration screen see Figure 9 2 Click the Transmit Audio radio button to enable for audio Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS BOSCI gt General settings A E Livepage configuration URL for logo bean BN URL for device logo Defaut Eose Transmit audio Vv gt Encoder settings gt Camera settings gt Recording settings gt Alarm settings Y Service settings Elieweleanniipuiey 5 Show relay outputs F JPEG Size C large amp small JPEG Delay fo ms High Low JPEG Quality KAI gt 4 Video format MPEG4
52. all any additional hardware and information about additional on screen menus Pelco Protocol 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 Pelco D or Pelco P protocol commands NOTICE The AutoDome supports only the RS 485 protocol while in Pelco mode It does not transmit responses back to the controller 4 1 1 Hardware Configuration The AutoDome is configured from the factory for RS 485 operation in Pelco Protocol Mode 1 Connect the controller s TX terminals to the AutoDome s TxD terminals See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for complete wiring instructions 2 Pan or tilt the keyboard joystick to confirm that control has been established to the AutoDome approximately five 5 seconds NOTICE If control is not established ensure that the RS 232 RS 485 selector switch is positioned to RS 485 outward toward the LED lights This switch is located on the bottom of the AutoDome CPU board under the camera head and next to the LED lights See Figure 4 1 LS Figure 4 1 RS 232 RS 485 Selection Switch 1 CPU Module Switch Location LEDs A Ga N RS485 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 30 en Alternative Control Protocols VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 4 1 2 Addres
53. all directions 12 Sets the PTZ speed for controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 6 Zoom out 13 Moves the camera to pre set shot numbers 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 y Zoom int 1 This function is also accessible by using the mouse scroll wheel while in the Live video frame 2 This button is also used as the Enter button to select menu items from the AUX tab Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 60 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 7 4 To manually pan throughout the image area move your cursor over any part of the live video The image area displays a directional arrow 7 Tl gt lt then click and hold the right mouse key to pan the camera Digital I O 300 and 500i Series Only The alarm relay outputs will display next to the camera image on the LivePage window when the IP AutoDome is configured to Show Relay Outputs under Service Settings on the Settings window The relays 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 J J Figure 8 13 Digital I O Panel System and Event Logs The System Log field contains information about the operating status of the IP AutoDome and the connection The Event Log contains information about alarm conditio
54. as a prerequisite for Multicasting Configuration Allows configuration for all camera settings from a Web browser on the local network Intranet or on the Internet You can also update the firmware load device configurations store configuration settings and copy these settings from one camera to another Snapshots Allows you to take and store individual video frames as JPEG images from the Web browser interface Backup Saves video images as a file on a computer s hard drive from the Web browser interface Audio Switches between Biphase in to Audio in line 2V P P microphone Record Allows configuration for the recording options of the IP module You can record video from the Livepage to a hard drive or you can opt to store up to 8 MB of video on the IP module Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 50 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 2 System Requirements The IP AutoDome 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 computer with the Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system network access and the Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser version 6 0 or later or A computer with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system network access and reception software such as the Bosch VIDOS softwa
55. asic Keyboard Operation 3 Keyboard Commands 4 Setting the Camera Address 4 FastAddress 4 Setting Passwords 5 Special Passwords 5 On Screen Display Menu Navigation 7 Setup Menu 7 Camera Setup Menu 8 Lens Setup 11 PTZ Setup Menu 12 Display Setup Menu 14 Communication Setup Menu 15 Alarm I O Setup 17 Rule Setup Menu 20 Language Menu 22 Advanced Feature Setup Menu available with Series 500i only 22 Diagnostics Menu 23 Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked 27 Setting AutoPan Mode 27 Setting Preset Shots 27 Configuring Preposition Tours 27 Programming the Inactivity Operation 28 Recorded Tours 300 and 500i Series only 28 Alternative Control Protocols 29 Pelco Protocol Mode 29 Hardware Configuration 29 Address Guidelines 30 Pelco Keyboard Commands 30 Special Preset Commands 31 Pelco On Screen Menus 33 Setup Menu 33 Command Lock locked 34 Bosch Menu locked 34 PTZ Setup unlocked 35 Other Menus 36 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 iv en Table of Contents VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 6 Keyboard Commands by Number 37 7 Advanced Features 41 7 1 Alarm Rules 300 and 500i Series Only 41 7 2 AutoTrack Operation 500i Series Only 45 7 2 1 AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations 45 7 2 2 AutoTrack Optimization 46 7 3 Virtual Masking 500i Series Only 47 7 4 Privacy Masking 300 and 500i Series Only 47 7 5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest 500i
56. at A Where to buy My Bosch Terms ofUse 05713 2008 Invented fortite E BOSCH Security Systems The Americas Observation and video monitoring systems are ubiquitous EER and the market is growing rapidly As world leader in high WIPMMeO Ste tech surveillance Bosch sets the standard in providing crystal clear pictures from inside smoky night clubs or zeae Breet et outside on rainy roads and shopping centers Key products Djseoninued Products include CCTV camerasimonitors digital recording and switching systems and the latest IP network video products Please contact your local office for product availability Security Systems Products updated 10 May 2008 07 30 Figure 8 3 Software Link 4 Click OK to agree to the Bosch Software License Agreement Microsoft Internet Explorer ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS 15 BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE HOWEVER NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR ITS USE NOR FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS OR OTHER RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM ITS USE NO LICENSE IS GRANTED WHICH MAY RESULT FROM ITS USE NO LICENSE 15 GRANTED BY IMPLICATION OR OTHERWISE UNDER ANY PATENT OR OTHER RIGHTS OF BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE UPDATES FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL U S EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AS AMENDED AS T
57. available with 18x color camera Freeze Frame Holds a preposition video OFF or ON ON On Preposition not available with 18x color camera frame while moving to another preposition Tilt Up Limit Sets the upper tilt limit of the camera Use joystick to move to a scene Restore Defaults Restores the default setting for this menu only Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 14 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 5 Display Setup Menu Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized Menu items with an are the default settings Display Setup Exit Title OSD MOMENTARY Camera OSD ON Display Adjust Sector Blanking Privacy Masking Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Display Setup Menu Choices OSD displays camera response information such as Digital Zoom Iris open close and Focus near far Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Title OSD Controls how the OSD OFF Titles are hidden MOMENT displays sector or shot ON Titles are displayed continuously ARY titles MOMENTARY Titles are displayed for a few seconds then disappear from the screen Camera Controls how the OSD OFF or ON ON Display Adjusts the text Exit Exits the me
58. ays and programs all cameras without an address in the system NOTICE If a keyboard is set to a camera number that already has an address that camera also responds to this command ON 998 ENTER Displays and programs all cameras with or without an address in the system ON 997 ENTER Displays the current address status of all cameras in the system simultaneously F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Getting Started en 5 To set an address for a camera without an address 1 Select the camera number you want to FastAddress The system displays the camera number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor Press ENTER where is the camera number without an address Press ON 999 ENTER to invoke an on screen display of cameras on the system without an address Follow the on screen instructions You receive an on screen confirmation when the FastAddress is complete To change or clear an address for a camera with an address 1 Select the camera number you want to FastAddress The system displays the camera number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor Press ENTER where is the camera number with an address Press ON 998 ENTER to invoke an on screen display of all cameras on the system with or without an address Follow the on screen instructions You receive an on screen confirmation w
59. bles the connection communication and data transfer between two devices In PTZ cameras such as the AutoDome protocol refers to the standard used to control the pan tilt and zoom PTZ operation of the camera Since each dome camera manufacturer s PTZ protocols are unique multi protocol support is needed to support third party dome systems AutoDome cameras support the Pelco D and P protocols and well as Bosch s own biphase protocol See Biphase Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 100 en Glossary of CCTV Terms VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System N National Pipe Thread A U S standard for tapered threads NPT sizes measure the nominal inside diameter of the pipe NPT threads form a seal as the threads compress against each other NEMA Rating Specification standards in reference to the operating environment for a variety of electrical devices NightSense A method of boosting the sensitivity of high resolution Bosch color cameras by 9db a factor of 3 by combining the signal of the color image in a single monochrome picture NPT See National Pipe Thread O On screen Display Menus are shown on the display monitor OSD See On screen Display P Pan Camera movement in the horizontal direction Pixel The smallest addressable unit on a display screen or bitmapped image Pre Position A pre selected and stored combination of pan tilt an
60. camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time on the CCD This is accomplished by integrating the signal from a number of consecutive video frames to reduce signal noise Singlemode Fiber An optical fiber with a silica e g glass core with a diameter of less than 10 microns Used for high speed transmission over long distances it provides greater bandwidth than multimode but its smaller core makes it more difficult to couple the light source Singlemode fiber optic transmission systems use more expensive laser based light sources Spot Focus Activates Auto Focus for three seconds after camera movement Subnet Mask Subnetting is a method that allows one large network to be broken down into several smaller ones Depending on the network class A B or C some number of IP address bits are reserved for the network address subnet and some for the host address For example Class A addresses use 8 bits for the subnet address and 24 bits for the host portion of the address Class A subnet masks are denoted 255 0 0 0 Class B addresses 16 bits for both the subnet and host address use a 255 255 0 0 subnet mask Class C addresses 8 bits for the subnet and 24 bits for the host address use a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 T TCP IP See Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Tilt Camera movement in the vertical direction Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A communications prot
61. d inactivity period AutoPivot and tilt limits Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 8 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Display Setup Accesses adjustable display settings such as OSD sector blanking and privacy masking Communication Setup Accesses communication settings such as AutoBaud and Bilinx Alarm Setup Accesses the alarm settings such as inputs outputs and rules not available with 200 Series models Language Displays the language Advanced Accesses the advanced features menu including Stabilization AutoTrack Sensitivity Camera Height and Virtual Masking only available on 500i Series models Diagnostics Displays the status of diagnostic events NOTICE To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu use the Zoom command 2 2 Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings that can be changed or customized Menu items marked with an asterisk are the default settings Camera Setup Pre Comp Exit White Bal EXT ATW Gain Control AUTO Max Gain Level 6 4 Sharpness 12 Synch Mode Internal Line Lock Delay 0 Backlight Comp OFF WDR OFF Shutter Mode Auto SensUP Shutter 1 60 Auto SensUP Max 15x Night Mode AUTO Night Mode Color
62. d AutoDome Microphone Coaxial Cable 10 m 33 ft maximum distance VG4 IP enabled AutoDome Ethernet Network ojl A Ol N e Computer with Bosch DiBos Software Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 90 en Troubleshooting Guide VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Audio Connections with an Analog standard VG4 AutoDome In this illustration the analog VG4 AutoDome connects to a Bosch Video Audio IP Encoder via a coaxial cable The computer that plays the audio is connected to the encoder via an Ethernet cable Figure 10 2 Typical Audio Connections for an Analog AutoDome Microphone Bosch Video Audio Encoder Coaxial Cable 10 m 33 ft maximum distance Ethernet Connection Bosch Video Audio Encoder to a PC VG4 Analog Standard AutoDome Computer with Bosch DiBos Software Coaxial Connection VG4 Analog Autodome to a Bosch Video Audio Encoder F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 91 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 Check the computer s
63. d Controlling the AutoDome PTZ Once the network cables are properly connected and the IP AutoDome has a valid IP address you can view live images and control the PTZ controls over the TCP IP network using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 7 1 Establishing a Connection Once the software is installed on a local computer and the IP AutoDome is configured with the proper IP addresses you can connect to the camera using Microsoft Internet Explorer The main screen contains all the options to configure the LivePage video recording and to configure settings Help on this page Figure 8 10 Overview To establish a connection do the following 1 Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Type the IP address of the IP AutoDome into the browser s Address Bar and click Go 3 Ifthe AutoDome is password protected the system prompts you to enter a password Note This password is for network access only and not for access to the OSD menus 4 Type the user 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 NOTICE The IP AutoDome allows a maximum of five 5 standard connections and 25 multicast connections If you cannot connect to the IP AutoDome you may have exceeded the maximum number of connections for the device or network configuration 8 7 2 Configuring Data Streams The IP AutoDome encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two i
64. d select YES Example 2 Advanced Alarm Rule Scenario A 500i Series AutoDome located at an airport is set to AutoPan Between Limits from the parking garage to the airport terminal The gate entering the airport has an alarm contact connected to the AutoDome and the perimeter fence in the area of the gate has an infrared IR motion detection sensor connected to the AutoDome When both the gate contact and motion detector alarms are activated at the same time we want the alarm rule to Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 42 en Advanced Features VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Flash an OSD message ALARM 2 on the monitor Stop the AutoPan and move the camera to a saved position Shot 5 viewing the fence Turn on AutoTrack Transmit a Bilinx signal to the head end system to trigger an alarm response Poe Ne The sequence to program this alarm rule example is as follows 1 Wire and set the alarm Input s a Wire the motion detector to Input 1 This circuit is normally open b Wire the gate alarm contact to Input 5 This circuit is normally closed NOTICE For instruction on wiring alarm and relay connections see the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual 2 From the Inputs Setup menu a Ensure Input 1 the motion detector is set to N O This setting is the default for Input 1 b Ensure Input 5 the gate contact is set to N C 3 Set the alar
65. d zoom positions that allow a set view to be recalled Also known as Preset Shot Preset Tour A sequence of preset shots combined to provide a pre programmed tour of the area covered by an AutoDome camera Pressurized Dry Nitrogen Housing A housing for outdoor applications that protects against smog humidity dirt and dust Privacy Masking The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it being viewed R Region of Interest The defining of a specific area within a field of view to be used by the motion detection algorithm to only look for motion within this region Resolution The measure of the fine detail that can be seen in an image For analog systems this is typically measured in Television Lines or TVL The higher the TVL rating the higher the resolution RS232 485 A communication interface for third party control and firmware upgrades to the AutoDome products Rule AutoDome s alarm management subsystem that uses if this do that rules to perform specific actions when an event occurs F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 101 S Sector Blanking The ability to blank out video in any of the 16 pan sectors Sensitivity A measure of the amount of light required to provide a standard video signal Sensitivity values are stated in lux or foot candles SensUp Increases
66. days 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 Time Periods To change the names of the recording profiles do the following 1 Click a profile and then the Rename button 2 Enter your chosen name and click the Rename button again F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 73 8 10 4 8 10 5 8 11 Activating the Recording After completing configuration you must activate the recording scheduler and start the recording Once recording is underway the Recording profile and Recording scheduler pages are deactivated and the configuration cannot be modified To stop the recording activity at any time to modify the settings do the following 1 Click the Start button to activate the recording scheduler 2 Click the Stop button to deactivate the recording scheduler This action interrupts current recording to modify the configuration Recording Status The Recording status indicator at the bottom of the screen indicates the recording activity of the IP AutoDome For example an animated graphic is displayed while recording is taking
67. ded Tours 300 and 500i Series only The 300 and 500i Series AutoDome can make up to two 2 recorded tours A Recorded Tour saves all manual camera movements made during the recording including its rate of pan tilt and zoom speeds and other lens setting changes To Record Tour A 1 Press ON 100 ENTER to start recording a tour 2 Press OFF 100 ENTER to stop recording To playback Recorded Tour A 1 Press ON 50 ENTER to begin continuous playback 2 Press OFF 50 ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback To Record Tour B 1 Press ON 101 ENTER to start recording the tour 2 Press OFF 101 ENTER to stop the tour To playback Recorded Tour B 1 Press ON 52 ENTER to begin continuous playback 2 Press OFF 52 ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Alternative Control Protocols en 29 4 4 1 Alternative Control Protocols The VG4 AutoDome supports three alternative control protocols that allows a user to send commands and to receive information from the AutoDome The VG4 AutoDome supports the following protocols Pelco P Pelco D American Dynamics Manchester Sensormatic RS 422 The VG4 AutoDome natively supports the two Pelco protocols To use the American Dynamics Manchester or the Sensormatic RS 422 protocol you must purchase a separate module The module contains instructions to inst
68. down list and select Shot b Move the slider bar or type the number 7 in the Shot field Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS J BOSCH a gt General settings gt Encoder settings Output Option 6 pType Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Y Alarm gt Input Options Y Output Options Output Optio gt Alarm Rules Help on this page a ai Figure 8 36 Output Option 6 Example Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 78 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 5 Select Output Option 7 6 Click the Type drop down list and select Transmit gt General settings gt Encoder settings Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS p BOSCH Output Option 7 Type Alarm Output gt Display Y Alarm gt Input Options Y Output Options Output Option 11 Output Option 12 gt Alarm Rules Help on this BARecordind setings marshal Figure 8 37 Output Option 7 Example 7 Close the Output Options list click Alarm Rules and then click Alarm Rule 1 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 li
69. e such as twisted pair both wires are electrically equal In an unbalanced line such as coax one line has different electrical properties than the other Bilinx A communications format that allows remote control configuration and updates to be performed over the video cable Coax or Passive UTP Biphase Pan Tilt Zoom protocol for Bosch products BLC See Back Light Compensation C Cable Category Application and bandwidth rating system for UTP cabling Categories 1 through 6 are based on EIA TIA 568 B standards Category is typically abbreviated CAT UTP Category 5 5e and 6 are used for Ethernet data cabling applications Ethernet wiring distances are limited to a maximum of 100m 328ft when using UTP wiring Cable Compensation A technology that prevents image degradation caused by signal losses when transmitting video over long cable lengths CCD See Charged Coupled Device CCD Format Indicates the size of the camera sensor used In general the larger the sensor the more sensitive the camera and the better the image quality The format is quoted in inches for example 1 4 or 1 3 See Charge Coupled Device CCD CCTV See Closed Circuit TeleVision Charge Coupled Device The most common type of solid state image sensor used in CCTV cameras The sensor converts light energy into electrical signals Closed Circuit TeleVision A video system that transmits television signals over a closed no
70. e 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 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 75 8 12 1 Creating Alarm Rules Up to four 4 input and output events can be included in a single rule However each input and output must be true for the alarm s rule to be valid and enabled To configure an alarm rule do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click Alarm from the left pane then click Alarm Rules Select an Alarm Rule The IP AutoDome displays the Alarm Rule screen Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS BOSCH gt General settings gt Encoder settings Alarm Rule 1 Camera settings 7 gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Alam 2 mm gt Input Options gt Output Options Y Alarm Rules 3 1 Alarm Input 4 v Help on this page Figure 8 33 Alarm Rules 3 Move the slider bar to select a number between 1 4 inclusive 4 Select the appropriate Input Option This list displays Input Options 1 through 7 only if these options were previously configured 5 Move the slider bar to select a number between 1 4 inclusive 6 Select the appropriate Output Option None Output Options 1 3 only if these
71. em 1 2 2 Keyboard Commands Keyboard control commands are composed of a sequence of three 3 inputs with the following convention 1 a Function key 2 a Command number key s 3 the Enter key Depending on the type of keyboard the control function keys are labeled ON or AUX ON OFF or AUX OFF SET or SET SHOT SHOT or SHOW SHOT NOTICE The convention used for control key commands in this manual is ON OFF SET and SHOT Refer to your keyboard manual for the key naming conventions Command numbers range from 1 to 999 See Chapter 6 Keyboard Commands by Number for a complete list of keyboard commands The Enter key can also be labeled with the 8 symbol For example the keyboard command to make the AutoDome pan 360 continuously is ON 1 ENTER press the ON key then press the number 1 key and then press ENTER 1 3 Setting the Camera Address Once the AutoDome power is turned on and homing is complete you must set the camera address You may also want to assign a password and customize some of the AutoDome default settings NOTICE You do not need to set a camera address if using Bilinx or Ethernet communication See the AutoDome Installation Manual to configure an AutoDome for Bilinx or Ethernet operation 1 3 1 FastAddress FastAddress is an AutoDome feature that allows you to set or change a camera address using the keyboard and on screen menus There are three 3 FastAddress commands ON 999 ENTER Displ
72. ems marked with an asterisk are default settings unless otherwise noted NOTICE After a period of 4 5 minutes of inactivity a menu times out and exits without warning Some unsaved settings in the current menu can be lost 2 1 Setup Menu The main Setup Menu provides access to all programmable AutoDome settings It is a locked menu that requires the user to turn off the command lock To open the main Setup Menu locked command 1 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock 2 Press ON 46 ENTER to access the Main Menu 3 Use the joystick to highlight a menu item 4 Press Focus Iris to open a menu 5 Follow the on screen instructions NOTICE The AutoDome displays only those menus applicable to the AutoDome Series configuration Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus Iris keys to make a selection Setup Menu Exit Camera Setup Lens Setup PTZ Setup Display Setup Communication Setup Alarm Setup Language Advanced Diagnostics Focus Iris Select Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Exit Exits the menu Camera Setup _ Accesses adjustable camera settings such as white balance gain sharpness sync line lock backlight shutter and night mode Lens Setup Accesses adjustable lens settings such as focus iris zoom speed and digital zoom PTZ Setup Accesses adjustable pan tilt zoom PTZ settings such as Autopan tours PTZ spee
73. en keypad 2 Click the Show Shot button NOTICE For more information about the IP AutoDome settings and controls click the Help on this page link to open the IP AutoDome online help 8 8 Alarm Connections The Alarm Connections screen allows users to specify up to ten IP addresses which the device attempts to establish a connection with in the event of an alarm The device contacts the first specified IP address and then each subsequent address until the device establishes a connection LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS 1 J E BOSCH gt General settings Al ti arm connections gt Encoder settings gt Camera settings gt Recording settings gt Service settings Q F si ie A a tat ta Led Led Lad Le la ja Help on this page Figure 8 16 Alarm Connections To connect an alarm do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Alarm Settings link then click Alarm Connections The IP AutoDome displays the Alarm Connections screen see Figure 8 16 3 Click the Connect on Alarm drop down list and select On to establish a connection to a pre defined IP address in the event of an alarm Off indicates no alarm 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
74. erations 59 OSD 14 setup 33 camera height 45 Camera Setup menu 7 8 35 AutoSensUp maximum 10 backlight compensation 9 gain control 9 line lock delay 9 line lock 9 maximum gain level 9 night mode 10 color 10 threshold 10 pre compensation 10 sharpness 9 shutter 10 synchronization mode crystal 9 line lock 9 synchronization menu 9 white balance 9 AWB hold 9 extended ATW 9 indoor white balance 9 outdoor white balance 9 command lock 33 Command Lock menu 34 command numbers 60 commands reset 56 ENTER 5 33 PRESET 31 34 PRESET 31 92 PRESET 31 93 PRESET 31 94 PRESET 31 95 PRESET 31 33 96 PRESET 31 97 PRESET 31 98 PRESET 31 99 PRESET 31 autopan 27 AutoScan 31 Aux Off 18 19 60 Aux On 18 19 60 clear 27 FastAddress 31 inactivity operation 28 keyboard 37 60 limit stops 31 OFF 90 ENTER 5 28 ON 997 ENTER 4 ON 998 ENTER 4 ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 28 Pelco 30 random scan 31 Pelco frame scan 31 PRESET 30 preset shot 27 61 preset tour 31 recording tours 28 Set 27 Set Shot 60 61 SET 100 ENTER 27 SET 802 ENTER 5 Shot 18 27 Show Shot 60 store 27 synchronization mode 31 unlocked 27 user commands 27 zero pan 31 Communication Setup menu 8 15 autobaud 16 baud rate 16 Bilinx 16 Configuration Manager 55 Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices 24 configuring alarms 8 camera height 23 IP AutoDome reset 56 Livepage 56 network settings 56 rules 20 constant focus 11 constant iris 11 controlling camera o
75. es for setting up alarm rules The first example is a basic alarm rule and the second and third examples are more complex Example 1 Basic Alarm Rule Scenario We want a door alarm contact to 1 Flash an OSD message ALARM 1 on the display when the alarm is triggered 2 Move the AutoDome camera to a saved position For this example Shot 7 3 Transmit a Bilinx signal over the coax cable to the headend system such as an Allegiant to trigger an alarm response The sequence to program the above alarm rule example is as 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 NOTICE For instruction on wiring alarm and relay connections see the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual 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 head end 4 Set up the Alarm Rule for this example use Rule 1 Select the Inputs from the Rule Setup menu a Select Rule 1 b Set the first input to Alarm Input 1 5 Select the outputs a Set the first output to OSD b Set the second output to Shot 7 c Set the third output to Transmit 6 Enable the rule Highlight Enabled an
76. etup Communication Setup Alarm Setup Language Advanced Diagnostics Focus Iris Select Refer to Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Navigation for a complete description of Bosch menus and configuration settings F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Pelco On Screen Menus en 35 Camera Setup unlocked The Pelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings Exit White Bal Night Mode Focus Iris Camera Setup Factory Setting OUTDOOR AUTO Select Camera Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu White Sets a default value in OUTDOOR Sets a default setting if OUTDOOR Balance case the Pelco the controller disables white controller disables the balance white balance INDOOR Sets a default setting if the controller disables white balance Night Mode Switches from color to ON Sets Night Mode on ON Day Night monochrome OFF Sets Night Mode off models only AUTO Sets Night Mode to Auto set 5 1 3 PTZ Setup unlocked The Pelco PTZ Setup Menu provides access to the PTZ settings such as tours scan speed presets limit stops recording and AutoPivot PTZ Setup Exit Scan Speed Edit Presets Limit Stops Recording Autopivot Focus Iris Edit Tour 1
77. gs page 56 acknowledge alarm 36 port 51 adjusting record 49 AutoDome orientation 13 snapshots 49 brightness 14 software 52 camera height 23 subnet mask 51 vertical position 14 system requirements 50 Advanced Feature Setup menu 8 22 viewing live images 58 camera height 23 orientation 13 virtual masking 23 automatic white balance 9 AES 10 AutoPan 46 alarm relay 19 autopan 12 27 outputs 60 AutoPivot 13 33 36 alarm rule 41 74 AutoScan 12 31 Alarm Setup menu 8 17 AutoSensUP maximum 10 input setup 17 AutoTrack 18 19 45 inputs 1 7 18 camera height 45 normally closed supervised contact 18 field of view recommendations 46 normally open dry contact 18 light conditions 46 normally open supervised contact 18 mount recommendations 45 inputs 8 12 18 optimization 46 AutoTrack 18 sensitivity 46 Aux Off 18 settings 45 Aux On 18 with AutoPan 46 motion detection 18 Aux Control tab 59 61 Shot 18 Aux Off 60 alarm status 24 Aux Off command 18 19 American Dynamics 29 Aux On command 18 19 60 audio 49 AWB hold 9 activating 81 B cable 91 backlight compensation 9 connections 81 baud rate 16 gain 83 92 Bilinx 16 impedance 81 BIST 24 input 81 Bosch menu 33 34 line level 92 built in self test 24 microphone 91 92 on alarm 63 quality 91 92 sampling rate 81 auto focus 11 auto iris 11 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 104 en Index VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Cc camera height 23 op
78. hen the FastAddress is complete NOTICE FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is turned off or if the default settings are restored 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 Password Security Level 0000 Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command default OFF 90 ENTER before invoking a locked command 9999 Disables all security and allows all users to access locked commands To set or change a password locked command 1 2 3 Press OFF 90 ENTER to turn off the command lock Press SET 802 ENTER to access the password menu Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number Tilt the joystick right to move to the next number position Follow the on screen instructions and save the password You receive an on screen confirmation Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 6 en Getting Started VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 7 2 On Screen Display Menu Navigation The AutoDome is programmed through the on screen display OSD menus To access the OSD menus you must open the main Setup Menu Menu it
79. ht automatically switches 10 is earlier 55 is later models only out of night mode B W operation Pre Comp Amplifies the video gain Sliding scale 1 to 10 1 not applicable with IP to compensate for long distance cable runs AutoDome models Restore Restores all default Defaults settings for this menu only F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 11 2 3 Lens Setup The Lens Setup Menu provides access to lens settings that can be changed or customized Menu items marked with an asterisk are the default settings Lens Setup Exit Auto Focus SPOT Auto Iris CONSTANT Auto Iris Level 8 Focus Speed 2 Iris Speed 5 Max Zoom Speed FAST Digital Zoom ON Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Lens Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Auto Focus Automatically CONSTANT Auto Focus is always active SPOT focuses on the even while the camera is moving subject in the center MANUAL Auto Focus is inactive manual of the screen focus must be used SPOT The camera activates Auto Focus after the camera stops movement Once focused Auto Focus is inactive until the camera moves again Auto Iris Automatically
80. ies 500i only The Advanced Menu provides access to the Advanced Features Setup menus such as image Stabilization AutoTrack Sensitivity and Virtual Masking Menu items marked with an asterisk are the default settings Advanced Feature Setup Exit 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 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 23 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 Sets the sensitivity level of Sliding scale Auto 1 to 20 Auto Sensitivity AutoTrack Where 1 is more sensitive and 20 is less sensitive Auto varies the sensitivity level based on various lighting conditions AutoTrack Toggles the AutoTrack When On AutoTrack gives up OFF Timeout Timeout feature after the Timeout Period if tracking in a confined area for example a tree a flag etc AutoTrack Enters the AutoTrack Sliding scale 30 sec 1 to 30 min 5 min Timeout Period Timeout Period set menu Camera Height Defines the height of the A range from 2 4 m 8 ft to 3 6m camera for AutoTrack 30 7 m 100 f
81. ight limit Set programs right limit v v v Shot Shot shows limit Set 110 Factory P T home Set recalibrate home position v v v position y Set 802 Edit Password Enters the Edit Password menu v v v Set 899 Reset ALL Restores all settings to original v v v defaults and clears all user programmed settings Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene y v menu Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Enters the Custom Tour Scene v v menu Set 901 Adds Removes a Set adds preset 901 964 v y Shot 999 preposition shot from Shot removes preset Tour 1 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 40 en Keyboard Commands by Number VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 41 7 7 1 Advanced Features This chapter details the advanced features of the AutoDome Modular Camera System Alarm Rules 300 and 500i Series Only The 300 and 500i Series AutoDomes feature a powerful alarm rule engine In its simplest form an alarm rule defines those inputs that activate specific outputs In its more complex form a rule can be programmed to take any combination of inputs and keyboard commands to perform a dome function There are numerous combinations of alarm inputs and outputs that can be programmed into twelve alarm rules Following are three exampl
82. in menu Ce ote Oe Ensuring Smooth AutoTrack Operation Factors such as the viewing angle and unwanted motion from trees for example may interfere with AutoTrack operation Use the following recommendations to ensure smooth AutoTrack operation Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 46 en Advanced Features VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 7 2 2 Mount Mounting Surface Stability Mount the camera in the most stable position Avoid locations affected by vibrations such as those caused by a roof top air conditioner These vibrations may cause complications when the camera zooms in on a target Use the pendant arm mount if possible This mount option provides the most stability for the camera Use guy wires to protect against strong winds if using the parapet mount Field of View Select a location and viewing angle that allows the flow of people to move across the camera s field of view Avoid motion that moves directly towards the camera Avoid locations that attract large numbers of people such as retail stores or intersections Unwanted Motion Use the Virtual Masking feature see Section 7 3 Virtual Masking 500i Series Only Page 47 to mask unwanted motion from trees or cars Bosch recommends that you draw the virtual mask 10 larger than the object to be masked Avoid neon lights flashing lights night time lights and reflected light from a
83. ing the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 9 2 Editing a Partition The Edit partition window provides an overview of the current partition configuration which can be modified at any time All modifications result in the reorganization of the partition and all sequences stored are lost It is recommended to back up all important sequences before modifying the partition The unit uses a special recording mode during alarm recording for optimal usage of storage capacity as soon as a time gap for alarm recording begins a recording is continuously made on one segment which is the size of a complete alarm sequence pre and post alarm time This segment in the partition functions in a similar manner to a ring buffer and is overwritten until an alarm is actually triggered Recording 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 18 3 Click the Edit partition button The IP AutoDome displays the Partition properties screen E Partition properties Partition 1 MPEG 4 H 264 x Calculate Cancel Format Figure 8 29 Partition Properties 4 Click the lt lt and gt gt buttons to edit a partition Make any de
84. ins the lines containing the numbers the partition names are deleted and 0 is specified as the size in each case 8 10 Recording Scheduler The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles with the days and times at which the images of selected cameras are 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 a schedule for Sundays to other days with dates that fall on varying weekdays LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS amp SETTINGS 1 J BOSCH gt General settings gt Encoder settings Ki gt Camera settings Recording settings gt Alarm settings gt Service settings 7 Selectall Clearal Set age Figure 8 30 Recording Scheduler Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 72 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 10 1 8 10 2 8 10 3 To edit the Recording Scheduler do the following 1 Open the IP AutoDome Livepage then click the Settings tab 2 Click the Recording Settings link then click Recording Scheduler The IP AutoDome displays the Recording Sched
85. ispersion is a major problem with multimode fibers MPEG 4 A digital video encoding and compression standard that uses interframe encoding to significantly reduce the size of the video stream being transmitted With interframe coding a video sequence is made up of keyframes that contain the entire image In between the keyframes are delta frames which are encoded with only the incremental differences This often provides substantial compression because in many motion sequences only a small percentage of the pixels are actually different from one frame to another Multimode Fiber An optical fiber with a larger core typically 50 or 62 5 microns than singlemode fiber The core can be made of plastic or glass fibers and it is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs The name multimode comes from the fact that light rays travel down multiple reflective paths modes within the fiber This allows light to enter the core at different angles making it easier to connect to broader light sources such as LEDs light emitting diodes Fiber optic interfaces and multimode fiber based transmission systems are less expensive than those based on singlemode fiber However the use of multiple reflective paths modes increases modal dispersion see Modal Dispersion and shortens the distances that this type of fiber optic transmission system can span Multi Protocol A protocol is a convention or standard that controls or ena
86. ithms can see them To configure a Virtual Mask open the Main menu select the Advanced menu then select Virtual Masking To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on screen menu instructions In Pelco Mode open the Main menu select the Advanced menu then select Virtual Masking To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on screen menu instructions Privacy Masking 300 and 500i Series Only Privacy Masking is used to block out a specific area of a scene from being viewed Mask choices have been expanded to include black white or blurred and can be configured with three four or five corners to cover more complex shapes NOTICE Privacy Masking does not hinder AutoTrack from tracking an object To configure a Privacy Mask open the Main menu select Display Setup and then select Privacy Mask Alternatively enter the keyboard command ON 87 ENTER To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions In Pelco Mode open the Pelco Main menu open the Bosch menu select the Display Setup menu and finally select Privacy Masking To setup a privacy mask follow the on screen menu instructions Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 48 en Advanced Features VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 7 5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest 500i Series Only Preset positions 90 through 99 With the 500i Series AutoDome the motion detection software can be configured to c
87. ithout inverting the picture 5 1 4 Other Menus Menu Description Default Setting Edit Password locked Sets or displays the password See Section 1 4 Setting 300 and 500i Series Passwords Page 5 FastAddress locked Sets or changes the AutoDome address Not Set Software Version unlocked Displays the camera software version Ack and Reset Alarms unlocked 300 and 500i series Acknowledges and resets alarms If there is no active alarm input the OSD displays the following message No Active Alarms Restore All Settings locked Restores all settings to their original factory default settings Reset All Memory locked Restores all settings to their original factory default settings and clears all user programmed settings such as preset scenes and recordings F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Keyboard Commands by Number en 37 6 Keyboard Commands by Number Locked Function Comm Command Description Series Series Series Key No 200 300 500i On Off 1 Scan 360 Autopan without limits v y v On Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits v v v v On Off 3 Iris Control Enters menu auto manual v y v v On Off 4 Focus Control Enters menu spot auto v v v manual On Off 7 Play Custom Pre position Acti
88. larm I O Setup Inputs Setup Exit Exit Inputs Setup 1 Alarm Input 1 N C S Outputs Setup 2 Alarm Input 2 N O S 1 7 Rule Setup 3 Alarm Input 3 N O Physical Restore Defaults 4 Alarm Input 4 N C Inputs 5 Alarm Input 5 N O 6 Alarm Input 6 N C 7 Alarm Input7 N O 8 NONE 9 NONE 8 12 10 NONE Command 11 NONE Inputs 12 NONE Focus Iris Select Type Focus Iris Select Right Left Select Mode Alarm Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu Inputs Defines physical inputs or Setup events and commands that can be used in a rule There are twelve 12 alarm inputs available Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 18 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Inputs 1 7 Defines the type of physical N O Normally open dry contact N O input N C Normally closed dry contact N C S Normally closed supervised contact N O S Normally open supervised contact Inputs 8 12 Defines input commands that NONE No command defined NONE can be used in a rule Aux On Responds to a standard or Command inputs can also be custom keyboard ON 1 99 customized by using non command assigned keyboard command Aux Off Responds to a standard or numbers custom keyboard OFF 1 99
89. m Outputs from the Outputs Setup menu a Set Output 5 to OSD b Set Output 6 to Transmit c Set Output 7 to Shot 5 d Set Output 8 to AutoTrack 4 Set up the Alarm Rule for this example use Rule 2 Select the alarm Inputs a From the Rule Setup menu select Rule 2 b Set the first input to Alarm Input 1 The motion detector c Set the second input to Alarm Input 5 The gate alarm contact 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 Rule Highlight Enabled and select YES Example 3 Advanced Alarm Rule using AutoTrack The following example explains how to set an alarm rule that moves the camera to a preset position and then activates the AutoTrack feature to track an intruder after an alarm is triggered This example uses the Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices CTFID software tool Refer to the Configuration Too for Imaging Devices User Guide available at www boschsecurity com F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 43 1 Launch the CTFID software from a computer that is connected to a VG4 AutoDome l Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices Device Information Online
90. mera is recommended if there is noise on the power line LINE LOCK Synchronizes camera to AC power This choice eliminates picture roll in multi camera systems Line Lock Delay Optimizes the LINE Sliding scale 0 to 359 0 LOCK mode to eliminate picture rollin multiphase power applications Backlight Comp Improves image quality ON or OFF OFF when the background illumination level is high WDR Turns the wide dynamic ON or OFF OFF range feature on or off Shutter Mode Turns Auto SensUP on or Auto SensUP or OFF Auto off SensUP Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Shutter Adjusts the electronic Sliding scale 1 60 sec shutter speed AES 60 at extreme left to 1 10000 NTSC or 1 50 sec PAL Auto SensUP Sets the limit for 15x 7 5x 4x or 2x 15x Max sensitivity when the shutter speed is set to Auto SensUP Night Mode Selects night mode B ON OFF or AUTO AUTO Day Night W to enhance lighting in models only low light scenes Night Mode Determines if color ON or OFF OFF Color processing remains in Day Night effect while in night models only mode Night Mode Adjusts the level of light Sliding scale 10 to 55 55 Threshold at which the camera in increments of 5 Day Nig
91. mmunication Setup Exit AutoBaud ON Baud Rate 9600 Bilinx ON Restore Defaults Factory Setting Focus Iris Select Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 16 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Communication Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu AutoBaud Turns AutoBaud detection on Toggles ON or OFF ON ON automatically accepts baud rates from 2400 to 57600 Note If stepping from 2400 to 57600 baud you must first set the controller to 19200 for AutoBaud to detect the higher baud rate Baud Rate Manually sets the baud rate when Choices are 2400 4800 9600 9600 AutoBaud is set to OFF 19200 38400 and 57600 Then follow the OSD to confirm the selection Bilinx Turns on Bilinx control Toggles ON or OFF ON communication Only available when not connected to a Bilinx data interface unit NOTICE Bilinx protocol is not available with IP cameras F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 17 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 A
92. n broadcast system Color Temperature A measure of the relative color of illumination Most generally used to specify the automatic correction range of a color camera Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices Bosch software used to configure and update cameras and other remote devices over video cable using Bilinx and to save them for later use CTFID See Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 97 D Day Night IR sensitive An AutoDome that has normal color operation in situations where there is sufficient illumination day conditions but where the sensitivity can be increased when there is little light available night conditions This is achieved by removing the infrared cut filter required for good color rendition The sensitivity can be further enhanced by integrating a number of frames to increase the signal to the noise ratio of the camera Default Shutter This feature allows the shutter speed to be set to a fast speed to eliminate motion blur and providing detailed and clear image of fast moving objects while there is sufficient light When light levels fall and other adjustments have been exhausted the shutter speed reverts to the standard setting to maintain sensitivity Digital Image Stabilization See Image Stabilization DNR See Dynamic Noise Reduction
93. ndividually customized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve different purposes For example one 1 data stream for local recording and one 1 data stream optimized for transmission over the Local Area Network LAN In addition the camera offers a Motion JPEG M JPEG option M JPEG is a video format that uses JPEG picture compression in each frame of the video F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 59 8 7 3 Click either the MPEG 4 Stream 1 the MPEG 4 Stream 2 or the M JPEG tab to switch between the different displays for the camera image see Figure 8 11 Camera 1 Event log Help on this page Figure 8 11 Configuring Data Streams Controlling Camera Operations The View Control tab and the Aux Control tab allow 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 12 w Control 1 Figure 8 12 View Control Tab Number Description Number Description I Tilts the camera up 8 Focus far2 2 Tilts the camera down 9 Focus near2 3 Pans the camera to the left 10 Iris close2 4 Pans the camera to the right 11 Iris open 5 Pans and tilts the camera in
94. ng The ability to simultaneously stream IP video across a local or wide area network and CVBS video via coaxial or fiber optic cabling Image Stabilization An algorithm that virtually eliminates camera shake in both the vertical and horizontal axes resulting in exceptional image clarity Images per Second A measurement of the rate that pictures are displayed to create a video stream A rate of 25 IPS PAL or 30 IPS NTSC is generally considered to be full motion video Infrared Illumination Electromagnetic radiation light with a longer wavelength than is visible to the naked eye IR illumination is prominent at dusk and dawn and in incandescent lamps IR illuminators come in the form of lamps with the appropriate filters LEDs or lasers CCD sensors are less sensitive to IR than visible light but IR can significantly increase the total illumination level leading to a much better image at low light levels Institute of Radio Engineers A measurement of video amplitude that divides the area from the bottom of sync to peak white level into 140 equal units 140 IRE equals 1V peak to peak The range of active video is 100 IRE Intermodal Dispersion See Modal Dispersion IP 66 The IP code Ingress Protection indicates the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment The first number indicates protection of internal equipment against the ingress of solid foreign objects The second number indicates pr
95. ngs AutoPivot As the camera tilts through the vertical position the camera is rotated to maintain the correct orientation of the image AutoPlayback This function records the sequence of movements of the AutoDome PTZ for later playback allowing a set pattern to be repeated automatically This function is often called Guard Tour AutoScaling As the camera zooms in to increase the size of objects on the monitor screen the pan and tilt speeds are reduced so that the relative speed on the screen remains constant for similar joystick control positions AutoTrack A patented technology that integrates motion detection into the camera allowing tracking of an object and zooming in to optimize size and perspective Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 96 en Glossary of CCTV Terms VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Auto White Balance A feature that allows a color camera to automatically adjust its output color to give a natural color independent of the lighting used AWB See Auto White Balance Back Light Compensation Selectively amplifies parts of the image to compensate for large contrast differences when only a portion of the image is brightly lit e g a person in a sunlit doorway Balun Short for Balance Unbalanced A device that converts a balanced video signal e g as used on twisted pair line to an unbalanced signal e g as used on coax In a balanced lin
96. ns see Figure 8 14 below Event log Help on this page Figure 8 14 System and Event Logs Entering a Keyboard Control Command The Aux Control tab is used to enter keyboard control commands These commands are composed of a command number plus the appropriate function key Show Shot Set Shot Aux On or Aux Off A valid combination either issues a command to the camera or displays an on screen menu F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 61 Aux Control Tab The Aux Control tab is used to enter pre programmed keyboard control commands See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number Page 37 for a list of all commands To access the Aux Control tab navigate to the Livepage and click the Aux Control tab see Figure 8 15 below NOTICE The Aux Control tab can also be used to display the OSD menus Once the OSD menus are displayed the virtual joystick in the View Control tab can be used to navigate the menus and the Focus and Iris buttons can be used to make menu selections Control Aux Control Show Shot Q Set Shot Q on Aux On R off Aux Off 7 2 age a en a 7 3 aye age age T 3 Pw R Figure 8 15 Aux Control Tab Number Description Command number field Keypad numbers 0 9 Show a preset shot Set a preset shot Initiates a command Deletes a
97. nu available through 16 Follow the with 200 on screen instructions Series models Adjust brightness and vertical Up Moves screen title up position of the on screen Down Moves screen title down title Brighter Brightens the intensity of the on screen text Darker Darkens the intensity of the on screen text Sector Allows video blanking of Exit Exits the menu Blanking selected sectors Sector 1 16 Press Focus Iris to blank not Available sectors are 1 or clear a sector F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System On Screen Display Menu Navigation en 15 Menu Description Sub menu Description Default Setting Privacy Allows masking of Exit Saves and exits menu Masking sensitive areas Up to 24 Mask 1 to 24 masking areas Follow the not privacy masks are on screen instructions to set a mask available available with a See Section 7 4 Privacy Masking 300 and with 200 maximum limit of eight 500i Series Only Page 47 Series 8 to a scene Restore Defaults Restores the default models settings for this menu only Restore Restores the default Defaults setting for this menu only 2 6 Communication Setup Menu The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate and Bilinx control settings Menu items marked with an asterisk are the default settings Co
98. ocol 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 streams and one MJPEG stream simultaneously This advanced streaming capability enables the user to tune live viewing and recording requirements independently to meet specific site and enterprise requirements U Unshielded Twisted Pair A variant of twisted pair cabling UTP cable is not surrounded by any shielding The wires ina twisted pair cable are twisted around each other to minimize interference from the other twisted pairs in the cable UTP is the primary wire type for telephone usage and the most commonly used type of networking cable UTP See Unshielded Twisted Pair Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 102 en Glossary of CCTV Terms VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System V Virtual Masking A unique Bosch technology that allows for the creation of invisible motion masking areas These invisible masks are similar to privacy zones but only the AutoDome s AutoTrack II and Video Motion Detection algorithms can see them This allows the AutoDome to ignore areas of unwanted
99. ons Page 59 for instructions The AutoDome moves to this preposition when the alarm rule is true Click Alarm Rule link and then click Alarm Rule 1 Click the Yes radio button to enable the rule Use the slider bar to select 1 for the Input option Select Alarm Input 1 from the Input Option drop down list Ensure that the Output number is set to 1 Select 6 Shot 1 from the Output Options drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to move to pre position shot 1 when Input 1 is true Move the Output slider bar to output 2 Select 5 Tracking from the Output Option drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to activate the AutoTrack feature after the input alarm is triggered and after the AutoDome moves to pre position 1 Select 5 sec from the Output Period drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to turn off the AutoTrack feature after five seconds from when the tracked object is out of view F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 Audio Connections en 81 9 VG4 Audio Connections The audio version of the VG4 AutoDome has one audio input for line signals The audio signals are transmitted one way and in sync with the video signals As a result a door intercom system can be connected at the camera location NOTICE The line ports of the intercom should be used for transmitting audio signals on the intercom systems
100. options were previously configured Alarm Relay Output Option 4 OSD on screen display Transmit 7 Select an Output Period Follow activates the alarm following the alarm rule Time Increment activates the alarm following a predefined time increment Latched keeps the alarm active until it is acknowledged 8 Click the Yes radio button to enable the alarm Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 76 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 12 2 Alarm Rule Examples The following examples provide step by step instructions to configure alarm rules from the IP based Web interface Basic Alarm Rule Example The following is an example for setting 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 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 Settings link click Alarm expand Input Options and click Input Options 1 The IP AutoDome displays the Input Options 1 screen see Figure 8 34 below a Ensure the drop down list for Type is set to Alarm Input 1 b Click the drop down list
101. osition menu Enters the Pre position menu v v v Set Shot 101 Autopan left limit Set programs left limit v v v Shot shows limit Set Shot 102 Autopan right limit Set programs right limit v v v Shot shows limit Set 110 Factory P T home Set recalibrate home position v v v position Set 900 Edit Tour 1 Standard Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu v v v Shot 900 Edit Tour 2 Custom Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu v v Set Shot 901 999 Adds Removes a Set adds preset 901 964 v v F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 95 Glossary of CCTV Terms A Address Each AutoDome has a numerical address in the control system in which it is located This allows the appropriate dome to be operated The address may be set locally using the Bilinx Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices CTFID or remotely using the Fast Address function see Fast Address AAC See Advanced Alarm Control Advanced Alarm Control AutoDome s flexible and sophisticated alarm management subsystem that allows rules to be created that define which input s activate one or more outputs see Alarm Rule In its most basic form a rule could define which input s should activate which output s In a more complex form a rule can be programmed to take a specific keyboard command pre existing or not and perform a dome function o
102. otection of internal equipment against harmful ingress of water Higher digits refer to higher levels of protection See also NEMA rating IP Address The address of a device attached to an IP network Each device on an IP network must use a unique address Every IP data packet contains a source address sender and a destination address recipient Each IP address consists of 32 bits that are arranged into four 8 bit octets x x x x IP addresses range from 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 99 IPS See Images per Second IRE See Institute of Radio Engineers L Lux The International SI unit of measurement of the intensity of light It is equal to the illumination of a surface one meter away from a single candle M MJPEG Motion JPEG is a digital video encoding standard where each video frame is separately compressed into a JPEG image Modal Dispersion A broadening of a waveform over long distances Modal dispersion occurs in multimode fibers because light is bounced down different reflective paths e g modes in the fiber As the distance increases the path mode begins to spread and the arrival time for the different light rays begins to vary A large variance dispersion increases the chance that the optical receiver may interpret the incoming signals incorrectly Modal d
103. p PTZ i Setting Group 1 Setting Group 2 Input Option i Display Setting Group 1 JAlarmInput1 zf Setting Group 2 Setting Group 3 Alarm Input Options Input Option 1 Input Option 2 f Input Option 3 Input Option 4 Input Option 5 Input Optone shoti Input Option 7 Input Option 8 Input Option 9 Innit Antinn 101 Input Options Output Options Output Output Option Output Period v Bigs Figure 7 4 Alarm Rule 1 Configuration Move the Output slider bar to Output 2 Select Tracking from the Output Option drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to activate the AutoTrack feature after the input alarm is triggered and after the AutoDome moves to pre position 1 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Advanced Features en 45 16 Select 5 sec from the Output Period drop down list This option instructs the AutoDome to turn off the AutoTrack feature after five seconds from when the tracked object is out of view 7 2 AutoTrack Operation 500i Series Only The 500i Series AutoDome features enhanced AutoTrack software with more versatility and smoother object tracking AutoTrack is now able to continuously follow an individual even if the person passes behind a Privacy Mask When used with Virtual Mask it is able to ignore predefined areas of background motion You can manually start AutoTrack or program the VG4 5
104. perations 59 focus 59 image area 60 iris 59 PTZ 59 zoom 59 CTFID 24 custom tour editing 28 setting dwell time 28 Tour Period menu 28 custom tour 2 28 D defining command outputs 19 input commands 18 physical inputs 17 physical outputs 19 rules 20 diagnostics 24 Diagnostics menu 8 23 alarm status 24 BIST 24 CTFID access 24 high temperature events 24 homing events 24 homing failed 24 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Index en 105 internal temperature 24 H low temperature events 24 high temperature low volt events 25 events 24 power up events 25 threshold 24 restart events 25 holidays 72 security access 24 homing video loss events 25 events 24 Dibos 50 failed 24 digital I O 60 l digital zoom 12 IGMP V2 49 Bae 50 52 image stabilization 48 isplay adjust 14 ae s inactivity 13 Display Setup menu 8 14 ing 28 camera OSD 14 era display adjust 14 operation 28 privacy masking 15 aiai 13 ee 14 Inactivity Mode menu 28 isolasi indoor white balance 9 playing input commands 18 camera response information 14 ts 1 7 18 on screen menus 60 ea inputs 8 12 18 sector titles 14 shot titles 14 buss setup r internal temperature 24 software IP 49 version 36 NET 52 titles 14 address 51 56 dual streaming 49 dio 49 81 88 dwell period 28 oy 5D dwell time 12 pres E f module 49 editing MPEG ActiveX 52 custom tour 36 softwa
105. ption 1 The View Control tab enables the user to control the camera see Section 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operations Page 59 2 The Aux 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 Alarm and Service settings 7 The MPEG 4 Stream 1 tab enables the user to view compressed live video which ensures the data remain low so that local conditions within wide limits can be adapted 8 The MPEG 4 Stream 2 tab enables the user to view live video 9 The M JPEG tab enables the user to view a JPEG picture compression in each frame of video 10 The System log display box contains information about the connection and operating status of the IP AutoDome see Section 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operations Page 59 11 The Event log display box contains information about alarm connections see Section 8 7 3 Controlling Camera Operations Page 59 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 58 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 8 7 Viewing Live Images an
106. r any combination of the above Advanced Diagnostics Bosch s combination of built in On Screen Displays OSD and status LEDs that are used to check critical camera parameters such as internal temperature input voltage levels and network connectivity This allows a technician to quickly determine the source of problems and ensure that the dome is functioning within correct operating limits AGC See Automatic Gain Control Aperture The size of the opening in the iris which controls the amount of light that reaches the CCD Sensor The larger the F Stop numbers the less light reaches the sensor AutoBlack A technique of boosting the video signal level to produce a full amplitude video signal even when the scene contrast is less than full range glare fog mist etc The darkest part of the signal is set to black and the lightest part to white thus increasing the contrast AutoDome Fully integrated high speed pan tilt zoom camera built into a protective dome housing allowing full and continuous 360 coverage of the scene AutoFocus The lens continuously adjusts to the correct focus automatically for the sharpest picture Autolris The lens iris opening is automatically adjusted to allow the correct illumination of the camera sensor Automatic Gain Control The electronics that regulate the gain or amplification of the video signal AutoPan The camera pans continuously between right and left limit setti
107. r settings Z Calculation of alarm track size Figure 8 23 Calculation of Alarm Track Size F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 67 Click the pull down list for the Type of recording and select the required recording style Then click Next Types of recording Ring mode the recording proceeds continuously If the maximum hard drive space 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 E Gen4 Create partition 5 6 Cancel Next Figure 8 24 Type of Recording Select one of the following methods to specify the partition size Type the Total partition size then click Finish The IP AutoDome returns you to the Partitioning screen Gent Create partition 6 6 Calculate Cancel l Finish Figure 8 25 Partitioning Size Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 68 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System or Click the Calculate button The IP AutoDome displays Calculation of partition size screen Calculation of partition size Figure 8 26 Calculating Partition Size Click the drop down list to select the Standard
108. rama 03 PEN DFR ES PPT Er Notes PEN DER ES PPT Product Search ao Product Catalog PEN DER ES PPT PEN DFR ES PPT ven Figure 8 7 Required software highlighted Scroll down the page to the AutoDome TCP IP Communications Module heading Right click the appropriate language selection and choose Save Target As from the pop up menu for these software packages Sun Java Microsoft NET Microsoft DirectX MPEG ActiveX ConfigManager Save each software package to the computer that contains the Microsoft Internet Explorer you will use to view the live video images from an IP enabled VG4 AutoDome You should now have the following software packages stored on the computer MPEG ActiveXXX enUS E3366678923 zip MPEG Activex DirectXXXX enUS_E2352554507 zip DirectX dotnetfx enUS T5007298827 exe NET jre XXXX windows i586 p s_ XXXX_XXXXXXXXX exe Java SetupConfigManagerXXXXXXXXX_enUS F4155139595 exe ConfigManager Note The XXX denotes the software version number This number changes as updates are made to the software packages F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 55 8 5 1 10 Install the software packages using the procedure below Unzip the MPEG ActiveXXX_enUS E3366678923 zip and the DirectXXXX_enUS E2352554507 zip files Ensure that
109. re 52 password 33 36 UDP 88 presets 36 iris 59 standard tour 36 iris speed 11 encoder 74 J aoe na JPEG 49 Ethernet cable 50 57 K event log 60 keyboard commands 37 60 61 extended ATW 9 pean 5 F Aux Off 18 19 FastAddress 30 31 33 36 ee ks gt eee re OFF 90 ENTER 5 28 MJPEG E ON 997 ENTER 4 MPEG SO ON 998 ENTER 4 es ON 999 ENTER 4 ON 9 ENTER 28 focus speed 11 Set 27 G SET 100 ENTER 27 gain 9 83 92 SET 802 ENTER 5 gain control Shot 27 maximum level 9 keypad 61 gateway address 51 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 106 en Index VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System L Language menu 8 22 Lens Setup menu 7 11 auto focus 11 constant focus 11 manual focus 11 spot focus 11 auto iris 11 constant iris 11 manual iris 11 auto iris level 11 digital zoom 12 focus speed 11 iris speed 11 maximum zoom speed 11 light conditions 46 limit stops 31 33 36 line level 92 line lock 9 31 Livepage 56 58 low temperature events 24 threshold 24 low volt events 25 M Manchester 29 manual focus 11 iris 11 masking privacy 15 virtual 23 maximum zoom speed 11 menus Advanced Feature Setup 8 22 Alarm Setup 17 Camera Setup 8 35 Communication Setup 15 Diagnostics 23 Display Setup 14 Inactivity Mode 28 Language 22 Lens Setup 11 Other 36 other 36 Outputs Setup 18 Pelco 33 Bosch 34 Command Lock 34 Setup 33 Pelco Setup 31 PTZ Setup 12 35 Rule Setup 20 Setup 34 Tour
110. re or the Bosch Dibos 8 0 or An MPEG 4 compatible hardware decoder from Bosch Security Systems such as the VIP XD as a receiver and a connected video monitor If you choose to use a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer or any of the Bosch software the computer must conform to the following minimum requirements Processor 1 8 GHz Pentium IV RAM 256 MB Video system 128 MB video memory 1024x768 display with a minimum of 16 bit color Network interface 100 BaseT DirectX 9 0c Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher 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 com click on your location then select your country Next click on CCTV then Download Library Software CCTV Camera PTZ and select MPEG ActiveX x xx xxxx under the camera model NOTICE Ensure the graphics card is set to 16 bit or 32 bit color If you need further assistance contact your PC system administrator 8 3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 1 Install the IP AutoDome according to the instructions in the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP AutoDome RJ45 connector to a dedicated network switch to bypass the Local Area Network LAN 3 Connect the dedicated network switch to the RJ45 connector on the PC see option A below NOTICE The IP AutoDome can al
111. reate a Region of Interest within multiple preset positions or scenes It can take advantage of Virtual Masking to ignore motion in predefined areas Motion Detection can also be used as an Alarm Rule input Preset positions 90 through 99 are reserved for programming motion detection scenes NOTICE Motion Detection always takes precedence over AutoTrack object tracking To set up a scene with Motion Detection 1 Choose an unused Preset position from 90 to 99 For this example use Preset scene 95 2 Enter the keyboard command SET 95 ENTER 3 Select YES at the Apply Motion Detection prompt If NO is selected the Preset scene does not activate Motion Detection 4 Select YES at the Apply Region of Interest prompt If NO is selected the entire scene is used for Motion Detection 5 Follow the on screen menu instructions to construct the shape of the screen area you want to detect motion within NOTICE Up to five 5 anchor points can be used to form the area which you want to detect motion within Motion Detection is not activated until the Preset scene is recalled The Motion Detection icon M appears in the upper left hand corner of the display 7 6 7 7 Image Stabilization 500i Series Only Image Stabilization becomes increasingly important as zoom ranges are extended The advanced image stabilization algorithms of the 500i Series eliminate camera shake for exceptional image clarity Bosch achieves this cla
112. rity without reducing camera sensitivity or picture quality To configure image stabilization open the Main menu select the Advanced menu and then select Stabilization to turn on the feature In Pelco Mode open the Main menu select the Advanced menu and then select Stabilization to turn on the feature Pre position Tour 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 cannot be changed To add or remove scenes on Tour 1 enter the keyboard command SHOT 900 ENTER and follow the on screen instructions Tour 2 300 and 500i Series only is a customizable tour that allows you to rearrange the sequence of scenes on the tour by inserting and deleting scenes To enter the Edit Tour 2 menu enter the keyboard command SET 900 ENTER and follow the on screen instructions F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 49 8 8 1 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome The VG4 200 VG4 300 and VG4 500i 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 netwo
113. rk It also allows users to configure the AutoDome camera display settings camera operating settings and to configure the network parameters The IP AutoDome incorporates a network video server in the IP module The primary function of the server is to encode video and control data for transmission over a TCP IP network With its MPEG 4 encoding it is ideally suited for IP communication and for remote access to digital video recorders and multiplexers The use of existing networks means that integration with CCTV systems or local networks can be achieved quickly and easily Video images from a single camera can be simultaneously received on several receivers Overview of Features The IP module adds the following functionality to an AutoDome system Function Description Video Encoding The camera uses the MPEG 4 compression standard and ensures that the data rate remains low even with high image quality and can also be adapted to local conditions within wide limits Dual Streaming Encodes dual data streams simultaneously according to two individually customized profiles This feature creates two 2 data streams per camera that can serve different purposes For example one 1 data stream for local recording and one 1 data stream optimized for transmission over the Local Area Network LAN Multicast Enables simultaneous real time transmission to multiple receivers The network must implement the UDP and IGMP V2 protocols
114. s 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 NOTICE A previously configured AutoDome with an address above 32 Pelco P upper limit or 254 Pelco D upper limit can be used without readdressing the unit However no two 2 addresses can be the same For example Pelco P addresses above 32 are repeated in multiples of 32 1 33 65 97 are the same Pelco D addresses above 254 are repeated in multiples of 254 1 255 509 763 are the same Setting FastAddress with a Pelco Keyboard 1 Press and hold 95 PRESET for two seconds to open the Pelco Setup menu 2 Move the joystick to select the Command Lock menu 3 Press the FOCUS or the IRIS button to turn Command Lock to OFF 4 Move to the FastAddress menu and press the FOCUS or the IRIS button to open the menu 5 Use the joystick to enter the unique identifier for the VG4 AutoDome Move the joystick up or down to select the number Move the joystick right to move to the next number position 6 Move the joystick right to select Continue Then press the FOCUS or the IRIS button 7 Use the keyboard to enter the FastAddress number Then press the Camera button Note You must first clear an assigned FastAddress number to use the number for a different VG4 AutoDome 8 Move the joystick down then back up to set the FastAddress
115. sired changes then click the Format button to save the modifications 5 Click the Recording format drop down list and select a recording format 6 Click the Type of recording drop down list and select the number of alarm tracks to be used in the partition One alarm event can be recorded in each alarm track and the number of alarms entered can be recorded and archived A partition can contain a maximum of 128 alarm recordings CAUTION Alarm tracks must be set up in the required partition for alarm recording 7 Click the Set button when finished F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 71 8 9 3 Deleting Recordings You can delete all recordings in a partition at any time CAUTION Check the recordings before deleting and back up important sequences on the computer s hard drive gt Click the Format button to delete all recordings in the selected partition 8 9 4 Deleting all Partitions You can delete all partitions at any time Individual partitions cannot be deleted CAUTION Deleting partitions causes a reorganization of the entire hard drive and all sequences stored on it are therefore lost Consequently you should check the recordings before deleting any partitions and back up important sequences on the computer s hard drive gt Click the Delete all partitions button The display reta
116. smission 82 Configuring Gain optional 83 Troubleshooting Guide 85 VG4 AutoDome Operation and Control 85 VG4 IP AutoDome Video and Control 88 VG4 IP AutoDome Audio 89 Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 vi en Table of Contents VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Getting Started en 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 Getting Started Install and wire the AutoDome according to the Bosch AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual A typical system includes a keyboard matrix switcher monitor and appropriate wiring connections Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete installation and setup instructions for each of the system components Powering On When you turn the AutoDome power on there is a ten 10 second pause before the dome starts its homing phase During the homing phase the camera pans left and right and tilts up and down It also adjusts the lens focus The entire homing phase lasts approximately 40 seconds and ends with a splash screen Establishing AutoDome Control The most common ways to interface with the AutoDome are Using a keyboard and on screen display OSD menus This method is the most common and is covered in this manual Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS 2
117. so be connected directly to a PC using an Ethernet crossover cable with RJ45 connectors see option B below F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 51 8 4 D I 2 Figure 8 1 IP AutoDome System Configuration AutoDome IP Connection Network Switch A N e Computer Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera To operate the camera in your network you must assign it a valid network IP address The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 but you may have to change this address if it conflicts with another device on your network To properly configure the camera for your network you need the following information Unit IP address An identifier for the camera on a TCP IP network For example 140 10 2 110 is a valid syntax for an IP address Subnet mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Gateway IP address A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network Port An endpoint to a logical connection in TCP IP and UDP networks The port number identifies the use of the port for use through a firewall connection NOTICE Ensure that the network parameters of your cameras are available before you begin configuration The IP AutoDome defaults are as follows
118. st and select 5 OSD LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS Gen4 AutoDome BOSCH gt General settings gt Encoder settings Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Y Alarm gt Input Options gt Output Options il Y Alarm Rules Alarm Rule 1 arm Rule 2 arm Rule 3 ule 11 Alarm Rule 12 Alarm Rule 1 Enabled Input Options ai lO AE 4 Pot Applicable Help on this page gt Recording settings Figure 8 38 Alarm Rule 1 Example F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 79 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 Gen4 AutoDome LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS BOSCH gt General settings gt Encoder settings Alarm Rule 1 Y Camera settings gt Camera gt Lens gt PTZ gt Display Alarm gt Input Options gt Output Options Y Alarm Rules Ji alarm Input 1 Alarm Rule 1 fi r e O l 6 Shot 7 7 K2 Not Applicable z gt Recording settings Figure 8 39 Alarm Rule 1 Example Within the Output Options do the following 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
119. t 12 ft Virtual Masking Enters the Virtual Mask menu See Section 7 3 Virtual Masking 500i Series Only Page 47 Allows up to 24 virtual masks using five anchor points Restore Defaults Restores the default settings for this menu 2 11 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools and events Diagnostics Exit Alarm Status BIST Internal Temp High Temp Events Highest Temp Low Temp Events Lowest Temp Security Access CTFID Access Homing Events Homing Failed Restart Events Low Volt Events Power Up Events Video Loss Events Focus Iris Save and Exit Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C Deg F Deg C oo0oo0oo0oo0o0o0O0O Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 24 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Diagnostic Events Menu Description Sub menu Description Exit Saves and exits the menu Alarm Status Enters the Alarm Status menu and displays the real time status of alarm inputs and outputs Alarm Inputs 1 to 7 Alarm Outputs 1 to 3 and Alarm Relay BIST Enters the Perform Built in Self Tests menu If confirmed the BIST tests start and the results are displayed YES to start test NO to exit the menu Typical results displayed as follows
120. t the Green LED on the housing power supply board is on If the Green LED is off then Check that the fuse on the housing power supply board is good Try replacing the unit if an extra camera module is available Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 86 en Troubleshooting Guide VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System No camera control Ensure that the keyboard and monitor are set to the correct same camera number If O K then Check that the camera address is properly set Enter ON 997 ENTER to display the camera address If address is not set or is incorrect then Set the camera address using FastAddress ON 998 ENTER If O K then Check that the Amber LED on the AutoDome CPU turns on when receiving pan tilt commands from the controller keyboard The Amber LED indicates control is being received Amber LED on AutoDome CPU Module Flash Sequence Off No incoming communications or no power Solid for 2 seconds Receiving good data Fast blinking Lost packet s If amber LED does not light when given PTZ commands then Check if other cameras on the system can be controlled If not check the controller and wiring connections If O K then Check that the RS 232 485 selector switch is properly set to the proper protocol If O K then Ensure that all Biphase Bilinx or RS 232 485 wires are properly connected See the AutoDome
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122. tems are locked and require a system password to use Menu items marked with an are the default settings To open the Pelco main Setup Menu locked commands 1 Press 95 PRESET press the PRESET button for approximately 2 seconds to open 2 Use the joystick to highlight a menu item 3 Press either the Focus or the Iris key to open a menu item 4 Follow the on screen instructions at the bottom of the screen Setup Menu Exit Command Lock Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password FastAddress Advanced Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory Factory Setting Focus Iris Select OFF Not Set NOTICE Use Zoom to select the Exit item from anywhere in a menu Menu Description Exit Exits the menu Command Lock locked Allows or prohibits accessing locked commands If password is set you are prompted to enter the password Bosch Menu locked Accesses the full AutoDome configuration menu and all AutoDome settings Camera Setup Accesses the White Balance and Night Mode camera settings PTZ Setup Accesses the tours tour periods scan speed edit presets limit stops recording and AutoPivot settings Edit Password locked Changes the password FastAddress locked Sets or changes a camera address Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2
123. the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual 10 2 VG4 IP AutoDome Video and Control Problem Solution No Network Check all network connections Connection Ensure that the maximum distance between any two Ethernet connections is 100 m 328 ft or less Refer to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual for more infor mation If O K then If you are behind a firewall ensure that the Video Transmission mode is set to UDP a Access the Settings Web page for the IP enabled device b Expand the Service Settings link then click Network c Select UDP from the Video Transmission drop down list Then click Set F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Troubleshooting Guide en 89 10 3 VG4 IP AutoDome Audio The following diagrams illustrate the path for audio transmissions between a microphone AutoDome and a computer that plays the audio The first diagram illustrates these connections with an IP enabled VG4 AutoDome and the second illustration uses an analog standard VG4 AutoDome Use the appropriate diagram to help troubleshoot any audio issues Audio Connections with an IP enabled VG4 AutoDome The IP enabled AutoDome uses an Ethernet connection to connect directly to an existing network Figure 10 1 Typical Audio Connections for an IP enable
124. timode Singlemode fiber is used when large distances must be spanned typically greater than 2 Km 1 2 miles see Singlemode Multimode is typically used to span smaller distances such as the inside of buildings or on small campuses see Multimode Field of View The measure of the visible area within the camera s field of view The larger the focal length the smaller the field of view The smaller the focal length the wider the field of view Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 98 en Glossary of CCTV Terms VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Focal Length The distance from the optical center of the lens to the image of an object located at an infinite distance from the lens Long focal lengths give a small field of view e g telephoto effect while short focal lengths give a wide angle view F Number The standard measure of the lens aperture which is the iris diameter divided by the focal length of the lens The lower the maximum aperture or F Number the more light that passes through the lens F Stop See F Number Gateway Address A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network Guard Tour Allows recorded tours with a combined duration of 15 minutes Recorded tours consist of control commands and can be played back as needed All camera position information is stored for maximum flexibility including pan tilt zoom etc H Hybrid Streami
125. to change without notice
126. tput v v Off deactivates output On Off 84 Physical Output 4 On activates output v v Off deactivates output v On Off 86 Sector Blanking Enters Sector Blanking menu v vA v On Off 87 Privacy Masking Enters Privacy Masking menu v vA On Off 90 Command Lock Unlock On lock on v v v Off lock off v On Off 91 Lens Polarity menu On reverse y v vA Off normal v On Off 92 Lens Polarity menu On reverse v v y Off normal v On Off 93 Lens Polarity menu On reverse y v v Off normal On Off 100 Record A Activate Deactivate A v On Off 101 Record B Activate Deactivate v v On 997 FastAddress display Display current address v v v On 998 FastAddress all units Display and program current v v y address On 999 FastAddress Display and program v v v unaddressed domes unaddressed AutoDomes F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Keyboard Commands by Number en 39 Locked Function Comm Command Description Series Series Series Key No 200 300 500i Set 1 99 Pre position Set programs a preset view 1 64 v v programming Shot 1 99 Pre position recall Shot recall programmed 1 64 v v preset Set 100 Pre position menu Enters the Pre position menu v v v Set 101 Autopan left limit Set programs left limit v v v Shot Shot shows limit Set 102 Autopan r
127. ttings link located at the top of the LivePage Click the Service Settings link located in the left pane of the Settings window Click the Network link to open the Network Settings page Network 192 168 10 45 255 255 255 0 192 168 10 1 0 0 0 0 Details gt gt Figure 8 8 Network Settings Page Configure the settings on this page based on the addresses provided by your local network administrator NOTICE Click the Help on this page link if you need more information 10 Click the Set button to save the settings Launch another instance of Microsoft Internet Explorer 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 F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 User s Manual Bosch Security Systems Inc VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome en 57 8 6 11 Disconnect the IP AutoDome Ethernet cable from the dedicated network switch and reconnect the Ethernet cable to the local area network LAN Main Screen By default the IP AutoDome opens the LivePage window when started The main screen is divided into eleven segments as illustrated below LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS iJ BOSCH Help on this page 8 MPEG 4 Stream 2 Figure 8 9 IP AutoDome Display Screen Reference Descri
128. ule command Outputs 5 Aux Off A keyboard OFF and 6 set to command OSD and Shot 1 Shot Recalls a preset shot OSD An on screen display Transmit Transmits a message back to the head end available with RS 232 serial connections Bilinx and IP AutoDome models AutoTrack Turns AutoTrack on or off as an output Available with 500i Series only NONE No command defined Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 20 en On Screen Display Menu Navigation VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 2 8 Rule Setup Menu The Rule Setup Menu shows the status of the rules and lets you add new rules or modify an existing rule The default setting is Empty NOTICE You can program a total of twelve rules You must define the inputs and outputs before you program a rule See Section 2 7 Alarm I O Setup Page 17 to configure alarm inputs and outputs Rule Setup Rule 1 Exit Exit 1 Rule 1 Enabled Enabled YES 2 Rule 2 Disabled Input 3 Rule 3 Invalid Alarm Input 1 4 Rule 4 Empty NONE 5 Rule 5 Empty NONE 6 Rule 6 Empty NONE 7 Rule 7 Empty Output 8 Rule 8 Empty OSD 9 Rule 9 Empty Shot 2 10 Rule 10 Empty Alarm Relay 2 sec 11 Rule 11 Empty NONE 12 Rule 12 Empty Right Left Select Period Time Focus Iris Select Focus Iris Select Type Rule Setup Menu Choices Menu Description Sub menu Description Default
129. uler screen see Figure 8 30 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 all of the intervals 8 Click the Set button to save the settings in the unit then click Start Holidays You can define holidays that are not in the standard weekly schedule on which recordings are to apply This feature allows you to apply a schedule for Sundays to other days with dates that fall on varying weekdays 1 Click the Holidays tab see Figure 8 30 Any days that have already been selected will be shown in the table 2 Click the Add button the IP AutoDome displays the Add holiday screen Aaddhoiday Select a date Ikon fw r G 12 13 14 45 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Figure 8 31 Adding a Holiday 3 Select the desired date from the calendar To select several consecutive calendar days click and drag the mouse over the days The Recording scheduler displays these days as a single entry in the table 4 Click OK to accept the selection The IP AutoDome closes the window 5 Assign the individual holidays to the recording profiles as described in Figure 8 32 Deleting Holi
130. umber 01 camera 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 Camera their partition name alarm tracks type and size In addition the page provides you with an overview of the drive data for example total memory and number of partitions created A pie chart indicates how much memory space is partitioned for recordings Partitioning Camera Partition name Alarm tracks Type Size MByte 01 Create partition Edi itin arti 5 Delete all partitions Help on this page Figure 8 18 Partitioning NOTICE The maximum number of partitions is predefined and corresponds to the number of video inputs on the unit The process must be completed for each partition to be set up on the hard drive After startup you can select the total number of partitions to be set up The setup process is then started as often as is necessary to configure all partitions To create 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
131. vate Deactivate y v Tour On Off 8 Play Pre position Tour Activate Deactivate v v v On Off 9 Inactivity Mode Enters menu Off Return to v v v Scene 1 Recall Previous PTZ Command vA On Off 11 Auto Iris Level adjust Enters Iris Level Adjustment v v v menu On Off 14 Set Autopan and Scan Enters speed adjustment slide v y v Speed bar On Off 15 Set Pre position Tour Enters dwell adjustment slide v v v Period dwell bar v On Off 18 AutoPivot Enable Enables disables AutoPivot v Y v On Off 20 Backlight Comp Backlight Compensation v y v v On Off 23 Electronic Shutter Enters Shutter Speed slide bar v v v On Off 24 Stabilization Electronic Stabilization v On Off 26 Wide Dynamic Range Activate Deactivate y v WDR camera only Y On Off 35 White Balance Mode Enters White Balance menu v Y v v On 40 Restore Camera Settings Restores all setting to their v v v original defaults vA On Off 41 Line Lock Phase Adjust Enters delay adjustment slide bar v v v v On Off 42 Sync Mode On Line Lock v v y Off Internal v On Off 143 Auto Gain Control AGC On Auto Off v Y v y On Off 44 Sharpness Enters Sharpness menu v y v y On 46 Advanced menu Enters Main Setup menu v v v On 47 View Factory Settings View all menu default settings v v v On Off 50 Playback A continuous Activate Deactivate v v On Off 51 Playback A single Activate Deactivate y v On Off 52 Playback B continuous Activate Deactivate v v On Off 53 Playback B single Activate Deacti
132. vate y v On Off 56 Night Mode menu On Off Auto Day Night only v v v On Off 57 Night Mode setting Enables disables Night Mode v v v Day Night only Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 38 en Keyboard Commands by Number VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System Locked Function Comm Command Description Series Series Series Key No 200 300 500i v On Off 58 Day Night Threshold On menu Day Night only v v v v On Off 60 On Screen Display On enable v v v Off disable v On 61 Display Adjust Adjust On screen Display v v v On 62 Pre position Title menu Enters Pre position Title menu v v v v On 63 Zone Title menu Enters Zone Title menu v v v On 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu v v Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate v v physical outputs On 66 Display software version Displays software version v v v number On 72 Re initialize camera Performs camera lens re v v vA initialization functions On Off 78 AutoTrack Turns AutoTrack on or off v v On 79 Camera Height Enters the Camera Height menu v v On Off 80 Digital Zoom Lock Turns digital zoom on and off v v On Off 81 Physical output 1 On activates output v v Off deactivates output On Off 82 Physical Output 2 On activates output v y Off deactivates output On Off 83 Physical Output 3 On activates ou
133. y network settings you can use the Configuration Manager software supplied on the CD or the IP AutoDome Web Server NOTICE Contact your local network administrator for a valid IP address Subnet Mask anda Gateway IP Address Using the Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is an optional network utility provided on the Bosch Security Systems Web site see Section 8 5 Installing the Required Software Page 52 Use the Configuration Manager Manual provided in the Documentation folder on the CD to make any configuration changes NOTICE Depending on the PC network security settings the user may have to add the new IP address to the browser s trusted sites list for the IP AutoDome controls to operate Bosch Security Systems Inc User s Manual F 01U 089 433 4 0 2008 09 56 en Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System 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 di OP Or p ts Set the IP address on the PC to 192 168 0 10 to ensure that the PC and the IP AutoDome are on the same Subnet Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer and navigate to the following URL http 192 168 0 1 The Web browser opens the LivePage for the IP AutoDome a security warning message is displayed Check the Always Trust box then click YES Click the Se
134. you maintain the directory structures for each software package Double click the jre XXXX windows i586 p s_XxXXX_XXXXXXXXX exe file to initiate the Java installation Follow the Java Installation Wizard instructions until the software is installed Double click dotnetfx_enUS_1T5007298827 exe to initiate the NET installation Follow the NET Installation Wizard instructions until the software is installed Open the Direct XXXxX directory Then double click the dxsetup exe file to initiate the DirectX installation Follow the DirectX Installation Wizard instructions until the software is installed Double click MPEGAx exe to initiate the MPEG ActivexX installation Follow the MPEG ActivexX Installation Wizard instructions until the software in installed Double click SetupConfigManagerXXXXXXXXX_ enUS F4155139595 exe to initiate the ConfigManager installation Follow the ConfigManager Installation Wizard instructions until the software is installed 11 Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer and navigate to the URL of an IP enabled VG4 AutoDome Ensure that you can see the live video in the Livepage 12 Launch the Configuration Manager utility and verify that the IP enabled VG4 AutoDomes in your security system are listed You may have to configure some settings in the Configuration Manager Changing the Network Settings The IP Module has a default IP address of 192 168 0 1 To change the IP address or an

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