
Video | Outdoor Dome Camera (720TVL sensor)
Outdoor Dome Camera (720TVL sensor)
www.boschsecurity.com
These outdoor domes are compact, stylish surveillance cameras that offer excellent resolution in
variable lighting conditions. The high performance
960H 1/3‑inch CCD sensor provides a resolution of
720TVL. The water resistant (IP66 rated) and vandal resistant (IK8 rated) housing ensures reliable
video surveillance in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
The Day/Night version ensures the highest image
quality possible at any time by automatically
switching from color to monochrome.
The camera is easy to install and can be adjusted
around 3 axes. Privacy zones and motion detection
functions can be set up in the handy camera menu
system.
Features
u Ultra high resolution 960H (1/3“) sensor
u Digital extended dynamic range
u Digital noise reduction
u Easy installation with 3-axis adjustment
u Four programmable privacy zones

2 | Outdoor Dome Camera (720TVL sensor)
Represented by:
Americas: Europe, Middle East, Africa: Asia-Pacific: China: America Latina:
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, New York, 14450, USA
Phone: +1 800 289 0096
Fax: +1 585 223 9180
security.sales@us.bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.us
Bosch Security Systems B.V.
P.O. Box 80002
5617 BA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 40 2577 284
Fax: +31 40 2577 330
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Security Systems
11 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia
Bosch (Shanghai) Security Systems Ltd.
201 Building, No. 333 Fuquan Road
North IBP
Changning District, Shanghai
200335 China
Phone +86 21 22181111
Fax: +86 21 22182398
www.boschsecurity.com.cn
Robert Bosch Ltda Security Systems Division
Via Anhanguera, Km 98
CEP 13065-900
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone: +55 19 2103 2860
Fax: +55 19 2103 2862
al.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com
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Technical specifications
Technical specifications
System PAL or NTSC
Effective pixels (H x V) 976 x 582 (PAL)
976 x 494 (NTSC)
Image Sensor 960H, 1/3" CCD, sensor resolution 720TVL
Video Output Composite: 1 Vpp, 75 Ohm
Sync. System Internal sync., Line-lock
S/N Ratio (AGC off) 50 dB min.
Sensitivity (F1.2, 50IRE, AGC max.)
Day/Night Camera
(VDN)
0.12 lx (color)
0.07 lx (B/W)
Color Camera (VDC) 0.12 lx (color, BW)
Manual shutter 1/50 – 1/10,000 (PAL)
1/60 – 1/10,000 (NTSC)
Digital Noise reduction 2DNR
White Balance ATW, Push, User1, User2, Anti CR, Manual, Push
lock
Light compensation OFF/BLC/HLC
Adaptive Tone Repro-
On, Off
duction
AGC Auto: Off, 37 dB
Manual: 6 to 44.8 dB
Digital WDR Off/On (36 dB)
Day/Night Auto, Color, B/W
Burst On, Off
Motion detection On, Off (4 programmable zones)
Privacy On, Off (4 programmable zones)
Mirror On (horizontal), Off
Sharpness 0 ‑ 255
Gamma 0.45
OSD language English, Japanese, German, French, Russian, Portu-
guese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese
Lens type Varifocal DC Iris f=2.8 to 10.5 mm
Dimensions (ØxH) 139 mm x 102 mm
Weight 0.6 kg
Supply Voltage 24 VAC (±10%)
12 VDC (±10%)
Power Consumption 3.6 W max. / 0.3 A
Operating Temperature -10 °C to +50 °C
(14 ºF to +122 ºF)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C
(-4 ºF to +140 ºF)
Storage Humidity 20% to 90% RH
Certifications and approvals
Region Certification
USA UL Bosch UL online certification
Canada ULC Bosch UL online certification
Europe CE
Approbation standards
FCC Part 15 subpart B, Class A
UL 60065, 7th Edition. 2007-12-11
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065-03, 1st Edition,
2006-04+A1:2006
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007, Class A
EN50130-4:1995+A1:1998+A2:2003
LVD 2006/95/EC:
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:201
1
IEC 60950-1/A1:2009
C-Tick
Environmental standards
IP Rating IP66 (Water resistant)
IK Rating IK08 (Vandal proof)
Ordering information
VDC-242 Outdoor Dome Camera (PAL) VDC-242V03-1
VDC-242 Outdoor Dome Camera (NTSC) VDC-242V03-2
VDN-242 Outdoor D/N Dome Camera (PAL) VDN-242V03-1
VDN-242 Outdoor D/N Dome Camera
VDN-242V03-2
(NTSC)
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