Mounting the camera Configuration Menus 4.1.1 Top level menus 4.1.2 Menu navigation Main menu structure 4.2.1 Shutter/AGC submenu 4.2.2 Color submenu Install menu structure 4.3.1 Lens Wizard submenu Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
| Table of Contents Digital Color Camera Technical Data Specifications AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily injury. CAUTION! Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of damage to the unit. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
10. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.
Digital Color Camera Safety | en Important notices Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material.
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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| Safety Digital Color Camera Bosch notices Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
Digital Color Camera Introduction | en Introduction Features The VBC-255 is a professional surveillance color camera that incorporates 10-bit digital signal processing. The camera is easy to install and ready to use, and offers good quality picture performance. Features include: –...
Use AWG16 to 22 stranded wire; cut back 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation. – Push in the tabs and insert the wires. Note These connections are not polarity sensitive. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Composite video signal Video BNC Figure 3.3 Composite BNC connector For a composite video output signal, connect the video coax cable to the BNC connector of the camera. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
Digital Color Camera 3.2.2 Y/C output video signal Figure 3.4 Y/C connector For a Y/C video output signal, connect the Y/C video cable to the Y/C connector of the camera. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
(OSD) failure message LENS SHORT CIRCUIT is shown. The lens circuit is automatically disabled to avoid internal damage. Remove the lens connector and check the pin connections. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
Install menu appears. Select Wizard and move cursor to the Set Back Focus Now item. Turn the back focus adjustment as required. Lock the back focus locking button. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Press and hold the center key for more than 1 second until all the menus disappear. Close the side door panel. Note: To back focus a zoom lens, see the zoom lens installation guide. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
(1/4" 20 UNC thread). The bottom mounting is isolated from ground to prevent ground loops. Figure 3.7 Mounting a camera CAUTION! Do not point the camera/lens into direct sunlight as this may damage the sensors. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
The camera also has an Install menu in which the installation settings can be set. To access the Install menu, press the menu/select button (center) for longer than 1.5 seconds. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
To close all menus at once hold down the menu/select key until the menu display disappears or continually select the Exit item. Some menus automatically close after about two minutes; other menus have to be closed manually. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Exit the menu *Note: If the camera is in NightSense mode, the color settings and color menu are not accessible. NightSense must be Off to make color adjustments. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
Forced mode, the picture remains a high-sensitivity monochrome image.Some active noise or white spots may appear in the picture. EXIT Returns to main menu. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Adjusts the B gain to optimize the white point. EXIT Returns to main menu. *Note: It is only necessary to change the white point offsets for special conditions. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
Select to optimize the camera-lens combination backfocus point. Coax Com On, Off Communications enabled or disabled. Defaults Submenu Returns all settings for all modes to factory defaults Exit Exit the menu AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Unlock the back focus locking button. Adjust the lens to the maximum lens opening. Turn the back focus adjustment as required. Lock the back focus locking button. Adjust lens opening to suit scene. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
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Point the camera at the scene it will be mostly viewing. Adjust the level potentiometer located on the lens until the Level bar is in the central position. Exit the menu. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...
<4 W consumption Dimensions 58 x 66 x 122 mm (2.28 x 2.60 x 4.80 in) without lens (H x W L) Weight 450 g (0.99 lb) without lens Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04...
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Tripod mount Two 1/4" 20 UNC - isolated (bottom) and non-isolated (top) Operating -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F) temperature Controls OSD with softkey operation AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.04 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems...