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Table of contents

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1.1 Systems requirements 6

1.2 Establishing the connection 6

1.3 Configuration with Project Assistant app 6

1.4 Password protection in camera 7
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2.1 Live page 8

2.2 Playback 8

2.3 Configuration 8

2.4 Dashboard 9
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3.1 Identification 10

3.2 User Management 10

3.3 Date/Time 11

3.4 Display Stamping 12

3.5 GB/T 28181 15
4

4.1 Appearance 16

4.2 LIVE Functions 17
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5.1 Installer Menu 19

5.1.1 Positioning 20

5.2 Scene Mode 23

5.2.1 Picture Settings 24

5.2.2 Enhance 26

5.2.3 Scene Mode Scheduler 27

5.3 Encoder Profile 27

5.4 Encoder Streams 30

5.5 Encoder Statistics 31

5.6 Privacy Masks 31

5.7 Lens Settings 33

5.8 PTZ Settings 34

5.9 Pre-positions and Tours 36

5.10 Pre-position settings 37

5.11 Pre-position mapping 37

5.12 Sectors 38

5.13 Miscellaneous 39

5.14 Illuminator 39

5.15 Audio 40

5.16 Pixel Counter 40
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6.1 Introduction to recording 41

6.2 Storage Management 41

6.2.1 Device manager 41

6.2.2 Recording media 41

6.2.3 Activating and configuring storage media 41

6.2.4 Formatting storage media 42

6.2.5 Deactivating storage media 42

Introduction 6

System overview 8

General 10

Web Interface 16

Camera 19

Recording 41

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6.3 Recording Profiles 42

6.4 Maximum Retention Time 43

6.5 Recording Scheduler 44

6.6 Recording Status 45

6.7 Recording Statistics 45

6.8 Image Posting 45
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Alarm 46

7.1 Alarm Connections 46

7.2 Video Content Analysis (VCA) 48

7.3 Audio Alarm 49

7.4 Alarm E-Mail 50

7.5 Alarm Task Editor 51

7.6 Alarm Rules 51
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Network 53

8.1 Network Services 53

8.2 Network Access 53

8.3 DynDNS 55

8.4 Advanced 56

8.5 Network Management 57

8.5.1 UPnP 57

8.5.2 Quality of Service 57

8.6 Multicast 57

8.7 Accounts 58

8.8 IPv4 Filter 59
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Service 60

9.1 Maintenance 60

9.2 Licenses 60

9.3 Certificates 61

9.4 Logging 61

9.5 Diagnostics 61

9.6 System Overview 61
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Operation via the browser 62

10.1 Live page 62

10.1.1 Connection 62

10.1.2 PTZ 62

10.1.3 Pre-positions 62

10.1.4 AUX Control 63

10.1.5 Special Functions 63

10.1.6 Recording status 64

10.1.7 Saving snapshots 64

10.1.8 Recording live video 64

10.1.9 Full-screen display 64

10.1.10 Audio communication 64

10.1.11 Storage, CPU and network status 64

10.1.12 Status icons 65

10.1.13 Date and Time 65

10.1.14 Video Security App 65

10.2 Playback 66

10.2.1 Selecting the recording stream 66

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10.2.2 Searching for recorded video 66

10.2.3 Exporting recorded video 66

10.2.4 Controlling playback 66

10.3 Dashboard 66
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Using your MIC Camera 68

11.1 Recommended Use of Your MIC Camera 68

11.2 Uploading a User Logo 69

11.3 Two-line and Three-line Camera Titles 69

11.4 Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Directions 71
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Troubleshooting 72

Status Codes 75

AUX Commands 80

Support 82

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1 Introduction

1.1 Systems requirements

– Computer with Intel Skylake processor or better
– Intel HD530 graphic card with performance that matches or is better than the resolution

of the camera
– Windows7 (or newer) operating system
– Network access
– Web browser:

– Internet Explorer version 11 (or newer)

Mozilla Firefox

– Application software, for example, VideoSecurityClient, BoschVideoClient, BVMS, or

Project Assistant app.
– DirectX 11
– MPEG-ActiveX 6.34 (or newer) [required to see, in your browser, live images from the

camera]
– Configuration Manager 7.0 (or newer)

1.2 Establishing the connection

The unit must have a valid IP address to operate on your network and a compatible subnet
mask. By default, DHCP is pre-set at the factory to On and so your DHCP server assigns an IP
address. With no DHCP server the default address is 192.168.0.1

1. Start the Web browser.

2. Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL.

3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions that appear.

Note:

If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections.
Depending on the device and network configuration, each unit can have up to 50 web browser
connections, or up to 100 connections via BoschVideoClient or Bosch Video Management
System.

1.3 Configuration with Project Assistant app

You can also use the Project Assistant app to complete the initial configuration of the camera.
In order to use this device with the Project Assistant app by Bosch, you must download the
app from the Bosch Download Store, from Google Play, or from the Apple Store.
You can access the app in several ways:
– Scan the QR code from the QIG.
– From www.boschsecurity.com, select Support > Apps and Tools > Online Apps - Video >

Bosch Project Assistant app. Select the appropriate operating system, and then click the

appropriate button to download and install the app.
– From Google Play Store (play.google.com), search for Bosch Project Assistant. Select the

app from the list. Click the Install button.
– From Apple Store (itunes.apple.com), search for Bosch Project Assistant. Select the app

from the list. Click the appropriate button to download and install the app.

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1.4 Password protection in camera

The device is password-protected. The first time that any user accesses the device, the device
will prompt the user to set a password at the service level.
The camera requires a strong password. Follow the prompts in the dialog box, which specifies
what is required. The system measures the strength of the password that you enter.
When you use Configuration Manager to access your device for the first time, you must set the
initial password of the device in Configuration Manager. The Users section (General > Unit
Access > Users) displays the message, "Before you can use this device you have to secure it
with an initial password."

Note: After you set the initial password, a "lock" icon appears next to the device name in the
Devices list in Configuration Manager.

You can also launch the device webpage directly. In the device webpage, an initial password
page appears, displaying input fields and a password strength gauge.
Enter the user name (“service”) and a password in the appropriate fields. Refer to the section
User Management for more information.
After a service-level password is set for the device, the device displays a dialog box that
prompts users to enter the user name (“service”) and the service-level password every time
that they access the device.

1. Fill in the fields User name and Password.

2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page appears.

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2 System overview

When a connection is established, the Live page is initially displayed.
The application bar displays the following icons:

Live Click this icon to view the live video stream.

Playback Click this icon to play back recorded sequences.

This link is only visible if a storage medium has been
configured for recording. (With VRM recording, this
option is not active.)

Configuration Click this icon to configure the device.

Dashboard Click this icon to see detailed system information.

Links Click this icon to navigate to the Bosch download store.

2.1 Live page

The Live page is used to display the live video stream and control the unit.

2.2 Playback

The Playback page is used for playing back recorded sequences.

2.3 Configuration

The Configuration page is used to configure the unit and the application interface.

Making Changes

Each configuration screen shows the current settings. You can change the settings by entering
new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field.
Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages without a Set button are set immediately.
If a page does show a Set button, you must click the Set button for a change to take effect.

Notice!

Save each change with the associated Set button.
Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field. Changes in any other fields
are ignored.

Click this icon to get context-sensitive help for the page
you are browsing.

Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the Set button changes
to Set and Reboot.

1. Make the desired changes.

2. Click the Set and Reboot button. The camera reboots and the changed settings are

activated.

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2.4 Dashboard

The Dashboard page is used to display detailed information about the device.
The Dashboard is only visible in the application bar if the Show 'Dashboard' option is enabled
by a service-level user in the Configuration -> Web Interface -> Appearance page.

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3 General

3.1 Identification

Device name

Enter a unique, unambiguous name for the device (for example, the installation location of the
device). This name should be easy to identify in a list of devices in your system. The device
name is used for the remote identification of a unit, such as in the event of an alarm.
Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name. Special characters are not
supported by the system's internal management.

Device ID

Enter a unique identifier for the device. This ID is additional identification for the device.

Video 1

Enter a name or description for the Video 1 stream (for example, “Visible image”).

Host naming

Enter a host name.

Initiator extension

Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in large iSCSI systems. This text is
added to the initiator name, separated from it by a full stop. (You can see the initiator name in
the System Overview page.)

3.2 User Management

The section Allowed authentication modes provides information about the authentication
modes set in the camera. A checkmark appears in the checkbox to the left of the mode if the
mode is set. If the mode is not set, the phrase, “No certificate installed” appears to the right
of the mode name.

Password

This field indicates if a password is set for the camera.

Certificate

A check mark in this check box indicates that at least one certificate is loaded onto the
camera. If no certificates are loaded, then “No certificate installed” appears to the right of the
text.
The Escrypt certificate is a root certificate for Bosch Security Systems that proves that the
device meets the following criteria:
– It originates from a Bosch factory that is a secure environment.
– It has not been tampered with.
Escrypt is a Bosch company and Certificate Authority (CA).

Active directory server (ADFS)

A check mark in this check box indicates that the camera uses an active directory server. If the
camera does not use ADFS, then “No certificate installed” appears to the right of the text.

Password management

A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization
levels to limit access.
Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also
protected with a password. Therefore, you must always start from the highest authorization
level when assigning passwords.
You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged into the
“service” user account.

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The device has three authorization levels: service, user, and live.
– service is the highest authorization level. Entering the correct password gives access to

all the functions and allows all configuration settings to be changed.

– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you can operate the device, play back

recordings, and also control camera, for example, but you cannot change the
configuration.

– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you can only view the live video image

and switch between the different live image displays.

To edit a password
To edit a password, click the pencil icon to the right of the column Type for the appropriate
User name.

To create a new user

To create a new user, click Add.
In the box User, fill in the fields. For Group, select the appropriate authorization level. For
Type, select either Password (for a new password) or Certificate (for a certificate that the
new user is authorized to use).

Note: Use a maximum of 19 characters. Do no use special characters.

Confirm password

In each case, enter the new password a second time to eliminate typing mistakes.

Notice!
A new password is only saved when you click the Set button. You should therefore click the
Set button immediately after entering and confirming a password.

3.3 Date/Time

Date format

Select the required date format from the dropdown menu.

Device date/Device time

Notice!

Make sure that recording is stopped before synching to the PC.

If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network, it is important to
synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly
evaluate simultaneous recordings when all units are operating on the same time.

1. Enter the current date. Since the unit time is controlled by the internal clock, there is no
need to enter the day of the week - it is added automatically.

2. Enter the current time or click the Sync to PC button to copy your computer's system
time to the camera.

Note: It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An incorrect date/time setting
could prevent correct recording.

Device time zone

Select the time zone in which the system is located.

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Daylight saving time

The internal clock can switch automatically between normal and daylight saving time (DST).
The unit already contains the data for DST switch-overs for many years in advance. If the date,
time and zone have been set up correctly, a DST table is automatically created.
If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time dates by editing the table, note that
values occur in linked pairs (DST start and end dates).

First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the appropriate time zone and
click Set.

1. Click Details to edit the DST table.

2. Select the region or the city which is closest to the system's location from the list box
below the table.

3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from the unit.

4. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The entry is highlighted.

5. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.

6. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to change the selected entry.
Changes are immediate.

7. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for example after deletions, add new
data by marking the row and selecting values from the list boxes.

8. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.

Time server address

The camera can receive the time signal from time server using various time server protocols,
and then use it to set the internal clock. The unit polls the time signal automatically once every
minute.
Enter the IP address of a time server here.
You can choose to have the DHCP server give a time server date by selecting the Overwrite by

DHCP option.

Time server type

Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server.
– Select Time protocol if the server uses the protocol RFC868.
– The SNTP protocol supports a high level of accuracy and is required for special

applications and subsequent function extensions.

– Select TLS protocol if the server uses the RFC 5246 protocol.
– Select Off to disable the time server.
Click Set to apply the changes.

3.4 Display Stamping

Various overlays or “stamps” in the video image provide important supplementary information.
These overlays can be enabled individually and are arranged on the image in a clear manner.

Camera name stamping
This field sets the position of the camera name overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the
Bottom or at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or

it can be set to Off for no overlay information.

1. Select the desired option from the list.

2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).

3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.

Optionally, tick the Underlay with full-width black bar box to place a black bar beneath the
time stamp.

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Logo

To place a logo on the image, select and upload an uncompressed .bmp file with a maximum
size of 128x128 pixels and 256 colors to the camera. Its position on the image can then be
selected.

Logo position
Select the position for the logo on the OSD: To the left of the name, To the right of the
name, or Logo only.
Select Off (the default value) to disable logo positioning.

Time stamping

This field sets the position of the time overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom or
at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or it can be
set to Off for no overlay information.

1. Select the desired option from the list.

2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).

3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.

Display milliseconds

If necessary, you can also display milliseconds. This information can be useful for recorded
video images; however, it does increase the processor's computing time. Select Off if you do
not need to display milliseconds.

Live video indicator

Select On to display the Live video indicator, an icon that pulses on the OSD to show that the
video stream is live.
Select Off to hide the Live video indicator.

Alarm mode stamping

Select On to display a text message overlay in the image in the event of an alarm. It can be
displayed at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or it
can be set to Off for no overlay information.

1. Select the desired option from the list.

2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).

3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.

Alarm message

Enter the message to be displayed in the image in the event of an alarm. The maximum text
length is 31 characters.

Title OSD

OSD titles can be displayed at a position of your choice.
Select On to display sector or pre-position title overlays continuously in the image.
Select Momentary to display sector or pre-position title overlays for a few seconds.

1. Select the desired option from the list.

2. Specify the exact position (Position (XY)).

3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.

Select Off to deactivate the display of overlay information.

Camera OSD

Select On to momentarily display camera response information, such as Digital Zoom, Iris
open/close, and Focus near/far overlays in the image. Select Off to display no information.

1. Select the desired option from the list.

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2. Specify the exact position (Position (XY)).

3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.

Title region

Select On to set or to edit the position of the title region on the OSD.
The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.

1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)

2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.

Telemetry region

Select On to set or to edit the position of the telemetry information (azimuth and elevation
(pan/tilt position)) and the zoom factor on the OSD. Refer to the section ”

34

“ to set the pan and tilt limits.

PTZ Settings, page

The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.

1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)

2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.

Feedback region

Select On to set or to edit the position of system feedback messages (including message for
camera settings such as focus, iris, and zoom level) on the OSD. Refer to the section “Lens
Settings” to configure these settings.
The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.

1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)

2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.

Transparent background

Check this box to make transparent the stamp background on the image.

Text color

Select the color for the alarm message to be displayed in.

Background color

Select the background color for the alarm message to be displayed in.
If you have enabled the Transparent background option, the background color is not
displayed in the OSD.

Stamping size
Select the desired font size of the overlays on the OSD: Normal or Large.

Video authentication

Select from the Video authentication drop-down box a method for verifying the integrity of
the video.
If you select Watermarking, all images are marked with an icon. The icon indicates if the
sequence (live or saved) has been manipulated.
If you want to add a digital signature to the transmitted video images to ensure their integrity,
select one of the cryptographic algorithms for this signature.

Signature interval [s]

For certain Video authentication modes, enter the interval (in seconds) between insertions of
the digital signature.

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3.5 GB/T 28181

This page allows you to set the parameters for conformance to the GB/T28181 national
standard “Security and protection video monitoring network system for information transport,
switch and control”. This standard is specifically for China.

Enable

Select this checkbox to enable the system to use the other parameters on this page in
accordance with the GB/T 28181 national standard.

H.264 elementary stream

Select this checkbox to select or to enable the H.264 elementary stream.

Registration timeout

Enter a value (in milliseconds) for the registration timeout. The default is 3600.

Heartbeat timeout

Enter the value (in seconds) for the heartbeat timeout. The default is 15.

Server ID

Enter the ID of the server.

Server IP address

Enter the server IP address.

Server port

Enter the number of the server port. The default is 0.

Device ID

Enter the ID of the device.

Device port

Enter the number of the device port. The default is 5060.

Password

Enter the appropriate password.

Alarm device ID

Enter the ID of the alarm device.

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4 Web Interface

4.1 Appearance

You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet
your requirements.
GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company and device logos. The image can be
stored on a web server (for example, http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif).
Ensure that a connection to the web server is always available to display the image. The image
files are not stored on the unit.
To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in the Company logo and Device logo
fields.

Website language

Select the language for the user interface.
The default language is English. After selecting a different language, click the Set button. The
page refreshes automatically. The GUI now displays field names and options as well as OSD
messages in the selected language.

Company logo

To replace the company's logo in the top-right part of the window, enter the path to a suitable
image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.

Device logo

To replace the device name in the top-left part of the window, enter the path to a suitable
image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.

Notice!
If you want to use the original image again, delete the entries in the fields Company logo and
Device logo.

Show VCA metadata

When video content analysis (VCA) is activated, additional information is displayed in the live
video stream. With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion
is recorded are marked with yellow rectangles.
Using EssentialVideoAnalytics or IntelligentVideoAnalytics, the outlines of detected objects
are displayed in following colors:
– Red: Objects that generate an alarm event under the current settings appear on the

camera image inside a red outline.

– Orange: An object that has triggered one alarm event but does not generate another

appears inside an orange outline (example: object has crossed a line). During forensic
search, an object that triggers an alarm event has an orange outline from the beginning.

– Yellow: Objects that are detected as moving but do not generate an alarm event under

the current settings appear inside a yellow outline.

Show VCA trajectories

The trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video content analysis are displayed in the
live video image if a corresponding analysis type is activated. The trajectory is shown as a
green line following the object base point.

Show overlay icons

Select this check box to show overlay icons on the live video image.

Show VCA items

Shows alarm fields, lines and routes configured for the video analytics in the following colors:

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– Green: Fields, lines and routes used in a task are displayed in green. They can be edited

but not deleted.

– Red: Fields, lines and routes currently in alarm mode are displayed in red.

Show 'Dashboard'
Select this checkbox to enable the Dashboard in the application bar.

Secure cookies

Select this checkbox to secure the cookies sent through the camera.

Notice!

If cookies are secured, authentication forwarding to MPEG ActiveX and the Video Security
App is prohibited.

Latency mode

Select the required latency mode:
– Low delay: Default mode. Provides marginal buffering to display fluent video under

normal network conditions.

– Smooth video: Allows the buffer to automatically adjust to cover network jitter, inducing

higher latency.

– No buffering: Shows video as it is received by the decoder with minimum latency. Allows

the video to jerk if there is network jitter.

Video buffer
The value shown is calculated from the Latency mode setting. It cannot be changed.

JPEG resolution
You can specify the size of the JPEG image on the Live page. Options are Small, Medium,
Large, 720p, 1080p, and “Best possible” (default).

JPEG interval

You can specify the interval at which the individual images should be generated for the M­JPEG image on the Live page.

JPEG quality
You can specify the quality at which the JPEG images appear on the Live page.

4.2 LIVE Functions

On this page you can adapt the functions on the LIVE page to your requirements. You can
choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls.

1. Check the box for the items that are to be made available on the LIVE page. The selected
items are indicated by a check mark.

2. Check whether the required functions are available on the LIVE page.

Transmit audio

You can only select this option if audio transmission is actually switched on (see Audio).The
audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase the
network load. The audio data are encoded according to G.711 and require an additional
bandwidth of approx. 80 kbps per connection in each direction.

Auto logout time [min]

Set a time frame (in minutes) for the automatic logout. Default value is 0 (no automatic
logout).

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Show alarm inputs
Select this checkbox if you want the alarm inputs to appear in the Digital I/O section of the
Live page.

Show alarm outputs
Select this checkbox if you want the alarm outputs to appear in the Digital I/O section of the
Live page.

Allow snapshots

Here you can specify whether the icon for saving individual images (snapshots) should be
displayed below the live image. Individual images can only be saved if this icon is visible.

Allow local recording

Here you can specify whether the icon for saving (recording) video sequences on the local
memory should be displayed below the live image. Video sequences can only be saved if this
icon is visible.

I-frames only stream
Here you can specify whether the LIVE page displays a viewing tab for an I-frame only stream.

Show 'Pre-positions'

Here you can specify whether the section Pre-positions of the Live page displays a drop-down
box with the list of scenes set in the section Camera > Pre-positions and Tours of the

Configuration page.

Show 'AUX Control'

Here you can specify whether the Live page displays the section Show 'AUX Control'.
Here you can specify whether the Live page displays the section Special Functions.

Video file format

Select a file format for the live page display. The MP4 format does not include metadata.

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5 Camera

5.1 Installer Menu

Application variant

– If you are connecting to MIC-ALM-WAS-24, select “[camera name] - IO“ to allow the

camera to recognize additional inputs and outputs from this device and to allow control
of an external washer unit.

– Otherwise, select “[camera name].”

Sensor mode

The sensor mode specifies the base resolution and frame rates for the image quality settings.
Fast moving scenes use more frame rates (50 fps or 60 fps) for better image quality than slow
moving scenes. Adjust this setting as necessary.
This higher resolution (HD 1080p) gives maximum detail in these scenes, but can result in
motion artifacts for fast-moving objects because of the lower frame rates.
Some types of light can show flickering in the image when the frame rate is not synchronized
with the mains power frequency. To avoid this, the sensor mode frame rate should be in line
with the power frequency:
– 50Hz: 25 or 50 fps
– 60Hz: 30 or 60 fps
Select On to output a mirror image of the camera picture.

Note: Privacy masks are not supported in mirror image mode.

Coding standard

Select the encoding mode:
– H.264
– H.265
– H.265 (no B-frames)
H.265 (no B-frames) is a restrictive mode for the encoder where it only supports I and P
frames. This decreases calculation power so that there can be a higher frame rate (for
example, 30 fps for a camera that might be restricted to 25 fps).

Orientation
The orientation of the camera. Options: Normal, Inverted, Canted.

SC settings

Click the Default button to restore all camera settings to their original defaults.

Reboot device

Click the Reboot button to reboot the camera. There is a ten (10) second pause before the
camera starts its homing phase. During the homing phase, the camera will complete finding
the upper and lower tilt limits.

Factory defaults

Click Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera. A confirmation screen appears.
Allow several seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a reset.
Note: Clicking this button also clears the service-level password. Operators must reset the
password before doing anything else.

Caution!

Do not remove power to the unit during a factory default or a firmware update. Wait at least
two minutes for the default process to complete. If the unit appears to be "frozen" after two
minutes, then reboot the unit. Refer to

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5.1.1 Positioning

The Positioning feature describes the location of the camera and the perspective in the
camera’s field of view.
Perspective information is essential to Video Analytics, as it enables the system to compensate
for the illusory smallness of distant objects.
Only through use of perspective information is it possible to distinguish objects such as
persons, bicycles, cars and trucks, and accurately compute their real size and speeds as they
move through 3D space.
However, to calculate perspective information accurately, the camera must be directed at a
single, flat horizontal plane. Multiple and inclined planes, hills, stairs can falsify perspective
information and produce incorrect object information such as size and speed.

Mounting position

The mounting position describes the perspective information that is also often called
calibration.
This parameter is important for Intelligent Tracking. If using Intelligent Tracking, select

Standard.

Standard

VCA Profile

The MIC camera provides the tilt angle and the focal length automatically to complete the
global calibration for every potential field of view of the camera.

Height [m]

The height describes the vertical distance from the camera to the ground plane of the
captured image. Typically the elevation of the mounted camera above the ground.
Enter the height in meters of the position of the camera.

Sketch

The Sketch functionality offers an additional, half-automatic calibration method. This
calibration method allows you to describe the perspective in the camera’s field of view by
drawing vertical lines, ground lines, and ground angles in the camera image and entering the
correct size and angle. Use the Sketch functionality if the result of the automatic calibration is
not sufficient.
You can also combine this manual calibration with the values for roll angle, tilt angle, height
and focal length calculated by the camera or entered manually.
Click to improve the automatic calibration. The Sketch Calibration window is displayed.

VCA Profile

Select the appropriate profile.

Global

Select the Global check box to use the global, overall calibration for all AUTODOME and MIC
cameras.
Alternatively, clear the Global check box to obtain a local calibration and overwrite the global
calibration for the selected profile. To do this, select the VCA profile before.

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Notice!

The Sketch functionality is only available for configured and assigned pre-positions.
For AUTODOME and MIC cameras, configure the pre-positions of the camera and assign the
pre-positions to one of the available 16 VCA profiles before calibration with Sketch.
Applications are pre-positions of cameras directed towards different ground planes, an
optimized calibration for inclined ground planes or large focal lengths. A local pre-position
calibration does not change the global calibration.
It is also possible to calibrate pre-positions without entering a global calibration.

Calculate

Select the Calculate check box to obtain the roll angle, tilt angle, height and focal length from
the sketched calibration elements - vertical lines, ground lines and angles - you have placed in
the camera.
Clear the Calculate check box to enter a value manually or to refresh to the values provided by
the camera itself.

Tilt angle [°] / Roll angle [°]

Enter the angle manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by any
sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to get
values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.

Height [m]

Enter the height manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by any
sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to obtain
values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.

Focal length

Enter the focal length manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by
any sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to
obtain values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.

Calibrating cameras using the Sketch Calibration window

To determine non-automatically set values:

1. Enter the value for tilt angle, roll angle, height and focal length if the value is known, for
example, by measuring the height of the camera above the ground, or reading the focal
length from the lens.

2. For each value that is still unknown, select the Calculate check box, then place a
calibration element on the camera image. Use these calibration elements to trace
individual outlines of the displayed environment in the camera image and define the
position and size of these lines and angles.

– Click  to place a vertical line across the image.

A vertical line corresponds to a line that is perpendicular to the ground plane, such
as a door frame, edge of a building or a lamp post.

– Click  to place a line across the ground in the image.

A line on ground corresponds to a line that is on the ground plane, such as a road
marking.

– Click  to place an angle on the ground in the image.

The angle on ground represents an angle lying on the horizontal ground plane, such
as the corner of a carpet or parking bay markings.

3. Adjust the calibration elements to the situation:

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– Enter the real size of a line or angle. To do this, select the line or angle, then enter

the size in the corresponding box.
Example: You have placed a line on ground across the lower side of an automobile.
You know that the automobile is 4m long. Enter 4m as the length of the line.

– Adjust the position or length of a line or angle. To do this, drag the line or angle or

move the end points to the desired position in the camera image.

– Remove a line or angle. To do this, select the line or angle, then click the trash can

icon.

Note:
Blue lines indicate calibration elements added by you.
White lines represent the element as it should be positioned on the camera image based

on the current calibration results or the determined calibration data.

Horizon

If the values correspond, areas on the camera image have a colored background.
blue: This area corresponds to the sky. The bottom line of the blue area represents the
horizon. Objects that are detected in the blue area cannot be filtered correctly by size or
speed.
If the camera is installed at a relatively low height in a building, for example, this display is not
required, because the entire area covered by the camera is below the horizon.

Notice!

If the distance to the camera (geolocation) is not relevant, it is enough to determine height
and focal length in relation to each other. This allows a simple calibration by marking 2-3
persons ‑ each with a vertical line ‑ and setting their size. 1,80m (71 in.) for all is sufficient.
Use at least one person in the front and one person in the background of the image for best
results.

Coordinate system

The Coordinate system feature describes the position of the camera in a local Cartesian or
the global WGS 84 coordinate system. The camera and the objects tracked by the video
analytics are displayed on a map.
Select the coordinate system and enter the appropriate values in the additional input fields
that appear depending on the coordinate system selected.

Cartesian

The Cartesian coordinate system describes each point in the space by a combination of the
position on three orthogonal axes X, Y and Z. A right-handed coordinate system is used, where
X and Y span the ground plane and Z describes the elevation of the ground plane.

X [m]

The location of the camera on the ground on the X-axis.

Y [m]

The location of the camera on the ground on the Y-axis.

Z [m]

The elevation of the ground plane. To determine the elevation of the camera, add the Z [m]
value and the Height [m] value of the camera.

Azimuth [°]

The orientation of the camera in a counter-clockwise angle starting with 0° in the east (WGS

84) or on the X-axis (Cartesian). If the camera is directed towards the north (WGS 84) or the
Y-axis (Cartesian), the azimuth is 90°.

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WGS 84

The WGS 84 coordinate system is a spherical coordinate system description of the world and
used in many standards including GPS.

Latitude

Latitude is the north-south position of the camera in the spherical coordinate system WGS 84.

Longitude

Longitude is the east-west position of the camera in the spherical coordinate system WGS 84.

Ground level [m]

The elevation of the ground above sea level. To determine the elevation of the camera, add the

Ground level [m] value and the Height [m] value of the camera.

Azimuth [°]

The orientation of the camera in a counter-clockwise angle starting with 0° in the east (WGS

84) or on the X-axis (Cartesian). If the camera is directed towards the north (WGS 84) or the

Y-axis (Cartesian), the azimuth is 90°.

5.2 Scene Mode

A scene mode is a collection of image parameters that are set in the camera when that
particular mode is selected (installer menu settings are excluded). Several pre-defined modes
are available for typical scenarios. After a mode has been selected, additional changes can be
made through the user interface.
Customize the mode, if necessary, for the specific requirements of the site by selecting
different values for the fields below.

Current mode

Select the mode you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
– Standard
This mode is optimized for most standard scenes both indoor and outdoor.
– Sensitivity boost
This mode provides maximum sensitivity in low light scenes by using longer exposure times,
resulting in bright images even in extreme low light.
– Fast movement
This mode is used for monitoring fast moving objects like cars in traffic scenes. Motion
artifacts are minimized and the image is optimized for a sharp and detailed picture in color
and monochrome.
– Vibrant
This mode provides a more vivid image with increased contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
– Color Only (Traffic)
In this mode, the camera does not switch to monochrome mode at low light levels. The mode
is optimized to minimize motion artifacts and to capture the color of vehicles/pedestrians and
traffic lights, even at night, for scenarios such as city surveillance and traffic monitoring.
– Illuminator
This mode gives optimized performance when using the MIC illuminator accessory.
– Custom mode #1
If necessary, select a custom mode.
– Custom mode #2
If necessary, select a second custom mode.

Mode ID

The name of the selected mode is displayed.

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Copy mode to

Select the mode from the drop-down menu to which you wish to copy the active mode.

Note: To restore the default setting of all scene modes, you must click the SC setting.

Restore mode defaults
Click Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory default modes. Confirm you decision.

5.2.1 Picture Settings

Color

White Balance

Adjusts the color settings to maintain the quality of the white areas of the image.
– ATW: allows the camera to adjust color reproduction continuously.
– AWB hold: places the ATW on hold and saves the color settings.
– Extended ATW (default): allows the camera to adjust constantly for optimal color

reproduction.
– Manual: Red and Blue gain can be set manually to a desired position.
– Sodium lamp auto: Automatically adjusts for sodium vapor light to restore objects to

their original color.

Red Gain

The red gain adjustment offsets the factory white point alignment (reducing red introduces
more cyan).

Blue Gain

The blue gain adjustment offsets the factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces
more yellow). It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene
conditions.

Sodium red level

Adjust the level of red for sodium vapor lighting with the slider from 0 to 255.

Sodium blue level

Adjust the level of blue for sodium vapor lighting with the slider from 0 to 255.
Note: The fields Sodium red level and Sodium blue level appear only when the value in the
field White balance is “Sodium lamp auto” or “Sodium lamp.”

Saturation

Select the percentage of light or color in the video image. The range of options is from 60% to
200%; the default is 100%.

Color hue

Select the degree of color in the video image. The range of options is from -14° to 14°; the
default is 0°.

Exposure and gain control

Gain control

Adjusts the automatic gain control (AGC).
– AGC (default): Automatically adjusts the gain to the lowest possible value needed to

maintain a good picture.
– Fixed: no enhancement. This setting disables the Max. Gain Level option.

Fixed Gain

Use the slide to select the desired number for fixed gain. The default is 2.

Maximum gain level

To set the Maximum gain level, select Low, Medium or High from the drop-down box.

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AE-response speed

Select the speed of the response of auto exposure. Options are Super slow, Slow, Medium
(default), Fast.

Shutter Mode

– Fixed: The shutter mode is fixed to a selectable shutter speed.
– Automatic exposure: increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time on

the camera. This is accomplished by integrating the signal from a number of consecutive
video frames to reduce signal noise.
If you select this option, the camera disables Shutter automatically.

Shutter

Adjusts the electronic shutter speed (AES). Controls the time period for which light is
gathered by the collecting device. The default setting is 1x (60 Hz: 1/30, 50 Hz: 1/25)

Maximum automatic exposure

Use this field to limit the integration time when Frame Integration is active. The range of
options is from 1/4 to 1/30 (default).

Default shutter limit

The camera tries to hold this shutter value as long as sufficient ambient light is available in the
scene.
The range of options is from 1/60 to 1/10000. The default value is 1/120 for all modes except

Motion (default 1/500).

Backlight compensation

The function will ignore small areas of high illumination directly into the camera. The function
increases the brightness of the overall screen to make sure that subjects and the larger
portion of the scene remain bright.
Select Off to stop Backlight compensation. (Default)
Select On to start Backlight compensation.
Note: You cannot use High dynamic range and Backlight compensation at the same time.
(When High dynamic range is On, Backlight compensation is Off.)
※ Backlight compensation does not work in Fixed shutter mode.

Day/night

Night mode

Selects night mode (B/W) to enhance lighting in low light scenes. Select from the following
options:
– Monochrome: Forces the camera to stay in Nigh Mode and transmit monochrome images.
– Color: The camera does not switch to Night Mode regardless of ambient light conditions.
– Auto (default): The camera switches out of Night Mode after the ambient light level

reaches a pre-defined threshold.

Night mode threshold

Adjusts the level of light at which the camera automatically switches out of night mode (B/W)
operation. Select a value between 10 and 55 (in increments of 5; default 40). The lower the
value, the earlier the camera will switch to color mode.

Night mode priority

Select the option to which the camera should give priority while in night mode:
– Motion
– Color (default)

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Night mode shutter

Controls the time period for which light is gathered by the collecting device while in night
mode. Values are ¼, 1/8, 1/15, and 1/30; the default is 1/15.

5.2.2 Enhance

All settings on this page except for Intelligent Noise Reduction are scene-mode specific. This
means that sharpness/noise suppression/HDR can be adjusted on each scene mode.

High dynamic range

The High dynamic range mode uses an electronic shutter to capture multiple images with
different exposure times and to reproduce a high-contrast frame. The output frame combines
the bright area captured by the high-speed shutter image and the dark area captured by the
low-speed shutter image. The result is that you can view details in both the bright areas
(highlights) and the dark areas (shadows) of a scene at the same time.
Select On to start High dynamic range. (Default)
Select Off to stop High dynamic range.
Note: You cannot use High dynamic range and Backlight compensation at the same time.
(When High dynamic range is On, Backlight compensation is Off.)
※ High dynamic range does not work in Fixed shutter mode.

Stabilization

Stabilization reduces camera shake in both the vertical and horizontal axis. The camera
compensates for the movement of the image by up to 2% of the image size. This feature is
ideal for cameras mounted on a pole or mast, or on another location that shakes frequently.
– On - Stabilization is always on.
– Off - Stabilization is disabled.
– Auto - Stabilization activates automatically when the camera detects vibration greater

than the set threshold.

Sharpness mode
Select the appropriate sharpness mode. Options are Manual and Auto.

Sharpness level

This field is active when Sharpness mode is set to Manual.
Adjust the level of sharpness of the video image (from 1 to 15) using the slider.
Adjustments to the Sharpness level appear on the OSD.

Gamma correction

This function lets you adjust the image contrast in the original scene, to make it lighter or
darker. Contrast lets you get more detail in a dark area, or get video with more contrast.
Use the slider to adjust the Gamma correction value. The higher the number, the better the
image contrast.

Fine edge mode

This function makes video sharper for scenes with related colors and not much contrast.
Examples of scenes for which to use this function are scenes with a forest or a lawn.

Black line enhancement

This function increases the sharpness of objects in an image by adding a black line around the
objects. This effect makes more of a distinction between one element and another in a scene.
The default value is Auto.

Intelligent Defog

With the Intelligent Defog mode feature, visibility can be improved significantly when viewing
foggy or other low-contrast scenes.
Select Auto to activate the Intelligent Defog feature automatically as needed.

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Select Off to disable the feature.
Select Extreme to activate the feature for viewing images of very low contrast.

Intelligent Defog intensity

Select the amount of intensity for the defog feature.

Note: This field appears only when the option in Intelligent Defog is "On" or "Auto."

Noise reduction

By default, this option is On.
Noise reduction On enables temporal noise reduction, which reduces random video noise in
the picture by averaging pixels across time if the difference between them is below a
threshold. Off disables temporal noise reduction.

2D noise reduction level

This field operates in conjunction with the field Noise reduction to reduce the noise
introduced by the brightness of the image. When Noise reduction is set to “On,” then the 2D
noise reduction level field is active.
Select the appropriate level of noise reduction, from 1 to 5 (2 is the default).

3D noise reduction level

This field operates in conjunction with the field Noise reduction to reduce the noise
introduced by movements in the scene. When Noise reduction is set to “On,” then the 3D
noise reduction level field is active.
Select the appropriate level of noise reduction, from 1 to 5 (2 is the default).

Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction

Select On to activate intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) which reduces noise based
on motion and light levels.

5.2.3 Scene Mode Scheduler

The scene mode scheduler is used to determine which scene mode should be used during the
day and which scene mode should be used during the night.

1. Select the mode you wish to use during the day from Marked range drop-down box.

2. Select the mode you wish to use during the night from Unmarked range drop-down box.

3. Use the two slider buttons to set the Time ranges.

5.3 Encoder Profile

For the video signal encoding, you can select a code algorithm and you can change the presets
for the profiles.
You can adapt the video data transmission to the operating environment (for example network
structure, bandwidth, data load). To this end, the camera simultaneously generates two data
streams (Dual Streaming), which compression settings you can select individually, for example
one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections.
Pre-programmed profiles are available, each giving priority to different perspectives.
You can change individual parameter values of a profile and you can also change the name.
You can switch between profiles by clicking the appropriate tabs.

Caution!

The profiles are rather complex. They include a large number of parameters that interact with
one another, so it is generally best to use the default profiles.
Change the profiles only once you are fully familiar with all the configuration options.

Note: In the default setting, Stream 1 is transmitted for alarm connections and automatic
connections.

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Notice!

All parameters combine to make up a profile and are dependent on one another. If you enter a
setting that is outside the permitted range for a particular parameter, the nearest permitted
value will be substituted when the settings are saved.

Profile name

Profile number Default Profile name Description

Profile 1 HD Image Optimized For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to ensure that the picture
quality is the priority.

Profile 2 HD Balanced For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to a median profile for
everyday use.

Profile 3 HD Bit Rate

Optimized

For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame
quality are adjusted to ensure that the bit rate is
the priority.

Profile 4 SD Image Optimized For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to ensure that the picture
quality is the priority.

Profile 5 SD Balanced For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to a median profile for
everyday use.

Profile 6 SD Bit Rate

Optimized

For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame
quality are adjusted to ensure that the bit rate is
the priority.

Profile 7 DSL Optimized Ideal for encoding on a DSL uplink where bit rate

limitations are critical.

Profile 8 3G Optimized Ideal for encoding on a 3G uplink where bit rate

limitations are critical.

If required, enter a new name for the profile.

Bit rate optimization

The bit rate optimization defines the optimization strength. These must be combined with the
appropriate scene mode. The Bit rate optimization and Maximum bit rate work in a quality­driven mode. The encoder generates a bit rate up to the maximum setting if the scene
requires it.
For maximum image quality, apply minimum bit rate reduction (Maximum quality). This will
also greatly increase the file size. If maximum bit rate reduction is applied, the image will have
less quality, but the file size decreases significantly (Minimum bit rate).
Select the necessary bit rate optimization setting:
– Off: bit rate optimization is disabled
– Maximum quality
– High quality
– Medium
– Low bit rate
– Minimum bit rate

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Maximum bit rate

This maximum bit rate is not exceeded under any circumstances. Depending on the video
quality settings for the I- and P-frames, this fact can result in individual images being skipped.
The value entered here must be at least 10% higher than the value entered in the Target bit

rate field. If the value entered here is too low, it will be adjusted automatically.

Averaging period

Select the appropriate averaging period as a means of stabilizing the long term bit rate.

Target bit rate

To optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit the data rate for the device. The target
data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no
excessive motion.
For complex images or frequent changes of image content due to frequent movements, this
limit can temporarily be exceeded up to the value entered in the Maximum bit rate field.

Note: You can change the value in this field only if you select a duration in the field Averaging
period. If you do not select an Averaging period, then the field Target bit rate is greyed out.

Encoding interval

The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which images are encoded and
transmitted. This can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. The image rate is
displayed next to the slider.

Video resolution

Select the desired resolution for the video image.

Note: The value in this field adjusts the resolution for SD streams only.

Expert settings

If necessary, use the expert settings to adapt the I-frame quality and the P-frame quality to
specific requirements. The setting is based on the H.264 quantization parameter (QP).

I-frame distance

Use the slider to set the distance between I-frames to Auto or to between 3 and 255. An entry
of 3 means that every third image is an I-frame. The lower the number, the more I-frames are
generated.
Note that the values supported depend on the GOP structure setting. For example, only even
values are supported with IBP; if you have selected IBBP, only 3 or multiples of 3 are
supported.

Allow enhanced prediction

This function allows for multiple references in H.264 and H.265 streams, which can reduce
bitrate. Some decoders do not support this feature and therefore can be disabled.

Min. P-frame QP

This parameter allows you to adjust the image quality of the P-frame and to define the lower
limit for the quantization of the P-frames, and thus the maximum achievable quality of the P­frames. In the H.264-protocol, the Quantization Parameter (QP) specifies the degree of
compression and thus the image quality for every frame. The lower the quantization of the P­frame (QP value), the higher the encoding quality (and thus the best image quality) and the
lower the frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate under
network settings. A higher quantization value results in low image quality and lower network
load. Typical QP values are between 18 and 30.
The basic setting Auto automatically adjusts the quality to the settings for the P-frame video
quality.

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I/P-frame delta QP

This parameter sets the ratio of the I-frame quantization (QP) to the P-frame quantization
(QP). For example, you can set a lower value for I-frames by moving the slide control to a
negative value. Thus, the quality of the I-frames relative to the P-frames is improved. The total
data load will increase, but only by the portion of I-frames. The basic setting Auto
automatically adjusts to the optimum combination of movement and image definition (focus).
To obtain the highest quality at the lowest bandwidth, even in the case of increased
movement in the picture, configure the quality settings as follows:

1. Observe the coverage area during normal movement in the preview images.

2. Set the value for Min. P-frame QP to the highest value at which the image quality still

meets your needs.

3. Set the value for I/P-frame delta QP to the lowest possible value. This is how to save

bandwidth and memory in normal scenes. The image quality is retained even in the case

of increased movement since the bandwidth is then filled up to the value that is entered

under Maximum bit rate.

Background delta QP

Select the appropriate encoding quality level for a background region defined in Encoder
Regions. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality.

Object delta QP

Select the appropriate encoding quality level for an object region defined in Encoder Regions.
The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality.

Default
Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values.

5.4 Encoder Streams

Note: If you access this menu while the camera is recording, the following message appears at
the top of the page:
Recording is currently active. Therefore, for ‘Current profile’ the respective stream profile
selected for recording is displayed for information.

Stream prioritization

Select the stream that should not drop any frame.
For each stream, select the appropriate options in the fields that follow.

Coding standard

Select the coding standard (H.264 or H.265) for the stream.

VCA overlays

Select the video stream into which to embed VCA overlays.

Non-recording profile

Select one of the following profiles for each stream:

Profile number Default Profile name Description

Profile 1 HD Image Optimized For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to ensure that the picture
quality is the priority.

Profile 2 HD Balanced For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame

quality are adjusted to a median profile for
everyday use.

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Profile number Default Profile name Description

Profile 3 HD Bit Rate

Optimized

Profile 4 SD Image Optimized For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame

Profile 5 SD Balanced For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame

Profile 6 SD Bit Rate

Optimized

Profile 7 DSL Optimized Ideal for encoding on a DSL uplink where bit rate

Profile 8 3G Optimized Ideal for encoding on a 3G uplink where bit rate

Note: Non-recording profiles (streams) are I-frame only.
Note: Each stream can have its own independent profile which does not need to be shared

with other streams.

Active profile
Each stream shows its active profile. When you click the name, the Encoder Profile (stream
(number), profile (number)) window appears. Refer to the chapter

for details.

Video resolution

Select the desired resolution for the video image.

Note: Each stream can have its full resolution.
Encoding interval

The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which images are encoded and
transmitted. This can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. The frame rate is
displayed next to the slider.
Click Test to see when and if a specific stream will drop frames.

For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame
quality are adjusted to ensure that the bit rate is
the priority.

quality are adjusted to ensure that the picture
quality is the priority.

quality are adjusted to a median profile for
everyday use.

For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame
quality are adjusted to ensure that the bit rate is
the priority.

limitations are critical.

limitations are critical.

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5.5 Encoder Statistics

Stream

Identifies the current stream (1, 2, or JPEG).

Zoom

Identifies the current zoom factor of the camera (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).

Averaging period

Select the appropriate averaging period as a means of stabilizing the long term bit rate.

5.6 Privacy Masks

Note: The sequence of fields in the GUI may not match the sequence of the fields in this

section of the User Manual. In this section of the User Manual, fields appear in a more logical
functional sequence, identifying the sequence to create a new privacy mask, and then to
update a privacy mask.

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Privacy Masks block specific areas of a scene from being seen in the camera's field of view.

This can be useful when public spaces are in the coverage area or monitoring will be limited to
a particular zone.
The areas covered are indicated by a colored pattern (Black, White, or Gray) in the video
image. The activated masked areas are filled with the selected pattern in live view.
You can define a total of thirty-two (32) privacy masks in the camera.
A total of eight (8) masks can be in view at the same time.

Privacy mask

Select the number of the Privacy mask. A colored rectangle appears in the unlabeled video
preview window above the Set button.
Use the mouse to define the area for each privacy mask.
Privacy Masks can have multiple corners (which are blue in the preview window) and can
form any convex shape.
The default mask template has four corners. You can add or delete corners as needed:
– To add a corner, double-click the side of the mask where you want to add the corner.
– To delete a corner, double-click the corner to remove.
– To amend the shape of a zone, place the cursor over the edge of the zone, hold down the

mouse button and drag the edge of the zone to the required position.
– To reposition a zone, place the cursor over the zone, hold down the mouse button and

drag into position.

Notice!

Draw the mask at 50% optical zoom or less for improved masking performance.
Draw the mask 10% larger than the object to ensure that the mask completely covers the
object as the camera zooms in and out.

Notice!

When MIC is canted, Privacy Masks should not be created for scene objects less than 2 m (6
feet) distance from camera.

Pattern

Select the color of the mask as it will appear in live video: Black, White, or Gray.
If you select the Pattern “Auto,” the camera adjusts to the brightness or darkness of the
background scene of the video. In other words, the color of the Privacy mask is the most
prevalent of the three (Black, White, or Gray) in the background scene that the Privacy mask
covers.

Enabled

Select this check box to draw the mask for the corresponding Privacy mask zone.
Clear this check box to erase the mask for an individual Privacy mask zone.
– To hide all privacy masks, click the check box Disable masks.

Note: You can disable masks individually by deselecting the check box Disable masks.

Mask enlargement

Select this check box to enlarge all masks automatically while the camera is in motion.

Zoom threshold

Click this check box to select the current zoom position at which the mask will appear as the
camera zooms in or be hidden as the camera zooms out.

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5.7 Lens Settings

Focus

Autofocus

Continuously adjusts the lens automatically to the correct focus for the sharpest picture.
– One Push (default; commonly called “Spot Focus”): activates the Auto Focus feature after

the camera stops moving. Once focused, Auto Focus is inactive until the camera is moved

again.
– Auto Focus: Auto Focus is always active.
– Manual: Auto Focus is inactive.

Focus speed

Use the slider (from 1 to 8) to control how fast the Auto focus will readjust when the focus
becomes blurred.

IR focus correction

Optimizes the focus for IR lighting. Options are: On, Off (default).

Day near limit [m]

Select the distance (in meters), from 0.1 to 20 m, for the minimum distance of the zoom focus
during the day.

Night near limit [m]

Select the distance (in meters), from 0.1 to 20 m, for the minimum distance of the zoom focus
during the night.

Iris

Auto iris

Automatically adjusts the lens to allow the correct illumination of the camera sensor. This type
of lens is recommended for use where there are low light or changing light conditions.
– Constant (default): camera constantly adjusts to varying light conditions (default).

If you select this option, the camera makes the following changes automatically:

– Gain Control: switches to AGC.

– Shutter Speed: switches to default.
– Manual: camera must be manually adjusted to compensate for varying light conditions.

Auto iris level

Increases or decreases brightness according to the amount of light. Type a value between 1
and 15.

Zoom

Maximum zoom speed

Controls the zoom speed.

Zoom limit

Select the appropriate limit for zooming the camera: 20x, 30x.

Digital zoom

Digital zoom is a method of decreasing (narrowing) the apparent angle of view of a digital
video image. It is accomplished electronically, without any adjustment of the camera's optics,
and no optical resolution is gained in the process.
Select On to enable this feature.
Select Off to disable this feature.
Super resolution zoom is always on when digital zoom is <1.5X. This feature is not available at
higher zoom values.

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5.8 PTZ Settings

Auto pan speed

Continuously pans the camera at a speed between right and left limit settings. Type a value
between 1 and 60 (expressed in degrees), inclusive. The default setting is 30.

Inactivity

Selects the time period the dome must be not controlled until the inactivity event will be
executed.
– Off (default): camera remains on a current scene indefinitely.
– Pre-position 1: camera returns to Pre-position 1.
– Previous AUX: camera returns to the previous AUX activity.

Inactivity period

Determines the behavior of the camera when the control for the camera is inactive. Select a
time period from the pull-down list (3 s - 24 h). The default setting is 2 minutes.

Number of sectors

Select the appropriate number of sectors (for example, 4, 6, 12, or 16).
Note: The number that you select in this field determines the number of sectors that appear in
the Sectors page (below).

Auto pivot

The Auto pivot tilts the camera through the vertical position as the camera is rotated to
maintain the correct orientation of the image. Set the Auto Pivot to On (default) to
automatically rotate the camera 180º when following a subject traveling directly beneath the
camera. To disable this feature, click Off.

Freeze frame

Select On to freeze the image while the camera moves to a predetermined scene position.

Azimuth

Select On to display azimuth/elevation readings.
Select Off to hide azimuth/elevation readings.

Maximum pan speed [%]

Select the maximum pan speed (in percent). Settings range from 1 to 100. The default is 100.
Note: If you would like to pan/tilt manually, or to use recording Tour A / Tour B, while using
the “IVA while moving” feature, then you must set the value in this field to <5.

Maximum tilt speed [%]

Select the maximum tilt speed (in percent). Settings range from 1 to 100. The default is 100.
Note: If you would like to pan/tilt manually, or to use recording Tour A / Tour B, while using
the “IVA while moving” feature, then you must set the value in this field to <5.

Tracking zoom-out limit [%]

This parameter defines the zoom ratio percentage to which the camera zooms out after
Tracking idel time [s] stops tracking, or if Intelligent Tracking loses visibility of an object being
tracked. This allows the camera to re-acquire the target in a new, wider FoV. Settings range
from 0 to 100. The default is 50.

Tracking idle time [s]

This parameter allows the camera to stop tracking motion of certain objects, such as a tree or
a flag swaying in the wind, in a confined area after the specified number of seconds. Settings
range from 5 to 120. The default is 30.

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Auto pan left limit

Sets the left Auto Pan limit of the camera. Use the preview window to move the camera to the
left pan limit and click the button. The camera will not move past this limit when in Auto Pan
Between Limits mode (AUX 2 ON).

Auto pan right limit

Sets the right Auto Pan limit of the camera. Use the preview window to move the camera to
the right pan limit and click the button. The camera will not move past this limit when in Auto
Pan Between Limits mode (AUX 2 ON).

Notice!

Possible unintended camera operation
When setting hard pan limits, ensure that you set the left limit and the right limit at least 10°
apart. Pan limits of less than 10° apart could prevent the camera from operating properly.

Tilt up limit

Sets the upper tilt limit of the camera. Use the preview window to move the camera to the tilt
limit and click the button.

Pan limit left

Set the appropriate pan limit on the left.

Pan limit right

Set the appropriate pan limit on the right.

Tour A / Tour B

Starts and stops the recording of a recorded (guard) tour.
The camera can make up to two (2) recorded tours. A recorded tour saves all manual camera
movements made during the recording, including its rate of pan, tilt and zoom speeds, and
other lens setting changes. The tour does not capture camera video during the recording of
the tour.
Note 1: You can save a total of 15 minutes of recorded actions between the two tours.
To record a tour:

1. Click the Start Recording button. The system prompts you to overwrite the existing tour.

2. Click Yes to overwrite the existing tour movements.

3. Click the View Control link, under the image cameo, to access the directional and zoom

controls.

4. Use the View Control dialog box to make the necessary camera movements.

5. Click the Stop Recording button to save all actions.

Note: Tour B is now intended for use with the 'IVA while moving' functions.

Compass

The camera allows a user to display the compass heading of the camera in the lower-right
corner of the image display. The camera displays the cardinal or intercardinal (N, NE, E, SE, S,
SW, W, NW) heading in which the camera is pointing.
You must first calibrate the camera to North before the camera displays accurate compass
headings. The camera uses this calibration, usually set to magnetic North, as the zero degree
pan position and as the North compass heading. The camera then displays the compass
heading based on the number of degrees from the North calibration point.
To set the North calibration point:

1. Determine the North compass heading, then move the camera to that position.

2. Select the radio button On for the parameter Compass.

3. Click the button next to North point to set the calibration point.

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North point

– Click the Set button to overwrite the existing North point. A dialog box appears with the

message, “Overwrite North point?” To confirm, click OK. To cancel, click Cancel.

– Click the Clear button to reset the North point to factory defaults. A dialog box appears

with the message, “Reset North point to factory defaults?” To confirm, click OK. To
cancel, click Cancel.

Alternative home position

Click Set to set the alternative home position for the camera.
Click Clear to clear the alternative home position.

5.9 Pre-positions and Tours

The camera can store up to 256 preset scenes. You can define the individual scenes that
comprise a Pre-position Tour.
You define individual pre-position scenes, then use these scenes to define the Pre-position
Tour. The tour starts from the lowest scene number in the tour and progresses sequentially to
the highest scene number in the tour. The tour displays each scene for a specified dwell time
before advancing to the next scene.
By default, all scenes are part of the Pre-position Tour unless removed.

To define a Pre-position Tour:

1. Create the individual pre-positions.
By default, all scenes in the list Pre-positions are in the Pre-position Tour.

2. To remove a pre-position from the tour, select the pre-position in the list and uncheck the
box Include in standard tour (marked with *).

3. Select a dwell time from the drop-down list Standard pre-position tour.

4. To start the Pre-position Tour:
Return to the Live page.
Click AUX Control.
Type 8 in the input box and click AUX on.

5. To stop the tour, type 8 and click AUX off.

To define a Custom tour

1. Create the individual pre-positions.

2. To add a pre-position into the custom tour, select the pre-position from the general list
and click the triangle button to copy it to the custom tour list.

3. Adjust the custom tour sequence by moving preposition up or down.

4. Select a dwell time from the drop-down list Custom tour .

5. To start the Custom tour:
Return to the Live page.
Select Special Functions.
Click AUX Control.
Type 7 in the input box and click AUX on.

6. To stop the tour, type 7 and click AUX off.

Sequence settings

White light (marked with #)

Select this checkbox to include white light in the scene.

Include in standard tour (marked with *)

Select this checkbox to include the pre-position in the standard tour.

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Upload

Click the button to upload the tour configuration to the camera.

Dwell times

Standard pre-position tour
Select the dwell time in seconds or minutes for the Standard pre-position tour.

Custom pre-position tour
Select the dwell time in seconds or minutes for the Custom pre-position tour.

5.10 Pre-position settings

Pre-position

Select the number of the pre-position for which to save specific settings.

Name
Change the name of the pre-position if needed. Click Set to save the new name.

Automatic exposure

Select the automatic exposure mode. Options are Full-screen or Defined

Full-screen (Default)

The camera computes the lighting condition of the entire scene. Then the camera determines
the optimum level of iris, gain, and shutter speed.

Defined

Move and adjust the size of the green box to cover an interesting area.
The camera computes the lighting condition to the center spot of the specified area. Then the
camera determines the optimum level of iris, gain, and shutter speed to get an image.

Note: the size shape of the specified area does not matter.

Day near limit [m]

Select the distance (in meters), from 0.1 to 20 m, for the minimum distance of the zoom focus
during the day.

Night near limit [m]

Select the distance (in meters), from 0.1 to 20 m, for the minimum distance of the zoom focus
during the night.

White light illuminators

Select On to turn on the White light illuminators.
Select Off to turn off the White light illuminators.

White light intensity

Select the degree of intensity of the White light.

5.11 Pre-position mapping

Pre-position mapping allows you to map a function to a pre-position action. This feature works
for Bosch protocols and for non-Bosch protocols.

Action

Select the appropriate action: Show or Set.

Pre-position

Enter the number of the pre-position to map.

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Function

Select the appropriate function from the drop-down list.

Start auto pan Gamma mode off

Start auto pan with limit Gamma mode smart 1

Stop auto pan Gamma mode smart 2

Start custom tour Gamma mode smart 3

Stop custom tour IR focus correction on

Start tour IR focus correction off

Stop tour OSD feedback on

Start playback A OSD feedback off

Stop playback A IR mode on

Start playback B IR mode off

Stop playback B IR mode auto

Compass on Visible light on

Compass off Visible light off

Azimuth on Visible light inhibit on

Azimuth off Visible light inhibit off

Stabilization auto Auto tracker on

Stabilization on Auto tracker off

Stabilization off Privacy mask on

WDR auto Privacy mask off

WDR on Acknowledge alarms

WDR off Wiper continuous

Night mode auto Wiper intermittent

Night mode on Wiper on shot

Night mode off Wiper off

Gamma mode on

5.12 Sectors

Sector
The camera’s pan capability is divided into equal sectors (2, 4, 8, 16), as defined in PTZ
Settings > Number of sectors, for a total of 360°.

To define a title for sectors:

1. Place the cursor in the input box to the right of the sector number.

2. Type a title for the sector, up to 20 characters long.

3. To blank the sector, click the check box to the right of the sector title.

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No white light

Specifically for MIC cameras using the IR/White light illuminator:
Select this check box to prevent activation of the White light illuminator in the corresponding
sectors, such as those which include highways / roads where White light might create a
hazardous situation such as blinding a driver.
When this check box is selected, no White lights will activate for Presets stored in the
corresponding sector.

5.13 Miscellaneous

Fast address

This parameter allows the appropriate camera to be operated via the numerical address in the
control system. Enter a number between 0000 and 9999, inclusive, to identify the camera.

5.14 Illuminator

Notice!

The illuminator fields are available only when an illuminator is attached to a MIC camera.

The default intensity for illumination (both IR and White light) is 33%.

IR mode

Select the appropriate IR mode to control the IR illuminators:
– Off - This mode turns off the illuminators.
– Auto - This mode activates the 850 nm IR array in low-light scenes (for example, at night),

and deactivates the IR array in scenes with bright light (for example, during a sunny day).

– Auto (covert only) - This mode activates the 940 nm IR array, and functions as Auto does.

IR operation range

Select the appropriate range of operation for the IR illuminator:
– 1x to 30x (default)
– 5x to 30x
– 10x to 30x
– 20x to 30x

Maximum IR intensity

Select the percentage of maximum intensity of the infrared (IR) light, from 0 to 100.

No white light
Select On to disable the field White light illuminators. The options in the field White light
illuminators are disabled.
Select Off to enable field White light illuminators.

White light illuminators

Select On to turn on the White light illuminators.
Select Off to turn off the White light illuminators.

White light intensity

Select the degree of intensity of the White light.

Note: This field is active only if the White light illuminator is On.

White light timeout

Select On to enable a timeout for the White light feature.
Select Off to disable the timeout.

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The timeout turns OFF the White light, after the light has been ON but idle for some time, to
help to retain the life of the LEDs.

White light timeout [min]

Select the number of minutes (from 1 to 30) after which the White light will turn off after
activation.

Wiper

Controls the wiper of the MIC cameras. Options are:
– Off: Turns off the wiper.
– On: Wiper wipes continuously until deactivated manually, or until it has been on for five

minutes (after which the camera will stop the wiper automatically).

– Intermittent: Wipes twice, then stops. Every 15 seconds, this cycle repeats until users

select another option in this field.

– One shot: Wipes five times, then turns off.

Wiper/washer

Click Start to start the wiper/washer. Click Stop to stop the wiper/washer.

5.15 Audio

Audio

You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements. The live video
image is shown in the window to help you check the audio source. Your changes are effective
immediately.
If you connect via Web browser, you must activate the audio transmission on the 'Live'
functions page. For other connections, the transmission depends on the audio settings of the
respective system.
The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase
the network load. The audio data is encoded according to the selected format and requires
additional bandwidth. If you do not want any audio data to be transmitted, select Off.

Input volume

Set the input volume using the slide. Values range from 0 to 119.

Line Out

Set the line output gain using the slider. Values range from 0 to 115.

Recording format
Select a format for audio recording. The default value is AAC 48 kbps. You can select AAC 80
kbps, G.711 or L16 depending on the required audio quality or sampling rate.

AAC audio technology is licensed by Fraunhofer IIS.
(http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/)

5.16 Pixel Counter

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by the highlighted area is displayed
below the picture. With these values you can check whether the requirements for specific
functions, for example, identification tasks, are fulfilled.

1. Click Freeze to freeze the camera image if the object that you want to measure is moving.

2. To reposition a zone, place the cursor over the zone, hold down the mouse button and
drag into position.

3. To change the shape of a zone, place the cursor over the edge of the zone, hold down the
mouse button and drag the edge of the zone to the required position.

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6 Recording

6.1 Introduction to recording

Images can be recorded to an appropriately configured iSCSI system or, for devices with an
SD slot, locally to an SD card.

SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times and temporary recordings. They can
be used for local alarm recording or to improve the overall reliability of video recording.
For long-term authoritative images use an appropriately sized iSCSI system.

Two recording tracks are available (Recording 1 and Recording 2). The encoder streams and
profiles can be selected for each of these tracks for both standard and alarm recordings.
Ten recording profiles are available where these recording tracks can be defined differently.
These profiles are then used for building schedules.

A Video Recording Manager (VRM) can control all recording when accessing an iSCSI system.
The VRM is an external program for configuring recording tasks for video servers.

6.2 Storage Management

6.2.1 Device manager

An external Video Recording Manager (VRM) system for the unit is configured via the
Configuration Manager. The Managed by Video Recording Manager software box is only an
indicator; it cannot be changed here.
If the Managed by Video Recording Manager software box is checked, you are not able to
configure any further recording settings on this page.

6.2.2 Recording media

Select a media tab to connect to the available storage media.

iSCSI Media

To use an iSCSI system as the storage medium, a connection to the desired iSCSI system is
required to set the configuration parameters.
The storage system selected must be available on the network and completely set up. It must
have an IP address and be divided into logical drives (LUNs).

1. Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI destination in the iSCSI IP address field.

2. If the iSCSI destination is password protected, enter the password into the Password
field.

3. Click Read.
– The connection to the IP address is established.

The Storage overview field displays the logical drives.

6.2.3 Activating and configuring storage media

Available media or iSCSI drives must be transferred to the Managed storage media list,
activated, and configured for storage.

Note:

A iSCSI target storage device can only be associated with one user. If a target is being used by
another user, ensure that the current user no longer needs the target before decoupling that
user.

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1. In the Storage overview section, double-click a storage medium, an iSCSI LUN or one of
the other available drives.
– The medium is added as a target in the Managed storage media list.
– Newly added media is shown as Not active in the Status column.

2. Click Set to activate all media in the Managed storage media list.
– The Status column shows all media as Online.

3. Check the box in the Rec. 1 or Rec. 2 column to specify the recording tracks to be
recorded on the target selected.

6.2.4 Formatting storage media

All recordings on a storage medium can be deleted at any time. Check the recordings before
deleting and back-up important sequences on the computer's hard drive.

1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it.

2. Click Edit below the list.

3. Click Format in the new window to delete all recordings in the storage medium.

4. Click OK to close the window.

6.2.5 Deactivating storage media

A storage medium in the Managed storage media list can be deactivated. It is then no longer
used for recordings.

1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it.

2. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the
list.

6.3 Recording Profiles

A recording profile contains the characteristics of the tracks that are used for recording. These
characteristics can be defined for ten different profiles. The profiles can then be assigned to
days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler page.
Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles can be changed on the Recording
Scheduler page.
To configure a profile, click its tab to open its settings page.
– To copy the currently visible settings to other profiles, click Copy Settings. A window

opens to select the target profiles for the copied settings.

– If you change a profile’s settings, click Set to save.
– If necessary, click Default to return all settings to their factory defaults.

Stream profile settings

Select the encoder profile setting that is to be used with stream 1 and 2 when recording. This
selection is independent of the selection for live stream transmission. (The properties of the
encoder profiles are defined on the Encoder Profile page.)

Pre-position

Select the appropriate pre-position to record. Options are Tour A, Tour B, Custom Tour, and
configured pre-positions.

Settings for selected recordings

Recording includes

You can specify whether, in addition to video data and metadata (for example alarms, VCA
data and serial data) should also be recorded. Including metadata could make subsequent
searches of recordings easier but it requires additional memory capacity.

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Caution!

Without metadata, it is not possible to include video content analysis in recordings.

Select what is to be included in the recordings:
– Audio: If audio is not enabled, Off is shown. Click on Off and the page is redirected to

the Audio section.

– Metadata.

Standard recording

Select the mode for standard recordings:
– Continuous: the recording proceeds continuously. If the maximum recording capacity is

reached, older recordings are overwritten automatically.

– Pre-alarm: recording takes place in the pre-alarm time, during the alarm and during the

post-alarm time only.

– Off: no automatic recording takes place.

Stream

Select the stream to be used for standard recordings:
– Stream 1
– Stream 2
– I-frames only

Alarm recording

Select a period for the Pre-alarm time from the list box.
Select a period for the Post-alarm time from the list box.

Alarm stream

Select the stream to be used for alarm recordings:
– Stream 1
– Stream 2
– I-frames only

Check the encoding interval and bit rates from profile: box and select an encoder profile to
set the associated encoding interval for alarm recording.

Check the Export to account box to send standard H.264 or H.265 files to the target whose
address is displayed.
If the target has not yet been defined, click Configure accounts to jump to the Accounts page
where the server information can be entered.

Alarm triggers *

Select the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm recording:
– Alarm input
– Analysis alarm
– Video loss
Select the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording, via RCP+ commands or alarm
scripts, for example.

6.4 Maximum Retention Time

Recordings are overwritten when the retention time entered here has expired.
4 Enter the required retention time in days for each recording track.

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Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the available recording capacity.

6.5 Recording Scheduler

The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles with the days and
times at which the camera's images are to be recorded in the event of an alarm.
You can link any number of 15-minute intervals with the recording profiles for each day of the
week. Moving the mouse cursor over the table displays the time below it. This aids orientation.
In addition to the normal weekdays, you can define holidays that are not in the standard
weekly schedule on which recordings are to apply. This allows you to apply a schedule for
Sundays to other days with dates that fall on varying weekdays.

Weekdays

Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as needed for any day of the week. Move
the mouse cursor over the table - the time is displayed.

1. Click the profile to be assigned in the Time periods box.

2. Click a field in the table and, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the cursor
across all of the fields to be assigned to the selected profile.

3. Click the No recordings profile in the Time periods box to deselect the intervals.

4. Click Select All to select all of the intervals to be assigned to the selected profile.

5. Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.

6. When finished, click Set to save the settings to the device.

Holidays

You can define holidays that are not in the standard weekly schedule on which recordings are
to apply. This allows you to apply a schedule for Sundays to other days with dates that fall on
varying weekdays.

1. Click the Holidays tab. Any days that have already been selected will be shown in the
table.

2. Click the Add button. A new window will open.

3. Select the desired date from the calendar. You can select several consecutive calendar
days by holding down the mouse button. These will later be displayed as a single entry in
the table.

4. Click OK to accept the selection. The window will close.

5. Assign the individual holidays to the recording profiles, as described above.

Deleting Holidays

You can delete holidays you have defined yourself at any time.

1. Click the Delete button. A new window will open.

2. Click the date you wish to delete.

3. Click OK. The item will be deleted from the table and the window will close.

4. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days.

Time periods

You can change the names of the recording profiles.

1. Click a profile and then the Rename button.

2. Enter your chosen name and then click the Rename button again.

Activating the Recording

After completing configuration you must activate the recording scheduler and start the
recording. Once recording is underway, the Recording Profiles and Recording Scheduler
pages are deactivated and the configuration cannot be modified.
You can stop the recording activity at any time and modify the settings.

1. Click the Start button to activate the recording scheduler.

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2. Click the Stop button to deactivate the recording scheduler. Running recordings are
interrupted and the configuration can be changed.

Recording status

The graphic indicates the recording activity of the camera. You will see an animated graphic
while recording is taking place.

6.6 Recording Status

Details of the recording status are displayed here for information. These settings cannot be
changed.

6.7 Recording Statistics

Recording

Identifies the current recording profile (1 or 2).

Zoom

Identifies the current zoom factor of the camera (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).

Averaging period

Select the appropriate averaging period as a means of stabilizing the long term bit rate.

6.8 Image Posting

JPEG

Image size

Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from the camera. JPEG resolution
corresponds to the highest setting from the two data streams.

File name

Select how file names are created for the individual images that are transmitted.
– Overwrite: The same file name is always used and any existing file will be overwritten by

the current file.

– Increment: A number from 000 to 255 is added to the file name and automatically

incremented by 1. When it reaches 255, it starts again from 000.

– Date/time suffix: The date and time are automatically added to the file name. When

setting this parameter, ensure that the date and time of the device are always set
correctly. For eample, the file snap011005_114530.jpg was stored on October 1, 2005 at

11.45 and 30 seconds.

VCA overlays

To include VCA overlays in the email, select this check box.

Posting interval

Enter the interval in seconds at which the images are sent to an FTP server. Enter zero for no
images to be sent.
The following field may or may not appear, depending on your camera:

Target

Select the target account for JPEG posting.

Face detection

When face recognition is available, selected images of the face can be sent to a target
account.

Target

Select the target account for JPEG posting.

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7 Alarm

7.1 Alarm Connections

You can select how the camera responds to an alarm. In the event of an alarm, the unit can
automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. You can enter up to ten IP addresses to
which the camera will connect in sequence in the event of an alarm, until a connection is
made.

Connect on alarm

Select On so that the camera automatically connects to a predefined IP address in the event
of an alarm.
By setting Follows input 1*, the unit maintains the connection that has been automatically
established for as long as an alarm exists on alarm input 1.

Notice!

In the default setting, Stream 2 is transmitted for alarm connections. Consider this when
assigning the profile (see Encoder Profile).

Number of destination IP address

Specify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted in the event of an alarm. The unit
contacts the remote stations one after the other in the numbered sequence until a connection
is made.

Destination IP address

For each number, enter the corresponding IP address for the desired remote station.

Destination password

If the remote station is password protected, enter the password here.
Only ten passwords can be defined here. Define a general password if more than ten
connections are required. The unit connects to all remote stations protected by the same
general password. To define a general password:

1. Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list box.

2. Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination IP address field.

3. Enter the password in the Destination password field.

4. Set the user password of all the remote stations to be accessed using this password.
Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.0 overrides its function as the tenth address to
try.

Video transmission

If the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP(HTTP port) as the transfer protocol. For
use in a local network, select UDP.

Caution!

Please note that in some circumstances, a larger bandwidth must be available on the network
for additional video images in the event of an alarm, in case Multicast operation is not
possible. To enable Multicast operation, select the UDP option for the Video transmission
parameter here and on Network Access.

Stream

Select the number of the stream from the drop-down list.

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Remote port

Depending on the network configuration, select a browser port here. The ports for HTTPS
connections will be available only if the On option is selected in the SSL encryption
parameter.

Video output

If you know which unit is being used as the receiver, you can select the analog video output to
which the signal should be switched. If the destination unit is unknown, it is advisable to
select the First available option. In this case, the image is placed on the first free video
output. This is an output on which there is no signal. The connected monitor only displays
images when an alarm is triggered. If you select a particular video output and a split image is
set for this output on the receiver, you can also select from Decoder the decoder in the
receiver that is to be used to display the alarm image.

Notice!

Refer to the destination unit documentation concerning image display options and available
video outputs.

Decoder

If a split image is set for the selected video output, select a decoder to display the alarm
image. The decoder selected determines the position in the split image.

SSL encryption

SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a connection, such as the password. By
selecting On, only encrypted ports are available for the Remote port parameter. SSL
encryption must be activated and configured on both sides of a connection.
The appropriate certificates must also have been uploaded. (Certificates can be uploaded on
the Maintenance page.)
Configure and activate encryption for media data (such as video, metadata or audio when
available) on the Encryption page (encryption is only available if the appropriate license is
installed).

Auto-connect

Select the On option to automatically re-establish a connection to one of the previously
specified IP addresses after each reboot, after a connection breakdown or after a network
failure.

Notice!

In the default setting, Stream 2 is transmitted for automatic connections. Bear this fact in
mind when assigning the profile (see Encoder Profile).

The following field may or may not appear, depending on your camera:

Audio

Select On to activate audio alarms.
The following field may or may not appear, depending on your camera:

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7.2 Video Content Analysis (VCA)

Note: This section of the manual provides an overview of the fields and the options for each

field on the page VCA. This section is not a complete tutorial of setting up VCA. For more
information, refer to the separate manual Video Content Analysis (VCA), available on the
product page for Intelligent Video Analytics. Access the product page on the online product
catalog from http://www.boschsecurity.com/corporate/product-catalog/index.html.

VCA configuration

Select one of the profiles here to activate it or edit it.
You can rename the profile.

1. To rename the file, click the icon to the right of the list field and enter the new profile
name in the field.

2. Click the icon again. The new profile name is saved.

Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name. Special characters are not
supported by the system's internal management.
If you select the option Silent VCA, then the system creates metadata to facilitate searches of
recordings but no alarm is triggered. You cannot change any parameters for this configuration.
If you want to turn off VCA, then select Off.
If necessary, click the button Default to return all settings to their default values. A dialog box
appears with the message, “Configuration of the video content analysis (VCA) will be reset
to factory defaults. The changes will be lost. Click 'OK' to continue.” Click OK to
acknowledge the message, or click Cancel.

Scenario

Scenarios are applications with pre-defined settings that are adapted to specific use cases. All
relevant settings, from tasks to metadata, are set automatically by the system.
The following scenarios are available:
– Intrusion (one field)
– Intrusion (two fields)
– People counting
– Traffic incidents
– Traffic wrong way

Notice!

A camera calibration is required for all scenarios.
Using the scenarios will reset the VCA configuration to the scenario defaults.
All values (Metadata Generation and Tasks) can be edited after activating the scenario
defaults.
Delete tasks that do not fit your use cases.

Analysis type

Select the appropriate option for VideoContentAnalysis: MOTION+, Intelligent Video
Analytics, or Intelligent Video Analytics Flow.
Note: When you select another analysis type, a dialog box appears with the message,
“Changing the analysis type resets motion and tamper parameters.” Click OK to
acknowledge the message (and to switch analysis types), or click Cancel.

Alarm status

The alarm status is displayed here for information purposes. This means you can check the
effects of your settings immediately.

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Tamper detection

Detect tampering of cameras and video cables by means of various options. Run a series of
tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as
intended.

Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed if Reference check is selected.

Reference check

Save a reference image that can be continuously compared with the current video image. If
the current video image in the marked areas differs from the reference image, an alarm is
triggered. This detects tampering that would otherwise not be detected, for example, if the
camera is turned.

1. Click Reference to save the currently visible video image as a reference.

2. Click Add mask and select the areas in the reference image that are to be ignored. Click
Set to apply.

3. Check the box Reference check to activate the on-going check. The stored reference
image is displayed in black and white below the current video image.

4. Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges option to specify the reference check
once again.

Trigger delay [s]

Set delayed alarm triggering here. The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in
seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the original
condition has been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. This
avoids false alarms triggered by short-term changes, for example, cleaning activities in the
direct field of vision of the camera.

Global change

You can set how large the global change in the video image must be for an alarm to be
triggered. This setting is independent of the sensor fields selected under Select Area. Set a
high value if fewer sensor fields need to change to trigger an alarm. With a low value, it is
necessary for changes to occur simultaneously in a large number of sensor fields to trigger an
alarm.
This option allows you to detect, independently of motion alarms, manipulation of the
orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning the camera mount bracket, for
instance.

Global change

Activate this function if the global change, as set with the Global change slide control, should
trigger an alarm.

7.3 Audio Alarm

The camera can create alarms on the basis of audio signals. You can configure signal strengths
and frequency ranges in such a way that false alarms, for example due to machine noise or
background noise, are avoided.

Notice!

First set up normal audio transmission before you configure the audio alarm here (see Audio).

Audio alarm

Select On if you want the device to generate audio alarms.

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Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name. Special characters are not
supported by the system's internal management.

Signal Ranges

You can exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false alarms. For this reason the
total signal is divided into 13 tonal ranges (mel scale). Check or uncheck the boxes below the
graphic to include or exclude individual ranges.

Threshold

Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in the graphic. You can set the threshold
using the slide control or, alternately, you can move the white line directly in the graphic using
the mouse.

Sensitivity

You can use this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the sound environment. You can effectively
suppress individual signal peaks. A high value represents a high level of sensitivity.

7.4 Alarm E-Mail

As an alternative to automatic connecting, alarm states can also be documented by e-mail. In
this way it is possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver. In this case, the
camera automatically sends an e-mail to a previously defined e-mail address.

Send alarm e-mail
Select On if you want the unit to automatically send an alarm e-mail in the event of an alarm.

Mail server IP address

Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP standard (Simple Mail
Transfer Protocol). Outgoing e-mails are sent to the mail server via the address you entered.
Otherwise leave the box blank (0.0.0.0).

SMTP port

Select the appropriate SMTP port.

SMTP user name

Enter a registered user name for the chosen mailserver here.

SMTP password

Enter the required password for the registered user name here.

Format

You can select the data format of the alarm message.
– Standard (with JPEG) E-mail with attached JPEG image file.
– SMS E-mail in SMS format to an e-mail-to-SMS gateway (for example to send an alarm by

cellphone) without an image attachment.

Caution!

When a cellphone is used as the receiver, make sure to activate the e-mail or SMS function,
depending on the format, so that these messages can be received.
You can obtain information on operating your cellphone from your cellphone provider.

Image size
Select the appropriate image size: Small, Medium, Large, 720p, 1080p, Best possible.

Attach JPEG from camera

Click the checkbox to specify that JPEG images are sent from the camera. An enabled video
input is indicated by a check mark.

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VCA overlays

Select the VCA overlays check box, to place the outline of the object that triggered an alarm
into the camera image sent as snapshot via e-mail.

Destination address

Enter the e-mail address for alarm e-mails here. The maximum address length is 49 characters.

Sender address

Enter a unique name for the e-mail sender, for example the location of the device. This will
make it easier to identify the origin of the e-mail.
Note: The name must include at least two character groups separated by a blank (for example,
Parking Garage) in order for the system to generate an email from that name, as in “From
Parking Garage”. Text with only one group of characters (for example, Lobby) will not
generate an email.

Test e-mail

You can test the e-mail function by clicking the Send Now button. An alarm e-mail is
immediately created and sent.

7.5 Alarm Task Editor

Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries on the other alarm pages. This
procedure cannot be reversed.
To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge and be familiar with the
information in the Alarm Task Script Language document and the English language.

As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarm pages, enter the desired alarm
functions in script form here. This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other alarm
pages.

1. Click Examples under the Alarm Task Editor field to see some script examples. A new
window opens.

2. Enter new scripts in the Alarm Task Editor field or change existing scripts in line with your
requirements.

3. When finished, click Set to transmit the scripts to the device. If the transfer was
successful, the message Script successfully parsed. is displayed over the text field. If it
was not successful, an error message is displayed with further information.

7.6 Alarm Rules

An alarm rule can define which input(s) activate which output(s). Basically, an alarm rule
allows you to customize the camera to respond automatically to different alarm inputs.
To configure an alarm rule, specify one input from a physical connection, from a motion
detection trigger, or from a connection to the camera’s LIVE page. The physical input
connection can be activated by dry contact devices such as pressure pads, door contacts, and
similar devices.
Next, specify up to two (2) rule outputs, or the camera’s response to the input. Outputs
include a physical alarm output, an AUX command, or a preposition scene.
Select the appropriate option in the field Input (a physical alarm connection):
– Video analytics/MOTION+: If you select this option, then an alarm will begin when IVA or

motion detection is activated.

– Connection: If you select this option, then an alarm will begin when an attempt is made

to access the camera’s IP address.

– Time: If you select this option, then an input field appears to the right. In this field, enter

the time for the activation of the alarm in hours and minutes. (The default value is 00:00.)

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– Time range: If you select this option, then two input fields appear to the right. In these

fields, enter the time range for the activation of the alarm in hours and minutes. (The

default values are 00:00 and 00:00.)
Select one of the following output commands for both Output 1 and Output 2 settings:
Note: Not all options are available for all cameras.
– None: no defined command.
– AUX on: defines a standard or custom keyboard ON command.
– AUX off: defines a standard or custom keyboard OFF command.
– Pre-position: defines a pre-position from shot 1-256. (Note: This option is not available

for the input Time range.)
– Alarm output

Note for MIC IP cameras only:
Alarm output is available only when the field Application variant in the

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is set to [camera name] - IO“ (for a camera connected to MIC-ALM-WAS-24)

Application variant,

Click the checkbox Enabled to activate the alarm.
Click Set to save. The camera’s system activates the alarm rules.

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8 Network

8.1 Network Services

This page shows an overview of all available network services. Use the checkbox to activate or
deactivate a network service. Click on the settings symbol next to the network service to go to
the settings page for this network service.

8.2 Network Access

The settings on this page are used to integrate the camera into an existing network.

Automatic IPv4 assignment

If the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic assignment of IP addresses, select On to
accept automatically the DHCP-assigned IP address.
For certain applications, the DHCP server must support the fixed assignment between IP
address and MAC address, and must be set up appropriately so that, once an IP address is
assigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.

Ethernet

The Ethernet options are defined in this section.

IP V4 address

IP address

Enter the desired IP address for the camera in this field. The IP address must be valid for the
network.

Subnet mask

Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the selected IP address here.

Gateway address

If you want the unit to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter
the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise leave the box blank (0.0.0.0).

IP V6 address

IP address

Enter the desired IP address for the camera in this field. The IP address must be valid for the
network. A typical IPv6 address may resemble the following example:
2001:db8: :52:1:1
Consult the network administrator for valid IPv6 address construction.

Prefix length

A typical IPv6 node address consists of a prefix and an interface identifier (total 128 bits). The
prefix is the part of the address where the bits have fixed values or are the bits that define a
subnet.

Gateway address

If you want the unit to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter
the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise leave the box blank (0.0.0.0).

DNS server address 1 / DNS server address 2

The camera is easier to access if the unit is listed on a DNS server. If you wish, for example, to
establish an Internet connection to the camera, it is sufficient to enter the name given to the
unit on the DNS server as a URL in the browser. Enter the IP address of the DNS server here.
Servers are supported for secure and dynamic DNS.

Video transmission

If the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP(HTTP port) as the transfer protocol. For
use in a local network, select UDP.

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Notice!

Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol. The TCP protocol does not
support multicast connections. The MTU value in UDP mode is 1,514 bytes.

UDP encryption

Enable this option to encrypt the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) connection. UDP with
encryption can also be used in multicast networks.

HTTP browser port

Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required. The default HTTP port is 80. If
you want to allow only secure connections via HTTPS, you must deactivate the HTTP port. In
this case, select Off.

HTTPS browser port

If you wish to allow browser access on the network via a secure connection, select an HTTPS
browser port from the list if necessary. The default HTTPS port is 443. Select the Off option to
deactivate HTTPS ports; only unsecured connections will now be possible.
The camera uses the TLS 1.0 encryption protocol. You may have to activate this protocol via
your browser configuration. You must also activate the protocol for the Java applications (via
the Java control panel in the Windows control panel).

Notice!

If you want to allow only secure connections with SSL encryption, you must select the Off
option for each of the parameters HTTP browser port, RCP+ port1756 and Telnet support.
This deactivates all unsecured connections. Connections will then only be possible via the
HTTPS port.

You can activate and configure encryption of the media data (video and metadata) on the

Encryption page (see Encryption).

Minimum TLS version

Select the version for minimum Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Allow HTTP basic authentication

Select On if you want to allow HTTP basic authentication. This is a less secure authentication
option where passwords are transmitted in clear text. This option should only be used if the
network and system are otherwise secured.

HSTS

Select this option to use the web security policy HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) to
provide secure connections.

RCP+ port 1756

To exchange connection data, you can activate the unsecured RCP+ port1756. If you want
connection data to be transmitted only when encrypted, select the Off option to deactivate
the port.

Discovery port

Enter the number of the port that you want to discover.
To deactivate the port, enter 0.

Interface mode ETH

Select the Ethernet link type for the ETH interface.
Options are:
– Auto

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– 10 Mbps HD (half duplex)
– 10 Mbps FD (full duplex)
– 100 Mbps HD (half duplex)
– 100 Mbps FD (full duplex)

Network MSS (Byte)

You can set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user data. This gives you the option
to adjust the size of the data packets to the network environment and to optimize data
transmission. Please comply with the MTU value of 1,514bytes in UDP mode.

iSCSI MSS (Byte)

You can specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI system than for the other
data traffic via the network. The potential value depends on the network structure. A higher
value is only useful if the iSCSI system is located in the same subnet as the camera.

Network MTU [Byte]

Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package size (including IP header) to optimize data
transmission.

8.3 DynDNS

Enable DynDNS

DynDNS.org is a DNS hosting service that stores IP addresses in a database ready for use. It
allows you to select the camera via the Internet using a host name, without having to know the
current IP address of the unit. You can enable this service here. To do this, you must have an
account with DynDNS.org and you must have registered the required host name for the unit on
that site.

Notice!

Information about the service, registration process and available host names can be found at
DynDNS.org.

Provider

The value in this field defaults to dyndns.org. Select another option as necessary.

Host name

Enter the host name registered on DynDNS.org for the camera here.

User name

Enter the user name you registered at DynDNS.org here.

Password

Enter the password you registered at DynDNS.org here.

Force registration now

You can force the registration by transferring the IP address to the DynDNS server. Entries
that change frequently are not provided in the Domain Name System. It is a good idea to force
the registration when you are setting up the device for the first time. Only use this function
when necessary and no more than once a day, to avoid the possibility of being blocked by the
service provider. To transfer the IP address of the camera, click the Register button.

Status

The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes. You cannot
change any of these settings.

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8.4 Advanced

The settings on this page are used to implement advanced settings for the network.

Cloud-based services

Operation

The operation mode determines how the camera communicates with the Bosch Remote
Portal.
– Select On to poll the server constantly.
– Select Off to block polling.

Cloud state

This field identifies any cloud-based services with which the camera communicates.
– If you have registered the device on a cloud-based service such as Bosch Remote Portal,

then this field identifies this fact (“Registered on Bosch Remote Portal”).

Note: The button (Connect to Bosch Remote Portal) to connect to the device with that

service is active.
– If you have not registered the device, then the message, “Not running. (Automatic IP

assignment not active)“ appears.

Note: The button (Connect to Bosch Remote Portal) to connect to the device with that

service is not active.

RTSP port

If necessary, select a different port for the exchange of the Real Time Streaming Protocol
(RTSP) data from the list. The standard RTSP port is 554. Select Off to deactivate the RTSP
function.

Authentication

If a RADIUS server is employed in the network for managing access rights, authentication must
be activated here to allow communication with the unit. The RADIUS server must also contain
the corresponding data.
To configure the unit, you must connect the camera directly to a computer using a network
cable. This is because communication via the network is not enabled until the Identity and

Password parameters have been set and successfully authenticated.

Identity

Enter the name that the RADIUS server is to use for identifying the camera.

Password

Enter the password that is stored in the RADIUS server.

NTCIP

Specifies a set of rules and protocols for organizing, describing and exchanging transportation
management information between transportation management applications and
transportation equipment such that they interoperate with each other.
Select a port for NTCIP as well as the Address from the appropriate drop-down lists.

Note: The NTCIP section appears only for cameras with an NTCIP license.

TCP metadata input

TCP port

The device can receive data from an external TCP sender, for example an ATM or POS device,
and store it as metadata. Select the port for TCP communication. Select Off to deactivate the
TCP metadata function.

Sender IP address

Enter the IP address of the TCP metadata sender here.

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Syslog

Server IP address

Enter the appropriate IP address of the server.

Server port (0 = Off)

Enter the number of the server port.

Protocol
Select the appropriate protocol: UDP, TCP, or TLS.

LLDP power configuration

Requested for camera

The value in this field identifies the number of watts requested for the camera.

Additional Power

Enter the number of additional watts that you want the camera to use.

Requested total
The value in this field is the total number of watts from the fields Requested for camera and
Additional Power.

Allocated power

The value in this field is the number of watts of allocated power to the camera.

8.5 Network Management

8.5.1 UPnP

Select On to activate UPnP communication. Select Off to deactivate it.
When the Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) function is activated, the unit responds to requests
from the network and is automatically registered on the requesting computers as a new
network device. This function should not be used in large installations due to the large number
of registration notifications.

Note:

To use the UPnP function on a Windows computer, both the Universal Plug-and-Play Device
Host and the SSDP Discovery Service must be activated.

8.5.2 Quality of Service

The priority of the different data channels can be set by defining the DiffServ Code Point
(DSCP). Enter a number between 0 and 252 as a multiple of four. For alarm video you can set
a higher priority than for regular video and you can define a Post Alarm Time over which this
priority is maintained.

8.6 Multicast

The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal simultaneously. The
stream is either duplicated and then distributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is
sent as a single stream to the network, where it is simultaneously distributed to multiple
receivers in a defined group (Multicast).

Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled network that uses UDP and the Internet
Group Management protocol (IGMPV2). The network must support group IP addresses. Other
group management protocols are not supported. The TCP protocol does not support multicast
connections.

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A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (classD address) must be configured
for multicast operation in a multicast-enabled network. The multicast address can be the same
for multiple streams, however, it is necessary to use a different port in each case.

The settings must be made individually for each stream. Enter a dedicated multicast address
and port for each stream. Switch between the streams by clicking the appropriate tabs.

Enable

Enable simultaneous data reception on receivers that need to activate the multicast function.
To do this, check the box and enter the multicast address.

Multicast Address

Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast mode (duplication of the data
stream in the network).

With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates in multi-unicast mode (copying of
data stream in device). The camera supports multi-unicast connections for up to five
simultaneously connected receivers.

Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can lead to impairment of the
image quality under certain circumstances.

Port

Enter the port address for the stream here.

Streaming

Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode. An activated stream is marked with a
check. (Streaming is typically not required for standard multicast operation.)

Multicast packet TTL

You can enter a value to specify how long the multicast data packets are active on the
network. This value must be greater than one if multicast is to be run via a router.

IGMP version

You can define the multicast IGMP version to comply with the device.
Click Set to apply the changes.

8.7 Accounts

Four separate accounts can be defined for posting and recording export.

Type

Select either FTP or Dropbox for the account type.
Before using a Dropbox account ensure that the time settings of the device have been
correctly synchronized.

Account name

Enter an account name to be shown as the target name.

IP address

Enter the IP address of the server on which you wish to save the JPEG images.

Login

Enter the login ID for the server.

Password

Enter the password that gives you access to the server. To verify the password, click the
Check button to the right.

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Path

Enter the exact path on which you wish to post the images on the server. To browse for the
correct path, click the Browse button to the right.

Maximum bit rate

Enter the maximum bit rate for the JPEG images (in kbps).

Encryption

Tick the box to use a secure FTP over TLS connection.

8.8 IPv4 Filter

Use this setting to configure a filter that allows or blocks network traffic that matches a
specified address or protocol.

IP Address 1 / 2

Enter the IPv4 address that you want to allow or block

Mask 1 / 2

Enter the subnet mask for the appropriate IPv4 address.

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9 Service

9.1 Maintenance

Update server

The address of the update server appears in the address box.

1. Click Check to make a connection to this server.

2. Select the appropriate version for your camera to download the firmware from the server.

Firmware

The camera functions and parameters can be updated by uploading new firmware. To do this,
the latest firmware package is transferred to the device via the network. The firmware is
installed there automatically. Thus, a camera can be serviced and updated remotely without
requiring a technician to make changes to the device on site. The latest firmware can be
obtained from your customer service center or from the download area.

Notice!

Before starting a firmware update, make sure to select the correct upload file.
Do not interrupt the firmware installation. Even changing to another page or closing the
browser window leads to interruption.
Uploading the wrong files or interrupting the upload can result in the device no longer being
addressable, requiring it to be replaced.

Caution!

Do not remove power to the unit during a factory default or a firmware update. Wait at least
two minutes for the default process to complete. If the unit appears to be "frozen" after two
minutes, then reboot the unit. Refer to

Progress

The progress bar displays the progress of the firmware upload.
Note: Once the progress bar reaches 100%, a reset page may appear. If this page appears,
allow the reset page to complete its action.

Upload history
Click Show to view the firmware upload history.

Configuration
Click Browse... to navigate to the required firmware file (*.fw).
Note: Ensure that the file to be loaded comes from the same unit type as the unit that you

want to configure.
Click Upload to begin transferring the file to the unit. Click OK to the warning message to
continue the firmware upload, or Cancel to stop the upload.
Click Download to save the camera settings to a file to upload to the same camera or to a
similar camera in the future.

Maintenance log

You can download an internal maintenance log from the unit to send it to Customer Service
for support purposes. Click Download and select a storage location for the file.

Troubleshooting, page 72

for more details.

9.2 Licenses

This window is for the activation of additional functions by entering activation codes. An
overview of installed licenses is shown. The installation code of the unit is also displayed here.

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9.3 Certificates

Add a certificate/file to the file list

Click Add.
In the Add certificate window choose either:
– Upload certificate to select a file that is already available:

– Click Browse to navigate to the required file.
– Click Upload.

– Generate signing request for a signing authority to create a new certificate:

– Fill in all the required fields and click Generate.

– Generate certificate to create a new self-signed certificate:

– Fill in all the required fields and click Generate.

Delete a certificate from the file list

Click the trashcan icon to the right of the certificate. The Delete file window appears. To
confirm deletion, click OK. To cancel deletion, click Cancel.
Note: You can only delete certificates that you have added; you cannot delete the default
certificate.

9.4 Logging

Current log level

Select the level of event for which to display log entries or to log.

Number of displayed entries

Select the number of entries to display.

Enable software sealing

Select this check box to enable software protection that prevents users from adjusting camera
settings. This function also protects the camera from unauthorized access.

9.5 Diagnostics

Accesses the Built-in Self Test (BIST). The BIST displays a Pass or Fail status on the most
recent homing event, not a counter. For the other items, a counter is maintained.
Click the Start Self test button to display the number of times the camera:
– performed a homing event.
– failed to home properly.
– restarted.
– lost video.

Logs

This section updates automatically with the history of the camera and maintains a log of all
events such as those listed below. Click the REFRESH button to reload log data.

9.6 System Overview

This window is for information only and cannot be modified. Keep this information at hand
when seeking technical support.
Select the text on this page with a mouse and copy it so that it can be pasted into an e-mail if
required.

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10 Operation via the browser

10.1 Live page

10.1.1 Connection

Stream 1

Select this option to display stream 1 of the camera.

Stream 2

Select this option to display stream 2 of the camera.

M-JPEG

Select this option to display the M-JPEG stream of the camera.

10.1.2 PTZ

Pan and tilt controls

– To tilt the camera up: Click and hold the up arrow.
– To tilt the camera down: Click and hold the down arrow.
– To pan the camera left: Click and hold the left arrow.
– To pan the camera right: Click and hold the right arrow.
– To pan and tilt the camera at the same time (variable pan/tilt): Click and drag the center

area (that resembles a point stick or a trackball on a computer keyboard) around the PTZ

control in the direction that you want to move the camera.

Zoom

Click the + button to zoom in.
Click the - button to zoom out.
A "snap to area" or "snap to zoom" function allows you to select a different area of the video
image to which to zoom the camera.
Hold the Ctrl key and use your mouse to draw a box/rectangle over the video to define the
area to which to zoom. When you release the Ctrl key, the camera zooms to the defined
position.

Iris

Click (Iris close) to close the iris.

Click (Iris open) to open the iris.

Focus

Click to focus near.

Click to focus far.

10.1.3 Pre-positions

The camera displays Pre-position 1 through Pre-position 6. Select the appropriate pre­position to view the video image for that pre-position/scene. In the lower left of the video
image, the OSD displays the Camera number (title), the Pre-position number, and the Pre­position number stored.
Below the list of pre-positions/scenes is a drop-down list showing the stored pre-positions/
scenes.

Select the appropriate pre-position (1 through 6). Click to store the pre-position.

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Note: If the pre-position is already stored, a dialog box displays the message, “Overwrite
current pre-position?” Click OK to overwrite, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.

Click to display the selected pre-position in the video image.

10.1.4 AUX Control

With the tab AUX Control you can enter pre-programmed keyboard control commands. These
commands are composed of a command number plus the appropriate function key (Show pre-
position, Set pre-position, AUX on, or AUX off). A valid combination either issues a command
to the device or displays an on-screen menu.

Show pre-position

Click this button to display a pre-position.

Set pre-position

Click this button to set a pre-position.

AUX on

Click this button to activate an AUX command.

AUX off

Click this button to deactivate an AUX command.

10.1.5 Special Functions

Scan 360°

Click this button to start a continuous 360° pan. To stop the continuous pan, click a
directional control in the View Control tab.

Autopan

Click this button to pan the camera between user-defined limits.

Tour A / Tour B

Click one of these buttons to start the continuous playback of a recorded (guard) tour. A
recorded tour saves all manual camera movements made during the recording, including its
rate of pan, tilt and zoom speeds, and other lens setting changes.
To stop a tour, click a directional control in the View Control tab.

Focus

Click this button to activate the Auto Focus One Push mode on the camera.
The OSD displays the message, “Auto Focus: ONE PUSH.”

IR light

Click this button to turn on the infrared (IR) light of the illuminator accessory (if available on
your camera).
Click this button again to turn off the IR light.

White light

Click this button to turn on the White light of the illuminator accessory (if available on your
camera).
Click this button again to turn off the White light.

Custom tour

Click this button to view (in continuous playback) a custom tour that was previously
configured.

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10.1.6 Recording status

The hard drive icon below the live camera image changes during an automatic recording.
The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording. If no
recording is taking place, a static icon is displayed.

10.1.7 Saving snapshots

Individual images from the displayed live video stream can be saved locally in JPEG format on
the computer's hard drive. The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera.

– Click the photo camera icon to save a single image.

10.1.8 Recording live video

Video sequences from the displayed live video stream can be saved locally on the computer's
hard drive. The sequences are recorded at the resolution specified in the encoder
configuration. The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera.

1. Click the recording icon to record video sequences.

– Saving begins immediately. The red dot on the icon indicates that a recording is in

progress.

2. Click the recording icon again to stop recording.

10.1.9 Full-screen display

Click the full-screen icon to view the selected stream in full-screen mode; press Esc
on the keyboard to return to the normal viewing window.

10.1.10 Audio communication

Audio can be sent and received via the Live page if the unit and the computer support audio.

1. Press and hold the F12 key on the keyboard to send an audio signal to the unit.

2. Release the key to stop sending audio.
All connected users receive audio signals sent from the unit but only the user who first
pressed the F12 key can send audio signals; others must wait for the first user to release the
key.

10.1.11 Storage, CPU and network status

When you access the unit with a browser, the icons in the list that follows are at the top right
corner of the window:

– CPU load icon
– Network load icon
The information from the icons can help with solving problems with the unit or with fine­tuning the unit.

Hover over the CPU load icon to see the CPU load. If the CPU load is too high, change the
VCA settings.
Hover over the Network load icon to see the network load. If the network load is too high,
change the encoder profile to reduce the bitrate.

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10.1.12 Status icons

Various overlays in the video image provide important status information. The overlays provide
the following information:

Decoding error

The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.

Alarm flag

Indicates that an alarm has occurred.

Communication error

A communication error, such as a connection failure to the storage medium, a protocol
violation or a timeout, is indicated by this icon.

Gap

Indicates a gap in the recorded video.

Watermark valid
The watermark set on the media item is valid. The color of the check mark changes according
to the video authentication method that has been selected.

Watermark invalid

Indicates that the watermark is not valid.

Motion alarm

Indicates that a motion alarm has occurred.

Storage discovery

Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.

10.1.13 Date and Time

Date/Time (unlabeled)

The unlabeled date and time ticker appears above the row of icons (including

) that is below the lower-left corner of the live video image.

10.1.14 Video Security App

Start Video Security app

To start the Video Security app, click .

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10.2 Playback

10.2.1 Selecting the recording stream

On the left side of the browser, expand the Connection group if necessary.
To view a recording stream:

1. Click the Recording drop-down arrow to see the options.

2. Select recording stream 1 or 2.

10.2.2 Searching for recorded video

On the left side of the browser, expand the Search group if necessary.

1. To limit the search to a particular time range, enter the date and times for the start and
stop points.

2. Select an option from the drop-down box to define a search parameter.

3. Click Search.

4. The results are shown.

5. Click a result to play it back.

6. Click Back to define a new search.

10.2.3 Exporting recorded video

On the left side of the browser, expand the Export group if necessary.

1. Select a track in the track list or in the search results.

2. The start and stop date and time are filled-in for the selected track. If required, change
the times.

3. In the Time lapse drop-down box, select the original or a condensed speed.

4. In the Location drop-down box, select a target.

5. Click Export to save the video track.

Note:
The target server address is set on the Network / Accounts page.

10.2.4 Controlling playback

The time bar below the video image allows quick orientation. The time interval associated with
the sequence is displayed in the bar in gray. Arrows indicate the position of the image
currently being played back within the sequence.
The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences.
– If required, click in the bar at the point in time at which the playback should begin.
– Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or minus icons or use the mouse

scroll wheel. The display can span a range from six months to one minute.

– Click the alarm jump buttons to go from one alarm event to the next or to the previous

one. Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were triggered.

Controls

Control playback by means of the buttons below the video image.
The buttons have the following functions:
– Start/Pause playback
– Select the playback (forward or backward) speed using the speed regulator
– Step forward or backward frame-by-frame when paused (small arrows)

10.3 Dashboard

The Dashboard page shows information on 4 topics:
– Device status
– Recording status

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– Connection Status
– Services

You can also download a .JSON file with information about the device:

1. At the bottom of the page, locate the Export button

2. Click the Export button

3. Select a location in your hard drive to store the file

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11 Using your MIC Camera

11.1 Recommended Use of Your MIC Camera

Bosch recommends that you consider the following in order to optimize the life of your Bosch
camera.

1. Guard Tours and Preset Tours

With your camera, you can cover a full 360° view using continuous Guard Tours or Preset
Tours. Depending on the type of camera tour selected, your camera might be either in
continuous motion (pan, tilt, or both) or moving between selected preset positions.

Continuous Guard Tours

Guard Tours are a very effective way of monitoring the entire scene; however, if not configured
properly, continuous Guard Tours can reduce the service life of your camera considerably.
Continuous Guard Tours should be used in applications where the tours are required to run
for a fixed duration during the day (not more than twelve hours/day). Additionally, for best
results, the continuous guard tour should be used in scenes with sufficient illumination levels
(50 lux or better), should be at least 60 seconds in duration, and should have a smooth pan/
tilt path (without erratic stops and starts), with the lens set at a wide angle (infinity focus).
The tour should also include at least 10° of tilt movement.

Note: Tour B is now intended for use with the 'IVA while moving' functions.

Preset Tours

For scenarios that require the camera to be in continuous motion for most of the day, Bosch
recommends that you set the camera in Preset Tour mode, moving between a desired set of
presets. For best results, always ensure that each preset has a dwell time of at least 5
seconds.

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11.2 Uploading a User Logo

Customers have the option to upload custom logos that display on the web browser of the
device.
All user logo images must comply with the following requirements:
– The file format must be a bitmap (.bmp).
– Height and width must not exceed 128 pixels.
– Color depth must be 8 bit (256 color bitmap).

Upload the Logo File

1. If necessary, open the browser. Click Configuration.

2. Click General. Select Display Stamping.

3. Select the field Camera name stamping. Select the position of the logo: Bottom, Top, or
Custom.
Note: If you select Custom, then additional fields (Position (XY)) appear where you can
specify the exact position of the logo. In the fields Position (XY), enter the values for the
desired position (0 - 255).

4. Click Logo Browse to open a file-search dialog. Select the image file (.bmp).

5. Click Upload to transfer the file to the camera.
The message “Upload successful” should appear.
The new logo, if applicable, replaces the previous one.

6. Select the field Logo position. Select the position of the logo on either side of the camera
name: Left, Right, or Logo only. (The default value is Off.)

7. Click Set to save.

Set Logo Transparency (Optional)

1. Click the check box Transparent background.

2. Click Set to save.

3. Note that the color of the entire first line of the logo is the color that will be changed to
transparent in the remainder of the logo. For example, if the first line is white, then all of
the identical white colors of the logo image will become transparent.

Change the Camera Title

1. Click General. Select Identification.

2. Delete all of the text in the field Camera name.

3. Rename the camera if desired.

4. Click Set to save.

11.3 Two-line and Three-line Camera Titles

There are two options to display camera titles, but these should not be used together. Choose
one of the following modes.
– Mode 1: Azimuth/Elevation/Compass/Zoom Options
– Mode 2: Camera Title combined with Compass

Mode 1: Azimuth/Elevation/Compass/Zoom Options

Select one of the following options:
– Display Azimuth/Elevation and ZOOM value (Optical/Digital) at the bottom of the screen.

Use the command AUX ON-95-ENTER.

– Display Azimuth/Elevation/Compass at the bottom of the screen. Use the command AUX

ON-96-ENTER.

Mode 2: Camera Title combined with Compass

Select one of the following options. Users can toggle between the two options.
– Display two (2) lines of text at the top of the video. Use the command AUX ON-75-ENTER.

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– Display three (3) lines of text at the top of the video. Use the command AUX ON-76-

ENTER.

About Fonts for Camera Titles

– The default font style is white text with a clear background. The font size cannot be

changed.

– Using the command AUX ON-77-ENTER, users can change the font color manually when

the camera is in Day Mode. Toggle the text colors in the following sequence: White­>Yellow->Violet->Red->Cyan->Green->Blue->White.

– Using the command AUX OFF-77-ENTER, users can set the color again to the default

white.
– The font color changes automatically to white when the camera enters Night Mode.
– When the camera returns to Day Mode, the camera will use the selected font color

automatically.

Available Character Set

Characters permitted:
– A-Z (upper case only)
– 0-9
– Miscellaneous characters such as - [SPACE]! " $ & ' , . / : ?
Characters not permitted:
– Lower case characters (a-z)
– Underscores (_)
– Save these settings so that, in case of a power failure, the system will recover and then

restore the user values.

Two-line Camera Title

At the top of the video, there are two lines of text.
Line 1 displays the first 20 characters of the Camera Name/ID. Users can edit this text to enter
a highway name, camera location, etc.
Line 2 displays the text, “LOOKING: X” or “LOOKING: XX” (without quotation marks), where
“X” or “XX” is the compass direction. This line cannot be edited by the end user.
– LOOKING will always appear in English and will be at a fixed location on the OSD.
– The X or XX designates the compass direction that updates automatically as the camera

pans. A identifies “North,” “South,” “East,” or West.” AA identifies “Northeast,”

“Northwest,” “Southeast,” or “Southwest.”

Three-line Camera Title

Lines 1 and 2 display the first 20 characters of both lines of the Camera Name/ID. Users can
edit both of these lines to enter a highway name, camera location, etc.
Line 3 displays the text, “LOOKING: X” or “LOOKING: XX” (without quotation marks), where
“X” or “XX” is the compass direction. This line cannot be edited by the end user.
– LOOKING will always appear in English and will be at a fixed location on the OSD.
– The X or XX designates the compass direction that updates automatically as the camera

pans. A identifies “North,” “South,” “East,” or West.” AA identifies “Northeast,”

“Northwest,” “Southeast,” or “Southwest.”

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11.4 Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Directions

The camera can display the following data in the lower-right corner of the image display:
– Azimuth - The pan angle from zero to 359 degrees in one-degree increments. An azimuth

of zero degrees corresponds to North.

– Elevation - The tilt position from zero (horizon) to -90 degrees (camera pointing straight

down) in one-degree increments.

– Compass - The cardinal or intercardinal (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) heading in which

the camera is pointing.
The camera allows users to display only the azimuth/elevation readings or only the compass
reading, or both readings at the same time. The camera displays the azimuth/ elevation
readings and the compass heading in a format such as “180 / -45 S,” where:
– 180 is the Azimuth or the pan location in degrees.
– -45 is the Elevation or the tilt location in degrees.
– S is the compass direction (cardinal or intercardinal).
The camera uses the azimuth to determine the compass direction. The following table shows
the azimuth range and its corresponding compass heading:

Azimuth Range Compass Direction

21° to 65° NE (Northeast) 66° to 110° E (East)

111° to 155° SE (Southeast) 156° to 200° S (South)

201° to 245° SW (Southwest) 246° to 290° W (West)

291° to 335° NW (Northwest) 336° to 20° N (North)

21° to 65° NE (Northeast) 66° to 110° E (East)

111° to 155° SE (Southeast) 156° to 200° S (South)

201° to 245° SW (Southwest) 246° to 290° W (West)

291° to 335° NW (Northwest) 336° to 20° N (North)

The camera uses the Azimuth Zero point, usually set to magnetic North, as the zero degree
pan position and as the North compass heading. The camera then displays the azimuth
reading and the compass heading based on the number of degrees from the Azimuth Zero
point.

Notice!

Bosch recommends that only the installer calibrate the Azimuth Zero point. A recalibration to
the Azimuth Zero point may cause inaccurate compass headings.

Set the Azimuth Zero point:

1. Determine the North compass heading, then move the camera to that position.

2. Use the command AUX OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock (if active).

3. Use the command AUX ON-94-ENTER to set the Azimuth Zero point.

Display/hide the azimuth/elevation reading:

– Use the command AUX ON-95-ENTER to display the azimuth/elevation reading.
– Use the command AUX OFF-95-ENTER to hide the azimuth/elevation reading.

Display/hide the compass heading:

– Use the command AUX ON-96-ENTER to display the compass heading.
– Use the command AUX OFF-96-ENTER to hide the compass heading.

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Table of Troubleshooting Issues

The table below identifies issues that could occur with the camera, and how to resolve them.
Note: Refer to the Error Codes section of the manual for descriptions of the error codes that
appear on the OSD. The section also lists recommended actions to resolve the error codes.

Problem Questions to Ask/Actions to Resolve the Problem

No camera control. – Ensure that the LAN cable has good connection and

is secured.
– Refresh the browser and ensure that video is
updated.
– Cycle the camera's power off and on.

Video is rolling, noisy, or distorted. – Check the integrity of all connectors and splices of

the Ethernet cable.
If O.K., then:
– Contact Bosch Technical Support.

Camera moves when attempting to
move other cameras.

No Network Connection. – Check all network connections.

Camera does not operate at all, or
does not operate as expected, after
being subjected to extreme low
temperatures (below -40 ° (-40 °F)).

Camera reboots frequently or
intermittently

– Check that the camera’s IP address is properly set.
If camera’s IP address is not set, then:
– Use Configuration Manager to confirm that two
cameras do not have the same IP address. If they do,
change the address of one of the cameras.

– Ensure that the maximum distance between any
two Ethernet connections is 100 m (328 ft) or less.
If O.K., then:
– If you are behind a firewall, ensure that the Video
Transmission mode is set to UDP.

- Allow the camera to warm up. The camera requires
a 60-minute warm-up prior to PTZ operations.

- If camera does not operate after this warm-up
period, then reset the camera. In the URL line of your
web browser, type “/reset” at the end of the IP
address of the camera.

Your camera has an improper network connection.
Test your camera with another power supply.
Check the Bosch website for a software update that
might address the issue.

Nothing appears on the screen. Are the power cord and line connection between the

camera and monitor made properly?

The image on the screen is dim. Is the lens dirty? If so, clean the lens with a soft,

clean cloth.

The contrast on the screen is too
weak.

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Adjust the contrast feature of the monitor. Is the
camera exposed to strong light? If so, change the
camera position.

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The image on the screen flickers. Does the camera face directly into the sun or

fluorescent lighting? If so, reposition camera.

The image on the screen is distorted. Is the power frequency set properly in sync? If the

power frequency is not set correctly, the line lock
synchronization mode cannot be used. Set the
synchronization mode to INT. (NTSC Model power
frequency in LL mode: 60 Hz.)

No video. – Check that the mains power to the power supply is

on.
– For IP-enabled cameras: Check to see if you have a
web page.
If you do, then try cycling the camera’s power off and
on.
If you do not, then you may have the wrong IP
address. Use Configuration Manager to identify the
correct IP address.
If O.K., then:
– Check that there is 24 V output from the
transformer.
If O.K., then:
– Check the integrity of all wires and mating
connectors to the camera.

Picture is dark. – Check that the Gain Control is set to High.

If O.K., then:
– Check that the Auto Iris Level is set to the
appropriate level.
If O.K., then:
– Check that the maximum Ethernet cable distance
has not been exceeded.
If O.K., then:
– Restore all camera settings.

Background is too bright to see

Turn on backlight compensation.

subject.

“High Shock Event” appears in
English in the middle of the OSD until
the camera is reset.

The camera experienced a high shock event.
– Check the integrity of the mechanical parts and

the screws (especially on the yoke arms).

– If there is obvious and severe damage, stop using

the camera and contact your Bosch Service
Center for assistance.

– If no damage is evident, complete one of the

following steps:
a) Cycle the power on the camera.
b) Send command AUX OFF 65 to remove the
OSD message.

– If IVA is configured on your camera, the OSD

message may interfere with IVA operation.

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Configuration or video management
software identifies the unit as

The model ID may be corrupt.
Complete the steps in the section Rebooting the unit.

“Videojet Generic”.

Support

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13 Status Codes

For certain conditions, MIC cameras will display status codes on the video image. The table
below identifies the status codes, their descriptions, and the recommended action to resolve
the condition.
Most status codes appear on the OSD until you acknowledge them. The codes identified with
asterisks (**) appear for approximately 10 seconds, then disappear automatically.
To clear the status code in the OSD, send the appropriate acknowledge command. If
necessary, refer to the operation instructions in the Video Management System software for
issuing acknowledge commands, or to the appropriate section in the User Manual for your MIC
camera for details on issuing the “AUX OFF 65” command.

Status
Code

2 Capacity of external PoE device is

3 Capacity of external PoE device is

4 Capacity of the external PoE device

5 When operating using redundant

Description Recommended action

insufficient to support operation of
the camera's window defroster.
Note: MIC IP fusion 9000i only.

insufficient to support operation of
the camera's internal heater.

is insufficient to support operation
of the camera's window defroster.
Note: MIC IP fusion 9000i only.

power sources, the camerais
detecting insufficient voltage being
provided by the external High PoE
power source.

(to be completed by a qualified Service
Technician)

An incorrect type of PoE (such as one based
on IEEE 802.3af) with insufficient power
output may be connected to the camera.*

An incorrect type of PoE+ or PoE++ (such as
one based on IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at)
with insufficient power output may be
connected to the camera.*

An incorrect type of PoE+ or PoE++ (such as
one based on IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at)
with insufficient power output may be
connected to the camera.*

1. Verify that the High PoE power source
(midspan or switch) can provide 95 W of
output power.

2. Verify that the network cable is not longer
than 100 m maximum.

3. If using the 95W High PoE Midspan
(NPD-9501A), verify that both LEDs are
green. If not, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section of the installation manual of the
midspan.

6 When operating using redundant

power sources, the camera is
detecting insufficient voltage being
provided by the external 24 VAC
power source.

7 Camera may be operating in an

environment where ambient
temperature is below the
specification of the camera.

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1. Verify that the 24 VAC power source can
provide at least 4.0 A to the camera.

2. Verify that the wire gage of the power
cable is sufficient for the distance between
the power source and the camera and that
the voltage getting to the user cable of the
camera is between 21 VAC and 30 VAC.

1. Verify that the ambient temperature is not
below -40 °C (-40 °F).

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Status

Description Recommended action

Code

8 Camera may be operating in an

environment where ambient
temperature is above specification
of the camera.

9 Camera has been subjected to high

shock. Mechanical damage to the
camera may exist.

(to be completed by a qualified Service
Technician)

2. Review the diagnostic log of the camera
(accessible from the Service menu) for errors
related to the operation of the internal
heaters.
Note: Motorized zoom and focus functions of
the visible camera lens will be disabled until
the camera operates within the specified
temperature range.

1. Verify that the ambient temperature is not
above +65 °C (+149 °F).

2. Review the diagnostic log of the camera
(accessible from the Service menu) for errors
related to the operation of the internal fan.

3. Add the optional sunshield accessory to
reduce internal heating caused by sun
loading.

1. Verify the integrity of the mechanical parts
such as the arms and the pan body.

2. Verify the integrity/tightness of the
external fasteners. Tighten where necessary.

3. If obvious damage is present, stop using
the camera and contact the nearest Bosch
Security Systems Service Center.

4. If no damage is evident, power the camera
off and then on, and then evaluate
operational performance. If the camera does
not operate as expected, contact the nearest
Bosch Security Systems Service Center.

10 Camera is detecting high humidity

level inside housing. The integrity of
the housing seal may be
compromised.

1. Inspect the window for any cracks or
obvious damage around the edge of the
window.

2. Verify the integrity/tightness of the
external fasteners. Tighten where necessary.

3. Verify the integrity of the mechanical seals
around the tilt head, pan body, and arm
joints.

4. If damage to the seals is obvious, contact
the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service
Center.

5. If no obvious damage is found, power the
camera off and then on. If the status code
reappears, contact the nearest Bosch
Security Systems Service Center.

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Status

Description Recommended action

Code

11 Wiper operation has been halted

because of an obstruction.

12 Left and Right Pan Limits have been

set too close to each other.

(to be completed by a qualified Service
Technician)

1. Remove any obvious materials that are
obstructing operation of the wiper.

2. If the obstruction is from ice buildup,
review the diagnostic log of the camera
(accessible from the Service menu) for errors
related to operation of the internal heaters
(and the window defrosters, for MIC IP fusion
9000i). If possible, tilt the camera so that the
front faceplate is pointed straight up. (In this
position, heat generated by the camera will
help to melt ice buildup from its front
faceplate area.)

3. If the obstruction is from extreme ice
buildup, temporarily avoid operating the
wiper until internal heaters, combined with a
rise in ambient temperature, melt the ice
buildup.

Re-configure one camera stop limit or the
other to increase the distance between limit
stops to at least 10° apart.

13** Autofocus has been turned off

because of excessive focus activity.

14** Washer operation was attempted

without washer pre-position being
stored.

15 Attempt was made to move to a pre-

position that is mapped to an
alternate function, so it is no longer
associated with a location.

16** Motorized zoom function is

programmed to operate at a high
usage level in the Playback Tour.
This high rate of usage could result
in premature wear of the zoom
motor.

1. If practical, increase lighting in the scene
so that the focus function stops “hunting.”

2. Use focus in manual mode or One-Push
mode.

Configure the washer pre-position. If
necessary, refer to the subchapter “Using the
Wiper/Washer (Bosch AUX/Pre-position
Commands)” in the User Manual for details
on configuring washer functions.

1. Select/configure a different pre-position
number for the desired location.

2. Re-configure the pre-position assignment
so that this number is no longer associated
with an alternate function. Refer to the
subchapter “Pre-position mapping” in the
User Manual for details on re-mapping pre­positions.

Re-configure the camera to decrease the
zoom activity to less than 30% during
recording.

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Status

Description Recommended action

Code

17 Motor operation has been halted

due to an obstruction.

18** When operating using redundant

power sources, the camera has
detected a loss of power from the
external High PoE power source.

(to be completed by a qualified Service
Technician)

1. Remove any obvious materials that are
obstructing operation of the camera pan/tilt
function.

2. If the obstruction is from ice buildup,
review the diagnostic log of the camera
(accessible from the Service menu) for errors
related to the operation of the internal
heaters (and the window defrosters, for MIC
IP fusion 9000i). If the log notes heater or
defroster failure, contact the nearest Bosch
Security Systems Service Center.

3. If operation is obstructed because of
excessive ice buildup, temporarily avoid
operating the pan/tilt functions of the camera
until internal heaters, combined with a rise in
ambient temperature, melt the ice buildup.

1. Verify the operating status of the external
High PoE power source.

2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
connections between the power source and
the camera.

19** When operating using redundant

power sources, the camera has
detected a loss of power from the
external 24 VAC power source.

1. Verify the operating status of the external
24 VAC power source.

2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
connections between the power source and
the camera.

20 Camera is configured to use the

“Hard Pan Limits” (HPL) feature, and
it has been powered-up with pan
position in the forbidden zone.

Temporarily remove one of the hard pan
limits (as described in

34

), pan the camera out of the forbidden
zone, and then restore the hard pan limit.
Reboot the camera by powering the camera
off and then on, or by clicking the button
Reboot in the camera’s web browser
(Configuration > Camera > Installer Menu
>Reboot device).
Note: If pan movement is blocked only in one
direction, but possible in the other direction
(as when the camera is near the HPL), then
no status code appears.

The Hard Pan Limits feature is for MIC cameras only.
Washer and wiper apply to MIC cameras only.

PTZ Settings, page

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!

21 Illuminator error: IR Reboot the camera by powering the camera

off and then on, or by clicking the button
Reboot in the camera’s web browser
(Configuration > Camera > Installer Menu
>Reboot device).
If this action does not resolve the problem,
contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems
Service Center. The Service Center may
request information from the diagnostics log
of the camera (accessible from the Service
menu).

23 An internal error has occurred.

(The optical video screen becomes
blue for 1 or 2 seconds during the
camera’s recovery procedure.)

Caution!

If you choose not to use a switch or midspan with the appropriate Power Sourcing Equipment
(PSE) chip, then the camera will not recognize the PoE as compliant, and the camera
firmware may disable some or all functionality.

If this problem begins to occur on a regular
basis:

1. Verify that the power source to the camera
is not experiencing brown-out conditions.

2. Verify that the camera’s earth ground
connection is attached per earlier
instructions.
If these actions do not resolve this problem,
contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems
Service Center.

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14 AUX Commands

AUX Function Command Description

1 On/Off Auto Pan without limits

(Continuous)

2 On/Off Auto Pan between limits

7 On/Off Run Custom Pre-Position Tour

8 On/Off Run Pre-Position Tour

18 On/Off AutoPivot Enable

20 On/Off Backlight Compensation (BLC)

24 On/Off Video Stabilization

40 On/Off Restore camera settings [to

factory defaults]

43 On/Off Auto Gain Control (AGC)

50 On/Off Playback A, continuous

51 On/Off Playback A, single

52 On/Off Playback B, continuous

53 On/Off Playback B, single

57 On/Off Night mode IR Filter In/Out

60 On/Off On-Screen Display (OSD)

61 On/Off Preset & Sector Titles Camera

Block Overlay VDSK not required

65 Off Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledges alarm events/rules or

deactivates physical outputs.

67 On/Off IR Focus Correction

78 On/Off Intelligent Tracking

80 On/Off Digital Zoom lock

86 On/Off Sector Blanking

87 On/Off Privacy Masking

88 On/Off Proportional Speed

94 On/- Recalibrate Azimuth Compass

95 On/Off Azimuth/Elevation Display

96 On/Off Compass Points Display

100 On/Off Record Tour A

101 On/Off Record Tour B

102 On/Off Wiper On/Off (Continuous)

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AUX Function Command Description

103 On/Off Wiper On/Off (Intermittent)

104 On/Off Wiper On/Off (One shot)

105 On/Off Wash/Wipe On/Off

121 On/Off Left Hard Pan Limit

122 On/Off Right Hard Pan Limit

123 On/Off Clear Hard Pan Limits

606 On/Off Power Mode

700 On/Off Proportional speed control

adjustment

Aux On, entered repeatedly, cycles
through increasing speeds Super
Slow, Slow, Medium, and Fast.
Aux Off, decreases speeds through
the same settings.

804 On/Off Mask Calibration Procedure

908 Increase Privacy Mask Size while

moving

1-256 Set/- Pre-position Programming

1-256 -/Shot Pre-position Recall

The following commands are specific to MIC7000 models, including MIC IP starlight 7000i.

AUX Function Command Description

54 On/Off IR mode AUX ON sets IR to Auto.

AUX OFF sets IR to OFF.
Available for only.

57 On/Off Night mode IR Filter In/Out

68 On/Off White light illumination

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15 Support

Support

Access our support services at https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/.

Bosch Security and Safety Systems offers support in these areas:
– Apps & Tools
– Building Information Modeling
– Commissioning
– Warranty
– Troubleshooting
– Repair & Exchange
– Product Security

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