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1.1 System requirements 11
1.2 Establishing the connection 11
1.2.1 Password protection in camera 12
1.3 Protected network 12
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2.1 Live page 13
2.2 Playback 13
2.3 Settings 13
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3.1 Live page 14
3.1.1 Image selection 14
3.1.2 View Control ROI 15
3.1.3 Digital I/O 16
3.1.4 System Log / Event Log 16
3.1.5 Saving snapshots 16
3.1.6 Recording video sequences 17
3.1.7 Running recording program 17
3.1.8 Audio communication 17
3.1.9 Processor and network load 18
3.1.10 Status icons 19
3.2 Playback 20
3.2.1 Selecting recordings for playback 20
3.2.2 Exporting tracks 20
3.2.3 Searching for tracks 21
3.2.4 Controlling playback 21
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4.1 Device Access 23
4.1.1 Name 23
4.1.2 Password 23
4.2 Date/Time 24
4.3 Network 25
4.4 Encoder 25
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Browser connection 11
System overview 13
Operation via the browser 14
Basic Mode 23
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4.5 Audio 26
4.6 Recording 26
4.7 System Overview 26
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General settings 27
5.1 Identification 27
5.1.1 Naming 27
5.1.2 ID 27
5.1.3 iSCSI Initiator extension 27
5.2 Password 28
5.2.1 Enter Password 28
5.2.2 Confirm password 28
5.3 Date/Time 29
5.3.1 Date format 29
5.3.2 Device date / Device time 29
5.3.3 Device time zone 29
5.3.4 Daylight saving time 29
5.3.5 Time server IP address 30
5.3.6 Time server type 30
5.4 Display Stamping 31
5.4.1 Camera name stamping 31
5.4.2 Time stamping 31
5.4.3 Display milliseconds 31
5.4.4 Alarm mode stamping 31
5.4.5 Alarm message 32
5.4.6 Transparent stamping 32
5.4.7 Video authentication 32
5.5 GB/T 28181 32
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Web Interface 33
6.1 Appearance 33
6.1.1 Website language 33
6.1.2 Company logo 33
6.1.3 Device logo 33
6.1.4 Show VCA metadata 33
6.1.5 Show overlay icons 33
6.1.6 Select video player 34
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6.1.7 JPEG size, interval and quality 34
6.2 LIVE Functions 35
6.2.1 Transmit audio 35
6.2.2 Lease time [s] 35
6.2.3 Show alarm inputs 35
6.2.4 Show alarm outputs 35
6.2.5 Show event log 35
6.2.6 Show system log 36
6.2.7 Allow snapshots 36
6.2.8 Allow local recording 36
6.2.9 I-frames-only stream 36
6.2.10 Path for JPEG and video files 36
6.3 Logging 37
6.3.1 Save event log 37
6.3.2 Save system log 37
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Camera 38
7.1 Installer Menu 38
7.1.1 Application variant 38
7.1.2 Base frame rate 38
7.1.3 Mirror image 38
7.1.4 Flip image 38
7.1.5 Reboot device 38
7.1.6 Factory defaults 38
7.2 Picture settings – Scene mode 39
7.2.1 Current mode 39
7.2.2 Mode ID 39
7.2.3 Copy mode to 39
7.2.4 Restore Mode Defaults 39
7.2.5 Scene mode factory defaults 39
7.3 Picture settings – Color 41
7.3.1 White balance 41
7.4 Picture settings – ALC 43
7.4.1 ALC mode 43
7.4.2 ALC level 43
7.4.3 Exposure/frame rate 43
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7.4.4 Day/night 43
7.5 Picture settings – Enhance 45
7.5.1 Sharpness level 45
7.5.2 Backlight Compensation 45
7.5.3 Contrast enhancement 45
7.5.4 Intelligent DNR 45
7.6 Picture settings – Scene mode scheduler 46
7.7 Encoder Settings 47
7.8 Privacy Masks 47
7.9 Audio 48
7.9.1 Select input 48
7.9.2 Adjust level 48
7.9.3 Recording format 48
7.10 Pixel Counter 49
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Encoder Settings 50
8.1 Encoder Profile 51
8.1.1 Pre-defined profiles 51
8.1.2 Changing a profile 51
8.1.3 Profile name 51
8.1.4 Target bit rate 52
8.1.5 Maximum bit rate 52
8.1.6 Encoding interval 52
8.1.7 Standard definition video resolution 52
8.1.8 Expert Settings 52
8.1.9 Default 54
8.2 Encoder Streams 55
8.2.1 H.264 settings 55
8.2.2 H.264 settings 56
8.2.3 JPEG stream 57
8.3 Encoder Regions 58
8.3.1 Regions 58
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Recording 59
9.1 Storage Management 59
9.1.1 Device manager 59
9.1.2 Recording media 60
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9.1.3 Activating and configuring storage media 60
9.1.4 Formatting storage media 61
9.1.5 Deactivating storage media 61
9.2 Recording Profiles 62
9.2.1 Recording track selection 62
9.2.2 Standard recording 63
9.2.3 Alarm recording 63
9.3 Maximum Retention Time 65
9.4 Recording Scheduler 66
9.4.1 Weekdays 66
9.4.2 Holidays 66
9.4.3 Profile names 67
9.4.4 Activate recording 67
9.4.5 Recording status 67
9.5 Recording Status 68
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Alarm 69
10.1 Alarm Connections 69
10.1.1 Connect on alarm 69
10.1.2 Number of destination IP address 69
10.1.3 Destination IP address 69
10.1.4 Destination password 69
10.1.5 Video transmission 70
10.1.6 Stream 70
10.1.7 Remote port 70
10.1.8 Video output 70
10.1.9 Decoder 71
10.1.10 SSL encryption 71
10.1.11 Auto-connect 71
10.1.12 Audio 71
10.2 Video Content Analyses (VCA) 72
10.3 Audio Alarm 73
10.3.1 Audio alarm 73
10.3.2 Name 73
10.3.3 Signal Ranges 73
10.3.4 Threshold 73
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10.3.5 Sensitivity 73
10.4 Alarm E-Mail 74
10.4.1 Send alarm e-mail 74
10.4.2 Mail server IP address 74
10.4.3 SMTP user name 74
10.4.4 SMTP password 74
10.4.5 Format 74
10.4.6 Image size 74
10.4.7 Attach JPEG from camera 75
10.4.8 Destination address 75
10.4.9 Sender name 75
10.4.10 Test e-mail 75
10.5 Alarm Task Editor 76
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Setting up VCA 77
11.1 VCA - Silent VCA 77
11.2 VCA - Profiles 78
11.2.1 Aggregation time [s] 78
11.2.2 Analysis type 78
11.2.3 Motion detector 79
11.2.4 Tamper detection 80
11.3 VCA - Scheduled 84
11.3.1 Weekdays 84
11.3.2 Holidays 84
11.4 VCA - Event triggered 86
11.4.1 Trigger 86
11.4.2 Trigger active 86
11.4.3 Trigger inactive 86
11.4.4 Delay [s] 86
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Interfaces 87
12.1 Alarm input 87
12.1.1 Name 87
12.1.2 Action 87
12.2 Alarm output 88
12.2.1 Idle state 88
12.2.2 Operating mode 88
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12.2.3 Output follows 88
12.2.4 Output name 88
12.2.5 Trigger output 88
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Network 89
13.1 Network Access 89
13.1.1 Automatic IP assignment 89
13.1.2 IP V4 address 89
13.1.3 IP V6 address 90
13.1.4 DNS server address 90
13.1.5 Video transmission 90
13.1.6 HTTP browser port 90
13.1.7 HTTPS browser port 90
13.1.8 RCP+ port 1756 91
13.1.9 Telnet support 91
13.1.10 Interface mode ETH 91
13.1.11 Network MSS [Byte] 91
13.1.12 iSCSI MSS [Byte] 92
13.1.13 Network MTU [Byte] 92
13.2 DynDNS 93
13.2.1 Enable DynDNS 93
13.2.2 Provider 93
13.2.3 Host name 93
13.2.4 User name 93
13.2.5 Password 93
13.2.6 Force registration now 93
13.2.7 Status 94
13.3 Advanced 95
13.3.1 Cloud-based Services 95
13.3.2 RTSP port 95
13.3.3 Authentication (802.1x) 95
13.3.4 TCP metadata input 95
13.4 Network Management 96
13.4.1 SNMP 96
13.4.2 UPnP 96
13.4.3 Quality of Service 97
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13.5 Multicast 98
13.5.1 Enable 98
13.5.2 Multicast Address 98
13.5.3 Port 99
13.5.4 Streaming 99
13.5.5 Multicast packet TTL 99
13.6 Image Posting 100
13.6.1 JPEG posting 100
13.7 Accounts 101
13.8 IPv4 Filter 102
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Service 103
14.1 Maintenance 103
14.1.1 Update server 103
14.1.2 Firmware 103
14.1.3 Upload History 104
14.1.4 Configuration 104
14.1.5 SSL certificate 104
14.1.6 Maintenance log 105
14.2 System Overview 106
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Appendices 107
15.1 Copyright notices 107
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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/
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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
3.1.1
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.
Image selection
Figure 3.1: Live page
Click a tab below the video image to display a camera image
stream.
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3.1.2
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 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 ROI on Stream 2.)
Zoom
To zoom in on a region of the stream 2 image:
1. Click and hold
zoom out.
2. Click to see the full image.
to zoom in; click and hold to
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.
To display a pre-set region of interest, click one of the buttons
numbered one to six.
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3.1.3
3.1.4
Digital I/O
Depending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm input and
the output are displayed next to the image.
The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the status of
an alarm input:
– Active 1 = Symbol lights
– Active 0 = Symbol not lit.
The camera alarm output 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 output is activated.
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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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.
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3.1.6
3.1.7
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.
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.
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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.
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 and network 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. For example, if the network load is too
big, change the encoder profile to reduce bitrate.
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3.1.10
Status icons
Various overlays in the video image provide important status
information. The overlays provide the following information:
Decoding error
The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.
Alarm flag
Indicates that an alarm has occurred.
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.
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 video authentication
method that has been selected.
Watermark invalid
Indicates that the watermark is not valid.
Motion alarm
Indicates that a motion alarm has occurred.
Storage discovery
Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.
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3.2
3.2.1
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 .
2. A list of tracks with a number assigned to each sequence is
displayed. Start time and stop time, recording duration,
number of alarms, and recording type are shown for each
track.
3. At the bottom of the window, select the maximum number
of tracks to be displayed in the list.
4. Use the arrow buttons at the bottom to browse the list.
5. To view tracks beginning from a particular time, enter the
time code and click Get Tracks.
6. Click a track. The playback for the selected sequence
starts.
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Exporting tracks
1. Select a track in the track list.
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2. Click the export tab .
3. The start and stop time are filled-in for the selected track. If
4. Select a target.
5. Select the original or a condensed speed.
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required, change the times.
3.2.3
3.2.4
6. Click the save icon
Note:
The target server address is set on the Network / Accounts
page.
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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.
7. Click the search tab
again to define a new search.
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.
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– 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:
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Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence
Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list
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:
Jump to the previous bookmark
Set bookmark
Jump to the following bookmark
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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4.1
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
only view the live video image and switch between the
different live image displays.
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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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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4.3
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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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.
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4.5
4.6
4.7
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.
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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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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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5.3.1
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
system's location from the list box below the table.
3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from
the unit.
4. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The
entry is highlighted.
5. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.
6. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to
change the selected entry. Changes are immediate.
7. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for
example after deletions, add new data by marking the row
and selecting values from the list boxes.
8. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.
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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.
Show overlay icons
When selected, various status icons are displayed as an overlay
on the video images.
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6.1.7
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
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.
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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6.3.1
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
Camera
Installer Menu
Application variant
The camera has a choice of application variants that set up the
camera for optimum performance in a specific environment.
Select the application variant best suited to your installation.
The application variant must be selected before any other
changes are made, as the camera reboots automatically and
resets the factory defaults when the application variant is
changed.
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.
Mirror image
Select On to output a mirror image of the camera picture.
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Flip image
Select On to output an upside down camera image.
Reboot device
Click Reboot to restart the camera.
Factory defaults
Click Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera. A
confirmation screen appears. Allow several seconds for the
camera to optimize the picture after a reset.
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7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
Picture settings – Scene mode
A scene 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 mode.
Restore Mode Defaults
Click Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory default
modes. Confirm you decision.
Scene mode factory defaults
Indoor
This mode is similar to the outdoor mode but it avoids the
limitations imposed by the sun or street lighting.
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.
Night-optimized
This mode is optimized for sufficient details at low light. It
requires more bandwidth and can introduce motion judder.
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BLC
This mode is optimized for scenes with people moving in front
of a bright background.
Vibrant
This mode has enhanced contrast, sharpness and saturation.
Traffic
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.
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7.3.1
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).
– 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.
R-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain slider to
offset the factory white point alignment (reducing red
introduces more cyan).
G-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain slider to
offset the factory white point alignment (reducing green
introduces more magenta).
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B-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain slider 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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7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
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.
Exposure/frame rate
Automatic exposure
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.
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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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7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
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.
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 – Scene mode scheduler
The scene mode scheduler is used to determine which scene
mode should be used during the day and which scene 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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7.7
7.8
Encoder Settings
The encoder settings allow you to adapt the video data
transmission characteristics for your operating environment
(network structure, bandwidth, data load). The device
simultaneously generates two H.264 video streams and an
M‑JPEG stream for transmission. 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 for more information on setting up the
encoder profile.
Refer to Encoder Streams for more information on setting up
the encoder streams.
Refer to Encoder Regions for more information on setting up the
encoder regions.
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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7.9.1
7.9.2
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.
Select input
Select the audio input from the drop-down list.
Adjust level
Adjust the audio level with the slider(s). Adjust so that the
indicator does not go into the red zone.
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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.
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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
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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
which the image quality still meets your needs.
3. Set the value for I/P-frame delta QP to the lowest possible
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.
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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Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values.
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8.2
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 LIVE page.
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8.2.2
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.
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8.2.3
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
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.
9.1
9.1.1
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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 (not available on some cameras).
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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Note:
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.
9.1.5
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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9.2
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
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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
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
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.
9.4.3
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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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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4. Set the user password of all the remote stations to be
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.
10.1.5
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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10.1.9
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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Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm
connection.
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10.2
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 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
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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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
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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10.4.7
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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10.5
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
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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Note:
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
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11.2.3
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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11.2.4
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
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.
5. Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles, as
described above.
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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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window closes.
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11.4
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 Scene Mode to be
used for the active and inactive period of the alarm.
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12.2
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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13
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 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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13.2.6
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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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13.2.7
Status
The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for
information purposes; these settings cannot be changed.
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13.3
13.3.1
13.3.2
13.3.3
Advanced
Cloud-based Services
The Scene Mode determines how the camera communicates
with Bosch Cloud-based Security and Services. For more
information about these services and their availability, visit:
http://cloud.boschsecurity.com
– Select Auto to allow the camera to poll the server a few
times; if no contact is made, it stops polling.
– Select On to constantly poll the server.
– Select Off to block polling.
RTSP port
If necessary, select a different port for the exchange of the RTSP
data from the list. The standard RTSP port is 554. Select Off to
deactivate the RTSP function.
Authentication (802.1x)
To configure Radius server authentication, connect the unit
directly to a computer using a network cable. If a Radius server
controls access rights over the network, select On to activate
authentication to communicate with the unit.
1. Enter the user name that the Radius server uses for the unit
in the Identity field.
2. Enter the Password that the Radius server expects from
the unit.
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TCP metadata input
The device can receive data from an external TCP sender, for
example an ATM or POS device, and store it as metadata. Select
the port for TCP communication. Select Off to deactivate the
function. Enter a valid Sender IP address.
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13.4
13.4.1
Network Management
SNMP
The camera supports the SNMP V1 (Simple Network
Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring network
components, and can send SNMP messages (traps) to IP
addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code.
If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP host
address is not entered, the device does not send the traps
automatically and will only reply to SNMP requests. If one or
two SNMP host addresses are entered, SNMP traps are sent
automatically. Select Off to deactivate the SNMP function.
SNMP host addresses
To send SNMP traps automatically, enter the IP address of one
or two target devices here.
SNMP traps
To choose which traps are sent:
1. Click Select. A dialog box appears.
2. Click the check boxes of the appropriate traps.
3. Click Set to close the window and send all of the checked
traps.
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UPnP
Select On to activate UPnP communication. Select Off to
deactivate it.
When the Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) function is activated,
the unit responds to requests from the network and is
automatically registered on the requesting computers as a new
network device. This function should not be used in large
installations due to the large number of registration
notifications.
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Note:
To use the UPnP function on a Windows computer, both the
Universal Plug-and-Play Device Host and the SSDP Discovery
Service must be activated.
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13.4.3
Quality of Service
The priority of the different data channels can be set by defining
the DiffServ Code Point (DSCP). Enter a number between 0 and
252 as a multiple of four. For alarm video you can set a higher
priority than for regular video and you can define a Post Alarm
Time over which this priority is maintained.
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13.5
Multicast
The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video
signal simultaneously. The stream is either duplicated and then
distributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is sent as a
single stream to the network, where it is simultaneously
distributed to multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast).
Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled network that
uses UDP and the Internet Group Management protocol
(IGMP V2). The network must support group IP addresses.
Other group management protocols are not supported. The TCP
protocol does not support multicast connections.
A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (class D
address) must be configured for multicast operation in a
multicast-enabled network. The multicast address can be the
same for multiple streams, however, it is necessary to use a
different port in each case.
The settings must be made individually for each stream. Enter a
dedicated multicast address and port for each stream. Switch
between the streams by clicking the appropriate tabs.
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Enable
Enable simultaneous data reception on receivers that need to
activate the multicast function. To do this, check the box and
enter the multicast address.
Multicast Address
Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast mode
(duplication of the data stream in the network).
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With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates in
multi-unicast mode (copying of data stream in device). The
camera supports multi-unicast connections for up to five
simultaneously connected receivers.
Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can
lead to impairment of the image quality under certain
circumstances.
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13.5.3
13.5.4
13.5.5
Port
Enter the port address for the stream here.
Streaming
Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode. An
activated stream is marked with a check. (Streaming is typically
not required for standard multicast operation.)
Multicast packet TTL
A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast data
packets are active on the network. If multicast is to be run via a
router, the value must be greater than 1.
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13.6
13.6.1
Image Posting
A target account must first be defined to use JPEG posting and
for the export of recordings.
JPEG posting
Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specific
intervals.
Image size
Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from the
camera. JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest setting
from the two data streams.
File name
Select how file names are created for the individual images that
are transmitted.
– Overwrite: The same file name is always used and any
existing file will be overwritten by the current file.
– Increment: A number from 000 to 255 is added to the file
name and automatically incremented by 1. When it reaches
255, it starts again from 000.
– Date/time suffix: The date and time are automatically
added to the file name. When setting this parameter,
ensure that the date and time of the device are always set
correctly. For eample, the file snap011005_114530.jpg was
stored on October 1, 2005 at 11.45 and 30 seconds.
Posting interval
Enter the interval in seconds at which the images are sent to an
FTP server. Enter zero for no images to be sent.
Target
Select the target account for JPEG posting.
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