Bosch VG4-200, VG4-500i, VG4-300 User Manual 2

VG4 Modular Camera System

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Table of Contents

1	Getting Started	7
1.1	Powering On	7
1.2	Establishing AutoDome Control	7
1.2.1	Basic Keyboard Operation	7
1.2.2	Keyboard Commands	8
1.3	Setting the Camera Address	8
1.3.1	FastAddress	9
1.4	Setting Passwords	9
1.4.1	Special Passwords	9

2	On-Screen Display Menu Navigation	11
2.1	Setup Menu	11
2.2	Camera Setup Menu	12
2.3	Lens Setup	14
2.4	PTZ Setup Menu	16
2.5	Display Setup Menu	17
2.6	Communication Setup Menu	19
2.7	Alarm I/O Setup	20
2.8	Rule Setup Menu	23
2.9	Language Menu	24
2.10	Advanced Feature Setup Menu (available with Series 500i only)	25
2.11	Diagnostics Menu	26
2.11.1	Alarm Status Submenu	28

3	Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked)	30
3.1	Setting AutoPan Mode	30
3.2	Setting Preset Shots	30
3.3	Specifying a Shot or a Sector Title	30
3.4	Configuring Preposition Tours	31
3.5	Programming the Inactivity Operation	31
3.6	Recording Tours (300 and 500i Series only)	32

4	Alternative Control Protocols	33
4.1	Setting FastAddress with Alternative Protocols	33
4.1.1	Using an American Dynamics Controller	33
4.1.2	Using a Pelco Controller	35
4.2	Pelco Protocol Mode	36
4.2.1	Hardware Configuration	36
4.2.2	Pelco Keyboard Commands	37
4.2.3	Pelco Keyboard Commands	37
4.2.4	Special Preset Commands	38

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5	Pelco On-Screen Menus	39
5.1	Setup Menu	39
5.1.1	Command Lock (locked)	40
5.1.2	Bosch Menu (locked)	40
5.1.3	PTZ Setup (unlocked)	41
5.1.4	Other Menus	42

6	Keyboard Commands by Number	43
7	Advanced Features	46
7.1	Alarm Rules (300 and 500i Series Only)	46
7.1.1	Controlling Alarm Rules	46
7.1.2	Alarm Rule Examples	46
7.2	AutoTrack Operation (500i Series Only)	50
7.2.1	AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations	50
7.2.2	AutoTrack Optimization	51
7.3	Virtual Masking (500i Series Only)	52
7.4	Privacy Masking (300 and 500i Series Only)	52

7.5Motion Detection with Region of Interest (500i Series Only)

	(Preset positions 90 through 99)53
7.6	Image Stabilization (500i Series Only)	53
7.7	Pre-position Tour	53
8	Using the IP AutoDome	55
8.1	Overview of Features	55
8.2	System Requirements	55
8.3	Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC	56
8.4	Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera	57
8.5	Installing the Required Software	57
8.5.1	Changing the Network Settings	58
8.6	The LIVEPAGE	60
8.6.1	Entering a Keyboard Control Command	62
8.7	Saving Snapshots	64
8.8	Recording Video Sequences	64
8.9	Running Recording Program	64
9	VG4 Audio Connections	65
9.1	Audio Line Input Specifications	65
9.1.1	Wire Specifications	65
9.1.2	Connections	65
9.1.3	Activating Audio Reception	65
9.1.4	Enabling Audio Transmission	66
9.1.5	Configuring Gain (optional)	67

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10	Configuring the IP AutoDome	68
10.1	Basic Mode: Device Access	68
10.2	Basic Mode: Date/Time	69
10.3	Basic Mode: Network	70
10.4	Basic Mode: Encoder Profile	71
10.5	Basic Mode: Audio	71
10.6	Basic Mode: Recording	71
10.7	Basic Mode: System Overview	72
10.8	Advanced Mode: Identification	72
10.9	Advanced Mode: Password	73
10.10	Advanced Mode: Date/Time	73
10.11	Advanced Mode: Display Stamping	74
10.12	Advanced Mode: Appearance	75
10.13	Advanced Mode: LIVEPAGE Functions	76
10.14	Advanced Mode: Logging	77
10.15	Advanced Mode: Picture Settings	77
10.16	Advanced Mode: Encoder Profile	78
10.17	Advanced Mode: Encoder Streams	80
10.18	Advanced Mode: Audio	80
10.19	Advanced Mode: Camera Options	81
10.20	Camera Settings Group 1	81
10.21	Camera Settings Group 2	82
10.22	Camera Settings Group 3	82
10.23	Advanced Mode: Lens	82
10.24	Lens Settings Group 1	82
10.25	Lens Settings Group 2	83
10.26	Advanced Mode: PTZ	83
10.27	PTZ Settings Group 1	83
10.28	PTZ Settings Group 2	84
10.29	Advanced Mode: Display	85
10.30	Display Settings Group 1	85
10.31	Display Settings Group 2	85
10.32	Display Settings Group 3	86
10.33	Advanced Mode: Alarm	86
10.34	Input Options	86
10.35	Output Options	87
10.36	Alarm Rules	88
10.37	Miscellaneous	93
10.38	Logs	94
10.39	Advanced Mode: Storage Management	94
10.40	Advanced Mode: Recording Profiles	95
10.41	Advanced Mode: Retention Time	97
10.42	Advanced Mode: Recording Scheduler	97
10.43	Advanced Mode: Recording Status	98
10.44	Advanced Mode: Alarm Connections	99
10.45	Advanced Mode: VCA	101
10.46	Advanced Mode: VCA Profiles	101
10.47	Advanced Mode: VCA Scheduled	105
10.48	Advanced Mode: VCA Event triggered	106

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10.49	Advanced Mode: Audio Alarm	107
10.50	Advanced Mode: Alarm E-Mail	107
10.51	Advanced Mode: Alarm Task Editor	108
10.52	Advanced Mode: Network	110
10.53	Advanced Mode: Advanced	112
10.54	Advanced Mode: Multicasting	113
10.55	Advanced Mode: JPEG Posting	114
10.56	Advanced Mode: Encryption	115
10.57	Advanced Mode: Maintenance	115
10.58	Advanced Mode: Licenses	116
10.59	Advanced Mode: System Overview	116
11	Troubleshooting Guide	117
11.1	VG4 AutoDome Operation and Control	117
11.2	VG4 IP AutoDome Video and Control	120
11.3	VG4 IP AutoDome Audio	121
12	User Command Table	125
A	Appendix: FastAddress Conversions	127
	Index	128

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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.
1.1	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.
		Bosch Security Sys. AutoDome(r)
		500 Series(P)	1.10.00.02/1.07.58.02
		Day/Night 26X	2.00.00.00
		SC Boot	1.05.00.01
		FPGA	1.13.01.05
		Lang. Table	1.00.00.01
		VCA_boot	1.02.00.01
		IP-Panel	4.10.50.13
		IP Address	10. 25.118.111
		Subnet Mask	255.255.248. 0
		No Heater

FastAddress: Not Set

Figure 1.1 Sample VG4 Startup Splash Screen

The splash screen displays the type of AutoDome, the camera installed, the firmware levels for various files, and the current IP address (if the AutoDome contains the IP Communications module). The (P) to the right of the AutoDome series indicates that the AutoDome contains the optional modules for maintaining internal pressure.

1.2	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 RS232/485 communication protocol. Refer to the CTFID User Manual 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.

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1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation

The following tables summarize the basic operations for a standard keyboard and the functions available to control an AutoDome camera.

Typical Keyboard	Usage
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

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 Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number, page 43 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 360º continuously is:

ON-1-ENTER(press the ON key, then press the number 1 key, and then press ENTER.)

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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 Modular Camera System 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: Displays 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.

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.

2.Press #-ENTER (where # is the camera number without an address).

3.Press ON-999-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of cameras on the system without an address.

4.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.

2.Press #-ENTER (where # is the camera number with an address).

3.Press ON-998-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of all cameras on the system, with or without an address.

4.Follow the on screen instructions. You receive an on-screen confirmation when the

FastAddress is complete.

NOTICE! FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is turned off or if the default settings are restored.

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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 (default)	Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command
		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.Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.

2.Press SET-802-ENTER to access the password menu.

3.Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number. Tilt the joystick right to move to the next number position.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions and save the password. You receive an on-screen confirmation.

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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 items 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 speed, inactivity period, AutoPivot, and tilt limits.

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	Menu	Description
	Display Setup	Accesses adjustable display settings such as: OSD, sector blanking, and
		privacy masking.
	Communication	Accesses communication settings such as: AutoBaud and Bilinx.
	Setup
	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
		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:	OFF
		* Night Mode Threshold:	55
		* Pre-Comp	1
		Restore Defaults...
		* = Factory Setting
		** = WDR camera only
		Focus / Iris: Select

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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 of a	ATW: Adjusts camera color
	scene changes. For	constantly.
	example, from daylight	Indoor W.B.: Optimizes camera
	to fluorescent lighting.	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.
		Manual: Allows a user to adjust
		the Red and Blue gain.
		Sliding scale: – (1 to 100) +
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 camera.	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: – (0º to 359º) +	0º
	LOCK mode to eliminate
	picture roll in 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

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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/Night	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	to compensate for long
with IP	distance cable runs.
AutoDome
models)
Restore	Restores all default
Defaults	settings for this menu
	only.

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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 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.

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		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 / Description		Default
							Setting
Exit		Exits the menu.
AutoPan		Adjusts speed of camera			Sliding scale:		30º/sec.
		during AutoPan and			– (1º/sec. to 60º/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)

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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:	2 min.
Period	inactivity before the	– (3 sec. to 10 min.) +
	above action occurs.
AutoPivot	Automatically rotates the	OFF or ON	ON
	camera 180º when
	following a subject
	traveling directly beneath
	the camera.
AutoDome	Automatically rotates the	INVERTED or NORMAL	NORMAL
Orientation	video 180º.
(not available
with 18x color
camera)
Freeze Frame	Holds a preposition video	OFF or ON	ON
On Preposition	frame while moving to
(not available	another preposition.
with 18x color
camera)
Tilt Up Limit...	Sets the upper tilt limit of	Use joystick to move to a scene.
	the camera.
Restore	Restores the default
Defaults	setting for this menu only.

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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...
			Edit Sector Title
			Edit Scene Title
			Restore Defaults
			* = Factory Setting
				Focus / Iris: Select
		Display Setup Menu Choices:
		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
		OSD		displays camera response
				information, such as
				Digital Zoom, Iris open/
				close, and Focus near/far.
		Display		Adjusts the text		Exit: Exits the menu.
		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.
		available		through 16. Follow the
		with 200		on-screen instructions.
		Series
		models)

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		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 7.1 Alarm Rules (300 and
		with 200	maximum limit of eight	500i Series Only), page 46.
		Series	(8) to a scene.	Restore Defaults: Restores the default
		models)		settings for this menu only.
		Edit	Allows editing existing	Select a sector title to access the
		Sector	Sector (Zone) Titles	character palette. See
		Title		Section 3.3 Specifying a Shot or a Sector
				Title, page 30, for instructions.
		Edit	Allows editing existing	Select a scene title, then choose a menu
		Scene	Scene (Shot) Titles	option:
		Title		– Edit Scene Title to access the
				character palette. See
				Section 3.3 Specifying a Shot or a
				Sector Title, page 30, for
				instructions.
				– Clear Scene to delete the selected
				scene title.
		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.

Communication Setup

Exit...
* AutoBaud:	ON
* Baud Rate	9600

*Bilinx: ON Restore Defaults...

* = Factory Setting

Focus / Iris: Select

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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.

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.
		Menu items marked with the ‡ symbol are available only with VG4 Pressure Domes.
		Alarm 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.		Physical
		Rule Setup...		3.	Alarm Input 3	N.O.		Input 1-7
		Restore Defaults...		4.	Alarm Input 4	N.C.
				5.	Alarm Input 5	N.O.
				6.	Alarm Input 6	N.C.
				7.	Alarm Input 7	N.O.
				8.	Low Pressure‡
				9. NONE
				10. NONE				Physical
				11. NONE				Output 9-12
				12. NONE
					Focus / Iris: Select Type
		Focus / Iris: Select			Right / Left: Select Mode

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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.
	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.
	Low	A fixed, physical alarm input
	Pressure	that detects a drop in internal
		pressure for the VG4 Pressure
		Dome.
	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)
			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.

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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
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 rule.					command.		Outputs 5
						Aux Off: A keyboard OFF		and 6 set to
						command.		OSD and
						Shot: Recalls a preset shot.		Shot 1
						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.

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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.

Menu items marked with the ‡ symbol are available only with VG4 Pressure Domes.

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 20, 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			Low Pressure‡
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
4. Rule 4	Empty
				Right / Left: Select Period Time
Focus / Iris: Select				Focus / Iris: Select Type
Rule Setup Menu Choices
Menu	Description		Sub-menu / Description				Default
							Setting
Exit	Saves and exits the
	menu.
Rule 1-12	Displays the status		Enabled: The rule inputs and outputs are				Empty
	of a rule 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.

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Rule # Choices:

	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 > Inputs Setup Menu	the Inputs Setup Menu, including
		that define the rule's inputs.	Aux On/Off (1-99), Shot, Low
		A rule can have up to four (4)	Pressure‡ and NONE.
		inputs.
	Output	Toggles through a list of valid	Alarm Outputs 1 – 3 and any	NONE
		outputs set in the Alarm I/O	additional outputs set in the
		Setup > Outputs Setup	Outputs Setup Menu including:
		Menu that defines a rule's	Alarm Relay, Aux On/Off (1-99),
		outputs.	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 for a
			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
			alarm rule.

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.

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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 Series 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

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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	3.6 m
	camera for AutoTrack.	30.7 m (100 ft)	(12 ft)
Virtual Masking	Enters the Virtual Mask	Allows up to 24 virtual masks
	menu. See Section 7.3 Virtual	using five anchor points.
	Masking (500i Series Only),
	page 52.
Restore	Restores the default settings
Defaults	for this menu.

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2.11 Diagnostics Menu

The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools and events.

Diagnostics
Exit...
Alarm Status...
BIST...
Internal Temp:	Deg F / Deg C
High Temp Events:	Deg F / Deg C
Highest Temp	Deg F / Deg C
Low Temp Events:	Deg F / Deg C
Lowest Temp:	Deg F / Deg C
Security Access:	0
CTFID Access:	0
Homing Events:	0
Homing Failed:	0
Loss Home Events	0
Home Position Good	YES
Restart Events:
Low Volt Events:	0
Power Up Events:	0
Video Loss Events:	0
ExtComm Error Events 0
Total Time On	0hr 0min
Focus / Iris: Save and Exit
Diagnostic Events
Menu	Description		Sub-menu / Description
Exit	Saves and exits the menu.
Alarm Status	Enters the Alarm Status menu		Alarm Inputs 1 to 7, Alarm
	and displays the real time status		Outputs 1 to 3, Pressue‡ and
	of alarm inputs and outputs.		Alarm Relay
BIST	Enters the Perform Built-in Self		YES to start test. NO to exit the
	Tests menu. If confirmed, the		menu.
	BIST tests start and the results		Typical results displayed as
	are displayed.		follows:
			BIST
			Exit...
			Data Flash:	PASS
			Bilinx:	PASS
			FPGA:	PASS
			Digital I/O 1:	PASS
			Digital I/O2:	PASS
			VCA:	PASS
			Homing:	PASS
Internal Temp.	Displays the current dome
	temperature.

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Menu	Description	Sub-menu / Description
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.
Restart Events	Displays the number of restart
	events.
Low Volt Events	Displays the number of times the
	AutoDome dropped below the
	acceptable voltage limit.
Power Up Events	Displays the number of power up
	events.
Video Loss Events	Displays the number of time that
	video was lost.
ExtComm Error	Displays the number of times that
Events:	the IP communications module
(IP comm modules	lost internal communication with
only.)	the System Controller.

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2.11.1	Alarm Status Submenu
		This menu displays the status of the alarm inputs, alarm outputs and the pressure alarm.
		Menu items marked with the ‡ symbol are available only with VG4 Pressure Domes.
		Alarm Status
		Exit...
		Alarm Input 1	High
		Alarm Input 2	High
		Alarm Input 3	Open
		Alarm Input 4	Open
		Alarm Input 5	Open
		Alarm Input 6	Open
		Alarm Input 7	Open
		Pressure‡	OK
		Alarm Output 1	Open
		Focus / Iris: Save and Exit
		Menu		Description		Options
		Exit		Saves and exits the menu.
		Alarm Input 1...7		Displays the status of alarm		High
				inputs 1 through 7.		Low
						Open (Normally Open)
						Closed (Normally Closed)
		Pressure		Displays the status of the		OK: The internal pressure inside
				Pressure alarm		the AutoDome is at or above the
						recommended level.
						Low: The internal pressure
						inside the AutoDome is below
						the recommended level. Refer to
						the AutoDome Modular Camera
						System Installation Manual for
						instructions on recharging the
						pressure.
		Alarm Output		Displays the status of the alarm
				output.
		VG4 Pressure Dome Alarm

The OSD displays a blinking low pressure alarm (*** LOW PRESSURE ***) when the internal pressure of a VG4 Pressure Dome falls below the recommended level. Press OFF-65-ENTER on the keyboard to acknowledge the alarm. The AutoDome, then, replaces the blinking alarm message with a static “LP.” The “LP” remains on the OSD until the internal pressure of the AutoDome is raised above the recommended level.

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3	Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked)
	This chapter details the commonly used Bosch keyboard setup commands. See
	Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number, Page 44, for a complete list of commands.
3.1	Setting AutoPan Mode
	AutoPan mode pans the AutoDome camera 360º or pans between user defined limits (when
	programmed). The AutoDome camera continues to pan until stopped by moving the joystick.

To pan 360º:

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 pan.

3.2 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.)

3.To specify a title for the shot, see the procedure below.

To view a Shot:

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.

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