Bosch VG5 100 User Manual

AutoDome 100 Series Fixed Camera

VG5 100 Series

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Table of Contents

1 Camera Setup 4

1.1 Configuring the Camera 4

2 Positioning the Camera 5

3 Adjusting Focal Length (Zoom) and Focus 6

4 Advanced Setup 7

4.1 Accessing and Navigating Menus 7

4.2 Main Menu Function 8

4.2.1 Main Menu 9

4.2.2 ALC Submenu 9

4.2.3 ALC -> SHUTGAIN Submenu 9

4.2.4 ALC -> SHUTGAIN -> DAY/NIGHT Submenu 10

4.2.5 ENHANCED Submenu 11

4.2.6 COLOR Submenu 11

4.2.7 Back Light Compensation (BLC) Submenu 12

4.3 Install Menu Functions 12

4.3.1 Install Menu 13

4.3.2 CAMERA ID Submenu 13

5 Troubleshooting Guide 14

5.1 VG5 AutoDome Operation and Control 14

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1 Camera Setup

Install and wire the 100 Series AutoDome according to the VG5 AutoDome Installation Manual.
A typical system includes a keyboard, matrix switcher, monitor, and appropriate wiring
connections. Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete installation and
setup instructions for each of the system components.

1.1 Configuring the Camera

To assist setup, the VG5-100 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) 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 the image below.
Removing the covert liner provides access to the menu keys, and the pan and tilt
thumbscrew adjustment locks.

Figure 1.1 100 Series Camera Module

Ref Description

1Front View
2 Back View
3 Retention Button (2)
4Covert Liner
5Menu Keyboard
6 Monitor Jack

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2 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.

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

Figure 2.1 Camera Position Adjustments

Ref Description

1 Camera Module Lock Tab
2 Horizontal (pan) Thumbscrew
3 Tilt Wheel Thumbscrew
4 Diagonal Adj.

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3 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. (Item 1, in the
figure below).

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.

Figure 3.1 Focus and Zoom Adjustment

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4 Advanced Setup

The VG5-100 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 typical for
a VG5-100 Series system.

4.1 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.

Figure 4.1 Menu Keyboard and Monitor Jack

Ref Description Ref Description

1 Menu Keyboard 5 Select Button
2 Monitor Jack 6 Right Button
3 Up Button 7 Down Button
4 Left Button

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.

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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.

The VG5-100 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).

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

4.2 Main Menu Function

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

MAIN Menu

ALC ALC
ENHANCE ALC LEVEL
COLOR SHUT GAIN SHUTGAIN
BLC PEAK AVERAGE SHUTTER
EXIT ALC SPEED DEFSHUT

EXIT FIXSHUT

SENSUP
ENHANCED GAIN
AUTO BLACK MAXGAIN DAY/NIGHT
SHARPNESS FIXGAIN DAY/NIGHT
DNR

DAY/NIGHT

1

SWITCH LVL

XF-DYN NIGHTSENSE PRIORITY
EXIT EXIT IR CONTRAST

MONO BURST
COLOR EXIT
WHITE BALANCE
WB SPEED
RED (GAIN)
GREEN
BLUE (GAIN)
SAT
EXIT

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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4.2.1 Main Menu

Function Selections 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.

4.2.2 ALC Submenu

Function Selections 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 ON, OFF, or selects

submenu

EXIT Returns to the MAIN menu.

Adjusts the speed of the video level control loop.

4.2.3 ALC -> SHUTGAIN Submenu

Function Selections 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, 1/10K

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

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

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

FIXGAIN (0 to 26) Selects the gain setting. (Only available if GAIN

3

DAY/NIGHT

Selects submenu Accesses the Day/Night Control menu.

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.)

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

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

– FIXED mode: The gain is set at a

predefined value.

during AGC operation.

is set to FIXED mode.)

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Function Selections Description

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

switches to NIGHTSENSE in low light

conditions.
– OFF mode: NIGHTSENSE is turned off.
– FORCED mode: The camera is set to

NIGHTSENSE (black and white) mode.

EXIT Returns to the ALC menu.

3. 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.

4.2.4 ALC -> SHUTGAIN -> DAY/NIGHT Submenu

Function Selections Description

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

and MONO depending on the scene
illumination level.

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

sensitivity.

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

switches to monochrome operation.

PRIORITY COLOR, MOTION in AUTO mode:

– COLOR: Displays a color image as long as the

light level permits.

– MOTION: Avoids motion blur as long as the

light level permits.

IR CONTRAST NORMAL, ENHANCED – NORMAL: Optimizes contrast in monochrome

applications with visible light illumination.

– ENHANCED: Optimizes contrast in

applications with high IR illumination levels.

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

Monochrome mode.

– OFF: The color burst in the video signal is

switched OFF in Monochrome mode.

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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4.2.5 ENHANCED Submenu

Function Selections Description

AUTO BLACK ON, OFF ON: Automatically increases the

visibility of details.

SHARPNESS (-15 to +15) Adjusts the sharpness of the picture.

Zero (0) is the default position.

DNR
(Dynamic Noise Reduction)

XF-DYN OFF, LOW, MID, HIGH XF-DYN mode: Automatically optimizes

EXIT Returns to the MAIN menu.

AUTO, OFF AUTO: Automatically reduces the noise

in the picture. This option may cause
some motion blur with moving objects.
OFF: DNR is turned off.

picture contrast.

4.2.6 COLOR Submenu

Function Selections Description

WHITE BALANCE ATW, AWB HOLD, MANUAL – ATW (Automatic White Balance): Allows

the camera to constantly adjust for
optimal color reproduction.

– AWB HOLD: Puts the ATW on hold and

saves the color settings.

– MANUAL: Allows the red, green and blue

gain to be set manually to a desired
position.

WB SPEED Slow, Medium, Fast Adjusts the speed of the white balance

control loop when in ATW mode

RED-GAIN

RED
GREEN (-5 to +5) In Manual mode: Adjusts the green gain. (Not

BLUE-GAIN

BLUE
SAT (-15 to +5) Adjusts the color saturation. (-15 produces a

EXIT Returns to the MAIN menu.

(-5 to +5)

(-30 to +30)

(-5 to +5)

(-30 to +30)

– In ATW mode: Adjusts the red gain to

optimize white.

– In Manual mode: Adjusts red gain.

available in ATW mode.)
– In ATW mode: Adjusts the blue gain to

optimize white.

– In Manual mode: Adjusts the blue gain.

monochrome picture.)

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4.2.7 Back Light Compensation (BLC) Submenu

Functions Selections Description

BLC ON, OFF ON: The video level optimizes the selected area of the

image. Parts outside this area may be underexposed or
overexposed, which is normal.

BLC LEVEL (-15 to +15) Adjusts the balance between the selected BLC area and its

surroundings.

BLC AREA Selects submenu Accesses the Back Light Compensation area menu. To size

the BLC area:
– Select the AREA option from the BLC menu. The

monitor displays the current area with the upper left
corner flashing.

– Move the flashing corner of the image by using the Up,

Down, Left and Right keys to change the size and
shape of the area.

– Press the center Menu Select key to move the flashing

cursor to the opposite (or diagonal) corner, which can
now be used to change the size and shape of the area.

– Press the Menu Select key again to save the area and

to exit the AREA menu.

EXIT Returns to the MAIN menu.

4.3 Install Menu Functions

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

INSTALL Menu

CAMERA ID
SET FOCUS NOW INSTALL CAMERA ID
COMM CAMERA ID
SYNC ID POSITION
DEFAULTS EXIT
EXIT

INSTALL SYNC

SYNC
VPHASE
EXIT

INSTALL DEFAULTS

RESTORE ALL?
EXIT

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4.3.1 Install Menu

Function Selections Description

CAMERA ID Selects submenu Accesses the Camera ID submenu.
SET FOCUS NOW Completely opens the lens iris for best focus. The

recommended focus procedure is:
– Unlock the focus locking screw.
– From the INSTALL menu highlight SET FOCUS

NOW.
– Turn the lens focus adjustment as required
– Tighten the lens focus locking screw.
– Exit the menu selection.

COMM ON, OFF Turns on Bilinx communication. See notice below.
SYNC Selects submenu Accesses the synchronization functions.
DEFAULTS Selects submenu Returns all settings for all modes to their default.
EXIT Exits this menu.

NOTICE!

When using Bilinx control, the COMM ON/OFF menu selection is not active. This function can
be accessed only through the camera menu keys when the CTFID software is not actively
running.

4.3.2 CAMERA ID Submenu

Function Selections Description

CAMERA ID Selects submenu To enter up to a 17-character camera name:

ID POS OFF, TOP, BOT Use left or right keys to select:

EXIT Returns to the INSTALL menu.

– Press the Menu Select key to enter the Camera ID

string.
– Enter up to a 17-character string name for the camera.
– Use the Up and Down keys to select a character.
– Use the Left and Right keys to change position in the

string.
– Press the Menu Select key to save and to exit the

character string.
– Exit the Camera ID menu.

OFF: Camera ID not displayed.
TOP: Camera ID displayed at upper left corner of display.
BOT: Camera ID displayed at lower left corner of display.
(The camera ID is not displayed when the OSD menu is
open.)

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5 Troubleshooting Guide

5.1 VG5 AutoDome Operation and Control

Problem Solution

No video – Check that the Green LED on the AutoDome CPU board is on. This LED indicates video

from the camera.

If the Green LED is off, then:

– Check that the Red LED on the AutoDome CPU board is slowly blinking. This LED

indicates power to the AutoDome power supply board and to the CPU Module.

Red LED on AutoDome CPU Module
Flash SequenceIndicates:

– 5 sec. on / 0.5 sec. off: Normal operation
– Steady on: CPU is locked

If the Red LED is on steady, then:

– Try cycling the AutoDome power off and on.

If the Red LED is off, then:
If using a Bosch Pendant Power Supply Box:

– Check that Green LED in Power Supply Box is on. This LED indicates mains power

through the transformer.

If the Green LED is off, then:

– Turn off the Power.
– Check the FX101 fuse for mains power to the Power Supply Box.

If O.K., then:

– Check the FX102 fuse for 24 V power to the AutoDome Pendant.

If O.K., then:
If using a non-Bosch power supply:

– Check that the mains power to the power supply box is on.

If O.K., then:

– Check that there is 24 V output from the transformer.
– Check the connector on top of the AutoDome housing for bent pins.

If O.K., then:

– Check the integrity of all wires and terminal connections to the AutoDome.

If O.K., then:
If there is power to the AutoDome, then:

– Remove the camera and CPU modules from the AutoDome housing and check that the

Green LED on the housing power supply board is on.

If the Green LED is off, then:

– Check that the fuse on the housing power supply board is good. (Try replacing the unit,

if an extra camera module is available.)

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Local Keys Disabled – This message appears if the Camera Menu Keyboard has been disabled through the

CTFID tool. Select OnLine Config>Installer Options>Miscellaneous>Camera
Buttons>Disable

No Remote Menu
Access

– Ensure that all coax, fiber and Ethernet cables are properly connected. See the VG5

AutoDome Installation Manual.

If O.K., then:

– Check if you can access the AutoDome OSD menus.

If O.K., then:

Intermittent Remote
Camera Access

– Check that all wiring meets Bosch recommended standards, specifications and

distances. See the VG5 AutoDome Installation Manual.

Picture is dark – Check that the Gain Control is set to AUTO (ON-43-ENTER).

If O.K., then:
– Check that the Auto Iris Level is set to the appropriate level (ON-11-ENTER).
If O.K., then:

– Check that the video coax is terminated with 75 Ω only at the head end. (Double

termination causes dark video.)

If O.K., then:

– Check that the camera lens cover is removed.

If O.K., then:

– Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded. See the VG5 AutoDome

Installation Manual.

If O.K., then:
– Restore all camera settings (ON-40-ENTER).

Colors are not
correct

– Reset the White Balance to the appropriate selection (ON-30-ENTER).
If O.K., then:

– Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded. See the VG5 AutoDome

Installation Manual.

If O.K., then:
– Restore the default settings (ON-40-ENTER).

Background is too

– Turn on backlight compensation (ON-20-ENTER).

bright to see subject

Video is rolling,
noisy or distorted

– Ensure that the Synch Mode is set to Internal (OFF-42-ENTER).
If O.K., then:

– Check that the maximum coax distance has not been exceeded. See the VG5 AutoDome

Installation Manual.

If O.K., then:

– Check the integrity of all BNC connectors and splices.

Note: Connecting a network cable to the interface board of a non-IP AutoDome causes
video distortion.

– Remove the network cable from the interface board RJ-45 connector.

If O.K., then:

– Contact Bosch Technical Support.

Day/Night camera
does not switch
automatically when

– Check that the Day/Night mode is set to AUTO (ON-56-ENTER).
If O.K., then:
– Set Gain Control to AUTO (ON-43-ENTER).

image is dark

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Inside of
EnviroDome bubble
is foggy

Low Voltage flashing
on monitor display

– Check the status of the Heater Module (ON-66-ENTER).
If status reports Heater No Power, then:

– Turn off the power to the AutoDome.
– Check the FX103 fuse in the Power Supply Box for power (24 V) to the heater module.

If O.K., then:

– Check all wiring and connector pins to the heater module.

– If using a non-Bosch power supply, confirm that it meets the Bosch AutoDome power

ratings. See the AutoDome Datasheet for specifications.

If O.K., then:

– Check the mains input line voltage.

If O.K., then:

– Check that the maximum wire length from the power supply has not been exceeded.

See the VG5 AutoDome Installation Manual.

If O.K., then:

– Measure the AC voltage input to the camera while power is applied to the camera. The

voltage must be ≥ 21 VAC to stop the message.

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