Bosch VDN-0498 User Manual

FlexiDome2X

VDN-0498

en Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

1Safety 5

1.1 Safety precautions 5

1.2 Important safety instructions 6

1.3 Connection in outdoor applications 7

1.3.1 Safety precautions 7

1.4 FCC information 9

1.5 UL certification 11

1.6 Bosch notice 11

2 Introduction 13

2.1 Features 13

3 Installation 15

3.1 Unpacking 15

3.2 Disassembly 16

3.3 Mounting the unit 17

3.3.1 Mounting tips 17

3.3.2 Flush mounting 18

3.3.3 Surface mounting 19

4 Connection and set-up 21

4.1 Power and video connections 21

4.2 Setting up the camera 23

4.2.1 Camera positioning 23

4.2.2 Menu navigation 25

4.2.3 Focal length and focus 26

4.2.4 Heater 26

4.2.5 Closing the unit 27

5 Configuration 29

5.1 Menu access 29

5.1.1 Main menu 29

5.1.2 Install menu 29

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5.2 Pre-defined modes 30

5.3 Day/Night switching 31

5.4 Camera control communication (Bilinx) 31

5.5 Main menu structure 32

5.5.1 Mode submenu 32

5.5.2 ALC submenu 33

5.5.3 Shutter/AGC submenu 34

5.5.4 Day/Night submenu 35

5.5.5 Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu 37

5.5.6 Color submenu 38

5.5.7 VMD submenu 39

5.6 Install menu structure 41

5.6.1 Language submenu 42

5.6.2 Connections submenu 42

5.6.3 Test signal submenu 43

5.6.4 Camera ID submenu 44

5.6.5 Privacy masking submenu 45

5.6.6 Defaults submenu 45

6Troubleshooting 47

6.1 Resolving problems 47

6.2 Customer service 47

7 Maintenance 49

7.1 Repairs 49

7.1.1 Transfer and disposal 49

8 Technical Data 51

8.1 Specifications 51

8.1.1 Dimensions 53

8.1.2 Accessories 55

Glossary 57

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1Safety

1.1 Safety precautions

DANGER!

High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product.
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious
bodily injury, or death.

WARNING!

Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.

CAUTION!

Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the unit.

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1.2 Important safety instructions

Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following
safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions before operating the unit.

1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is
sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy
may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.

2. Heat Sources - Do not install the unit near any heat
sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

3. Water - Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

4. Lightning - Take precautions to protect the unit from
power and lightning surges.

5. Controls adjustment - Adjust only those controls specified
in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may cause damage to the unit.

6. Power sources - Operate the unit only from the type of
power source indicated on the label.

7. Servicing - Unless qualified, do not attempt to service this
unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

8. Replacement parts - Use only replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer.

9. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.

10. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Any change or modification of the equipment, not
expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or,
in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to
operate the equipment.

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1.3 Connection in outdoor applications

1.3.1 Safety precautions

Coax grounding: If an outside cable system is connected to the

unit, ensure that the system is grounded.

U.S.A. models only: Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information regarding proper

grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of
the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of discharge unit, connection to ground electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Power lines: An outdoor system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines, electrical lights, or power
circuits, or where it may contact such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outdoor system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as this
contact may be fatal. U.S.A. models only - refer to the National
Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV
systems.
24 VAC power source: This unit is intended to operate with a
limited power source, this power source must comply with
EN60950. The unit is intended to operate at 24 VAC. User
supplied wiring, from 24 VAC supply to unit, must be in
compliance with electrical codes (Class 2 power levels). Do not
ground the 24 VAC supply at the terminals or at the unit's

power supply terminals.
Connection: The unit has connection terminals on flying leads.
In wet or outdoor installations make use of the VDA-455SMB
accessory or use a field wiring box with Nema 3 or IP55

protection level or better. Make the connections inside the
water tight compartment. After connections are made ensure
that the watertight compartment is tightly closed and cables
and conduits are properly sealed to prevent ingress of water.

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CAUTION!

The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN/UL

60950. The power supply must be a SELV-LPS unit or a SELV -

Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Limited Power Source).

Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and
manufactured with high-quality material and components that
can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that
electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the
end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste material. Separate collecting
systems are usually in place for disused electronic and
electrical products. Please dispose of these units at an
environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European

Directive 2002/96/EC

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1.4 FCC information

FCC & ICES Information

(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
– increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver;

– connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected;

– consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.
Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be
made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
corrective action.
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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Informations FCC et ICES

(modèles utilisés aux États-Unis et au Canada uniquement)

Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s'est révélé conforme aux
exigences imposées aux appareils numériques de classe B, en
vertu de la section 15 du règlement de la Commission fédérale
des communications des États-Unis (FCC), et en vertu de la
norme ICES-003 d'Industrie Canada. Ces exigences visent à
fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences
nuisibles lorsque l'appareil est utilisé dans le cadre d'une
installation résidentielle. Cet appareil génère, utilise et émet
de l'énergie de radiofréquences et peut, en cas d'installation ou
d'utilisation non conforme aux instructions, engendrer des
interférences nuisibles au niveau des radiocommunications.
Toutefois, rien ne garantit l'absence d'interférences dans une
installation particulière. Il est possible de déterminer la
production d'interférences en mettant l'appareil
successivement hors et sous tension, tout en contrôlant la
réception radio ou télévision. L'utilisateur peut parvenir à
éliminer les interférences éventuelles en prenant une ou
plusieurs des mesures suivantes:
– Modifier l'orientation ou l'emplacement de l'antenne

réceptrice;
– Éloigner l'appareil du récepteur;
– Brancher l'appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit

différent de celui du récepteur;
– Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio/

télévision pour obtenir de l'aide.
Toute modification apportée au produit, non expressément
approuvée par la partie responsable de l'appareil, est
strictement interdite. Une telle modification est susceptible
d'entraîner la révocation du droit d'utilisation de l'appareil.
La brochure suivante, publiée par la Commission fédérale des
communications (FCC), peut s'avérer utile : How to Identify and

Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems (Comment identifier et
résoudre les problèmes d’interférences de radio et de télévision).

Cette brochure est disponible auprès du U.S. Government

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Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la
référence n° 004-000-00345-4.

1.5 UL certification

Disclaimer

Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed
Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product.
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

Disclaimer

Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Information
Technology Equipment, UL 60950-1. UL Certification does not
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product.
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING-RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

1.6 Bosch notice

More information

For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com

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2 Introduction

2.1 Features

The FlexiDome2X camera is a small, discreet, high-performance
surveillance dome containing a high-performance 1/3-inch CCD
sensor camera with integral varifocal lens. This surveillence
dome can be mounted to an electrical box, to a wall, to a ceiling
or in a corner. The sturdy construction and the high impact­resistant polycarbon dome protect the camera module from
damage. The camera incorporates advanced (20-bit) digital
signal processing and a wide dynamic range CCD sensor for
outstanding picture performance.
The FlexiDome2X camera is easy to install and ready to use, and
offers the best solution for demanding scene conditions.
Features include:
– 1/3-inch CCD sensor with wide dynamic range (WDR)
– True Day/Night performance with switchable IR filter
– 540 TVL resolution
– Indoor and outdoor use
– IP66 and NEMA 4X compliant
– High-impact, vandal resistant (exceeds IK10, >50J)
– Dynamic engine including Smart BLC
– Adaptive dynamic noise reduction
– Privacy zones
–Autoblack
– Bilinx (bi-directional coaxial communication)
– Flush, surface, wall-pendant, pipe-pendant or corner

mount

– Wide operating temperature range

(-50 to +55 °C / -58 to +131 °F)
– Six pre-programmed operation modes
– Adaptive dynamic noise reduction
– Multiple language on-screen display
– Built-in test pattern generator

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3 Installation

3.1 Unpacking

Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.
The packaging contains:
– Integrated FlexiDome camera unit
– Important safety instructions
– Quick install instructions
–CD ROM

– Installation Instructions

– Adobe Acrobat Reader
– Plastic bag with mounting hardware (three SX8 4.5-6 mm

mounting plugs and three matching mounting screws), and

special screwdriver bit for tamper-resistant screws
– Plastic bag with two black rubber grommets for surface

mount box
– Lens adjustment cap
If equipment has been damaged during shipment, repack it in
the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier.

WARNING!

Installation should only be performed by qualified service
personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or
applicable local codes.

CAUTION!

The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled
carefully.

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3.2 Disassembly

The flush-mount version consists of the following parts:

Camera module and mounting base

Inner liner (with sealing ring)

Trim ring

Dome

Figure 3.1 Flush-mount

The surface-mount version consists of the following parts:

Surface mounting box

Camera module and mounting base

Inner liner (with sealing ring)

Trim ring

Dome

Figure 3.2 Surface-mount

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To disassemble the unit proceed as follows:

1. Use the special screwdriver bit to loosen the three tamper-

resistant screws in the trim ring (the screws remain in

place).

2. Remove the trim ring and dome by pulling them from the

base.

3. Remove the inner liner (with sealing ring) by pulling it off

of the base.

4. Remove the pink protective foam.

3.3 Mounting the unit

There are several ways to mount the unit. The method of
mounting depends on the type of surface and whether other
mounting hardware, such as an electrical box, a surface box or
other accessories are used.

Note:

If the unit is to be surface mounted, then use the Surface Mount
Box (SMB). The SMB is sold as a separate item (VDA-455SMB)
or is included with the FlexiDome2X with the surface mount
option. Other mounting accessories are also sold separately.

3.3.1 Mounting tips

– Use the mounting hole template to assist in marking the

correct position for the camera to be mounted.
– Refer to the dimensions on the mounting hole template to

find the exact position of the screw holes and the entry

hole for the cables.
– Partially screw in two screws for the keyholes and use

them to temporarily hang the camera while the

connections are made.

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3.3.2 Flush mounting

Figure 3.3 Flush mounting - hollow surface

1. Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)

2. Three screws (supplied with camera)

3. Integrated camera unit and base

4. Cables

Figure 3.4 Flush mounting - electrical box (4S)

1. Two screws (not supplied)

2. Integrated camera unit and base

3. 4S electrical box

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3.3.3 Surface mounting

When using the surface mounting box:
– With a side connection, remove the cap covering the side

entrance.

With a rear connection, leave the cap in place.
– Attach the conduit to the mounting box.
– Release the two clips at the bottom of the watertight

connection compartment to remove it from the mounting

box.
– Open the cover of the watertight compartment in the

mounting box by releasing the five clips.
– Run the power and video cables through separate rubber

grommets into the watertight compartment.
– Run the cable from the camera into the watertight

compartment through the supplied grommet.
– Make the connection inside the watertight compartment

and clip on the cover to seal it.

Figure 3.5 Surface mounting box VDA-455SMB

Note:

To ensure a watertight cable entry, use round cables of
between 5 and 6 mm (0.2 - 0.24 inches) for power and video
connection.

Note:

Use some silicon spray on the cable to help slide the grommets
onto it.

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Figure 3.6 Surface mounting - side connection

1. Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)

2. Three screws (supplied with camera)

3. Three screws (M5, supplied)

4. Integrated camera unit and base

5. Surface mounting box (VDA-455SMB)

6. Cables

7. Conduit

Figure 3.7 Surface mounting - rear connection

1. Solid surface (three pre-drilled 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)

2. Three screws (supplied with camera)

3. Three screws (M5, supplied)

4. Integrated camera unit and base
5 Surface mounting box (VDA-455SMB)

6. Cap (remove for side-entry cables)

7. Conduit

8. Cables

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4 Connection and set-up

4.1 Power and video connections

The wiring harness has a BNC connector to accept the video
coax cable (with male BNC connector) and two stripped low
voltage power wires for connection to a power connector. A
UTP adapter (VDA-455UTP) is available as an optional accessory
to allow a UTP video cable to be connected to the BNC
connector.

WARNING!

Before proceeding, disconnect the power from the power
supply cable. Ensure that the voltage of the unit matches the
voltage and type of the power supply being used.

The easiest way to connect the cables is as follows:

1. Bring the building connections through the surface cable

hole so that they hang clear.

2. Partially insert two screws into the pre-drilled holes (or

adapter plate).

3. Using one of the keyholes, hang the mounting base of the

camera module on one screw temporarily; tilt the base

slightly to gain access to the cable connections.

4. Connect the BNC connector of the camera module to the

video coax cable.

5. Connect the stripped power wires (red +, brown –) to the

power supply connector.

Note

For a DC supply the polarity is important. Incorrect polarity
does not damage the camera but it will not switch on.
For an AC supply maintain a consistent wiring polarity in
multiple camera systems to help avoid potential camera video
rolling.

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6. In damp environments ensure that the connections are
sealed. (The surface mounting box and the other mounting
accessories have a sealed compartment for this purpose.)

7. Push the connections back through the surface cable hole.

8. Secure the mounting base of the camera module to the
surface with three screws.

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4.2 Setting up the camera

4.2.1 Camera positioning

CAUTION!

The Heater will be hot when in operation - Do not touch.
Always switch the heater off when working on the camera, refer
to Section 4.2.4 Heater, Page 26 and Section 5.6.2 Connections
submenu, Page 42.

To assist in setting up the camera, connect a monitor to the
miniature 2.5 mm jack socket (2). This socket provides a
composite video signal (with sync). An optional cable (code
number S1460) is available for making this connection. When
the S1460 cable is attached, there is no video available on the
BNC connector to avoid interference.

C

B

Figure 4.1 Camera parts

1. Heater

2. Monitor jack socket

3. Thumbwheels

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4. Navigation buttons (5)

5. Focal length

6. Focus
A. Pan-axis rotation
B. Tilt-axis rotation
C. Twist-axis rotation

The physical default position of the camera is that the top of
the image corresponds to the indication TOP.

CAUTION!

CCD image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care
for proper performance and extended lifetime. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight or bright spotlights in operating and
non-operating conditions. Avoid bright lights in the field of view
of the camera.

The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes.
When adjusting the camera position, ensure that the picture
display on the monitor is level. Set the camera to the desired
position by performing the following steps:
– For horizontal adjustment along the pan axis (A), rotate the

camera module in the base. Do not rotate more than 360°.

– To obtain a horizontal horizon (for tilted ceilings or

sidewall mounting), rotate the base of the lens along the
twist axis (C) to align the picture shown on the monitor.
Do not rotate more than 340°.

– For vertical adjustment along the tilt axis (B), loosen

thumbwheels, position camera, then gently tighten
thumbwheels to secure camera. Do not rotate more than
90°.

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4.2.2 Menu navigation

Five keys, located on the side panel, are used for navigating
through the menu system.

Up key
Menu/Select key (center)

Right key

Down key
Left key

Figure 4.2 Navigation

– Press the menu/select (center) key to access the menus or

to move to the next or previous menu.

– Press the menu/select key for approximately 2 seconds to

open the Install menu.
– Use the up or down keys to scroll through a menu.
– Use the left or right keys to move through options or to set

parameters.
– When in a menu, quickly double-press the menu/select key

to restore the selected item to its factory default.
– To close all menus at once from any menu, select the Exit

item and hold down the menu/select key until the menu

display disappears.

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4.2.3 Focal length and focus

Before adjusting the focal length or focus, place the lens
adjustment cap on the lens to ensure that the image sharpness
is the same as when the dome is in place.

1. Connect a monitor or other display device to either the
camera’s BNC connector or to the optional cable (S1460)
on the monitor jack. (If S1460 is connected, there is no
signal on the BNC connector.)

2. Press and hold the menu/select (center) button until the
Install menu appears.
– The Set focus item is highlighted. Do not change this

selection as the camera is now in a special mode for
adjusting focus.

3. To set the field of view of the varifocal lens, loosen the
focal length screw and turn the mechanism until the
required view is displayed on the monitor. (Image goes out
of focus.)

4. Focus the image on the monitor by loosening the focus
screw and turning the mechanism until the image is in
focus.

5. Re-adjust the focal length if necessary.

6. Repeat these two adjustments until the desired view is in
focus.

7. Tighten both screws.

8. Use the navigation buttons to move to Exit and press the
center button until the menu disappears.

9. Remove the lens adjustment cap from the lens and
disconnect the monitor.

4.2.4 Heater

When using the camera at low temperatures, set the heater
setting to Auto in the Install menu. The heater turns on at
ambient temperatures below 0°C (+32°F).

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4.2.5 Closing the unit

When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been
made, close the unit.

1. Place the inner liner (with attached sealing ring) in
position, aligning its fin with the bracket on the base.

2. Place the dome onto the base and rotate until it clips into
place. (If necessary clean its surface with a soft cloth.)

3. Place the trim ring over the dome.

4. Align the tamper-resistant screws in the trim ring with the
threaded ends in the mounting base.

5. Use the special screwdriver bit supplied to tighten the
three tamper-resistant screws.

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5 Configuration

The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the
need for further adjustments. There are six pre-defined modes

with settings to make configuration easier. Advanced set-up
options are available in a menu system for getting the best
results under special circumstances.
The camera implements your changes immediately so that

before and after settings are easily compared.

5.1 Menu access

Use the five navigation buttons on the camera for selecting and
navigating through the various menus. There are two upper
level menus: a Main menu and an Install menu. The menus have
functions that can be selected directly or submenus for more
detailed set-up. Use the up/down, right/left buttons for
navigation.

Up button
Menu/Select button (center)

Right button

Down button
Left button

5.1.1 Main menu

To access the Main menu, press the menu/select button
(center) for less than 1 second. The Main menu appears on the
monitor. The Main menu allows you to select and set-up the
picture enhancement functions. If you are not happy with your
changes, you can always recall the default values for the mode.

5.1.2 Install menu

The camera also has an Install menu in which the installation
settings can be set. To access the Install menu, press the
menu/select button (center) for longer than 1 second.

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5.2 Pre-defined modes

There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make
configuration easier. You can select one of the six pre-defined
modes in the Install/Mode submenu. The modes are defined as
follows:

1. 24-hour
Default installation mode to provide stable pictures over a
24-hour period. These settings are optimized for out-of­the-box installation.

2. Traffic
Capture high-speed objects using default shutter in
variable lighting conditions.

3. Low light
Provide extra enhancement, such as AGC and SensUp to
make usable pictures in low-light conditions.

4. Smart BLC
Settings optimized to capture details in high contrast and
extremely bright-dark conditions.

5. Low noise
Enhancements are set to reduce picture noise. Useful for
conditional refresh DVR and IP storage systems because
reducing noise reduces the amount of storage required.

6. Analog systems
Use this mode if the camera is connected to a purely
analog system (e.g. matrix switcher with VCR) or to a CRT
monitor. Useful mode for evaluating/demonstrating the
camera when it is directly connected to a CRT monitor.

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5.3 Day/Night switching

The camera is equipped with a motorized IR filter. The
mechanical IR filter can be removed in low-light or IR
illuminated applications by software configuration settings.
If Auto switching mode is selected, the camera automatically
switches the filter depending on the observed light level. The
switching level is programmable. In Auto switching mode the
camera prioritizes motion (the camera gives sharp images
without motion blur as long as the light level permits) or color
(the camera gives color pictures as long as the light level
permits). The camera recognizes IR illuminated scenes to
prevent unwanted switching to color mode.
There are four different methods of controlling the IR filter:
– via an alarm input,
– via Bilinx communication,
– automatically, based on the observed light levels, or
– as part of the programmable mode profile.

5.4 Camera control communication (Bilinx)

This camera is equipped with a coaxial communications
transceiver (also refered to as Bilinx). In combination with VP­CFGSFT, the camera setting can be changed from any point
along the coaxial cable. All menus can be accessed remotely
giving full control of the camera. With this method of
communication it is also possible to disable the local keys on
the camera.
To avoid loss of communication on an installed camera, the
Communication On/Off selection is not available while using
remote control. This function can only be accessed with the
camera buttons. Bilinx communications can only be disabled
using the buttons on the camera.

Disabled camera buttons

When the Bilinx communications link is active, the buttons on
the camera are disabled.

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5.5 Main menu structure

Item Selection Description

Mode

ALC

Shutter/AGC

Day/Night

Enhance /

Submenu Sets up operating modes 1 to 6

Submenu Video level control

Submenu Shutter and automatic gain control

Submenu Day/Night for color/mono operation

Submenu Picture enhancement and performance

Dynamic
Engine

Color

VMD

Submenu White balance and color rendition

Submenu Video motion detection

5.5.1 Mode submenu

Item Selection Description

Mode

Mode ID

1 to 6 Selects operating mode.

Alphanumeric Mode name (11 characters maximum)

Copy active
mode

Default mode

Available
mode
numbers

Submenu Restores camera to the factory default

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Copies current mode settings to the mode
number selected.

settings.

Returns to main menu.

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5.5.2 ALC submenu

Item Selection Description

ALC level

Peak/average

ALC speed

DVR/IP
Encoder

-15 to +15 Selects 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.
Some ALC adjustment may improve scene
content when Smart/BLC is enabled.

-15 to +15 Adjusts the balance between peak and
average video control. A negative value gives
more priority to average light levels; a positive
value gives more priority to peak light levels.
Video iris lens: choose an average level for
best results (peak settings may cause
oscillations).

Slow, medium,
fast

On, Off On - The camera output is optimized for

Adjusts the speed of the video level control
loop. For most scenes it should remain at the
default value.

connection to a DVR or IP encoder to
compensate for compression methods.
Off - The camera output is optimized for

connection to an analog system (matrix
switcher or monitor.

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5.5.3 Shutter/AGC submenu

Item Selection Description

Shutter

Default (AES)
shutter
or
Fixed shutter

Actual shutter

Gain control

AES, FL, Fixed AES (auto-shutter) - the camera automatically

sets the optimum shutter speed.
FL - flickerless mode avoids interference from
light sources.
FIXED - allows a user defined shutter speed.

1/50 (PAL),
1/60 (NTSC)
1/100, 1/120,
1/250,
1/500,
1/1000,
1/2000,
1/5000,
1/10K

On, Fixed On - the camera automatically sets the gain to

In AES mode, the camera tries to maintain the
selected shutter speed as long as the light
level of the scene is high enough.

In Fixed mode, selects shutter speed.

Displays the actual shutter value from the
camera to help compare lighting levels and
optimum shutter speed during set-up.

the lowest possible value needed to maintain
a good picture.
Fixed - sets Fixed AGC value.

Maximum AGC
or
Fixed AGC

Actual AGC

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0 to 30 dB Selects the maximum value the gain can have

during AGC operation.

Selects the gain setting for Fixed gain
operation (0 is no gain).

Displays the actual AGC value from the
camera to help compare gain level with
lighting levels and picture performance.

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Item Selection Description

SensUp
Dynamic

EXIT

Off, 2x, 3x, …,
10x

Selects the factor by which the sensitivity of
the camera is increased. It is dynamic and so
is only active when light levels are low.
When active, some noise or spots may appear
in the picture. This is normal camera
behavior. It may also cause motion blur on
moving objects.

Returns to main menu.

5.5.4 Day/Night submenu

Item Selection Description

Day/Night

Auto, Color,
Monochrome

Auto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter
on and off depending on the scene

illumination level.
Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed,
giving full IR sensitivity.
Color - the camera always produces a color
signal regardless of light levels.

Switch level

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-15 to +15 Sets the video level in Auto mode at which
the camera switches to monochrome
operation.
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.

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Item Selection Description

Priority

IR contrast

Color burst
(mono)

Motion, Color

Enhanced,
Normal

On, Off

In AUTO mode:

Color - the camera gives a color image as long
as the light level permits.
Motion - the camera avoids motion blur as

long as the light level permits (it switches to
monochrome earlier than it would with Color
priority).

Enhanced - the camera optimizes contrast in
applications with high IR illumination levels.
Select this mode for IR (730 to 940 nm) light
sources and for scenes with grass and green
foliage.

Normal - the camera optimizes contrast in
mono applications with visible light
illumination.

Off - the color burst in the video signal is
switched Off in monochrome mode.
On - the color burst remains active even in

monochrome mode (required by some DVRs
and IP encoders).

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5.5.5 Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu

Item Selection Description

Dynamic
Engine

Autoblack

Black level

Off, XF-DYN,
2X-DYN,
SmartBLC

On, Off Autoblack On automatically increases the

-50 to +50

Off: - turns off all automatic scene detail and
enhancments (only recommended for
testing).
XF-DYN: - extra internal processing is enabled
for low-light applications (traffic, etc.).
2X-DYN: - 2X-Dynamic adds dual sensor
exposure to the XF-DYN features. In harsh
lighting conditions pixels from each exposure
are mixed to give a more detailed image (use
2X-DYN when SmartBLC is not required).
SmartBLC: - BLC window and weighting
factor are automatically defined. Camera
dynamically adjusts these for changing light
conditions. Includes all the benefits of 2X­DYN.

visibility of details even when scene contrast
is less than full-range due to mist, fog, etc.

Adjusts the black offset level.
A low (negative) value makes the level darker.
A high (positive) value makes the level lighter
and may bring out more detail in the darker
areas.

Sharpness

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Adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 0
corresponds to the default position.
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.

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Item Selection Description

Dynamic noise
reduction

Peak White
Invert

EXIT

Auto, Off In AUTO mode the camera automatically

reduces the noise in the picture.
This may cause some motion blur on
exceptionally fast moving objects immediately
in front of the camera. This can be corrected
by widening the field of view or selecting Off.

On, Off Use Peak White Invert to reduce glare from

the CRT/LCD display.
Use in ANPR/LPR applications to reduce
headlight glare. (Test on-site to ensure that it
does benefit the application and is not
distracting for operators of the security
system.)

Returns to main menu.

5.5.6 Color submenu

Item Selection Description

White balance

ATW,
AWBhold,
Manual

ATW - Auto tracking white balance allows the
camera to constantly adjust for optimal color

reproduction.
AWBhold - Puts the ATW on hold and saves
the color settings.
Manual - the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be
manually set to a desired position.

Speed

Fast, Medium,
Slow

Red gain -5 to +5

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Adjusts the speed of the white balance
control loop.

ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the Red gain to
optimize the white point.

Manual - adjusts the Red gain.

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Item Selection Description

Blue gain -5 to +5

-50 to +50

Green gain -50 to +50

Saturation

-15 to +5

EXIT

ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the B gain to
optimize the white point.
Manual - adjusts the Blue gain.

Manual - adjusts the Green gain.

Adjusts the color saturation. -15 gives a
monochrome image.

Returns to main menu.

5.5.7 VMD submenu

Item Selection Description

VMD

VMD area

Off, Silent,
OSD

Submenu Select to enter the area set-up menu to define

Off - Video Motion Detection (VMD) is off.
Silent - video motion generates silent alarm.
OSD - video motion generates on-screen text
message alarm.

the detection area.

Motion
indicator

VMD
sensitivity

OSD alarm

Alphanumeric

text

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Indicates the peak of measured motion in the
selected area. Press either the right, left or
center navigation button to reset.

Sets the sensitivity for motion to the desired
level. The longer the white bar, the more
motion is required to acitvate the VMD alarm.
Motion above this level triggers alarm.

Text for on-screen display alarm (16
characters maximum).

Returns to main menu.

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Selecting an area for VMD masking

To set-up an area for VMD masking, access the area menu by
selecting the VMD Area option from the VMD menu. Upon
entering the Area menu, the current area is displayed with the
upper left corner flashing. The flashing corner of the image can
be moved with the Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys. Pressing
the Select key moves the flashing cursor to the opposite corner,
which can now be moved. Pressing Select again freezes the
area and exits the area menu.
There is one programmable VMD area.

Note:

When VMD is enabled, normal light fluctuations or
environmental factors can contribute to false-positive alarms.
Because of this, it is recommended that you do not connect the
VMD-triggered alarm output of the camera to a monitored alarm
system as the false-positive alarms may be considered a
nuisance.

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5.6 Install menu structure

Item Selection Description

Language

Synchronization

Connections

Test signals

Camera ID

Submenu Select on-screen display (OSD) language

Submenu Sets synchronization parameters.

Submenu Connection parameters

Submenu Test patterns and texts

Submenu Select to access ID submenu

Privacy masking Submenu

Default ALL

Submenu Returns all settings for all modes to factory

Set backfocus
now

Sets up a masking area

defaults

Select to close the Install menu and open the
lens wizard. Adjust the focus as described in
Section 4.2.3 Focal length and focus.
When finished adjusting, press the Up or
Down navigation button to exit the lens
wizard and open the Install menu again.

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5.6.1 Language submenu

Item Selection Description

Language

EXIT

English
Spanish
French
German
Portuguese
Polish
Italian
Dutch
Russian

Displays the menus on the OSD in the
choosen language.

Returns to Install menu.

5.6.2 Connections submenu

Item Selection Description

Notch filter

On, Off Switches notch filter on or off. The notch

filter can remove a Moiré pattern or color
artifacts caused by closely spaced vertical
lines or objects (e.g. vertical security bars
over windows).

Heater

Bilinx Comms.

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Off, Auto Select Auto to enable the thermostatically

controlled heater function. The heater turns
on at approximately 0 °C (+32 °F).

On, Off If Off, Bilinx communications is disabled.

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5.6.3 Test signal submenu

Item Selection Description

Show camera
ID

Test pattern

EXIT

Off, On Select On to overlay the camera ID on the

video test signal.

Color bars
100%,
Grayscale 11­step,
Sawtooth 2H,
Checker
board,
Cross hatch,
UV plane

Select the desired test pattern to help
installation and fault-finding.

Returns to Install menu.

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5.6.4 Camera ID submenu

Item Selection Description

Camera ID

Display ID pos.

Camera ID
border

MAC address

Ticker bars

Display mode
ID

Enter a 17-character camera name. Use
Left/Right to change position in the string;
use up/down to select character. Use Select
to exit.

Off, Top left,
Top right,
Bottom left,
Bottom right

On, Off Displays a grey border behind the camera ID

On, Off The ticker bar moves continuously to show

Off, Top left,
Top right,
Bottom left,
Bottom right

Select the screen position of the camera ID.

to make it easier to read.

Shows MAC address (factory set, cannot be
changed).

that the image is live and not frozen or played
back.

Camera mode is displayed on the screen in
the selected position.

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5.6.5 Privacy masking submenu

Item Selection Description

Pattern

Mask

Black, Grey,
White, Noise

1, 2, 3, 4

Active On, Off

Window

Submenu Select to open a window in which to define

Selects pattern for all masks.

Four different areas can be masked.

Turns each of the four masks on or off.

the mask area.

Selecting an area for privacy masking

To set-up an area for privacy masking, access the area menu by
selecting the Area option from the privacy masking menu. Upon
entering the Area menu, the current area is displayed with the
upper left corner flashing. The flashing corner of the image can
be moved with the Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys. Pressing
the Select key moves the flashing cursor to the opposite corner,
which can now be moved. Pressing Select again freezes the
area and exits the area menu.

There are four programmable privacy mask areas.

5.6.6 Defaults submenu

Item Selection Description

Restore All

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No, Yes Restores all settings of the six modes to their

default (factory) values. Select YES then
press the Menu/Select button to restore all
values.
When completed the message RESTORED! is
shown.

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6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Resolving problems

The following table is intended to help you identify the causes
of malfunctions and correct them when possible.

Malfunction Possible causes Solution

No image
transmission to
remote location.

No connection
established, no
image transmission.

Defective camera. Connect a local monitor

to the camera and check
the camera function.

Faulty cable connections. Check all cables, plugs,

contacts and
connections.
When using DC power
ensure that polarity is
correct.

The unit's configuration. Check all configuration

parameters.

Faulty installation. Check all cables, plugs,

contacts and
connections.

6.2 Customer service

If you cannot resolve a fault, please contact your supplier or
system integrator, or contact Bosch Security Systems
Customer Service directly.

The Installer should write down all information regarding the
unit so that it can be referenced for warranty or repair. The
version numbers of the firmware and other status information
can be seen when the unit starts or by opening the Install
menu. Note down this information and the information found
on the camera label before contacting customer service.

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!

7 Maintenance

7.1 Repairs

CAUTION!

Never open the casing of the camera. The unit does not contain
any user serviceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or
repair work is performed only by qualified personnel (electrical
engineering or network technology specialists). If in doubt,
contact your dealer's technical service center.

7.1.1 Transfer and disposal

The camera should only be passed-on together with this
installation guide. The unit contains environmentally hazardous
materials that must be disposed of according to law. Defective
or superfluous devices and parts should be disposed of
professionally or taken to your local collection point for
hazardous materials.

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8 Technical Data

8.1 Specifications

Type number VDN-498V03 VDN-498V09

Lens focal
length

F-stop F1.2 F1.4

Minimum
Illumination

Active pixels 752 x 582 (PAL - 11), 768 x 494 (NTSC - 21)

Rated supply
voltage

Imager 1/3-inch interline CCD
Resolution 540 TVL
SNR > 50 dB
Video output 1Vpp, 75Ohm

Synchroniza­tion

Shutter AES (1/60 [1/50] to 1/10000) customer selectable

Day/Night Color, Mono, Auto
Sens Up Adjustable from Off to 10x
AGC AGC On or Off (0 - 30 dB) selectable
Dynamic engine XF-Dynamic, 2X-Dynamic, SmartBLC
DNR Automatic noise filtering On/Off selectable
Sharpness Sharpness enhancement level selectable
White Balance ATW, AWBhold and manual (2500 to 10000K)

Color
saturation

2.8 to 10 mm 9 to 22 mm

0.28 (0.027) lx (fc) 30IRE

0.099 (0.0092) mono

24 VAC (±10%) or
+12 VDC (±10%)

All versions

Internal or Line Lock selectable

AES (1/60 [1/50] to 1/15000) automatic
flickerless, fixed selectable

Adjustable from monochrome (0%) to 133% color

0.32 (0.03) lx (fc) 30IRE

0.11 (0.01) mono

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ALC lens DC iris

Test pattern
generator

Video Motion

Color bars 100%, Greyscale 11-step, Sawtooth 2H,
Checker board, Cross hatch, UV plane

One area, fully programmable

Detection
(VMD)

Privacy
Masking

Four independent areas, fully programmable; black,
white, grey, noise

Communication Two-way Bilinx (bi-directional)

Languages
(OSD)

English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish,
Italian, Dutch, Russian

Modes 6 programmable (preset) modes: 24-hour, Traffic, Low-

light, SmartBLC, Low noise, Analogue systems

Peak White

Suppresses highlights in scenes

Invert
Misc. Notch filter, Actual AGC, Actual shutter, IR contrast

Power
consumption

12 VDC 400 mA
24 VDC 330 mA

Weight 550g(1.21lb)

Operating
temperature

-30°C to +55°C (-22°Fto+131°F)
(-50 °C [-58 °F] with heater enabled)

Controls OSD with softkey operation

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57.6 (2.27) 57.6 (2.27)

158 (6.22)

39.5 (1.56)

85 (3.35)

33.3 (1.31)

66.5 (2.62)

121 (4.77)

95 (3.7)

mm (in)

8.1.1 Dimensions

Figure 8.1 Dimensions - Flush-mount

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53.3 (2.1)

53.3 (2.1)

30.8 (1.21)

35 (1.38)

130.5 (5.14)

121 (4.77)

mm (in)

158 (6.22)

Figure 8.2 Dimensions - Surface-mount

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8.1.2 Accessories

– BNC to UTP transceiver
– Surface Mount Box (SMB)
– Pendant wall mount
– Pendant ceiling mount
–Corner mount

– Bilinx communication interface box and software
Contact a Bosch representative in your area for the latest
available accessories or visit our website at
www.boschsecurity.com

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Glossary

A

AES

Automatic Electronic Shutter (see Electronic iris).

Aperture

The size of the opening in the lens iris that controls the amount
of light reaching the CCD Sensor. The larger the F-number, the
less light reaches the sensor. An increase of one F-stop, halves
the amount of light reaching the sensor.

AutoBlack

A technique of boosting the video signal level to produce a full
amplitude video signal, even when the scene contrast is less
than full range (glare, fog, mist, etc.).

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

The electronics that regulate the gain or amplification of the
video signal. AGC is used in low-light conditions with the iris
fully open.

AutoIris

The lens iris opening is automatically adjusted to allow the
correct illumination of the camera sensor. With a direct drive
(DC) iris lens, the camera controls the aperture size. A video iris
lens has the control circuit in the lens itself.

Auto Level Control (ALC)

The adjustment of the video level to give the desired brightness
level. This can be done electronically or by means of an iris
control.

Auto White Balance (AWB)

A feature that allows a color camera to automatically adjust its

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output color to give a natural color, independent of the lighting
used.

B

Backfocus

The distance between the image plane and the rear portion of
the lens. Correct backfocus adjustment ensures that the
camera remains in focus under various conditions.

Bilinx

A communications protocol that allows remote control,
configuration, and updates to be performed over the video
cable (Coax or Passive UTP).

Bilinx address

The address may be set locally using the Bilinx Configuration
Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID).

Back Light Compensation (BLC)

Selectively amplifies parts of the image to compensate for large
contrast differences when only a portion of the image is brightly
lit (e.g. a person in a sunlit doorway). See also Smart BLC.

C

Charged Coupled Device (CCD)

A CCD is a type of solid state image sensor used in CCTV
cameras. The sensor converts light energy into electrical
signals.

CCD Format

Indicates the size of the camera sensor used. In general, the
larger the sensor, the more sensitive the camera and the better
the image quality. The format is quoted in inches, for example
1/3 or 1/2 inch.

Color Temperature

A measure of the relative color of illumination. Generally used

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to specify the color balance correction of a camera to achieve a
natural color image.

D

Day/Night (infrared sensitive)

A camera that has normal color operation in situations where
there is sufficient illumination (day conditions), but where the
sensitivity can be increased when there is little light available
(night conditions). This is achieved by removing the infrared cut
filter required for good color rendition. The sensitivity can be
further enhanced by integrating a number of fields to improve
the signal-to-noise ratio of the camera (this may introduce
motion blur).

Default Shutter

A feature allowing the shutter speed to be set to a fast speed to
eliminate motion blur and provide a detailed and clear image of
fast-moving objects while there is sufficient light. When light
levels fall and other adjustments have been exhausted, the
shutter speed reverts to the standard setting to maintain
sensitivity.

Depth of Field

The distance from the nearest to the furthermost point that
appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the
depth of field.

Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)

A digital video processing technique that measures the noise
(image artifacts) in the picture and automatically reduces it.

E

Electronic iris

Electronic iris (or AES - Automatic Electronic Shutter) adjusts
the camera shutter speed to compensate for lighting changes.
In some cases this can eliminate the need for an autoiris lens.

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F

F-Number

The standard measure of the lens aperture, which is the iris
diameter, divided by the focal length of the lens. The lower the
maximum aperture (F-Number or F-Stop), the more light that
passes through the lens.

F-Stop See F-Number

Field of View

The measure of the visible area within the camera’s field of
view. The larger the focal length, the smaller the field of view.
The smaller the focal length, the wider the field of view.

Focal Length

The distance from the optical center of the lens to the image of
an object located at an infinite distance from the lens. Long
focal lengths give a small field of view (e.g. telephoto effect),
while short focal lengths give a wide angle view.

I

Infrared Illumination

Electromagnetic radiation (light) with a longer wavelength than
is visible to the human eye. IR illumination is prominent at dusk
and dawn and in incandescent lamps. IR illuminators come in
the form of lamps with the appropriate filters, LEDs, or lasers.
CCD sensors are less sensitive to IR than visible light, but IR
can significantly increase the total illumination level, leading to
a much better image at low light levels.

IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers)

A measurement of video amplitude that divides the area from
the bottom of sync to peak white level into 140 equal units ­140 IRE equals 1V peak-to-peak. The range of active video is
100 IRE.

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L

Lens wizard

The lens wizard is used when setting the backfocus. It opens
the iris fully while maintaining the correct video level using AES.

Lux

The international (SI) unit of measurement of the intensity of
light. It is equal to the illumination of a surface one meter away
from a single candle.

O

OSD

On-screen Display: Menus are shown on the display monitor.

P

Privacy Masking

The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it from being
viewed in order to comply with privacy laws and particular site
requirements.

PWIE

Peak White Inverse Engine: White highlights are automatically
turned black to reduce bright spots. Useful in traffic and car
park applications.

R

Region of Interest

A specific area within a field of view, used by the motion
detection algorithm to identify motion.

Resolution

The measure of the fine detail that can be seen in an image. For
analog systems this is typically measured in horizontal
Television Lines or TVL. The higher the TVL rating, the higher
the resolution.

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S

Saturation

The amplitude of the chrominance signal affecting the vividness
of the color.

Sensitivity

A measure of the amount of light required to provide a standard
video signal. Sensitivity values are stated in lux (see Lux).

SensUp (sensitivity up)

Increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time
on the CCD (lowering shutter time from 1/50 s to 1/5 s in PAL
or 1/60 s to 1/6 s in NTSC). This is accomplished by integrating
the signal from a number of consecutive video fields to reduce
signal noise.

Signal-to-noise ratio

The ratio between a useful video signal and unwanted noise
measured in dB.

Smart BLC (Back Light Compensation)

Smart back-light compensation allows the camera to
automatically compensate for bright areas of a high contrast
scene without having to define a window or area.

U

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

A variant of twisted pair cabling, UTP cable is not surrounded
by any shielding. The wires in a twisted pair cable are twisted
around each other to minimize interference from the other
twisted pairs in the cable. UTP is the primary wire type for
telephone usage and the most commonly used type of
networking cable.

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VMD Video Motion Detection: An algorithm for motion detection in

which the camera compares the current image with a reference
image and counts the number of pixels that have changed
between the two images. An alarm is generated when the
number of pixel changes exceeds a user-configured threshold.

W

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

A camera’s dynamic range is the difference between the
minimum and maximum acceptable signal levels. A scene with
both very low and very high illumination levels requires a
camera with a wide dynamic range to handle it correctly and
produce a useful image.

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