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3.1 Live page 15
3.1.1 Image selection 15
3.1.2 Cameras with PTZ control 16
3.1.7 Saving snapshots 19
3.1.8 Recording video sequences 19
3.1.9 Running recording program 19
3.1.10 Audio communication 19
3.1.11 Processor load 20
3.1.12 Status icons 21
3.2 Playback 22
3.2.1 Selecting recordings for playback 22
3.2.2 Exporting tracks 23
3.2.3 Searching for tracks 23
3.2.4 Controlling playback 24
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4.1 Device Access 26
4.1.1 Name 26
4.1.2 Password 26
4.2 Date/Time 27
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Browser connection 12
System overview 14
Operation via the browser 15
Basic Mode 26
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4.5 Audio 29
4.6 Recording 29
4.7 System Overview 29
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General settings 30
5.1 Identification 30
5.1.1 Naming 30
5.3 Date/Time 32
5.3.1 Date format 32
5.3.2 Device date / Device time 32
5.3.3 Device time zone 32
5.3.4 Daylight saving time 32
5.3.5 Time server IP address 33
5.3.6 Time server type 33
5.4 Display Stamping 34
5.4.1 Camera name stamping 34
5.4.2 Time stamping 34
5.4.3 Display milliseconds 34
5.4.4 Alarm mode stamping 34
5.4.5 Alarm message 35
5.4.6 Transparent stamping 35
5.4.7 Video authentication 35
5.5 GB/T 28181 35
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Web Interface 36
6.1 Appearance 36
6.1.1 Website language 36
6.1.2 Company logo 36
6.1.3 Device logo 36
6.1.4 Show VCA metadata 36
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6.2.3 Show alarm inputs 38
6.2.4 Show alarm outputs 38
6.2.7 Allow snapshots 39
6.2.9 I-frames-only stream 39
6.3 Logging 40
6.3.1 Save event log 40
6.3.2 Save system log 40
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Camera 41
7.1 Installer Menu 41
7.1.1 Base frame rate 41
7.1.2 Camera LED 41
7.1.3 Mirror image 41
7.1.4 Flip image 41
7.1.5 Menu button 41
7.1.6 Analog output 41
7.1.7 Reboot device 41
7.1.8 Factory defaults 42
7.1.9 Lens Wizard 42
7.2 Lens Wizard 43
7.3 Picture settings – User mode 44
7.3.1 Current mode 44
7.3.2 Mode ID 44
7.3.3 Copy mode to 44
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7.3.4 Restore Mode Defaults 44
7.3.5 User mode factory defaults 44
7.4 Picture settings – Color 46
7.4.1 White balance 46
7.5 Picture settings – ALC 48
7.5.5 Day/night 50
7.6 Picture settings – Enhance 51
7.6.1 Sharpness level 51
7.6.2 Backlight Compensation 51
7.6.3 Contrast enhancement 51
7.6.4 Intelligent DNR 51
7.7 Picture settings – User mode scheduler 52
7.8 Encoder Settings 53
7.9 Privacy Masks 54
7.10 Audio 55
7.10.1 Adjust level 55
7.10.2 Recording format 55
7.11 Pixel Counter 56
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Encoder Settings 57
8.1 Encoder Profile 58
8.1.1 Pre-defined profiles 58
8.1.2 Changing a profile 58
8.1.3 Profile name 58
8.1.4 Target bit rate 59
8.1.5 Maximum bit rate 59
8.1.6 Encoding interval 59
8.1.7 Standard definition video resolution 59
8.1.8 Expert Settings 59
8.1.9 Default 61
8.2 Encoder Streams 62
8.2.1 H.264 settings 62
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8.2.2 JPEG stream 63
8.3 Encoder Regions 64
8.3.1 Regions 64
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Recording 65
9.1.2 Recording media 66
9.1.3 Activating and configuring storage media 66
9.1.4 Formatting storage media 67
9.1.5 Deactivating storage media 67
9.2 Recording Profiles 68
9.2.1 Recording track selection 68
9.2.2 Standard recording 69
9.2.3 Alarm recording 69
9.3 Maximum Retention Time 71
9.4 Recording Scheduler 72
9.4.1 Weekdays 72
9.4.2 Holidays 72
9.4.3 Profile names 73
9.4.4 Activate recording 73
9.4.5 Recording status 73
9.5 Recording Status 74
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Alarm 75
10.1 Alarm Connections 75
10.1.1 Connect on alarm 75
10.1.2 Number of destination IP address 75
10.1.3 Destination IP address 75
10.1.4 Destination password 75
10.1.5 Video transmission 76
10.1.6 Stream 76
10.1.7 Remote port 76
10.1.8 Video output 76
10.1.9 Decoder 77
10.1.10 SSL encryption 77
10.1.11 Auto-connect 77
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10.3.3 Signal Ranges 79
10.3.4 Threshold 79
10.4.4 SMTP password 80
10.4.5 Format 80
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Setting up VCA 83
11.1 VCA - Silent VCA 83
11.2 VCA - Profiles 84
11.2.1 Aggregation time [s] 84
11.2.2 Analysis type 84
11.2.3 Motion detector 85
11.2.4 Tamper detection 86
11.3 VCA - Scheduled 90
11.3.1 Weekdays 90
11.3.2 Holidays 90
11.4 VCA - Event triggered 92
11.4.1 Trigger 92
11.4.2 Trigger active 92
11.4.3 Trigger inactive 92
11.4.4 Delay [s] 92
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Interfaces 93
12.2 Alarm output 94
12.2.1 Idle state 94
12.2.2 Operating mode 94
12.2.3 Output follows 94
12.2.5 Trigger output 94
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Network 96
13.1.4 DNS server address 97
13.1.9 Telnet support 98
13.1.10 Interface mode ETH 98
13.1.11 Network MSS [Byte] 98
13.1.12 iSCSI MSS [Byte] 99
13.1.13 Network MTU [Byte] 99
13.2 DynDNS 100
13.2.1 Enable DynDNS 100
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13.2.2 Provider 100
13.2.3 Host name 100
13.2.4 User name 100
13.2.5 Password 100
13.2.6 Force registration now 100
13.2.7 Status 101
13.3 Advanced 102
13.3.1 Cloud-based Services 102
13.3.2 RTSP port 102
13.3.3 Authentication (802.1x) 102
13.3.4 TCP metadata input 102
13.4 Network Management 103
13.4.1 SNMP 103
13.4.2 UPnP 103
13.4.3 Quality of Service 104
13.5 Multicast 105
13.5.1 Enable 105
13.5.2 Multicast Address 105
13.5.3 Port 106
13.5.4 Streaming 106
13.5.5 Multicast packet TTL 106
13.6 Image Posting 107
13.6.1 JPEG posting 107
13.6.2 Face Detection 107
13.7 Accounts 109
13.8 IPv4 Filter 110
13.9 Encryption 111
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Service 112
14.1 Maintenance 112
14.1.1 Update server 112
14.1.2 Firmware 112
14.1.3 Upload History 113
14.1.4 Configuration 113
14.1.5 SSL certificate 113
14.1.6 Maintenance log 114
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14.2 Licenses 115
14.3 System Overview 116
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Appendices 117
15.1 Copyright notices 117
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1.1

Browser connection

A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to receive live images, control the unit, and replay stored sequences. The unit is configured over the network using the browser.

System requirements

– Network access (Intranet or Internet) – Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 (32-bit) – Screen resolution at least 1024 × 768 pixels – 16- or 32-bit color depth – JVM installed The Web browser must be configured to enable Cookies from the IP address of the unit. In Windows Vista, deactivate protected mode on the Security tab under Internet Options.
To play back live video images, an appropriate ActiveX must be installed on the computer. If necessary, install Bosch Video Client. This can be downloaded from the following address: http://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com/
1.2
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Establishing the connection

The unit must have a valid IP address to operate on your network and a compatible subnet mask. By default, DHCP is pre­set at the factory to On and so your DHCP server assigns an IP address. With no DHCP server the default address is
192.168.0.1
1. Start the Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL.
3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions that appear.
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Note:
If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections. Depending on the device and network configuration, each unit can have up to 50 web browser connections, or up to 100 connections via Bosch Video Client or Bosch Video Management System.
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1.2.1
1.3

Password protection in camera

A unit offers the option of limiting access across various authorization levels. If the unit is password-protected, a message to enter the password appears.
1. Enter the user name and the associated password in the appropriate fields.
2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page is displayed.

Protected network

If a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1x authentication), the unit must be configured first. To configure the unit, connect it directly to a computer using a network cable and configure the two parameters, Identity and Password. Only after these have been configured can communication with the unit via the network occur.
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2.1
2.2
2.3

System overview

When a connection is established, the LIVE page is initially displayed. The application title bar displays three items: LIVE,
PLAYBACK, SETTINGS.
Note:
The PLAYBACK link is only visible if a storage medium has been configured for recording. (With VRM recording this option is not active.)

Live page

The LIVE page is used to display the live video stream and control the unit.

Playback

The PLAYBACK page is used for playing back recorded sequences.

Settings

The SETTINGS page is used to configure the unit and the application interface.
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3.1

Operation via the browser

Live page

After the connection is established, the LIVE page is initially displayed. It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays may be visible on the live video image.
Other information may also be shown next to the live video image. The items shown depend on the settings on the LIVE
Functions page.
Figure 3.1: Live page
3.1.1
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Image selection

Click a tab below the video image to display a camera image stream.
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Cameras with PTZ control

For cameras where PTZ control is possible, the View Control panel is activated.
Pan and tilt
To control the pan and tilt of PTZ cameras:
1. Click and hold the up or down arrows to tilt.
2. Click and hold the left or right arrows to pan.
3. Click and hold the center area to control both. Move the mouse cursor over the video image; additional options for controlling peripherals are displayed with the mouse cursor.
Zoom, focus, and iris
To control the zoom, focus, and iris of PTZ cameras:
1. Click and hold to zoom in.
to zoom out; click and hold
2. Click and hold for far focus; click and hold for near focus.
3. Click and hold to close the iris; click and hold
to open the iris.
Pre-position
To move the camera to a pre-position, click one of the buttons numbered one to six. To store the current position of the camera in a pre-position:
1. Position the camera.
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2. Enter a pre-position number.
3. Click Set.
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3.1.3

View Control ROI

When the Stream 2 encoder stream is set for Region of Interest (ROI), a specific type of View Control panel is activated for electronic pan, tilt and zoom control (E-PTZ). Refer to Encoder Streams, page 62 for more information on setting up Stream 2. (If dual ROI is available, open the camera in a second browser window to set up the second ROI on Stream
2.)
Zoom
To zoom in on a region of the stream 2 image:
1. Click and hold to zoom in; click and hold to zoom out.
2. Click
to see the full image.
Select an area
To select a particular region of the image:
1. Click and hold the arrows to move up and down, and from side to side through the image.
2. Click and hold the center area to move in all directions.
Set positions
To store the current view:
1. Select a region of interest.
2. Click Set.
3. Click a number.
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To display a pre-set region of interest, click one of the buttons numbered one to six.
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3.1.5

Intelligent Tracking

For cameras with the ability to track movement, options for tracking objects within the region of interest are displayed in the Intelligent tracking panel.
When on, the tracking icon together with the lines that track moving objects. Select Off, Auto or Click. If Click is selected, use the mouse to click on an object to track it.
is displayed on the image

Digital I/O

Depending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm input and the relay output are displayed next to the camera image. The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the input status of the alarm input: – Active 1 = Symbol lights – Active 0 = Symbol not lit. The camera relay allows the operation of an external device (for example, a light or a door opener). 4 To operate, click the relay symbol.
The symbol is red when the relay is activated.
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System Log / Event Log

The System Log field contains information about the operating status of the camera and the connection. Events such as the triggering or the end of alarms are shown in the Event Log field.
1. To view, filter and save these messages to a file, click in the top right-hand corner.
2. To clear the log, click in the top right-hand corner of the relevant field.
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3.1.7
3.1.8

Saving snapshots

Individual images from the video sequence that is currently being shown can be saved in JPEG format on the computer's hard drive.
4 Click the camera icon
The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera.
to save a single image.

Recording video sequences

Sections of the video sequence that is currently being shown on the LIVE page can be saved on the computer's hard drive. The sequences are recorded at the resolution specified in the encoder configuration. The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera.
1. Click the recording icon – Saving begins immediately. The red dot on the icon
indicates that a recording is in progress.
2. Click the recording icon again to stop recording.
Play back saved video sequences using the Player from Bosch Security Systems.
to record video sequences.
3.1.9
3.1.10
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Running recording program

The hard drive icon below the camera images on the LIVE page changes during an automatic recording.
The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording. If no recording is taking place, a static icon is displayed.

Audio communication

Audio can be sent and received via the LIVE page if the active monitor and the remote station of the camera support audio.
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1. Press and hold the F12 key on the keyboard to send an audio signal to the camera.
2. Release the key to stop sending audio.
All connected users receive audio signals sent from the camera but only the user who first pressed the F12 key can send audio signals; others must wait for the first user to release the key.
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Processor load

When accessing the unit with a browser, the processor load and network information is available in the upper right of the window next to the Bosch logo. Move the mouse cursor over the icons to display numerical values. This information can help with problem solving or when fine tuning the device.
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3.1.12

Status icons

Various overlays in the video image provide important status information. The overlays provide the following information:
Decoding error The frame might show artefacts due to decoding errors. If other frames reference this frame, they might also show decoding errors but won’t be marked with the icon.
Alarm event Shown on a media item to indicate any alarm event that is no motion alarm.
Communication error A communication error, such as a connection failure to the storage medium, a protocol violation or a timeout, is indicated by this icon. An automatic reconnection procedure is started in the background to recover from this error.
Gap Indicates a gap in the recorded video.
Watermark valid The watermark set on the media item is valid. The color of the check mark changes according to the type of watermarking that is configured for the device.
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Watermark invalid
Indicates that the watermark set on the media item is not valid.
Motion alarm
Shown on a media item to Indicate a motion alarm.
Storage discovery
Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.
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Playback

Click PLAYBACK from the Livepage or Settings page to view, search or export recordings. This link is only visible if a direct iSCSI or SD card has been configured for recording. (With VRM recording this option is not active.)
A collapsible panel on the left of the display has four tabs:
– Track list
– Export
– Search
– Search results
Select the stream number to be shown in the Recording drop­down menu at the top of the window.

Selecting recordings for playback

To see all saved sequences:
1. Click the track list tab .
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2. A list of tracks with a number assigned to each sequence is
3. At the bottom of the window, select the maximum number
4. Use the arrow buttons at the bottom to browse the list.
5. To view tracks beginning from a particular time, enter the
6. Click a track. The playback for the selected sequence
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displayed. Start time and stop time, recording duration, number of alarms, and recording type are shown for each track.
of tracks to be displayed in the list.
time code and click Get Tracks.
starts.
3.2.2
3.2.3

Exporting tracks

1. Select a track in the track list.
2. Click the export tab .
3. The start and stop time are filled-in for the selected track. If
required, change the times.
4. Select a target.
5. Select the original or a condensed speed.
6. Click the save icon
Note:
The target server address is set on the Network / Accounts page.
.

Searching for tracks

1. Click the search tab .
2. Click one of the Search mode buttons to define the search
parameters.
3. To limit the search to a particular time range, enter the
start and stop times.
4. Click Start Search.
5. The results are shown in the search results tab .
6. Click a result to play it back.
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7. Click the search tab again to define a new search.
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Controlling playback

The time bar below the video image allows quick orientation. The time interval associated with the sequence is displayed in the bar in gray. A green arrow above the bar indicates the position of the image currently being played back within the sequence.
The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences. – Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or
minus icons. The display can span a range from two months to a few seconds.
– If required, click in the bar at the point in time at which the
playback should begin.
– Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were
triggered.
To view the current live image, click Now.
Controls
Control playback by means of the buttons below the video image.
Use the jog dial
to quickly scan the sequences. The time code is displayed above it. The buttons have the following functions:
Start/Pause playback
Select the playback speed using the speed regulator:
Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence
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Bookmarks
You can set markers in a sequence and jump to these directly. These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows above the time interval. Use the bookmarks as follows:
Bookmarks are only valid while in the Recordings page; they are not saved with the sequences. All bookmarks are deleted when you leave the page.
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Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list
Jump to the previous bookmark
Set bookmark
Jump to the following bookmark
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4.1.1
4.1.2

Basic Mode

Device Access

Name

Assign a unique name to assist in identification. This name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems. The name is used for remote identification, for example, in the event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously.

Password

A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization levels to limit access. Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password. Therefore, you always have to start from the highest authorization level when assigning passwords. You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged in as service or if the unit is not password protected. Enter the password for the appropriate authorization level here. The maximum password text length is 19 characters and no special characters are allowed. The device has three authorization levels: service, user, and live. – service is the highest authorization level. Entering the
correct password gives access to all the functions and allows all configuration settings to be changed.
– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you can
operate the device, play back recordings, and also control camera, for example, but you cannot change the configuration.
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– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you can
Define and change a separate password for each level. Enter the password (19 characters maximum; no special characters) for the selected level. Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes.
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only view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays.
4.2

Date/Time

If there are multiple devices operating in the system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time. Device time, date and time zone are shown. 4 Click Sync to PC to apply the system time from your
computer to the device.
Note:
It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An incorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording.
The unit can receive the time signal from a time server using various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal clock. The device polls the time signal automatically once every minute. Enter the IP address of a time server. Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server. It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions. Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.
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Network

The settings on these pages are used to integrate the device into a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot.
1. Make the desired changes.
2. Click Set and Reboot. The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated. If the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic assignment of IP addresses, select On to automatically accept the DHCP­assigned IP address. For certain applications, the DHCP server must support the fixed assignment between IP address and MAC address, and must be appropriately set up so that, once an IP address is assigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.
IP address
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address must be valid for the network.
Subnet mask
Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.
Gateway address
For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).
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4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7

Encoder

Select a profile for encoding the video signal on stream 1 (this is not a selection of the recording profile). Pre-programmed profiles are available that give priority to different parameters and they should be selected based on your operating environment. When a profile is selected, its details are displayed.

Audio

Switch the camera audio On or Off. Use the slider to adjust the level for the applicable audio signal.

Recording

Record the images from the camera to a storage medium. For long-term authoritative images, it is essential to use VRM or an appropriately sized iSCSI system.
Storage medium
1. Select the required storage medium from the list.
2. Click Start to start recording or Stop to end recording.

System Overview

This page provides general information on the hardware and firmware system, including version numbers. No items can be changed on this page but they can be copied for information purposes when troubleshooting.
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5.1
5.1.1

General settings

Identification

Naming

Assign a unique name to assist in identification. This name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems. The name is used for remote identification, for example, in the event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously. You can use additional lines to enter kanji characters.
1. Click the + sign to add a new line
2. Click the icon next to the new line. A window with a
character map opens.
3. Click the required character. The character is inserted into
the Result field.
4. In the character map, click the << and >> icons to move
between the different pages of the table, or select a page from the list field.
5. Click the < icon to the right of the Result field to delete the
last character, or click the X icon to delete all characters.
6. Click the OK button to apply the selected characters to the
new line of the name. The window closes.
5.1.2
5.1.3
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ID
Each device should be assigned a unique identifier that can be entered here as an additional means of identification.

iSCSI Initiator extension

Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in large iSCSI systems. This text is added to the initiator name, separated from it by a full stop. (You can see the initiator name in the System Overview page.)
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5.2

Password

A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization levels to limit access. Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password. Therefore, you always have to start from the highest authorization level when assigning passwords. You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged in as service or if the unit is not password protected. Enter the password for the appropriate authorization level here. The maximum password text length is 19 characters and no special characters are allowed. The device has three authorization levels: service, user, and live. – service is the highest authorization level. Entering the
correct password gives access to all the functions and allows all configuration settings to be changed.
– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you can
operate the device, play back recordings, and also control camera, for example, but you cannot change the configuration.
– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you can
only view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays.
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Enter Password

Define and change a separate password for each level. Enter the password (19 characters maximum; no special characters) for the selected level.

Confirm password

Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes.
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5.3.2

Date/Time

Date format

Select the required date format.

Device date / Device time

If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time.
1. Enter the current date. Since the device time is controlled
by the internal clock, it is not necessary to enter the day of the week – it is added automatically.
2. Enter the current time or click Sync to PC to apply the
system time from your computer to the device.
Note:
It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An incorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording.
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Device time zone

Select the time zone in which the system is located.

Daylight saving time

The internal clock can switch automatically between normal and daylight saving time (DST). The unit already contains the data for DST switch-overs for many years in advance. If the date, time and zone have been set up correctly, a DST table is automatically created. If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time dates by editing the table, note that values occur in linked pairs (DST start and end dates).
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First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the appropriate time zone and click Set.
1. Click Details to edit the DST table.
2. Select the region or the city which is closest to the
3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from
4. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The
5. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.
6. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to
7. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for
8. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.
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system's location from the list box below the table.
the unit.
entry is highlighted.
change the selected entry. Changes are immediate.
example after deletions, add new data by marking the row and selecting values from the list boxes.
5.3.5

Time server IP address

The unit can receive the time signal from a time server using various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal clock. The device polls the time signal automatically once every minute. Enter the IP address of a time server.
5.3.6

Time server type

Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server. It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions. Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.
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5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3

Display Stamping

Various overlays or stamps in the video image provide important supplementary information. These overlays can be enabled individually and arranged on the image in a clear manner.

Camera name stamping

Select the position of the camera name overlay in the drop­down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields.

Time stamping

Select the position of the time and date overlay in the drop­down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields.

Display milliseconds

If necessary, display milliseconds for Time stamping. This information can be useful for recorded video images; however, it does increase the processor's computing time. Select Off if displaying milliseconds is not needed.
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Alarm mode stamping

Select On in the drop-down box for a text message to be displayed in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields.
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5.4.6
5.4.7
5.5

Alarm message

Enter the message to be displayed on the image in the event of an alarm. The maximum text length is 31 characters.

Transparent stamping

Check this box to make the stamp on the image transparent.

Video authentication

Select a method for verifying the integrity of the video in the Video authentication drop-down box. If you select Watermarking all images are marked with an icon. The icon indicates if the sequence (live or saved) has been manipulated. If you want to add a digital signature to the transmitted video images to ensure their integrity, select one of the cryptographic algorithms for this signature. Enter the interval (in seconds) between insertions of the digital signature.

GB/T 28181

This page allows you to set the parameters for conformance to the GB/T 28181 national standard “Security and protection video monitoring network system for information transport, switch and control”.
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6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3

Web Interface

Appearance

You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet your requirements. GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company and device logos. The image can be stored on a web server (for example, http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif). Ensure that a connection to the web server is always available to display the image. The image files are not stored on the unit. To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in the
Company logo and Device logo fields.

Website language

Select the language for the user interface.

Company logo

To replace the company's logo in the top-right part of the window, enter the path to a suitable image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.

Device logo

To replace the device name in the top-left part of the window, enter the path to a suitable image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.
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Show VCA metadata

When video analysis is activated, additional information from the video content analysis (VCA) function is displayed in the live video image. With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles.
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6.1.6
6.1.7
6.1.8

Show VCA trajectories

The trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video content analysis are displayed in the live video image if a corresponding analysis type is activated.

Show overlay icons

When selected, various status icons are displayed as an overlay on the video images.

Select video player

Select the type of player to be used for live mode viewing.

JPEG size, interval and quality

Select the size, update interval and quality of the M‑JPEG image displayed on the livepage. The highest quality is 1. When Best possible is selected for size, the unit determines the quality based on the network capacity.
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6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3

LIVE Functions

You can adapt the LIVE page functions to meet your requirements. Choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls.
1. Select the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on
the LIVE. The selected elements are checked.
2. Check to see if the desired items are shown.

Transmit audio

When selected, the audio from the camera (if set to On on the Audio page) is sent to the computer. This setting applies only to
the computer on which the selection is made. Transmitting audio data requires additional network bandwidth.

Lease time [s]

The lease time in seconds determines the time beyond which a different user is authorized to control the camera after no further control signals are received from the current user. After this time interval, the camera is automatically available for another user.

Show alarm inputs

The alarm inputs are displayed next to the video image as icons along with their assigned names. If an alarm is active, the corresponding icon changes color.
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Show alarm outputs

Alarm outputs are shown next to the video image as icons along with their assigned names. If an output is switched, the icon changes color.

Show event log

The event messages are displayed with the date and time in a field next to the video image.
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6.2.7
6.2.8
6.2.9
6.2.10

Show system log

The system messages are displayed with the date and time in a field next to the video image and provide information about the establishment and termination of connections, and other system-level messages.

Allow snapshots

Select the type of player to be used for live mode viewing.

Allow local recording

Specify whether the icon for saving video sequences locally should be displayed below the live image. Video sequences can only be saved locally on your hard disk if this icon is visible.

I-frames-only stream

Select to display an additional tab on the LIVE page where only I-frames can be viewed. Ensure that I-frame quality is not set to
Auto or no updates will occur.

Show Intelligent Tracking

Select to display or hide the intelligent tracker panel on the live page.
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Path for JPEG and video files

Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences saved from the LIVE. If necessary, click
Browse... to find a suitable folder.
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6.3.2

Logging

Save event log

Select this option to save event messages in a text file on the local computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed with any text editor or standard office software.
File for event log
Enter the path for saving the event log. If necessary, click
Browse... to find a suitable folder.

Save system log

Select this option to save system messages in a text file on the local computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed with any text editor or standard office software.
File for system log
Enter the path for saving the system log. If necessary, click Browse... to find a suitable folder.
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7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5

Camera

Installer Menu

Base frame rate

Select the base frame rate for the camera.
Note:
Shutter times and frame rates, and the analog output (if present) are affected by this value.

Camera LED

Disable the Camera LED on the camera to switch it off.

Mirror image

Select On to output a mirror image of the camera picture.

Flip image

Select On to output an upside down camera image.

Menu button

Select Disabled to prevent access to the install wizard via the menu button on the camera itself.
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Analog output

Select an aspect ratio format to activate the analog output of the camera.
Note:
For a PAL output set the base frame rate to 25 ips; for NTSC set the base frame rate to 30 ips.

Reboot device

Click Reboot to restart the camera.
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Factory defaults

Click Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera. A confirmation screen appears. Allow 5 seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a mode reset.

Lens Wizard

Click Lens Wizard... to open a separate window which can be used to focus the camera lens.
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Lens Wizard

This page enables you to focus the lens on a particular area.
Zoom
(only for AVF lenses)
Use the slider to adjust the optical zoom of the lens.
Focus
1. In the preview window, use the mouse to change the size and position of the shaded box that defines the focus area. (Check the box below the preview window to show only the defined area in the main window.)
2. Check the IR-corrected lens box to have the same focus positions for day and night. – To adjust the focus position separately for day and
night uncheck the IR-corrected lens box. Select the Day/night mode (Color or Monochrome) in the Camera / Picture Settings / ALC menu; the relevant focus position slider is activated.
3. The lens type is displayed; if applicable, select the DC iris type.
4. Click Center to center the back focus and so obtain the widest adjustment range.
5. Click Full Range Autofocus to focus the lens across its full range. – The motorized automatic back focus process runs. – The focus position, state and indicator are shown.
6. Click Local Range Autofocus to fine focus the lens across the local range. – The motorized automatic back focus process runs. – The focus position, state and indicator are shown.
7. If the IR-corrected lens box is unchecked, select the other Day/night mode and readjust the focus for this mode.
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7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5

Picture settings – User mode

A user mode is a collection of image parameters that are set in the camera when that particular mode is selected (installer menu settings are excluded). Several pre-defined modes are available for typical scenarios. After a mode has been selected, additional changes can be made through the user interface.

Current mode

Select the mode you wish to use from the drop-down menu.

Mode ID

The name of the selected mode is displayed.

Copy mode to

Select the mode from the drop-down menu to which you wish to copy the active user mode.

Restore Mode Defaults

Click Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory default modes. Confirm you decision.

User mode factory defaults

Outdoor
This mode covers most situations. It should be used in applications where the lighting changes from day to night. It takes into account sun highlights and street (sodium vapor) lighting.
Motion
This mode is used for monitoring the traffic movement on roads or parking lots. It can also be used for industrial applications where fast moving objects are to be monitored. Motion artifacts are minimized. This mode should be optimized for a sharp and detailed picture in color and black/white mode.
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Low light
This mode is optimized for sufficient details at low light. It requires more bandwidth and can introduce motion judder.
BLC
This mode is optimized for scenes with people moving in front of a bright background.
Indoor
This mode is similar to the outdoor mode but it avoids the limitations imposed by the sun or street lighting.
Vibrant
This mode has enhanced contrast, sharpness and saturation.
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Picture settings – Color

Contrast (0...255)
Adjust the contrast with the slider from 0 to 255.
Saturation (0...255)
Adjust the color saturation with the slider from 0 to 255.
Brightness (0...255)
Adjust the brightness with the slider from 0 to 255.

White balance

– Basic auto mode allows the camera to continually adjust for
optimal color reproduction using an average reflectance method. This is useful for indoor light sources and for colored LED light illumination.
– Standard auto mode allows the camera to continually
adjust for optimal color reproduction in an environment with natural light sources.
– SON/SOX auto mode allows the camera to continually
adjust for optimal color reproduction in an environment with sodium vapor light sources (street lighting).
– Dominant color auto mode takes into account any dominant
color in the image (for example, the green of a football pitch or of a gaming table) and uses this information to obtain a well balanced color reproduction.
– In Manual mode the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be
manually set to a desired position.
Hold
Click Hold to put ATW on hold and save the current color settings. The mode changes to manual.
RGB-weighted
In an auto mode, RGB-weighted white balance can be switched On or Off. When On, additional fine tuning of the automatic color reproduction can be made with the R, G and B weight sliders.
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R-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain from -50 to +50 to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing red introduces more cyan).
G-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain from -50 to +50 to offset the factory white point alignment.
B-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain from -50 to +50 to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces more yellow).
Note:
It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene conditions.
Default
Click Default to set all video values to their factory setting.
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7.5.2
7.5.3

Picture settings – ALC

ALC mode

Select the mode: – Fluorescent 50 Hz – Fluorescent 60 Hz – Outdoor

ALC level

Adjust the video output level (-15 to 0 to +15). Select the range within which the ALC will operate. A positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value is more useful for very bright conditions.

Saturation (av-pk)

The saturation (av-pk) slider configures the ALC level so that it controls mainly on scene average level (slider position -15) or on scene peak level (slider position +15). Scene peak level is useful for capturing images that contain car headlights.
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Exposure/frame rate

Auto exposure/frame rate
Select to let the camera automatically set the optimum shutter speed. The camera tries to maintain the selected shutter speed as long as the light level of the scene permits. 4 Select the minimum frame rate for automatic exposure.
(The values available depend on the value set for the Base
frame rate in the Installer Menu.)
Default shutter
The default shutter improves the motion performance in auto exposure mode. 4 Select a default shutter speed.
Fixed exposure
Select to set a fixed shutter speed. 4 Select the shutter speed for fixed exposure. (The values
available depend on the value set for the ALC mode.)
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Day/night

Auto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter on and off
depending on the scene illumination level. Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed, giving full IR sensitivity. Color - the camera always produces a color signal regardless of light levels.
Switch level
Set the video level at which the camera in Auto mode switches to monochrome operation (-15 to 0 to +15). A low (negative) value means that the camera switches to monochrome at a lower light level. A high (positive) value means that the camera switches to monochrome at a higher light level.
Note:
To ensure stability when using IR illuminators, use the alarm interface for reliable Day/Night switching.
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7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.6.4

Picture settings – Enhance

Sharpness level

The slider adjusts the sharpness level between -15 and +15. Zero position of the slider corresponds to the factory default level. A low (negative) value makes the picture less sharp. Increasing sharpness brings out more detail. Extra sharpness can enhance the details of license plates, facial features and the edges of certain surfaces but can increase bandwidth requirements.

Backlight Compensation

Select Off to switch off backlight compensation. Select On to capture details in high-contrast and extremely bright-dark conditions. Select Intelligent AE to capture object detail in scenes with people moving in front of a bright background

Contrast enhancement

Select On to increase the contrast in low contrast conditions.

Intelligent DNR

Select On to activate intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) which reduces noise based on motion and light levels.
Temporal noise filtering
Adjusts the temporal noise filtering level between -15 and +15. The higher the value, the more noise filtering.
Spatial noise filtering
Adjusts the spatial noise filtering level between -15 and +15. The higher the value, the more noise filtering.
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Picture settings – User mode scheduler

The user mode scheduler is used to determine which user mode should be used during the day and which user mode should be used during the night.
1. Select the mode you wish to use during the day from Day mode drop-down box.
2. Select the mode you wish to use during the night from Night mode drop-down box.
3. Use the two slider buttons to set the Day time range.
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Encoder Settings

The Encoder Profile, Encoder Streams and Encoder Regions settings allow you to adapt the video data transmission characteristics for your operating environment (network structure, bandwidth, data structures). The camera simultaneously generates two H.264 video streams and an M‑JPEG stream for transmission. An I‑frame only stream is used for recording. Select the compression settings of these streams individually, for example, one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections.
Refer to Encoder Profile, page 58 for more information on setting up the encoder profile. Refer to Encoder Streams, page 62 for more information on setting up the encoder streams. Refer to Encoder Regions, page 64 for more information on setting up the encoder regions.
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Privacy Masks

Privacy masking is used to block a specific area of a scene from being viewed. Four privacy mask areas can be defined. The activated masked areas are filled with the selected pattern in live view.
1. Select the pattern to be used for all masks.
2. Check the box of the mask you wish to activate.
3. Use the mouse to define the area for each of the masks.
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7.10.1
7.10.2

Audio

You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements. The live video image is shown in the window to help you check the audio source. Your changes are effective immediately. If you connect via Web browser, you must activate the audio transmission on the LIVE Functions page. For other connections, the transmission depends on the audio settings of the respective system. The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase the network load. The audio data is encoded according to the selected format and requires additional bandwidth. If you do not want any audio data to be transmitted, select Off.

Adjust level

Adjust the audio level with the slider(s). Adjust so that the indicator does not go into the red zone.

Recording format

Select a format for audio recording. The default value is AAC 48 kbps. You can select AAC 80 kbps, G.711 or L16 depending on
the required audio quality or sampling rate. AAC audio technology is licensed by Fraunhofer IIS. (http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/)
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Pixel Counter

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by the highlighted area is displayed below the picture. With these values you can check whether the requirements for specific functions, for example, identification tasks, are fulfilled.
1. Click Freeze to freeze the camera image if the object that you want to measure is moving.
2. To reposition a zone, place the cursor over the zone, hold down the mouse button and drag into position.
3. To change the shape of a zone, place the cursor over the edge of the zone, hold down the mouse button and drag the edge of the zone to the required position.
4. Click Update to update the camera image automatically at regular intervals.
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Encoder Settings

The encoder settings determine the characteristics of the four streams generated by the camera. The types of streams that can be generated are: – HD streams – SD streams – I-frame only streams for recording – M-JPEG streams
The bit rates, the encoding interval, and the Group-of-Pictures (GOP) structure and quality, are defined and stored for eight different profiles on the Encoder Profile page. The SD (Standard Definition) resolution is also selected here.
The resolution of the two H.264 streams and the pre-defined profile to be used for each stream is selected on the Encoder Streams page. The maximum frame rate and quality of the JPEG stream is also selected here.
The streams and profiles for recording are selected on the Recording Profiles page.
The Encoder Regions page allows you to select different quality levels for various areas of the image. This can help in reducing the bit rate. For example, important objects can be selected to provide higher quality encoding than selected background areas.
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8.1.1

Encoder Profile

Profiles are rather complex and include a number of parameters that interact with one another, so it is generally best to use the pre-defined profiles. Only change a profile if completely familiar with all the configuration options.

Pre-defined profiles

Eight definable profiles are available. The pre-defined profiles give priority to different parameters. – Profile 1
High resolution for high bandwidth connections
– Profile 2
High resolution with lower data rate
– Profile 3
High resolution for low bandwidth connections
– Profile 4
Standard resolution for high bandwidth connections
– Profile 5
Standard resolution with lower data rate
– Profile 6
Standard resolution for low bandwidth connections
– Profile 7
Standard resolution for DSL connections
– Profile 8
Low resolution for mobile phone connections
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Changing a profile

To change a profile, select it by clicking its tab and then change the parameters within that profile. If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter is entered, the nearest valid value is substituted when the settings are saved.

Profile name

If required, enter a new name for the profile.
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8.1.5
8.1.6

Target bit rate

To optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit the data rate for the device. The target data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no excessive motion. For complex images or frequent changes of image content due to frequent movements, this limit can temporarily be exceeded up to the value entered in the Maximum bit rate field.

Maximum bit rate

This maximum data rate is not exceeded under any circumstances. Depending on the video quality settings for the I­frames and P-frames, this can result in individual images being skipped. The value entered here must be at least 10% higher than the value entered in the Target bit rate field. If the value entered here is too low, it is automatically adjusted.

Encoding interval

The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted. This can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. The image rate in ips (images per second) is displayed next to the slider.
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Standard definition video resolution

Select the desired resolution for the standard definition video image.
Note:
These resolutions are not used by a HD stream.

Expert Settings

If necessary, use the expert settings to adapt the I-frame quality and the P-frame quality to specific requirements. The setting is based on the H.264 quantization parameter (QP).
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GOP structure
Select the structure you require for the Group-of-Pictures (GOP). Depending on whether you place greater priority on having the lowest possible delay (IP frames only) or using as little bandwidth possible, you choose IP, IBP or IBBP. (GOP is not available for megapixel cameras.)
Averaging period
Select the appropriate averaging period as a means of stabilizing the long term bit rate.
I-frame distance
Use the slider to set the distance between I-frames to Auto or to between 3 and 60. An entry of 3 means that every third image is an I-frame.The lower the number, the more I-frames are generated.
Min. P-frame QP
In the H.264-protocol, the Quantization Parameter (QP) specifies the degree of compression and thus the image quality for every frame. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality. A higher quality produces a higher data load. Typical QP values are between 18 and 30. Define the lower limit for the quantization of the P-frames here, and thus the maximum achievable quality of the P-frames.
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I/P-frame delta QP
This parameter sets the ratio of the I-frame QP to the P-frame QP. For example, you can set a lower value for I-frames by moving the slide control to a negative value. Thus, the quality of the I-frames relative to the P-frames is improved. The total data load will increase, but only by the portion of I-frames. To obtain the highest quality at the lowest bandwidth, even in the case of increased movement in the picture, configure the quality settings as follows:
1. Observe the coverage area during normal movement in the preview images.
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2. Set the value for Min. P-frame QP to the highest value at
3. Set the value for I/P-frame delta QP to the lowest possible
Background delta QP
Select the appropriate encoding quality level for a background region defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality.
Object delta QP
Select the appropriate encoding quality level for an object region defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality.
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which the image quality still meets your needs.
value. This is how to save bandwidth and memory in normal scenes. The image quality is retained even in the case of increased movement since the bandwidth is then filled up to the value that is entered under Maximum bit rate.
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Default

Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values.
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8.2.1

Encoder Streams

H.264 settings

Select H.264 Settings
1. Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 1 from the drop-down box.
2. Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 2 (the available choices depend on the algorithm selected for stream 1).
3. Select the Non-recording profile for each stream from the eight profiles that have been defined. – This profile is not used for recording. When a stream is
used for recording, the profile selected on the
Recording Profiles page is used.
Preview >>
Previews of streams 1 and 2 can be shown.
1. Click Preview>> to display a preview of the video for streams 1 and 2. The current profile is shown above the preview.
2. Click 1:1 Live View below a preview to open a viewing window for that stream. Various additional items of information are shown across the top of the window.
3. Click Preview << to close the preview displays.
Note:
Deactivate the display of the video images if the performance of the computer is adversely affected by the decoding of the data stream.
Regions of Interest (ROI)
If you select an ROI property for stream 2, you can set up a region of interest on the Livepage.
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8.2.2

JPEG stream

Set the parameters for the M‑JPEG stream. – Select the Resolution. – Select the Max. frame rate in images per second (ips). – The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the M‑JPEG
image quality from Low to High.
Note:
The M-JPEG frame rate can vary depending on system loading.
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8.3.1

Encoder Regions

Regions

1. Select one of the eight available regions from the drop­down box.
2. Use the mouse to define the area for that region by dragging the center or sides of the shaded window.
3. Select the encoder quality to be used for the defined area. (Object and background quality levels are defined on the Expert Settings section of the Encoder Profile page.)
4. If required, select another region and repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Click Set to apply the region settings.
Preview
Click the bit rate for the region settings can be previewed.
to open a viewing window where a 1:1 live image and
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9

Recording

Images can be recorded to an appropriately configured iSCSI system or, for cameras with an SD slot, locally to an SD card.
SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times and temporary recordings. They can be used for local alarm recording or to improve the overall reliability of video recording. For long-term authoritative images use an appropriately sized iSCSI system.
Two recording tracks are available (Recording 1 and Recording
2). The encoder streams and profiles can be selected for each of these tracks for both standard and alarm recordings. Ten recording profiles are available where these recording tracks can be defined differently. These profiles are then used for building schedules.
A Video Recording Manager (VRM) can control all recording when accessing an iSCSI system. The VRM is an external program for configuring recording tasks for video servers. For further information, contact your local customer service at Bosch Security Systems.
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Device manager

Check the Managed by VRM box to let an external Video Recording Manager (VRM) manage all recording. No further settings can be configured.
Note:
Activating or deactivating VRM causes the current storage settings to be lost; they can only be restored through re­configuration.
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9.1.2

Recording media

Select a media tab to connect to the available storage media.
iSCSI Media
To use an iSCSI system as the storage medium, a connection to the desired iSCSI system is required to set the configuration parameters. The storage system selected must be available on the network and completely set up. It must have an IP address and be divided into logical drives (LUNs).
1. Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI destination in the iSCSI IP address field.
2. If the iSCSI destination is password protected, enter the password into the Password field.
3. Click Read. – The connection to the IP address is established.
The Storage overview field displays the logical drives.
Local Media
An SD card inserted in the camera can be used for local recording. 4 If the SD card is password protected, enter the password
into the Password field.
The Storage overview field displays the local media.
Note:
SD card recording performance is highly dependent on the speed (class) and performance of the SD card. An SD card of Class 6 or higher is recommended.
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Activating and configuring storage media

Available media or iSCSI drives must be transferred to the Managed storage media list, activated, and configured for storage.
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A iSCSI target storage device can only be associated with one user. If a target is being used by another user, ensure that the current user no longer needs the target before decoupling that user.
1. In the Storage overview section, double-click a storage
2. Click Set to activate all media in the Managed storage
3. Check the box in the Rec. 1 or Rec. 2 column to specify the
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medium, an iSCSI LUN or one of the other available drives. – The medium is added as a target in the Managed
storage media list.
– Newly added media is shown as Not active in the
Status column.
media list.
– The Status column shows all media as Online.
recording tracks to be recorded on the target selected.
9.1.4

Formatting storage media

All recordings on a storage medium can be deleted at any time. Check the recordings before deleting and back-up important sequences on the computer's hard drive.
1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it.
2. Click Edit below the list.
3. Click Format in the new window to delete all recordings in the storage medium.
4. Click OK to close the window.
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Deactivating storage media

A storage medium in the Managed storage media list can be deactivated. It is then no longer used for recordings.
1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it.
2. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the list.
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Recording Profiles

A recording profile contains the characteristics of the tracks that are used for recording. These characteristics can be defined for ten different profiles. The profiles can then be assigned to days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler page.
Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles can be changed on the Recording Scheduler page. To configure a profile click its tab to open its settings page. – To copy the currently visible settings to other profiles, click
Copy Settings. A window opens to select the target profiles
for the copied settings. – If you change a profile’s settings, click Set to save. – If necessary, click Default to return all settings to their
factory defaults.
Stream profile settings
Select the encoder profile setting that is to be used with stream 1 and 2 when recording. This selection is independent of the selection for live stream transmission. (The properties of the encoder profiles are defined on the Encoder Profile page.)
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Recording track selection

Standard and alarm recording can be defined for the two recording tracks. You must first select the track before setting up the standard and alarm recording parameters.
1. Click the Recording 1 entry in the list.
2. Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for
track 1 as described below.
3. Click the Recording 2 entry in the list.
4. Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for
track 2 as described below.
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Recording includes
Specify whether additional data, such as audio (if available) or metadata (for example, alarms or VCA data) should also be recorded. (If audio is available, you can change the global audio format by clicking the audio format link.)
Note:
Including metadata could make subsequent searches of recordings easier but it requires additional memory capacity. Without metadata, it is not possible to include video content analysis in recordings.
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9.2.2
9.2.3

Standard recording

Select the mode for standard recordings: – Continuous: the recording proceeds continuously. If the
maximum recording capacity is reached, older recordings are overwritten automatically.
– Pre-alarm: recording takes place in the pre-alarm time,
during the alarm and during the post-alarm time only.
– Off: no automatic recording takes place.
Stream
Select the stream to be used for standard recordings: – Stream 1 – Stream 2 – I-frames only

Alarm recording

Select a period for the Pre-alarm time from the list box. Select a period for the Post-alarm time from the list box.
Alarm stream
Select the stream to be used for alarm recordings: – Stream 1 – Stream 2 – I-frames only
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Check the encoding interval and bit rates from profile: box and select an encoder profile to set the associated encoding interval for alarm recording.
Check the Export to account box to send standard H.264 files to the target whose address is displayed. If the target has not yet been defined, click Configure accounts to jump to the Accounts page where the server information can be entered.
Alarm triggers
Select the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm recording: – Alarm input – Analysis alarm – Video loss alarm Select the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording, via RCP+ commands or alarm scripts, for example.
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Maximum Retention Time

Recordings are overwritten when the retention time entered here has expired. 4 Enter the required retention time in days for each recording
track. Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the available recording capacity.
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9.4.1
9.4.2

Recording Scheduler

The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles to the days and times at which the camera's images are to be recorded. Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays.

Weekdays

Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as needed for any day of the week. Move the mouse cursor over the table — the time is displayed.
1. Click the profile to be assigned in the Time periods box.
2. Click a field in the table and, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the cursor across all of the fields to be assigned to the selected profile.
3. Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals.
4. Click Select All to select all of the intervals to be assigned to the selected profile.
5. Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.
6. When finished, click Set to save the settings to the device.

Holidays

Define holidays whose settings will override the settings for the normal weekly schedule.
1. Click the Holidays tab. Days that have already been defined are shown in the table.
2. Click Add. A new window opens.
3. Select the desired From date from the calendar.
4. Click in the To box and select a date from the calendar.
5. Click OK to accept the selection which is handled as a single entry in the table. The window closes.
6. Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile as described above.
Delete user-defined holidays as follows:
1. Click Delete in the Holidays tab. A new window opens.
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2. Click the date to be deleted.
3. Click OK. The selection is removed from the table and the
4. Repeat for any other dates to be deleted.
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window is closed.
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9.4.4
9.4.5

Profile names

Change the names of the recording profiles listed in the Time periods box.
1. Click a profile.
2. Click Rename.
3. Enter the new name and click Rename again.

Activate recording

After completing configuration, activate the recording schedule and start scheduled recording. Once activated, the Recording Profiles and the Recording Scheduler are deactivated and the configuration cannot be modified. Stop scheduled recording to modify the configuration.
1. Click Start to activate the recording schedule.
2. Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule. Recordings that are currently running are interrupted and the configuration can be modified.

Recording status

The graphic indicates the recording activity. An animated graphic is displayed when recording is taking place.
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Recording Status

Details of the recording status are displayed here for information. These settings cannot be changed.
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10.1
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3

Alarm

Alarm Connections

In the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. The unit can contact up to ten IP addresses in the order listed until a connection is made.

Connect on alarm

Select On so that the unit automatically connects to a pre­defined IP address in the event of an alarm. Select Follows input 1 so that the unit maintains the connection for as long as an alarm exists on alarm input 1.

Number of destination IP address

Specify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted in the event of an alarm. The unit contacts the remote locations one after the other in the numbered sequence until a connection is made.

Destination IP address

For each number, enter the corresponding IP address for the desired remote station.
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Destination password

If the remote station is password protected, enter the password here. Only ten passwords can be defined here. Define a general password if more than ten connections are required, for example, when connections are initiated by a controlling system such as Bosch Video Client or Bosch Video Management System. The unit connects to all remote stations protected by the same general password. To define a general password:
1. Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list box.
2. Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination IP address field.
3. Enter the password in the Destination password field.
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Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.0 overrides its function as the tenth address to try.
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accessed using this password.
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10.1.6
10.1.7
10.1.8

Video transmission

If the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP (HTTP port) as the transfer protocol. For use in a local network, select UDP. To enable multicast operation, select UDP for the Video
transmission parameter here and on the Network Access page.
Note:
In the event of an alarm, a larger network bandwidth is sometimes required for additional video streams (if multicast operation is not possible).

Stream

Select a stream to be transmitted.

Remote port

Select an appropriate browser port depending on the network configuration. The ports for HTTPS connections are only available if SSL
encryption is set to On.

Video output

If a hardware receiver is used, select the analog video output to which the signal should be switched. If the destination device is unknown, select First available. This places the image on the first video output with no signal. The connected monitor only displays images when an alarm is triggered.
Note:
Refer to the destination unit documentation for more information on image display options and available video outputs.
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10.1.10
10.1.11

Decoder

If a split image is set for the selected video output, select a decoder to display the alarm image. The decoder selected determines the position in the split image.

SSL encryption

SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a connection, such as the password. By selecting On, only encrypted ports are available for the Remote port parameter. SSL encryption must be activated and configured on both sides of a connection. The appropriate certificates must also have been uploaded. (Certificates can be uploaded on the Maintenance page.) Configure and activate encryption for media data (such as video, metadata or audio when available) on the Encryption page (encryption is only available if the appropriate license is installed).

Auto-connect

Select On to automatically re-establish a connection to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each reboot, connection breakdown, or network failure.
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Audio

Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm connection.
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Video Content Analyses (VCA)

The camera has integrated Video Content Analyses (VCA) which detects and analyzes changes in the picture using image processing algorithms. Such changes can be due to movements in the camera's field of view. Detection of movement can be used to trigger an alarm and to transmit metadata.
Various VCA configurations can be selected and adapted to your application, as required.
Refer to Setting up VCA, page 83 for more information on setting up video content analyses.
Note:
If there is not enough computing power, priority is given to live images and recordings. This can lead to impairment of the VCA system. Observe the processor load and optimize the encoder settings or the VCA settings if necessary, or turn off VCA completely.
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10.3.1
10.3.2
10.3.3
10.3.4

Audio Alarm

Alarms can be generated based on audio signals. Configure signal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms, for example, machine noise or background noise, are avoided. Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audio alarm.

Audio alarm

Select On for the device to generate audio alarms.

Name

The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive video monitoring systems, for example with the Bosch Video Client and the Bosch Video Management System. Enter a unique and clear name here.

Signal Ranges

Exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false alarms. For this reason the total signal is divided into 13 tonal ranges (mel scale). Check or uncheck the boxes below the graphic to include or exclude individual ranges.

Threshold

Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in the graphic Set the threshold using the slide control or, alternatively, move the white line directly in the graphic using the mouse.
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Sensitivity

Use this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the sound environment and effectively suppress individual signal peaks. A high value represents a high level of sensitivity.
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10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5

Alarm E-Mail

Alarm states can be documented by e-mail. The camera automatically sends an e‑mail to a user-defined e‑mail address. This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver.

Send alarm e-mail

Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm e‑mail in the event of an alarm.

Mail server IP address

Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP standard (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Outgoing e‑mails are sent to the mail server via the address entered. Otherwise, leave the box blank (0.0.0.0).

SMTP user name

Enter a registered user name for the chosen mail server.

SMTP password

Enter the required password for the registered user name.

Format

Select the data format of the alarm message. – Standard (with JPEG): e‑mail with JPEG image file
attachment.
– SMS: e‑mail in SMS format to an e‑mail‑to‑SMS gateway
without an image attachment. When a mobile phone is used as the receiver, make sure to activate the e‑mail or SMS function, depending on the format, so that these messages can be received. Obtain information on operating your mobile phone from your mobile phone provider.
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Image size

Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from the camera.
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10.4.8
10.4.9
10.4.10

Attach JPEG from camera

Check the box to specify that JPEG images are sent from the camera.

Destination address

Enter the e‑mail address for alarm e‑mails here. The maximum address length is 49 characters.

Sender name

Enter a unique name for the e‑mail sender, for example, the location of the device. This makes it easier to identify the origin of the e‑mail.

Test e-mail

Click Send Now to test the e‑mail function. An alarm e-mail is immediately created and sent.
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Alarm Task Editor

Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries on the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot be reversed. To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge and be familiar with the information in the Alarm Task Script Language document and the English language.
As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarm pages, enter the desired alarm functions in script form here. This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other alarm pages.
1. Click Examples under the Alarm Task Editor field to see
some script examples. A new window opens.
2. Enter new scripts in the Alarm Task Editor field or change
existing scripts in line with your requirements.
3. When finished, click Set to transmit the scripts to the
device. If the transfer was successful, the message Script
successfully parsed. is displayed over the text field. If it
was not successful, an error message is displayed with
further information.
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11.1

Setting up VCA

Several VCA configurations are available. – Off – Silent VCA – Profile #1 – Profile #2 – Scheduled – Event triggered

VCA - Silent VCA

In this configuration, metadata is created to facilitate searches of recordings, however, no alarm is triggered. 4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Silent VCA.
No parameters can be changed for this selection.
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11.2.1

VCA - Profiles

Two profiles can be set up with different VCA configurations
1. In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select profile 1 or
2 and enter the required settings.
2. If necessary, click Default to return all settings to default
values.
To rename a profile:
1. To rename the file, click the icon to the right of the list field
and enter the new profile name in the field.
2. Click the icon again. The new profile name is saved.
The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

Aggregation time [s]

Set an aggregation time of between 0 and 20 seconds. The aggregation time always starts when an alarm event occurs. It extends the alarm event by the value set. This prevents alarm events that occur in quick succession from triggering several alarms and successive events in a rapid sequence. No further alarm is triggered during the aggregation time. The post-alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts once the aggregation time has expired.
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Analysis type

Select the required analysis algorithm. Motion+ offers a motion detector and essential recognition of tampering. Metadata is always created for a video content analysis, unless this is explicitly excluded. Depending on the analysis type selected and the relevant configuration, additional information overlays the video image in the preview window next to the parameter settings. With the Motion+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles.
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For suitable devices, additional analysis algorithms with comprehensive functions, such as IVMD and IVA, are also available. Refer to the IVA documentation for more information on using these.
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Motion detector

Motion detection is available for the Motion+ analysis type. For the detector to function, the following conditions must be met: – Analysis must be activated. – At least one sensor field must be activated. – The individual parameters must be configured to suit the
operating environment and the desired responses.
– The sensitivity must be set to a value greater than zero.
Note:
Reflections of light (from glass surfaces, etc.), lights switching on and off, or changes in the light level caused by cloud movement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responses from the motion detector and generate false alarms. Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended. For indoor surveillance, ensure constant lighting of the areas during the day and at night.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity is available for the Motion+ analysis type. The basic sensitivity of the motion detector can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The sensor reacts to variations in the brightness of the video image. The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must be selected.
Minimum object size
Specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must cover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects that are too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 is recommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields.
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Debounce time 1 s
The debounce time prevents very brief alarm events from triggering individual alarms. If the Debounce time 1 s option is activated, an alarm event must last at least 1 second to trigger an alarm.
Selecting the area
Select the areas of the image to be monitored by the motion detector. The video image is subdivided into square sensor fields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. To exclude particular regions of the camera's field of view from monitoring due to continuous movement (by a tree in the wind, for example), the relevant fields can be deactivated.
1. Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields. A new
window opens.
2. If necessary, click Clear All first to clear the current
selection (fields marked red).
3. Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are
marked red.
4. If necessary, click Select All to select the entire video-
frame for monitoring.
5. Right-click any fields to deactivate.
6. Click OK to save the configuration.
7. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close
the window without saving the changes.
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Tamper detection

Detect tampering of cameras and video cables by means of various options. Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended.
Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed if Reference check is selected.
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Sensitivity
The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The algorithm reacts to the differences between the reference image and the current video image. The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must be selected.
Trigger delay [s]
Set delayed alarm triggering here. The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. This avoids false alarms triggered by short-term changes, for example, cleaning activities in the direct field of vision of the camera.
Global change (slider)
Set how large the global change in the video image must be for an alarm to be triggered. This setting is independent of the sensor fields selected under Select Area. Set a high value if fewer sensor fields need to change to trigger an alarm. With a low value, it is necessary for changes to occur simultaneously in a large number of sensor fields to trigger an alarm. This option allows detection, independently of motion alarms, manipulation of the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning the camera mount bracket, for example.
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Global change
Activate this function if the global change, as set with the Global change slide control, should trigger an alarm.
Scene too bright
Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to extreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on the objective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition.
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Scene too dark
Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the objective (for instance, by spraying paint on it) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition.
Scene too noisy
Activate this function if tampering associated with EMC interference (noisy scene as the result of a strong interference signal in the vicinity of the video lines) should trigger an alarm.
Reference check
Save a reference image that can be continuously compared with the current video image. If the current video image in the marked areas differs from the reference image, an alarm is triggered. This detects tampering that would otherwise not be detected, for example, if the camera is turned.
1. Click Reference to save the currently visible video- image
as a reference.
2. Click Select Area and select the areas in the reference
image that are to be monitored.
3. Check the box Reference check to activate the on-going
check. The stored reference image is displayed in black and
white below the current video image, and the selected
areas are marked in yellow.
4. Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges option
to specify the reference check once again.
Disappearing edges
The area selected in the reference image should contain a prominent structure. If this structure is concealed or moved, the reference check triggers an alarm. If the selected area is too homogenous, so that concealing and moving the structure would not trigger an alarm, then an alarm is triggered immediately to indicate the inadequate reference image.
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Appearing edges
Select this option if the selected area of the reference image includes a largely homogenous surface. If structures appear in this area, then an alarm is triggered.
Selecting the area
Select the image areas in the reference image that are to be monitored. The video image is subdivided into square fields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. Select only those areas for reference monitoring in which no movement takes place and that are always evenly lit, as false alarms could otherwise be triggered.
1. Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields. A new
2. If necessary, click Clear All first to clear the current
3. Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are
4. If necessary, click Select All to select the entire video-
5. Right-click any fields to deactivate.
6. Click OK to save the configuration.
7. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close
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window opens.
selection (fields marked yellow).
marked yellow.
frame for monitoring.
the window without saving the changes.
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11.3.1

VCA - Scheduled

A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile with the days and times at which the video content analysis is to be active. 4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Scheduled.
Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays. The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

Weekdays

Link any number of 15-minute intervals with the VCA profiles for each day of the week. Moving the mouse cursor over the table displays the time below it. This aids orientation.
1. Click the profile to link in the Time periods field.
2. Click in a field in the table, hold down the mouse button
and drag the cursor over all the periods to be assigned to
the selected profile.
3. Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals.
4. Click Select All to link all time intervals to the selected
profile.
5. Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.
6. When finished, click Set to save the settings in the device.
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Holidays

Define holidays on which a profile should be active that are different to the standard weekly schedule.
1. Click the Holidays tab. Any days that have already been
selected are shown in the table.
2. Click Add. A new window opens.
3. Select the desired date from the calendar. Select several
consecutive calendar days by holding down the mouse
button. These will later be displayed as a single entry in the
table.
4. Click OK to accept the selection. The window closes.
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5. Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles, as
Deleting Holidays
Delete defined holidays at any time:
1. Click Delete. A new window opens.
2. Click the date to delete.
3. Click OK. The item is deleted from the table and the
4. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days.
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described above.
window closes.
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11.4.1
11.4.2
11.4.3

VCA - Event triggered

This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video content analysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event.
4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Event
triggered.
As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent VCA configuration in which metadata is created is active; this metadata facilitates searches of recordings, but does not trigger an alarm. The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

Trigger

Select a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger. A virtual alarm is created using software, with RCP+ commands or alarm scripts, for example.

Trigger active

Select the VCA configuration here that is to be enabled via an active trigger. A green check mark to the right of the list field indicates that the trigger is active.

Trigger inactive

Select the VCA configuration here that is to be activated if the trigger is not active. A green check mark to the right of the list field indicates that the trigger is inactive.
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Delay [s]

Select the delay period for the reaction of the video content analysis to trigger signals. The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. A delay period may be useful in avoiding false alarms or frequent triggering. During the delay period, the Silent VCA configuration is always enabled.
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12.1
12.1.1
12.1.2

Interfaces

Alarm input

Configure the alarm triggers for the unit. Select N.C. (Normally Closed) if the alarm is to be triggered by opening the contact. Select N.O. (Normally Open) if the alarm is to be triggered by closing the contact.

Name

Enter a name for the alarm input. This is then displayed below the icon for the alarm input on the LIVE page (if configured).

Action

Select a type of action to be performed when an alarm input occurs: – None – Monochrome
This switches the camera to the monochrome mode.
– Switch mode
When this is selected, you can select the User Mode to be used for the active and inactive period of the alarm.
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12.2.1
12.2.2
12.2.3
12.2.4

Alarm output

Configure the switching behavior of the output. Select different events that automatically activate an output. For example, turn on a floodlight by triggering a motion alarm and then turn the light off again when the alarm has stopped.

Idle state

Select Open for the output to operate as a normally open contact, or select Closed if the output is to operate as a normally closed contact.

Operating mode

Select the way the output works. For example, if you want an activated alarm to stay on after the alarm ends, select Bistable. If you wish an activated alarm to stay on for ten seconds for example, select 10 s.

Output follows

Select the event that triggers the output.

Output name

The relay can be assigned a name here. The name is shown on the button next to Trigger output. The LIVE page can also be configured to display the name next to the relay icon.
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Trigger output

Click the button to switch the alarm output manually (for example, for testing purposes or to operate a door opener).
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12.3
12.3.1
12.3.2
12.3.3
12.3.4
12.3.5

COM1

For units with a data connector, use this menu to configure the data transfer.

Serial port function

Select a controllable unit from the list. If you wish to use the serial port to transmit transparent data, select Transparent. Select Terminal if you wish to operate the unit from a terminal. After selecting a unit, the remaining parameters in the window are set automatically and should not be changed.

Camera ID

If necessary, enter the ID of the peripheral you wish to control (for example a dome camera or pan/tilt head).

Baud rate

Select the value for the transmission rate in bps.

Data bits

The number of data bits per character cannot be changed.

Stop bits

Select the number of stop bits per character.
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Parity check

Select the type of parity check.

Interface mode

Select the desired protocol for the serial interface.
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13.1
13.1.1

Network

The settings on these pages are used to integrate the device into a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot.
1. Make the desired changes.
2. Click Set and Reboot. The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated.

Network Access

If the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address is changed, then the device is only available under the new addresses after the reboot.

Automatic IP assignment

If the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic assignment of IP addresses, select On to automatically accept the DHCP­assigned IP address. For certain applications, the DHCP server must support the fixed assignment between IP address and MAC address, and must be appropriately set up so that, once an IP address is assigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.
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IP V4 address

IP address
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address must be valid for the network.
Subnet mask
Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.
Gateway address
For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).
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13.1.3
13.1.4
13.1.5

IP V6 address

IP address
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address must be valid for the network.
Prefix length
Enter the appropriate prefix length for the set IP address.
Gateway address
For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).

DNS server address

The device is easier to access if it is listed on a DNS server. For example, to establish an Internet connection to the camera, it is sufficient to enter the name given to the device on the DNS server as a URL in the browser. Enter the DNS server's IP address. Servers are supported for secure and dynamic DNS.

Video transmission

If the device is used behind a firewall, TCP (Port 80) should be selected as the transmission protocol. For use in a local network, choose UDP. Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol. The TCP protocol does not support multicast connections.
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HTTP browser port

Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required. The default HTTP port is 80. To limit connection to HTTPS, deactivate the HTTP port. To do this, activate the Off option.

HTTPS browser port

To limit browser access to encrypted connections, choose an HTTPS port from the list. The standard HTTPS port is 443. Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and limit connections to unencrypted ports.
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The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the browser has been configured to support this protocol. Also ensure that Java application support is activated (in the Java Plug-in Control Panel of the Windows Control Panel). To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off option in the HTTP browser port, the RCP+ port, and Telnet support. This deactivates all unencrypted connections allowing connections on the HTTPS port only. Configure and activate encryption for media data (video, audio, metadata) on the Encryption page.
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13.1.8
13.1.9
13.1.10
13.1.11

RCP+ port 1756

Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted connections on this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off option to deactivate the port.

Telnet support

Activating Telenet support allows unencrypted connections on this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off option to deactivate telnet support, making telnet connections impossible.

Interface mode ETH

If necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH. Depending on the device connected, it may be necessary to select a special operation type.

Network MSS [Byte]

Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user data here. This gives the option to adjust the size of the data packets to the network environment and to optimize data transmission. In UDP mode, comply with the MTU value set below.
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13.1.13

iSCSI MSS [Byte]

Specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI system than for the other data traffic via the network. The potential value depends on the network structure. A higher value is only useful if the iSCSI system is located in the same subnet as the camera.

Network MTU [Byte]

Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package size (including IP header) to optimize data transmission.
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13.2
13.2.1
13.2.2
13.2.3
13.2.4

DynDNS

Enable DynDNS

A dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS) allows you to select the unit via the Internet using a host name, without having to know the current IP address of the unit. You can enable this service here. To do this, you must have an account with one of the dynamic DNS providers and you must register the required host name for the unit on that site.
Note:
For information about the service, registration process and available host names refer to the provider.

Provider

Select your dynamic DNS Provider from the drop-down list.

Host name

Enter the host name registered for the unit.

User name

Enter the user name you registered.
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Password

Enter the password you registered.

Force registration now

Force the registration by transferring the IP address to the DynDNS server. Entries that change frequently are not provided in the Domain Name System. It is a good idea to force the registration when setting up the device for the first time. Only use this function when necessary and no more than once a day, to avoid the possibility of being blocked by the service provider. To transfer the IP address of the device, click the Register button.
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