Bosch BRS-XCAM-04A Installation

Bosch Recording Station

en Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

1Safety Notes 6

1.1 Safety symbols used here 6

1.2 Installation/Configuration 6

1.3 Disposal 6

2 Introduction 7

2.1 System Description 7

2.2 Supported Operating Systems 7

2.3 Virus Scanner/Windows Firewall 8

2.3.1 Virus Scanners 8

2.3.2 Configuring Windows Firewall 8

3 Configuration Wizard 9

3.1 Starting the Configuration Wizard 9

3.2 License Activation 10

3.3 Dialog box Activate license 11

3.4 Configure Remote Stations 13

3.5 Set Up Users 14

3.6 Set Up Time Profiles 15

3.7 MPEG4/H.264 Show IP Cameras Automatically 16

3.8 Edit MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras 17

3.9 Configuring Camera Recording Settings 19

4 Default configuration 20

4.1 Configure Recording Drives 20

4.2 IP Cameras and Encoders 22

4.2.1 MPEG4/H.264 Show IP Cameras Automatically 23

4.2.2 Edit MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras 24

4.2.3 Configure MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras 26

4.2.4 Configuring Dome Cameras and Pan/Tilt Cameras 28

4.2.5 Setting the comparison image 31

4.2.6 Configure JPEG IP Cameras 32

4.3 Configuring Time Profiles 35

4.4 Configure Recording Settings 37

4.4.1 Configure Recording Settings for MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras 37

4.4.2 Enhanced settings of the MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras 39

4.4.3 Configure Recording Settings of JPEG IP Cameras 40

4.5 Configure Inputs and Outputs 42

4.5.1 Configure Alarm Simulation 42

4.5.2 Configure Virtual Inputs 43

4.5.3 Configure Automatic Teller Machines 44

4.5.4 Configure Foyer Card Reader 46

4.5.5 Configure foyer card reader time control 48

4.5.6 Configure Inputs from Alarm Panels (AP) 49

4.5.7 Assign Line Statuses to Inputs (Not for Bosch G Series) 50

4.5.8 Assign Addresses to Inputs (Not for Bosch G Series) 51

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4.5.9 Assign Addresses to Inputs (Bosch G Series) 52

4.5.10 Configure POS Inputs 53

4.5.11 Configure ATM/POS Inputs 55

4.5.12 Configure I/O module 57

4.6 Configure Alarm Processing 59

4.7 Configure the E-mail Server Setup 62

4.8 Configure Remote Stations 63

4.9 Configure alarm transmission 65

4.10 Configure Export Video Scheduler 68

4.11 Create Authorization Levels 70

4.11.1 Select LDAP Server User Group 72

4.12 Configure users 75

4.13 Configure Security and Network Settings 77

4.14 Configure Error Forwarding 79

4.14.1 Adding a Recipient/Editing Recipient Data 81

4.15 Configure Options 82

4.15.1 MIB List for SNMP 85

4.15.2 Notification via SNMP 86

4.15.3 Configure Automatic Alarm Recording 87

4.16 Activate Software Licenses 88

4.16.1 Dialog box Activate license 89

5 Remote Configuration 91

6Connections 92

6.1 Network Connection via DSL 92

6.2 Connecting External Hard Disks 94

6.3 Connecting an ATM (Serial) 95

6.4 Connecting an Alarm Panel 99

6.4.1 General 99

6.4.2 Connecting to NZ 500 (20 mA) 101

6.4.3 Connecting to BZ 500 (20 mA) 101

6.4.4 Connecting to AZ 1010/NZ 1008 102

6.4.5 Connecting to NZ 1012 103

6.4.6 Connecting to NZ 1060 104

6.4.7 Connecting to UEZ 1000 (20 mA) 105

6.4.8 Connecting to UEZ 2000 (20 mA) 105

6.4.9 Connecting to UGM 2020 106

7 Troubleshooting and Checks 107

7.1 Troubleshooting 107

7.2 Checking the Network Connection 109

7.3 Checking the Optional ATM Connection 110

7.4 Installing a web server 111

7.5 Checking the Web Connection 111

8 Notes on Service and Maintenance 112

8.1 Maintenance Work to be Carried Out 112

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8.2 Software Update 113

8.3 Troubleshooting 113

9 Technical Specifications 114

Index 115

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1Safety Notes

Follow the safety instructions below when handling the device.

1.1 Safety symbols used here

The safety instructions shown below must be followed:

NOTICE!

Indicates information relating directly or indirectly to personnel safety or the protection of
property.

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can lead to material damage if it is not
prevented.

1.2 Installation/Configuration

NOTICE!

The installation/configuration of Bosch Recording Station should be implemented by qualified
customer service personnel only.

1.3 Disposal

Disposal

Your Bosch product has been developed and manufactured using high-quality materials and
components that can be reused.
This symbol means that electronic and electrical devices that have reached the end of their
working life must be disposed of separately from household waste.
In the EU, separate collecting systems are already in place for used electrical and electronic
products. Please dispose of these devices at your local communal waste collection point or at
a recycling center.

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2 Introduction

2.1 System Description

The Bosch Recording Station is a monitoring software program that saves video images
recorded by IP cameras directly on site and transmits them across any distance to any
location determined by you. Analog cameras can be connected via an encoder.
The Bosch Recording Station can be used for a variety of purposes such as, for instance, in
banks, large retail stores, railway stations, airports, city centers, industrial complexes and
office buildings.
The system offers extended display characteristics, very high flexibility for recording as well
as fast and easy access to video images and information. Video images can be called up at any
location worldwide 24/7. Communication with and access to the Bosch Recording Station
take place via the private or public network. To this end the system can be connected to a
number of peripheral devices and systems.
Search and navigation functions in the tree structure make it easy to reproduce recorded
images. Images can be accessed locally or remotely via a corporate network or the internet.
Several different camera views can be selected. Fast and powerful image search functions
make time-consuming manual searches unnecessary. Functions include searching for image
changes (Smart Motion Search) as well as searching by criteria such as camera number and
the date and time of recording.
Access is controlled via user authorizations to maintain a high level of security. Events such as
login, logout, status change, image transmission and system shutdown are stored in a
database. Integrated video authentication prevents images being manipulated.
Various storage devices such as external disk arrays, RAID and NAS devices and external hard
disks can be used to retrieve and store images.
Installation is quick and easy thanks to a configuration wizard. Bosch alarm systems,
automated teller machines, Allegiant matrix switches and foyer card readers can be
connected to serial inputs.

2.2 Supported Operating Systems

The Bosch Recording Station is compatible with the following operating systems:
– Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
– Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
– Windows Server 2008 (32-bit)
– Windows XP Professional SP 3 (32-bit)
– Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)

Note:

Observe the installation requirements for the individual operating systems!
The Quick Installation Guide provides you with information on installation requirements and a
detailed description of how to complete the initial installation process using the configuration
wizard.

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2.3 Virus Scanner/Windows Firewall

NOTICE!

We recommend that you install a virus scanner and firewall to protect against computer
viruses, computer worms and Trojans.

2.3.1 Virus Scanners

Always use the most up-to-date virus scanner.

Note:

– The virus scanner can affect the performance of the system.
– The real-time virus scanner must be activated to ensure sufficient protection against

viruses.

– If possible, all partitions on the hard disk that contain saved images should be excluded

from the scanning process.

– If possible, the C drive should be scanned at scheduled times. We recommend you carry

out a scan on a weekly basis. When the C disk is scanned, the performance of the system
is noticeably lowered and with it the image retrieval and storage rates.

Individual images may be lost.

– Removable drives, e. g. USB memory sticks, USB drives, CD/DVD drives and diskette

drives, must be manually checked when inserted to ensure sufficient protection.

2.3.2 Configuring Windows Firewall

We recommend that you disable the Windows firewall. If the Windows firewall is activated,
the following exceptions must be added and selected in the Windows firewall:

Bosch Recording Station

Exceptions in Windows firewall settings

ConnectionServer.exe

DBServer.exe

DiBosExplorer.exe

DomeCameraUnit.exe

DVRServiceShimWrapper.exe

JobServer.exe

Parametrierung.exe

VCSModule.exe

VSDKPluginModule.exe

DCOM (TCP) Port 135

DCOM (UDP) Port 135

Remote Configuration (TCP) Port 8080

Note:

– The Bosch Recording Station processes must also be activated in the firewall of the virus

scanner software.

– The ports required to bypass the firewall can be set in the configuration.

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3 Configuration Wizard

Use the enclosed Quick Installation Guide to install the Bosch Recording Station.
The Quick Installation Guide provides you with information on installation requirements and a
detailed description of how to complete the initial installation process using the configuration
wizard.

3.1 Starting the Configuration Wizard

The configuration wizard will be displayed the first time the Bosch Recording Station is
started following installation.

The configuration wizard allows you to search for IP cameras in the network and assign
camera schedules and recording settings.

Note:

It is not possible to load DiBos configurations.

1 Load... Loads an existing configuration file (.prm file).

Note:

Click Start, right-click Bosch Recording Station, and then
click Run as Administrator to load an existing Bosch
Recording Station configuration file.

2 Next > Starts the configuration wizard. The configuration wizard

allows you to search for IP cameras in the network and assign
camera schedules and recording settings.

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3.2 License Activation

Configuration wizard > Dialog box License activation

You can activate licenses in this dialog box.

1Recorder - Receiver Select whether you want to install a recorder or a receiver.

2License: Shows the license package to be activated.

3 Activate... Opens a dialog box to activate the license package (see

Section 4.16.1 Dialog box Activate license).

4 Activated packages: Shows a list of activated license packages.

5Next > Shows the next dialog box of the configuration wizard.

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3.3 Dialog box Activate license

Menu Software licenses > Dialog box License activation > Select license > Button Activate...
or
Configuration wizard > Dialog box License activation > Select license > Button Activate...

You can enter the license activation key in this dialog box in order to activate the license
package.

Note:

If your computer hardware does not provide a unique computer signature, you can purchase a
dongle with a fixed dongle ID.
Packages that already have a license must be transferred to the dongle ID. To do this, please
contact Bosch Security Systems Technical Support.
The dongle does not include the license itself. Activation with a license activation key is still
required.

You have an authorization number and need a license activation key:

1. Make a note of the computer signature or use the copy and paste function to insert it into
a text file.

2. On a computer with Internet access, enter the following URL in the browser:

https://activation.boschsecurity.com

You are now in Bosch License Manager.

Follow the instructions to call up a license activation key. Make a note of the license
activation key or use the copy and paste function to it into a text file.

3. In the Activate license dialog box in the Bosch Recording Station configuration, enter the
license activation key called up from the Bosch License Manager and then click on
Activate. The license package is activated.

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Note:

Keep hold of the authorization number, computer signature and activation key in case you
have any technical queries.

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3.4 Configure Remote Stations

Configuration wizard > Dialog box Remote stations

Use this dialog box to create remote stations.

1New Creates a new remote station.

2Name: Enter a name for the remote station.

3 Address: Enter the remote station IP address or the computer name.

Create more remote stations as and when required.

4 Next > Shows the next dialog box of the configuration wizard.

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3.5 Set Up Users

Configuration wizard > Dialog box Users

In the case of an initial installation, the system automatically creates three authorization levels
and three users. These cannot be deleted.

1 Administrator Possesses all rights concerning operation and configuration

of the system.

2 Extended user Possesses all rights concerning operation of the system.

Does not possess the right to configure the system with the
exception of the right to create a user with the authorization

Normal user.

3Normal user Possesses all rights concerning operation of the system. He

possesses no rights for configuration.

4Next > Shows the next dialog box of the configuration wizard.

Proceed as follows to create a new user:

1. Create a new user by entering Name: and Password: in the corresponding authorization.
Make a note of the name and password, as you will need it afterwards to log on.

2. Enter the same password again under Repeat password:.

3. Click Next > to call up the next page of the wizard or Finish to save the entries and exit
the wizard.

Note:

By default, no password is assigned for the authorization levels.

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3.6 Set Up Time Profiles

Configuration wizard > Dialog box Schedules

Assignment of the time profiles is done with the mouse cursor in a graphical time planner.
There are 3 time profiles available. These time profiles can be assigned to any day of the
week. The time profiles are displayed in different colors.

1 Schedules Select the time profile that you want to assign to a day.

2 Monday - Sunday Different times are possible for every day of the week.

3 Graphical time planner Move the mouse cursor into the graphical time planner.

Clicking with the left mouse button marks a cell. Dragging up
a square while pressing the left mouse button marks a time
profile. All selected cells take the color of the selected time
profile. To edit selected cells in the graphical time planner,
select another time profile and overwrite the cell already
selected.

4 Next > Shows the next dialog box of the configuration wizard.

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3.7 MPEG4/H.264 Show IP Cameras Automatically

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Scan network...
or
Configuration wizard > Dialog box Add IP cameras

This dialog box displays all of the MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras in the system.

1 Activate the check boxes of the cameras to be added to the

Bosch Recording Station.

2Rescan Searches the network for MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras.

3Next > Adopts your input and shows the next dialog box.

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3.8 Edit MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Scan network... > Next >
or
Configuration wizard > Dialog box Camera settings

Use this dialog box to assign specific properties to MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras, for instance
motion detection and reference image check.

1 Name (in Bosch

Recording Station):

2Description: Shows the type of IP camera.

3 IP address: Shows the IP address of the IP camera.

4 Channel: Shows the channel of the IP camera.

5User name: Enter the relevant user name and password for MPEG4/H.264

6Password:

7Live stream: Select the stream of the MPEG4/H.264 device (Stream 1 or

Select the camera from the overview and enter the name of
the camera. This name is displayed as the camera name in the
Bosch Recording Station.

Note:

It is possible to select multiple cameras.

devices, where required for login purposes (e.g. when a user
name and password are configured in the MPEG4/H.264
device).

Note:

Select the user name Service if a service password has been
assigned for the MPEG4/H.264 device. Enter the
corresponding password.

Stream 2) to be used for viewing live images.

Note:

Stream 2 is not available for selection if the camera only
delivers one stream.

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8Motion: Activate the Motion detection option and/or Reference image

check option of the MPEG4/H.264 device.

Note:

– The motion detection and reference image check must

also be activated in the MPEG4/H.264 device.

– The name of the MPEG4/H.264 device appears in the

Alarm processing menu in the Trigger section. The
trigger can, for example, be selected such that it
controls recording. To do so, you must select the job you
require.

9 Changes the sequence of cameras in the overview as well as

in the configuration and user interface.

10 Next > Adopts your input and shows the next dialog box.

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3.9 Configuring Camera Recording Settings

Configuration wizard > Dialog box Recording settings

Use this dialog box to define continuous recording for each camera.

1 Shows the cameras assigned to the Bosch Recording Station.

Select the camera in the overview.

Note:

It is possible to select multiple cameras.

2Day:

Night:
Weekend:

3 Finish Saves the settings and finishes the wizard.

Apply the setting that is used for continuous recording. Then
select a stream for each time profile.

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4 Default configuration

The default configuration allows more complex requirements or customer wishes to be
catered for than the Configuration wizard.
Go through the configuration tree from top to bottom by clicking on individual menu points
and making the corresponding entries.
It is not possible to switch from standard configuration to the configuration wizard.

CAUTION!

For security reasons, it is advisable to save the configuration on external data carriers.

4.1 Configure Recording Drives

Menu Recording drives

This dialog box gives you an overview of the hard disks and network drives available.

1 The list field contains all the hard disks and network drives

known to the system. The total size, the free storage capacity
and the used storage capacity are shown in MByte.
The drives listed can be activated or deactivated.
Activate the drive by clicking on the check box.

The drive is activated.

The drive is not activated.

2 New network drive Adds a new network drive.

3 Disconnect network

drive

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Disconnects a network drive. Select the drive and click on the
button.

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4Update If an additional network drive is put into operation during

configuration, this can be included in the list field by clicking

Update.

5 Selected drives Shows the total recording memory capacity for the activated

cameras as well as the free memory space and occupied
memory in MByte.

6Save Saves your input.

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4.2 IP Cameras and Encoders

Menu IP cameras and encoders

This dialog box provides an overview of configured network components (IP cameras).

Note:

You can configure a maximum of 64 IP cameras. Cameras must be activated via software
licenses (see Section 4.16.1 Dialog box Activate license).

1

Scan network...

2 Add Adds MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras or JPEG IP cameras.

3 Edit Changes the settings of existing IP cameras.

4 Remove Removes IP cameras from the configuration.

5 Save Saves your input. The menu stays open

6 Cancel Resets menu entries to the most recently saved

7 Exit Ends configuration.

The system detects connected MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras
automatically.
The network scan searches the network for available IP
cameras. You cannot configure the actual IP cameras in the
Bosch Recording Station. IP cameras must be configured in
advance with the appropriate tool (e.g. BVIP-Configuration
Manager)

configuration.

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4.2.1 MPEG4/H.264 Show IP Cameras Automatically

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Scan network...
or
Configuration wizard > Dialog box Add IP cameras

This dialog box displays all of the MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras in the system.

1 Activate the check boxes of the cameras to be added to the

Bosch Recording Station.

2Rescan Searches the network for MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras.

3 Next > Adopts your input and shows the next dialog box.

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4.2.2 Edit MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Scan network... > Next >
or
Configuration wizard > Dialog box Camera settings

Use this dialog box to assign specific properties to MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras, for instance
motion detection and reference image check.

1Name (in Bosch

Recording Station):

Enter the name of the IP camera. This name is displayed as
the camera name in the Bosch Recording Station.

2 Description: Shows the type of IP camera.

3 IP address: Shows the IP address of the IP camera.

4Channel: Shows the channel of the IP camera.

5User name: Enter the relevant user name and password for MPEG4/H.264

6 Password:

devices, where required for login purposes (e.g. when a user
name and password are configured in the MPEG4/H.264
device).

Note:

Select the user name Service if a service password has been
assigned for the MPEG4/H.264 device. Enter the
corresponding password.

7Live stream: Select the stream of the MPEG4/H.264 device (Stream 1 or

Stream 2) to be used for viewing live images.

Note:

Stream 2 is not available for selection if the camera only
delivers one stream.

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8Motion: Activate the Motion detection option and/or Reference image

check option of the MPEG4/H.264 device.

Note:

– The motion detection and reference image check must

also be activated in the MPEG4/H.264 device.

– The name of the MPEG4/H.264 device appears in the

Alarm processing menu in the Trigger section. The
trigger can, for example, be selected such that it
controls recording. To do so, you must select the job you
require.

9 Changes the order of the cameras in the overview.

10 Next > Adopts your input and shows the next dialog box.

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4.2.3 Configure MPEG4/H.264 IP Cameras

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Section MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras > Button Edit > Tab
General settings

In this menu you can only configure MPEG4/H.264 devices that are able to deliver MPEG4/
H.264 images on call (e.g. Dinion IP, VIPX 1600). Depending on the model, a maximum of 64
network devices (JPEG cameras and MPEG4/H.264 devices) can be connected.

1 Camera name

Device type: Select the MPEG4/H.264 device you require.

IP address: Enter the IP address of the MPEG4/H.264 device.

Channel: Select the channel of the MPEG4/H.264 device.

Name: Enter the name of the MPEG4/H.264 device. The choice of

name is up to you.

Live stream: Select the stream of the MPEG4/H.264 device (Stream 1 or

Stream 2) to be used for viewing live images.

Motion:
Motion detection
Reference image check

Activate the Motion detection option and/or Reference
image check option of the MPEG4/H.264 device.

Note:

– The motion detection and reference image check must

also be activated in the MPEG4/H.264 device.

– The name of the MPEG4/H.264 device appears in the

Alarm processing menu in the Trigger section. The
trigger can, for example, be selected such that it
controls recording. To do so, you must select the job
you require.

Schedules Choose the time profiles during which reference image

checks will take place.

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Display Displays the live image of the selected MPEG4/H.264 device

if the settings have been made correctly.

Configure Displays the configuration of the selected MPEG4/H.264

device in a browser window.

2 Camera login

User name: Enter the relevant user name and password for MPEG4/

Password:

H.264 devices, where required for login purposes (e.g.
when a user name and password are configured in the
MPEG4/H.264 device).

Note:

Select the user name Service if a service password has
been assigned for the MPEG4/H.264 device. Enter the
corresponding password.

3 Activate alarm input Activate this check box if you want the Bosch Recording

Station to be controlled by an input trigger to the MPEG4/
H.264 device.

Note:

Depending on the type of IP device (e.g. VIP X1600), more
than 1 alarm input can be configured. Under No.:, select the
alarm input of the MPEG4/H.264 device and activate the

Activate alarm input check box for this alarm input.

Name: Enter the name of the alarm input. The choice of name is up

to you.

No.: Choose the alarm input of the selected MPEG4/H.264

device.

4 Activate relay Activate the check box if you want the relay output of the

MPEG4/H.264 device to be controlled by the Bosch
Recording Station.

Note:

Depending on the type of IP device (e.g. VIP X1600), more
than 1 relay output can be configured. Select the relay
output of the MPEG4/H.264 device under No.: and activate
the Activate relay check box for this relay output.

Name: Enter the name of the relay output. The choice of name is

up to you.

No.: Choose the relay output of the selected MPEG4/H.264

device.

5 Activate audio input Activate this check box if the audio input of the MPEG4/

H.264 device is to be used.

Name: Enter the name of the audio input.

No.: Choose the audio input output of the selected MPEG4/

H.264 device.

6OK Saves your input.

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4.2.4 Configuring Dome Cameras and Pan/Tilt Cameras

Menu IP cameras and encoders > Section MPEG4/H.264 IP cameras > Button Edit > Tab
Dome settings

Perform the settings for each camera as required.

1 Dome settings Click on the tab.

2 Activate Select the check box if the camera is a dome camera or a

pan/tilt camera.

Performing interface settings

3Interface The interface settings must be made first. Only then can

further dome settings follow.

Connection: Click on the down arrow and select the interface (VCSCom =

serial RS232 port of the encoder).

Settings... Click on the button. A dialog box opens. Perform the settings

for the VCSCom interface (bits per second, data bits, stop
bits, parity etc.).
The settings depend on the type of camera.

JVC: 9600/8/1/even
Panasonic 9600/8/1/none (on the Panasonic Dome, the

bitrate must be set manually)

Pelco: 2400/8/1/none
Bosch domes: The dome settings must be saved.

Protocol: Select the protocol depending on the camera connected.

Camera address: Enter the address of the camera. The address is set in the

camera.

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Saving camera positions

You can specify positions for dome cameras and pan/tilt cameras to which you can repeatedly
pan automatically or manually. The user can quickly select these positions in the live image,
provided that these have been enabled for his level of authorization. An automatic go-to if an
event occurs is also possible.
Proceed as follows to save a new position:
– Select a free ID.
– Pan the camera to the position and zoom the image as desired.
– Save the procedure.

4Prepositions

ID Name Click on the down arrow next to the list field and select an

unused number when you want to save a new position, or
select a saved position to edit it.

Note:

When the user selects this name, the camera automatically
moves to this camera position.

Pan/Zoom Panning cameras:

Move the mouse cursor around in the camera image until the
directional arrow points in the direction in which you want to
pan the camera. Then hold the left mouse button down. The
camera pans in the direction of the arrow, the speed
increasing the further you move the arrow outwards (with the
left mouse button pressed).
Zooming cameras:
Move the mouse cursor around in the camera image window
until a magnifying glass with a plus or minus sign appears.
Left-click with the mouse to zoom the camera.
Magnifying glass with a plus sign: Camera moves in toward
the object.
Magnifying glass with a minus sign: Camera moves away from
the object.

Save... Click on the button to save the positions. A dialog box opens.

Enter a meaningful name and confirm the entry.

Note:

Some dome cameras require you to set aperture and focus
when saving positions. In this case a query will appear during
the save process.

Display To check, select a saved position and click on the button. The

camera moves to the saved position.

Delete Select a saved position and click on the button.

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Entering macros (control commands) via the command line

Here you can specify various macros (commands) for dome cameras, pan/tilt cameras or
matrix switches via a command line. These macros can be called up manually or automatically.
The choice of macros available can be found in the operating manual of the respective camera
or matrix switch. The user can quickly select these macros in the live image, provided they
have been enabled for his level of authorization.

5 Camera command line

First line:

The list contains predefined macros (commands). Select the
macro.
Middle line (command line):
Displays the macro you selected in the first line.
As an alternative, this line also offers you the option of
creating a new macro if you cannot find it in the list field for
the first line.

Bottom line:

Assign a free number to the macro.

Save... Click on the button to save. A dialog box opens. Enter a

meaningful name and confirm the entry. A message confirms
that this has been saved.

Note:

The macro is available to the user on the user interface.

Transmit Click on the button to check the macro.

Delete Deletes the saved macro.

Camera control

The focus and iris can be set for each camera

6 Iris and focus... Click on the button. A dialog box opens. Set the aperture and

focus.

Saving entries

7OK Saves your input.

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