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Bosch VG4 200 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 200, 300, 500i Series VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pelco Keyboard Commands 4.3.1 Special Preset Commands Pelco On-Screen Menus Setup Menu 5.1.1 Command Lock (locked) 5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locked) 5.1.3 PTZ Setup (unlocked) 5.1.4 Other Menus Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 4 Alarm Rules 8.12.1 Alarm Rules 8.12.2 Alarm Rule Example VG4 Audio Connections Audio Line Input Specifications 9.1.1 Wire Specifications 9.1.2 Connections 9.1.3 Activating Audio Reception F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5 AutoDome Modular Camera System | en v 9.1.4 Enabling Audio Transmission 9.1.5 Configuring Gain (optional) Troubleshooting Guide User Command Table Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 6 | AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS- 232/485 communication protocol. Refer to the CTFID User Guide for instructions. – Using a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software. Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions. –...

  • Page 8: Keyboard Commands

    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. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 9: Setting Passwords

    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. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 10 | Getting Started AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 11: On-Screen Display Menu Navigation

    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 speed, inactivity period, AutoPivot, and tilt limits. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 12: Camera Setup Menu

    * Night Mode Color: * Night Mode Threshold: * Pre-Comp Restore Defaults... * = Factory Setting ** = WDR camera only Focus / Iris: Select F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 13 SensUP Shutter Adjusts the electronic Sliding scale: – (60 at extreme left 1/60 sec. shutter speed (AES). to 1/10000) + (NTSC) or 1/50 sec. (PAL) Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 14: Lens Setup

    * Auto Iris Level: * Focus Speed: * Iris Speed: * Max Zoom FAST Speed: * Digital Zoom: Restore Defaults * = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 Digital Zoom Enables digital zoom. OFF or ON (not available with 200 Series models) Restore Restores all default Defaults settings for this menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 16: Ptz Setup Menu

    Inactivity Period Sets the time period of Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) + 2 min. inactivity before the above action occurs. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Display Setup Menu

    Display Setup Exit... * Title OSD: MOMENTARY * Camera OSD: Display Adjust: Sector Blanking... Privacy Masking... Restore Defaults * = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 18 (8) to a Only) Restore Defaults: Restores the default Series scene. settings for this menu only. models) Restore Restores the default Defaults setting for this menu only. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 19: Communication Setup Menu

    Toggles ON or OFF. communication, (Only available when not connected to a Bilinx data interface unit). NOTICE! Bilinx protocol is not available on IP cameras. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 20: Alarm I/O Setup

    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). F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 21 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. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 22: Rule Setup Menu

    Once an alarm is configured with valid inputs and outputs, it can be turned on or off (enabled or disabled) through its configuration menu. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: 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 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 24: Advanced Feature Setup Menu (Available With Series 500I Only)

    AutoTrack Enters the AutoTrack Timeout Sliding scale 30 sec, 1 to 30 min. 5 min Timeout Period Period set menu F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics Menu

    Security Access: CTFID Access: Homing Events: Homing Failed: Restart Events: Low Volt Events: Power Up Events: Video Loss Events: Focus / Iris: Save and Exit Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 26 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. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 ExtComm Error Displays the number of times that Events: the IP communications module (IP comm modules lost internal communication with only.) the System Controller. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 28 | On-Screen Display Menu Navigation AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 29: Common Autodome User Commands (Unlocked)

    Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) | en Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) This chapter details the commonly used BOSCH keyboard setup commands. See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number, page 31 for a complete list of commands. Setting AutoPan Mode AutoPan mode pans a PTZ camera 360º...

  • Page 30: Programming The Inactivity Operation

    Press OFF-101-ENTER to stop the tour. To playback Recorded Tour B: Press ON-52-ENTER to begin continuous playback. Press OFF-52-ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Pelco® Protocol Mode

    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). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 32: Pelco Keyboard Commands

    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. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Pelco On-Screen Menus

    AutoPivot settings. Edit Password (locked) Changes the password. FastAddress (locked) Sets or changes a camera address. Software Version Displays the current software versions. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 34: Command Lock (Locked)

    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 Bosch menu...

  • Page 35: Ptz Setup (Unlocked)

    * Tour 2 Period: 5 sec * Scan Speed 30 deg/sec Edit Presets... * Limit Stops: * Recording: "A" * Autopivot: * = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 36: Other Menus

    Reset All Memory Restores all settings to their original factory default (locked) settings and clears all user programmed settings such as preset scenes and recordings. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Keyboard Commands By Number

    Night Mode setting Enables/disables Night Mode (Day/Night only) On/Off 58 Day/Night Threshold On–menu (Day/Night only) On/Off 60 On Screen Display On–enable Off–disable Display Adjust Adjust On-screen Display Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 38 “1- Pre-position recall Shot ##–recall programmed “1-64” 99” preset Pre-position menu Enters the Pre-position menu Set/ Autopan left limit Set–programs left limit Shot Shot–shows limit F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 Edit Tour 2 (Custom) Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu Set/ 901- Adds/Removes a Set ###–adds preset 901-964 Shot preposition shot from Shot ###–removes preset Tour 1 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 40 | Keyboard Commands by Number AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Advanced Features

    (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. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 42: Autotrack (500I Series Only)

    AutoTrack On. NOTICE! For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the software. Open the Bosch Main menu, select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to enter the camera height. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Virtual Masking (500I Series Only)

    Advanced Features | en Virtual Masking (500i Series Only) Only available with the 500i Series AutoDome, Virtual Masking is a unique Bosch technology that allows you to create an "invisible" area that ignores unwanted background motion. These invisible masks are similar to privacy zones, except that the AutoDome AutoTrack and Motion Detection algorithms can see them.

  • Page 44: Image Stabilization (500I Series Only)

    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 clarity without reducing camera sensitivity or picture quality. –...

  • Page 45: Configuring And Using The Ip Autodome

    Livepage to a hard drive or you can opt to store up to 8 MB of video on the IP module. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 46: System Requirements

    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: –...

  • Page 47: Configuring The Ip Camera

    AutoDome images from a Web browser. Installing the Required Software To view live video, you must install Bosch MPEG ActiveX, DirectX, and Java Virtual Machine. To install the software: Insert the IP AutoDome software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

  • Page 48: Changing The Network Settings

    Click the Settings 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. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 49 IP AutoDome, use the new IP Address to access the LivePage. 11. Disconnect the IP AutoDome Ethernet cable from the dedicated network switch and reconnect the Ethernet cable to the local area network (LAN). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 50: Main Screen

    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. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 51: Establishing A Connection

    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 8.5). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 52: Controlling Camera Operations

    Tilts the camera down Pans the camera to the left Pans the camera to the right Pans and tilts the camera in all directions Zoom out Zoom in F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Entering A Keyboard Control Command

    (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. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 54 Series AutoDome are used for motion detection) from the on-screen keypad to identify the scene number. Click the Set Shot button. The image area displays a message that indicates which shot number was saved. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Alarm Connections

    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. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 56: Sending An Alarm E-Mail

    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. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Partitioning

    To create a partition, do the following: Open the IP AutoDome Livepage, then click the Settings tab. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 58 Type a unique name within the Partition name field, then click Next. Figure 8.14 Assigning a Partition Name Click the pull-down list for Recording format and make a selection, then click Next. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 59 Select a value for the Pre-alarm profile, the Pre-alarm time, the Post-alarm profile, and the Post-alarm time. Then, click Set to save your settings. Figure 8.17 Calculation of Alarm Track Size Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 60 Partitioning screen. Figure 8.19 Partitioning Size – or Click the Calculate button (see Figure 8.19). The IP AutoDome displays Calculation of partition size screen. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 61 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. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 62: Viewing The Partition Status

    Click the Partition status button. The IP AutoDome displays the Partition status screen. Figure 8.22 Partition Status To view other partitions, click the << and >> buttons. Click OK to close the window. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 63: Editing A Partition

    128 alarm recordings. CAUTION! Alarm tracks must be set up in the required partition for alarm recording. Click the Set button when finished. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 64: Deleting Recordings

    Sundays to other days with dates that fall on varying weekdays. Figure 8.24 Recording Scheduler To edit the Recording Scheduler, do the following: Open the IP AutoDome Livepage, then click the Settings tab. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 65 Click the Clear all button to deselect all of the intervals. Click the Set button to save the settings in the unit, then click Start. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 66: Holidays

    Click the Start button to activate the recording scheduler. Click the Stop button to deactivate the recording scheduler. This action interrupts current recording to modify the configuration. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 67: Recording Status

    This parameter is only active if alarm tracks have been configured for the selected camera input, or the corresponding partition. Click the Post-alarm drop-down list and select the required time from the list. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 68: Alarm Rules

    See Alarm Input Options for information to configure an Input Option. Move the slider bar to select a number between 1-4, inclusive. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 69: Alarm Rule Example

    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) Figure 8.28 Input Options Settings Example Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 70 Move the slider bar or type the number 7 in the Shot field. Figure 8.30 Output Option 6 Example Select Output Option 7 (see Figure 8.31). Click the Type drop-down list and select Transmit. F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 71 Within the Output Options, do the following (see Figure 8.33 below): Move the slider bar or type the number 1 in the Output # field. Click the Output Option drop-down list and select 5: OSD. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 72 Click the Output Period drop-down list and select 3 sec. Enable the Alarm Rule 1 by clicking the Yes radio button. Figure 8.34 Alarm Rule 1 Example F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 73: Vg4 Audio Connections

    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. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...

  • Page 74: Enabling Audio Transmission

    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. Figure 9.2 Livepage Configuration F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 75: Configuring Gain (Optional)

    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. Figure 9.3 Setting Audio Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 76 | Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U073308 | 1.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting Guide

    – 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.
  • Page 78 (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 –...
  • Page 79 Note: Connecting a network cable to the interface board of a non-IP AutoDome causes video distortion. – Remove the network cable from the interface board RJ-45 connector. If O.K., then: – Contact Bosch Technical Support. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 80 Check all wiring and connector pins to the heater module. Low Voltage flashing – If using a non-Bosch power supply, confirm that it meets the Bosch AutoDome power on monitor display ratings. See the AutoDome Datasheet for specifications. If O.K., then: –...

  • Page 81: User Command Table

    Pre-position programming Set ##–programs a preset view “1-64” 99” Shot “1- Pre-position recall Shot ##–recall programmed preset “1-64” 99” Pre-position menu Enters the Pre-position menu Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 82 Edit Tour 2 (Custom) Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu Set/ 901- Adds/Removes a Set ###–adds preset 901-964 P Shot preposition shot from Shot ###–removes preset Tour 1 F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 83: Glossary Of Cctv Terms

    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.
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85 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. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 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. F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 87 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).
  • Page 88 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. See National Pipe Thread.
  • Page 89 See Unshielded Twisted Pair. 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 motion.
  • Page 90 AutoDome Modular Camera System See Video Motion Detection. 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.
  • Page 91 19 Bilinx 13 AES 7 BIST 20 alarm relay 15 Bosch menu 27 alarm relay outputs 47 Bosch MPEG ActiveX 40 alarm status 20 built-in self test 20 Alarm track recording 61 Alarms Setup menu 6 camera input setup 14...
  • Page 92 12 Bilinx 13 title OSD 12 Configuration Manager 42 displaying Configuration Tool 20 camera response information 12 Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices 20 F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 93 14 menus 5 inputs (1-7) 14 Advanced Feature Setup 6 inputs (8-12) 14 Alarms Setup 14 inputs setup 14 Camera Setup 6 internal 26 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 94 (1-3) 15 recordings 30 outputs (5-12) 15 scan speed 30 Outputs Setup menu 14 Setup 27 alarm relay 15 ack alarm 28 outputs (1-3) 15 F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09 VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
  • Page 95 12 inactivity period 10 Setup menu 5 PTZ fixed speed 10 Advanced Feature Setup 6 tilt up limit 11 Alarms 6 Camera 5 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-200, VG4-300, VG4-500i Series User’s Manual F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09...
  • Page 96 23 store 23 view 23 Show Shot command 47 shutter 7 Shutter Mode 7 snapshots 39 software Bosch MPEG ActiveX 41 DirectX 40 dxsetup.exe 42 MPEGActiveX 41 MPEGAx.exe 41 software version 27 spot focus 9 stabilization 38 Standard profile 61...
  • Page 98 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport, New York, 14450 Telephone +1 (585) 223 4060 +1 (800) 289 0096 www.bosch-securitysystems.com © Bosch Security Systems, Inc., 2007; F01U073308 | 3.0 | 2007.09; Data subject to change without notice.

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