Bosch VG4-100 User Manual 2

AutoDome Modular Camera System

VG4-100 Series

en User’s Manual

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Preface

This guide describes how to configure and control the VG4-100 Series AutoDome camera.

Audience

This guide is intended for operators who are familiar with CCTV concepts and configuration.

Document Conventions

Convention Meaning
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Italic Denotes a reference to another paragraph, figure or table.
Underline
Courier Used to denote an item that is selected or must be typed exactly.

Symbols

You may encounter these symbols within the document. Explanatory text accompanies each symbol, which provides
additional information detailing the operation or highlighting safety information.

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Used to emphasize a point.

NOTICE! Notices inform you of essential but non-critical information. Read these
messages carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you
avoid making mistakes.

CAUTION! Cautionary messages provide critical information that help you reduce the chance
of losing data or damaging the system. Please heed these messages.

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WARNING! Warnings highlight information, that if overlooked may cause damage to the
system or result in personal injury. Take warnings seriously.

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Customer Support and Service

If this unit needs service, contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and
shipping instructions.

Service Centers
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Phone: [phone] or 585-340-4162
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Related Publications

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Databook, please contact your local Bosch representative.
You can also visit the Bosch Security Systems World Wide Web site at:
http://www.boschsecurity.com to view a current listings of our publications.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started 3

2Camera Setup 3

3 Positioning the Camera 4

4 Adjusting Focal Length (Zoom) and Focus 5

5 Advanced Setup 5

5.1 Accessing and Navigating Menus 6

5.2 Main Menu Functions 7

5.3 Install Menu Functions 12

6 Configuring the VG4-100 Series IP AutoDome 14

6.1 Overview of Functions 14

6.2 System Requirements 15

6.3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 15

6.4 Configuring the IP Camera 16

6.4.1 Installing the Required Software 16

6.4.2 Changing Network Settings 17

6.5 Viewing Live Images 19

6.5.1 Establishing a Connection 19

6.5.2 Configuring Data Streams 19

7 Trouble Shooting Guide 20

8 Glossary of CCTV Terms 23

Index 33

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1 Getting Started

Install and wire the 100 Series AutoDome according to the AutoDome Modular Camera System
Installation Manual. A typical system includes a keyboard, matrix switcher, monitor, and appro-

priate wiring connections. Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete instal­lation and setup instructions for each of the system components.

2 Camera Setup

To assist setup, the VG4-100 Series camera module can be connected to a monitor through
the miniature 2.5 mm monitor jack located on the camera circuit board. The monitor jack pro­vides a composite video signal with synchronization. An optional cable (part number S1460,
SAP No. F01U500418) is available for making this connection.

To access the monitor jack, remove the bubble and covert liner:

1. Insert a small screw driver through the keyway in the Pendant trim-ring, rotate the dome
bubble counterclockwise and remove the dome bubble. For In-Ceiling AutoDomes, you
must loosen the small screw in the trim ring before rotating the bubble.

2. Press and hold the two retention buttons on each side of the camera module and then
pull off the covert liner. See Figure 2.1 below.

Removing the covert liner provides access to the menu keys, and the pan and tilt thumbscrew
adjustment locks. See Figure 3.1 on page 4.

Retention

Retention

Buttons (2)

Button (2)

Covert Liner

Covert Liner

Front View

FRONT VIEW

Fig. 2.1 100 Series Camera Module

Menu Keyboard

Menu Keyboard

BACK VIEW

Back View

Monitor Jack

Monitor Jack

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3 Positioning the Camera

The camera module position can be adjusted along the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal (for
azimuth) axes. When adjusting the position, ensure that the picture displayed on the monitor
is level. After the covert liner is removed, position the camera by performing the following
steps:

WARNING! To prevent damage to the camera module do not rotate the camera past its stops.

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1. For horizontal (pan) adjustment, loosen the thumbscrew at the platform base and rotate
the camera (left or right) to the desired position. The camera can be rotated up to 360º
between stops. If it hits the stop before achieving the desired position, rotate it in the
opposite direction. Retighten the thumbscrew to secure the camera.

2. For vertical adjustment (tilt), loosen the thumbscrew at the tilt wheel and position the
camera (up or down) to the desired position. The camera can be tilted up to 110º
between stops. Retighten the thumbscrew to secure the camera.

3. To compensate for angled ceilings or sidewall mounts, push the camera inward toward
its base and rotate it until the image on the monitor is horizontal. The camera can be
rotated up to 300º between stops.

CAUTION! The CCD image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care for proper
performance and extended lifetime. Do not expose it to direct sunlight or bright spotlights in

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operating and non-operation conditions. Avoid bright lights in the field of view of the camera.

Camera Module

Camera Module
Lock Tab

Lock Tab

(1)

(1)

Horizontal (pan)

Horizontal (pan)

Thumbscrew

Thumbscrew

(2)

(2)

Tilt Wheel

Tilt Wheel

Thumbscrew

Thumbscrew

(3)

(3)

Diagonal Adj.

Diagonal Adj.

Fig. 3.1 Camera Position Adjustments

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4 Adjusting Focal Length (Zoom) and Focus

To adjust the camera lens focal length and focus, perform the following steps:

1. Select Set Focus Now from the Install menu.

2. To adjust the focal length, loosen the focal (zoom) lock screw and rotate the lens mecha­nism (WIDE or TELE.) until you achieve the desired field of view. See Figure 4.1below.

3. To focus the image on the monitor, loosen the focus lock screw and turn the lens mecha­nism (NEAR or FAR) until the image is in focus.

4. Repeat both these adjustments until the desired view is in focus.

5. Tighten both adjustment screws.

6. Exit the Install menu.

7. Remove the monitor jack and replace the covert liner and dome bubble when finished.

Focus & Zoom
Lock Screws

Fig. 4.1 Focus and Zoom Adjustment

Focus and Zoom
Lock Screws

5Advanced Setup

The VG4-100 Series camera module normally provides an optimal picture without the need for
further adjustments. Advanced setup options, however, are available for obtaining the best
results from the camera under special circumstances. There are two upper level On-Screen
Display (OSD) menus: the Main menu and the Install menu.

The Main menu allows you to select and setup the picture enhancement functions. The Install
menu allows you to set the camera ID, focus and synchronization settings. The Main and
Install menus have settings that you can select directly or open to submenus for a more
detailed setup.

NOTICE! Active menu selections can vary depending or the combination of camera, CPU and
COMM (communication) modules used. The menu selections described in this manual are

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5.1 Accessing and Navigating Menus

There are five (5) keys used for navigating through the various menus. To access the setup
menus, press the center Select key to open and display the Main menu. Use the four direc­tional keys to navigate through the menus.

UP

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LEFT

SELECT

Menu Keyboard

Fig. 5.1 Menu Keyboard and Monitor Jack

Use the menu keys to perform the following:
– To access the Main menu or to select a sub-menu item, press the center Menu Select

key.

–To open the Install menu press the Menu Select key for approximately 1.5 seconds.
– To scroll up or down a menu press the Up or Down keys.
– To move through options or to set parameters, press the Left or Right keys.

NOTICE! To restore a selected menu item to its factory default, quickly press the Menu
Select key twice.

To exit the OSD menus from any menu item, hold down the Menu Select key until the OSD
disappears.

RIGHT

DOWN

Menu Keyboard

Monitor Jack

Monitor Jack

The VG4-100 Series also supports a variety of remote methods to make camera adjustments,
including the following:
– A Universal keyboard using Bilinx over coax or UTP. For example, using a Bosch DiBos 8,

a Bilinx capable DIVAR, or an Allegiant system.

– A PC running the optional Bosch Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID) software

with a USB Bilinx adapter (Part No. VP-CFGSFT).

– A PC connected to a TCP/IP network with an optional AutoDome IP module installed.

NOTICE! To prevent unauthorized changes to the camera settings, the camera menu buttons
can be disabled using Bilinx communication through the CTFID software. Select the OnLine

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Config button, then select the Miscellaneous branch and set Camera Buttons to Disable.

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5.2 Main Menu Functions

This section provides a graphical representation of the Main menu and descriptions for all
functions.

MAIN Menu

ALC ALC

ENHANCE ALC LEVEL

COLOR SHUTGAIN SHUTGAIN

BLC PEAK AVERAGE SHUTTER

EXIT ALC SPEED DEFSHUT

EXIT SENSUP

GAIN

ENHANCED MAXGAIN

AUTO BLACK

DAY/NIGHT

1

SHARPNESS EXIT DAY/NIGHT

DNR SWITCH LVL

XF-DYN PRIORITY

EXIT IR CONTRAST

COLOR EXIT

WHITE BALANCE

WB SPEED

RED (GAIN)

GREEN

2

BLUE (GAIN)

SAT

EXIT

DAY/NIGHT

MONO BURST

BLC

BLC

BLC LEVEL

BLC AREA AREA

EXIT

1

Available in Day/Night version cameras only, other versions show NightSense.

2

Only available when White Balance is set to Manual mode.

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MAIN Menu

Function Selection(s) Description

ALC Selects submenu Accesses the Auto Level Control menu.

ENHANCE Selects submenu Accesses the Picture Enhancement menu.

COLOR Selects submenu Accesses the Color Control menu.

BLC ON, OFF,

or selects submenu

–Enables Back Light Compensation (BLC).
– Accesses the BLC submenu.

EXIT Exits this menu.

ALC Submenu

Function Selection(s) Description

ALC LEVEL (-15 to +15) Adjusts the video output level.

SHUTGAIN Selects submenu Accesses the Shutter and Gain control menu.

PEAK AVERAGE (-15 to +15) Adjusts the balance between peak and average

video control.

ALC SPEED Slow, Medium, Fast Adjusts the speed of the video level control loop.

EXIT Returns to the MAIN menu.

ALC>SHUTGAIN Submenu

Function Selection(s) Description

SHUTTER AES, FL, FIXED – AES (Auto Electronic Shutter): The camera

automatically sets the optimum shutter
speed.

– FL (Flickerless): Avoids interference from

light sources.

– FIXED: Allows the user to define the shutter

speed.

DEFSHUT 1/60 (1/50), 1/100,

1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000,
1/10K

FIXSHUT 1/60 (1/50), 1/100,

1/120, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000,

The camera tries to maintain the selected shutter
speed as long as the light level of the scene per­mits.
(Only available if SHUTTER is set to AES mode.)

Selects the shutter speed.
(Only available if SHUTTER is set to FIXED
mode.)

1/10K

SENSUP OFF or (2x to 10x) Selects the sensitivity factor the camera is set to.

(Only available if SHUTTER is set to AES mode.)

GAIN AGC, FIXED – AGC mode: The camera automatically sets

the gain to the lowest possible value needed
to maintain a good picture.

– FIXED mode: The gain is set at a predefined

value.

MAXGAIN (0 to 26) Selects the maximum value the gain can have

during AGC operation.

FIXGAIN (0 to 26) Selects the gain setting.

(Only available if GAIN is set to FIXED mode.)

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Function Selection(s) Description

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Selects submenu Accesses the Day/Night Control menu.

to NIGHTSENSE in low light conditions.
– OFF mode: NIGHTSENSE is turned off.
– FORCED mode: The camera is set to NIGHT-

SENSE (black and white) mode

and MONO depending on the scene illumina-

tion level.
– COLOR: Use for normal daylight conditions.
– MONO: Removes the IR filter, providing full

IR sensitivity.

era switches to monochrome operation.

– COLOR: Displays a color image as long as

the light level permits.
– MOTION: Avoids motion blur as long as the

light level permits.

chrome applications with visible light illumi-

nation.
– ENHANCED: Optimizes contrast in applica-

tions with high IR illumination levels.

Monochrome mode.
– OFF: The color burst in the video signal is

switched OFF in Monochrome mode.

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DAY/NIGHT

NIGHTSENSE AUTO, OFF, FORCED – AUTO mode: Camera automatically switches

EXIT Returns to the ALC menu.

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Only available in Day/Night version cameras, color versions show NightSense.

NOTICE! If SensUp is active, some noise or spots may appear in the picture. This behavior is
normal. SensUp may cause some motion blur on moving objects.
Depending on the camera GAIN setting, unrelated menu items are not active.

ALC > SHUTGAIN > DAY/NIGHT Submenu

Function Selection(s) Description

DAY/NIGHT AUTO, COLOR, MONO – AUTO: Switches the filter between COLOR

SWITCH LEVEL (-15 to +15) Sets the video leveling threshold when the cam-

PRIORITY COLOR, MOTION In AUTO mode:

IR CONTRAST NORMAL, ENHANCED – NORMAL: Optimizes contrast in mono-

MONO BURST ON, OFF – ON: The color burst remains active, even in

EXIT Returns to the SHUTGAIN menu.

NOTICE! Depending on the camera’s DAY/NIGHT setting, unrelated menu items are not active.

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