Bosch VDN-242, VDC-242 Quick Install Manual

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Guide pattern

Mounting anchors

Rubber pad

Inner dome

Key

Dome base

4 mounting screws

Dome cover

139 (5.47)

54.2 (2.13)

13.3
(0.52)

34.5 (1.35)

102.0 (4.01)

100.2 (3.94)

51.7 (2.03)

13.8 (0.54)

51.7 (2.03)13.8 (0.54)

51.7 (2.03)

13.8 (0.54)

51.7 (2.03)

mm (in)

13.8 (0.54)

4– Ø4.4±0.1

PT 1/2" TAPPT 1/2" TAP

BNC
female

1 Vpp
75 Ohm

not included

24 VAC /
12 VDC
Class 2

LEFT

UP

RIGHT

LL

INT

Menu (set)

Tilt

Pan

Twist

Focus

Zoom

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.

CAUTION!

The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN60950
/ UL60065. The power supply must be a SELV-LPS unit or a
SELV - Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Limited Power
Source).

CAUTION!

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

1.2 Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Do not install unit near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

1.3 FCC & ICES compliance

FCC & ICES Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
environment. 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.

1.4 Bosch notices

Optical elements

Optical elements are sensitive and should be protected at all
times. Do not allow objects to come into contact with glass
surfaces and do not touch optical elements with your fingers.

Copyright

This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security
Systems and is protected by copyright.
All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All hardware and software product names used in this
document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be
treated accordingly.

Note

Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage
resulting directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or
discrepancies between the user guide and the product
described.

More information

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

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

VDC-242 / VDN-242 - Quick Install

AM18-Q0641

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Analog Camera Menus Setup menu | en 1

1Setup menu

Press straight down on the button of the control pad to access the SETUP
menu.

– Move the button up or down to move the cursor through the menus.

– Move the button to the right or left to change values.

– When the symbol is shown, press straight down on the button to

select an item or open a submenu.

Navigation items at the bottom of the screen

– To move to the continuation of a menu, select NEXT.
– To return to the previous menu, select BACK or RETURN.
– To save changes, select SAVE ALL.
– To close the SETUP menu, select EXIT.

Menu

Set

Analog Camera Menus Setup menu | en 2

1.1 Main menu

– Camera reset sets all parameters to their factory default values.

1.1.1 Lens menu

– For cameras with a fixed lens only manual mode is used.

LENS

SHUTTER/AGC

WHITE BAL

BACKLIGHT

PICT ADJUST

ATR

MOTION DET

PRIVACY

DAY/NIGHT

NR

CAMERA ID

SYNC

LANGUAGE

CAMERA RESET

LENS AUTO TYPE DC

MODE AUTO

SPEED 0 - 255

RETURN

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1.1.2 Shutter/AGC (Automatic Gain Control) menu

SHUTTER/AGC AUTO HIGH LUMINANCE

MODE SHUT

BRIGHTNESS 0 - 255

RETURN

LOW LUMINANCE

MODE AGC, OFF

BRIGHTNESS x0.25, x0.50, x0.75, x1.00

RETURN

MANUAL MODE SHUT+AGC

SHUTTER 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, /2000, 1/4000, 1/
10000 (NTSC)
1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/
10000 (PAL)

AGC 6.00, 12.00, 18.00, 24.00,

30.00, 36.00, 42.00, 44.80

RETURN

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1.1.3 White balance menu

– ATW (Auto Tracking White balance: 2,500 K to 8,500 K) and PUSH (Full

pull-in: 1,800 K to 10,500 K) continuously analyze color temperature.

– Use ANTI CR (Anti Color Rolling) when certain types of fluorescent light

cause the picture to periodically change color.

– Use PUSH LOCK with a reference white object filling the screen.

WHITE BAL ATW SPEED 0 - 255

DELAY CNT 0 - 255

ATW FRAME x0.50, x1.00, x1.50, x2.00

ENVIRONMENT INDOOR, OUTDOOR

RETURN

PUSH

USER1 B-GAIN 0 - 255

R-GAIN 0 - 255

RETURN

USER2 B-GAIN 0 - 255

R-GAIN 0 - 255

RETURN

ANTI CR

MANUAL LEVEL 0 - 90 (NTSC), 97 (PA L)

RETURN

PUSH
LOCK

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1.1.4 Backlight menu

– Use BLC (Back Light Compensation) to see a dark object in front of a

bright background.

– Use HLC (High Light Compensation) to darken highlights and avoid

image wash-out (for example, car headlights).

1.1.5 Picture adjust menu

1.1.6 Adaptive Tone Reproduction menu

– Use ATR (Adaptive Tone Reproduction) to improve dynamic range by

highlight compression and contrast enhancement.

BACKLIGHT OFF

BLC

HLC

PICT ADJUST MIRROR ON, OFF

BRIGHTNESS 0 - 255

CONTRAST 0 - 255

SHARPNESS 0 - 255

HUE 0 - 255

GAIN 0- 255

RETURN

ATR OFF

LUMINANCE LOW, MID, HIGH

CONTRAST LOW, MID, HIGH

RETURN

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1.1.7 Motion detection menu

1.1.8 Privacy masking menu

MOTION DET OFF

DETECT SENSE 0 - 127

BLOCK DISP OFF, ON, ENABLE

MONIOTR AREA OFF, ON

AREA SEL 1 - 4

TOP 0 - 244 (NTSC), 288 (PAL)

BOTTOM 0 - 244 (NTSC), 288 (PAL)

LEFT 0 - 474 (NTSC), 468 (PAL)

RIGHT 0 - 474 (NTSC), 468 (PAL)

RETURN

PRIVACY OFF

AREA SEL 1 - 4

TOP 0 - 244 (NTSC), 288 (PAL)

BOTTOM 0 - 244 (NTSC), 288 (PAL)

LEFT 0 - 474 (NTSC), 468 (PAL)

RIGHT 0 - 474 (NTSC), 468 (PAL)

COLOR 1 - 8

TRANSP 0.00, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00

MOSAIC OFF, ON

RETURN

Analog Camera Menus Setup menu | en 7

Area selection for motion or privacy masks

Select area 1, 2, 3 or 4.

– Top: extend or reduce upper limit of the detection area.

– Bottom: extend or reduce bottom limit of the detection area.

– Left: extend or reduce left limit of the detection area.

– Right: extend or reduce right limit of the detection area.

1.1.9 Day/night menu

1.1.10 Noise reduction menu

1

LEFT RIGHT

TOP

RIGHT

BOTTOM

1

reduce extend

DAY/NIGHT AUTO BURST OFF, ON

DELAY CNT 0 - 255

DAY->NIGHT 0 - 255

NIGHT->DAY 0 - 255

RETURN

COLOR

B/W BURST OFF, ON

RETURN

NR NR MODE OFF, Y, C, Y/C

Y LEVEL 0 - 15

C LEVEL 0 - 15

RETURN

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1.1.11 Camera identification menu

When ON is selected, a virtual keyboard appears on the screen. Use the
control pad to move to the character you want and select it. Repeat this to
enter the camera ID you desire. You can enter up to 52 characters.

1.1.12 Synchronization menu

– Sync. is always internal for 12 VDC cameras.

1.1.13 Language menu

CAMERA ID OFF

ON

RETURN

SYNC. L/L PHASE 0 - 524 (624)

RETURN

LANGUAGE ENGLISH, JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH, RUSSIAN,

PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE