Storage, CPU and network status 3.1.9 Status icons Playback 3.2.1 Selecting recordings for playback 3.2.2 Exporting tracks 3.2.3 Searching for tracks 3.2.4 Controlling playback Basic Mode Device Access 4.1.1 Name 4.1.2 Password Date/Time Network Encoder Audio Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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GB/T 28181 Web Interface Appearance 6.1.1 Website language 6.1.2 Company logo 6.1.3 Device logo 6.1.4 Show VCA metadata 6.1.5 Show overlay icons 6.1.6 Select video player 6.1.7 JPEG size, interval and quality 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Activating and configuring storage media 9.2.4 Formatting storage media 9.2.5 Deactivating storage media Recording Profiles 9.3.1 Recording track selection 9.3.2 Standard recording 9.3.3 Alarm recording Maximum Retention Time Recording Scheduler 9.5.1 Weekdays 9.5.2 Holidays 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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10.4.1 Send alarm e-mail 10.4.2 Mail server IP address 10.4.3 SMTP user name 10.4.4 SMTP password 10.4.5 Format 10.4.6 Image size 10.4.7 Attach JPEG from camera 10.4.8 Destination address 10.4.9 Sender name Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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12.2.5 Trigger output 12.2.6 Illuminator Network 13.1 Network Access 13.1.1 Automatic IP assignment 13.1.2 IP V4 address 13.1.3 IP V6 address 13.1.4 DNS server address 13.1.5 Video transmission 13.1.6 HTTP browser port 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
In Windows Vista, deactivate protected mode on the Security tab under Internet Options. To play back live video images, an appropriate ActiveX must be installed on the computer. If necessary, install Bosch Video Client. This can be downloaded from the following address: http://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com/ Establishing the connection The unit must have a valid IP address to operate on your network and a compatible subnet mask.
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. 1.2.1...
The LIVE page is used to display the live video stream and control the unit. Playback The PLAYBACK page is used for playing back recorded sequences. Settings The SETTINGS page is used to configure the unit and the application interface. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
The items shown depend on the settings on the LIVE Functions page. 3.1.1 Image selection Figure 3.1: Live page Click a tab below the video image to display a camera image stream. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Event Log field. To view, filter and save these messages to a file, click in the top right-hand corner. To clear the log, click in the top right-hand corner of the relevant field. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Click the recording icon again to stop recording. Play back saved video sequences using the Player from Bosch Security Systems. 3.1.6 Recording status The hard drive icon below the camera images on the LIVE page changes during an automatic recording.
When accessing the unit with a browser, the local storage, processor and network status icons are shown in the upper right of the window next to the Bosch logo. When a local storage card is available, the memory card icon changes color (green, orange or red) to indicate the local storage activity.
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. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
To view tracks beginning from a particular time, enter the time code and click Get Tracks. Click a track. The playback for the selected track starts. 3.2.2 Exporting tracks Select a track in the track list. Click the export tab Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
A green arrow above the bar indicates the position of the image currently being played back within the sequence. The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Set bookmark Jump to the following bookmark Bookmarks are only valid while in the Recordings page; they are not saved with the sequences. All bookmarks are deleted when you leave the page. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
– 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. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions. Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Pre-programmed profiles are available that give priority to different parameters and they should be selected based on your operating environment. When a profile is selected, its details are displayed. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
This page provides general information on the hardware and firmware system, including version numbers. No items can be changed on this page but they can be copied for information purposes when troubleshooting. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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.) 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Define and change a separate password for each level. Enter the password (19 characters maximum; no special characters) for the selected level. 5.2.2 Confirm password Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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). 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions. Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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”. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles. 6.1.5 Show overlay icons When selected, various status icons are displayed as an overlay on the video images. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Select the size, update interval and quality of the M‑JPEG image displayed on the livepage. The highest quality is 1. When Best possible is selected for size, the unit determines the quality based on the network capacity. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Path for JPEG and video files Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences saved from the LIVE. If necessary, click Browse... to find a suitable folder. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
This file can be viewed, edited, and printed with any text editor or standard office software. File for system log Enter the path for saving the system log. If necessary, click Browse... to find a suitable folder. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Click Reboot to restart the camera. 7.1.6 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. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain slider to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces more yellow). Note: It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene conditions. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Camera Browser Camera | en Interface Default Click Default to set all video values to their factory setting. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Installer Menu.) Fixed exposure Select to set a fixed shutter speed. Select the shutter speed for fixed exposure. (The values available depend on the value set for the ALC mode.) 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Select On to capture details in high-contrast and extremely bright-dark conditions. 7.4.2 Intelligent DNR Select On to activate intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) which reduces noise based on motion and light levels. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Refer to Encoder Streams, page 51 for more information on setting up the encoder streams. Refer to Encoder Regions, page 53 for more information on setting up the encoder regions. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Select the pattern to be used for all masks. Check the box of the mask you wish to activate. Use the mouse to define the area for each of the masks. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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/) 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
The Encoder Regions page allows you to select different quality levels for various areas of the image. This can help in reducing the bit rate. For example, important objects can be selected to provide higher quality encoding than selected background areas. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter is entered, the nearest valid value is substituted when the settings are saved. 8.2.3 Profile name If required, enter a new name for the profile. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
These resolutions are not used by a HD stream. 8.2.8 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). 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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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: Observe the coverage area during normal movement in the preview images. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Select the appropriate encoding quality level for an object region defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality. 8.2.9 Default Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
8.3.2 JPEG stream Set the parameters for the M‑JPEG stream. – Select the Resolution. – Select the Max. frame rate in images per second (ips). Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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| Encoder Settings Interface – The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the M‑JPEG image quality from Low to High. Note: The M-JPEG frame rate can vary depending on system loading. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
If required, select another region and repeat steps 2 and 3. Click Set to apply the region settings. Preview Click to open a viewing window where a 1:1 live image and the bit rate for the region settings can be previewed. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
To avoid degradation for continuous recording with an iSCSI target storage device, it is essential to use the Bosch Video Recording Manager or a DIVAR IP 2000 / DIVAR IP 3000 to manage all recordings without interruption.
An SD card inserted in the camera can be used for local recording (not available on some cameras). If the SD card is password protected, enter the password into the Password field. The Storage overview field displays the local media. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Check the recordings before deleting and back-up important sequences on the computer's hard drive. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it. Click Edit below the list. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
It is then no longer used for recordings. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the list. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for track 1 as described below. Click the Recording 2 entry in the list. Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for track 2 as described below. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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 Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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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. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Recordings are overwritten when the retention time entered here has expired. Enter the required retention time in days for each recording track. Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the available recording capacity. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
The window closes. Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile as described above. Delete user-defined holidays as follows: Click Delete in the Holidays tab. A new window opens. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule. Recordings that are currently running are interrupted and the configuration can be modified. 9.5.5 Recording status The graphic indicates the recording activity. An animated graphic is displayed when recording is taking place. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Camera Browser en | Recording Interface Recording Status Details of the recording status are displayed here for information. These settings cannot be changed. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Bosch Video Client or Bosch Video Management System. The unit connects to all remote stations protected by the same general password. To define a general password: Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list box.
The connected monitor only displays images when an alarm is triggered. Note: Refer to the destination unit documentation for more information on image display options and available video outputs. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Select On to automatically re-establish a connection to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each reboot, connection breakdown, or network failure. 10.1.12 Audio Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm connection. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
This can lead to impairment of the VCA system. Observe the processor load and optimize the encoder settings or the VCA settings if necessary, or turn off VCA completely. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
10.3.2 Name The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive video monitoring systems, for example with the Bosch Video Client and the Bosch Video Management System. Enter a unique and clear name here. 10.3.3 Signal Ranges Exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false alarms.
Obtain information on operating your mobile phone from your mobile phone provider. 10.4.6 Image size Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from the camera. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
This makes it easier to identify the origin of the e‑mail. 10.4.10 Test e-mail Click Send Now to test the e‑mail function. An alarm e-mail is immediately created and sent. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
In this configuration, metadata is created to facilitate searches of recordings, however, no alarm is triggered. In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Silent VCA. No parameters can be changed for this selection. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
With the Motion+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must cover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects that are too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 is recommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to extreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on the objective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
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If the selected area is too homogenous, so that concealing and moving the structure would not trigger an alarm, then an alarm is triggered immediately to indicate the inadequate reference image. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Right-click any fields to deactivate. Click OK to save the configuration. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close the window without saving the changes. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
These will later be displayed as a single entry in the table. Click OK to accept the selection. The window closes. Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles, as described above. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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Click Delete. A new window opens. Click the date to delete. Click OK. The item is deleted from the table and the window closes. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
A delay period may be useful in avoiding false alarms or frequent triggering. During the delay period, the Silent VCA configuration is always enabled. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
For example, if you want an activated alarm to stay on after the alarm ends, select Bistable. If you wish an activated alarm to stay on for ten seconds for example, select 10 s. 12.2.3 Output follows Select the event that triggers the output. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
The white LED illuminator in the camera operates in the same way as alarm output 1. Click the Illumination button to switch the light on and off. Adjust the intensity of the illuminator with the slider. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Gateway address For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0). Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
To limit browser access to encrypted connections, choose an HTTPS port from the list. The standard HTTPS port is 443. Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and limit connections to unencrypted ports. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
This gives the option to adjust the size of the data packets to the network environment and to optimize data transmission. In UDP mode, comply with the MTU value set below. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
13.1.13 Network MTU [Byte] Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package size (including IP header) to optimize data transmission. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Camera Browser en | Network Interface 13.2.7 Status The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes; these settings cannot be changed. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
Advanced 13.3.1 Cloud-based Services The operation mode determines how the camera communicates with Bosch Cloud-based Security and Services. For more information about these services and their availability, visit: http://cloud.boschsecurity.com – Select Auto to allow the camera to poll the server a few times;...
This function should not be used in large installations due to the large number of registration notifications. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Click Set and then remove the Ethernet cable as the camera reboots to activate the wireless connection. To test the connection, click the Check Connection button. Note: To enhance network security, only WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA2- PSK (AES) encryption is supported. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
To do this, check the box and enter the multicast address. 13.6.2 Multicast Address Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast mode (duplication of the data stream in the network). Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast data packets are active on the network. If multicast is to be run via a router, the value must be greater than 1. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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. Target Select the target account for JPEG posting. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Enter an exact path to post the images on the account server. Click Browse... to browse to the required path. Maximum bit rate Enter the maximum bit rate in kbps that will be allowed when communicating with the account. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
If either of these ranges are set, no IP V6 addresses are allowed to actively connect to the device. The device itself may initiate a connection (for example, to send an alarm) outside the defined ranges if it is configured to do so. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Bosch Security Systems download area. 14.1.1 Update server The address of the Bosch update server appears in the address box. Click Check to make a connection to this server. Select the appropriate version for your camera to download the firmware from the server.
14.1.5 SSL certificate To work with an SSL connection, both sides of the connection must have the appropriate certificates. Upload one or more certificate files, one at a time, to the camera. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
The new SSL certificate is valid. 14.1.6 Maintenance log Download an internal maintenance log from the device to send it to Customer Service for support purposes. Click Save As...and select a storage location for the file. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...
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. Bosch Security Systems 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676...
Corporation not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific, written prior permission. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. 2015.01 | v1.59x | AM18-Q0676 Bosch Security Systems...