During the homing phase the camera pans left and right and tilts up and down. It also adjusts the lens focus. The entire homing phase lasts approximately 40 seconds and ends with a firmware version screen. Bosch Security Sys. AutoDome(r) 600 Series 5.00.00.03/1.05.00.02 Day/Night 36X 1.00.00.00...
Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS-232/485 communication protocol. Refer to the CTFID User Manual for instructions. – Using a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software. Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions. 1.2.2...
Press #-ENTER (where # is the camera number with an address). Press ON-998-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of all cameras on the system, with or without an address. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number. Tilt the joystick right to move to the next number position. Follow the on-screen instructions and save the password. You receive an on-screen confirmation. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus/Iris keys to make a selection. Setup Menu Exit... Camera Setup Lens Setup PTZ Setup Display Setup Communication Setup Alarm Setup Language Advanced Diagnostics Focus / Iris: Select Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
* White Bal: EXT ATW * Gain Control: AUTO * Max. Gain Level: 6 (4**) * Sharpness * Synch Mode: Internal * Line Lock Delay: * Backlight Comp: * WDR 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Gain Control Electronically brightens darker scenes Auto or OFF AUTO which may cause graininess in low light scenes. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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10 is earlier, 55 is later Pre-Comp Amplifies the video gain to Sliding scale: compensate for long distance cable –(1 to 10)+ runs. Restore Restores all default settings for this Defaults menu only. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
PTZ Menu Choices: Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Exit Exits the menu. AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera during Sliding scale: 30º/sec. AutoPan and AutoScan. – (1º/sec. to 60º/sec.) + 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Restores the default setting for this menu only. Display Setup Menu Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items with an * are the default settings. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Up: Moves screen title up. title. Down: Moves screen title down. Brighter: Brightens the intensity of the on- screen text. Darker: Darkens the intensity of the on- screen text. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate and Bilinx control settings. Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings. Communication Setup Exit... * AutoBaud: * Baud Rate 9600 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
The Alarm Setup Menu provides access to the Alarm I/O Setup Menu to establish the alarm inputs and outputs and to configure alarm rules. Alarm I/O Setup Inputs Setup Exit... Exit... Inputs Setup... 1. Alarm Input 1 N.C.S. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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OFF (1-99) command. Shot: Responds to a Preset shot or scene from 1-99. AutoTrack: Triggers an alarm when set to ON. Motion Detection: Triggers an alarm when set to ON. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Outputs Setup Defines physical outputs and keyboard commands for use in a rule. Outputs 1-3 Defines a physical N.O.: Normally open circuit N.O. output. N.C.: Normally closed circuit 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Seconds: 1-5, 10, 15, or 30 Minutes: 1-5 or 10 Latched: The alarm stays active until acknowledged. Follows: The alarm follows the alarm rule. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
The Advanced Menu provides access to the Advanced Features Setup menus such as image Stabilization, AutoTrack Sensitivity and Virtual Masking. Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) are the default settings. Advanced Feature Setup Exit... * Stabilization Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
See Virtual Masking, page 55. anchor points. Restore Defaults Restores the default settings for this menu. 2.11 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides access to a list of diagnostic tools and events. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Enters the Alarm Status menu and displays the Alarm Inputs 1 to 7, Alarm Outputs 1 real time status of alarm inputs and outputs. to 3 and Alarm Relay Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
Displays the number of power up events. Video Loss Events Displays the number of time that video was lost. 2.11.1 Alarm Status Submenu This menu displays the status of the alarm inputs and alarm outputs. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Saves and exits the menu. Alarm Input 1...7 Displays the status of alarm inputs 1 through 7. High Open (Normally Open) Closed (Normally Closed) Alarm Output Displays the status of the alarm output. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
| Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) Camera Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) This chapter details the commonly used Bosch keyboard setup commands. See Section 6 Keyboard Commands by Number, Page 41, for a complete list of commands. Setting AutoPan Mode AutoPan mode pans the AutoDome camera 360º...
To access the Inactivity mode (locked command): Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock. Press ON-9-ENTER to access the Inactivity Mode Menu. Select one of the following choices: Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
Press ON-101-ENTER to start recording the tour. Press OFF-101-ENTER to stop the tour. To playback Recorded Tour B: Press ON-52-ENTER to begin continuous playback. Press OFF-52-ENTER or move the joystick to stop playback. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Dynamics Manchester system sends out an address of 1, while the Sensormatic RS-422 system with an address of 100 also sends out an address of 1. It is NOT NECESSARY to convert these numbers with the Bosch FastAddress method. The camera automatically detects the address being transmitted by the Sensormatic RS-422 control system and adjusts the camera accordingly.
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FastAddress number position. When completed, the FastAddress number entered must match the Unique Identifier displayed. See example as follows: Enter FastAddress FastAddress: Not Set Unique Identifier: 200668 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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IRIS button to clear any currently saved Fast Address. – Move the joystick to highlight Exit Without Change to exit the FastAddress menu without saving any changes. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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EXIT, and then press FOCUS or IRIS to exit the menus. New Fast Address Saved Setup Menu Exit... Command Lock: Bosch Menu Camera Setup PTZ Setup Edit Password *FastAddress: Software Version Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
AutoDome protocol and baud rate to match that of the controller. The AutoDome responds to Pelco-D or Pelco-P protocol commands. Notice! The AutoDome supports only the RS-485 protocol while in Pelco mode. It does not transmit responses back to the controller. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
(A or B) in the Setup Menu. Press ACK to end recording. 1-Pattern Press Initiate Recording A continuous playback. Press and hold Initiate Recording A. Press ACK to end recording. 2-Pattern Press Initiate Recording B continuous playback. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Toggles the Synch. Mode between Line Lock and Internal (Pelco Frame Scan). This command is available only for two (2) minutes after the power is applied and then reverts to normal preset functionality. 99-PRESET Starts an AutoScan Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ en | Alternative Control Protocols Camera Notice! Some Pelco controllers do not support all the preset command numbers. Consult the specific Pelco controller's documentation for supported preset commands. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Ack and Reset Alarms Restore All Settings Reset All Memory * = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select Notice! Use Zoom to select the Exit item from anywhere in a menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
If the Command Lock is set to ON and you press Focus or Iris on a locked command, the AutoDome displays the on-screen message: “Command is Locked.” 5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locked) The Bosch Menu allows full access to the AutoDome main Setup Menu and all AutoDome configuration settings. Pelco menu Bosch menu...
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* = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select Focus / Iris: Select Refer to Section 2: On-Screen Display Menu Navigation for a complete description of Bosch menus and configuration settings. Camera Setup (unlocked) The Pelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings.
Displays the camera software version. (unlocked) Ack and Reset Alarms Acknowledges and resets alarms. If there is no active alarm input, the OSD displays the following message: “No Active Alarms.” Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Restores all settings to their original factory default (locked) settings. Reset All Memory Restores all settings to their original factory default (locked) settings and clears all user programmed settings such as preset scenes and recordings. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Activate/Deactivate On/Off Playback B, continuous Activate/Deactivate On/Off Playback B, single Activate/Deactivate On/Off Night Mode Menu On, Off, Auto (Day/Night only) On/Off Night Mode Setting Enables/disables Night Mode (Day/Night only) Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Enters the Pre-position menu Set/Shot 101 Autopan Left Limit Set–Programs left limit Shot–Shows limit Set/Shot 102 Autopan Right Limit Set–Programs right limit Shot–Shows limit Factory P/T Home Position Set–Recalibrate home position Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Enters the Standard Tour Scene menu Shot Edit Tour 2 (Custom) Enters the Custom Tour Scene menu Set/Shot 901-999 Adds/Removes a Preposition Shot Set ###–Adds preset from Tour 1 Shot ###–Removes preset 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Ensure Output 5 is set to OSD. (This is the default setting for Output 5.) – Set Output 6 to Shot 7. – Set Output 7 to Transmit (a Bilinx signal to the head end). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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From the Rule Setup menu select Rule 2. – Set the first input to Alarm Input 1. (The motion detector.) – Set the second input to Alarm Input 5. (The gate alarm contact.) 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Figure 7.2: Expanded Alarm Group Expand Output Options; then click Output Option 5. Select Tracking from the Type drop-down list. Click Output Option 6. Select Shot from the Type drop-down list. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Ensure that the Output number is set to 1. Select Shot 1 from the Output Options drop-down list. This option instructs the AutoDome to move to pre-position shot 1 when Input 1 is true. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Enter the keyboard command ON-78-ENTER. – In Pelco Mode, open the Main menu, select the Advanced menu, and then select AutoTrack On. – Automatic – During a pre-position tour. – During AutoPan. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
Return to Previous Aux), if AutoTrack is programmed for these activities. Notice! For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the software. Open the Bosch Main menu, select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to enter the height. 7.2.1...
AutoTrack Sensitivity setting to reach the optimal results. Virtual Masking Virtual Masking is a unique Bosch technology that allows you to create an “invisible” area that ignores unwanted background motion. These invisible masks are similar to privacy zones, except that the AutoDome AutoTrack and Motion Detection algorithms can see them.
– In Pelco Mode open the Pelco Main menu, open the Bosch menu, select the Display Setup menu, and finally select Privacy Masking. To setup a privacy mask, follow the on- screen menu instructions.
Image Stabilization Image Stabilization becomes increasingly important as zoom ranges are extended. The advanced image stabilization algorithms of the VG5 Series AutoDome eliminate camera shake for exceptional image clarity. Bosch achieves this clarity without reducing camera sensitivity or picture quality. –...
Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock (if active). Press ON-94-ENTER to set the Azimuth Zero point. Caution! Bosch recommends that only the installer calibrate the Azimuth Zero point. A recalibration to the Azimuth Zero point may cause inaccurate compass headings. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Each On command toggles the recalibration mode as follows: – Recalibrates only on the loss of home position. – Recalibrates on the loss of home and for every periodic interval. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
Use the following procedure for the initial setup of the AutoHome Recalibration: Issue the AUX ON 680 command to check the status of the recalibration settings. This command displays a status screen that shows the following information: 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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For example, to set the Initial Offset Time to 8 hours, issue the AUX ON 684 command twice. Issue the AUX ON 681 command to enable the recalibration routine. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
– Try cycling the AutoDome power off and on. If the Red LED is off, then: If using a Bosch Pendant Power Supply Box: – Check that Green LED in Power Supply Box is on. This LED indicates mains power through the transformer.
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Verify the cable type and installation used for audio connections between the microphone and the VG5 AutoDome. – Cable type: Coaxial – Cable length: 10 m (33 ft), maximum Refer to the VG5 AutoDome Installation Manual for more information. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005...
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Verify the cable type and installation used for audio connections between the microphone and the VG5 AutoDome. – Cable type: Coaxial – Cable length: 10 m (33 ft), maximum Refer to the VG5 AutoDome Installation Manual for more information. 2014.11 | 2.1 | F.01U.270.005 User Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Audio Connections with an VG5 600 Series AutoDome In this illustration the VG5 600 Series AutoDome connects to a Bosch Video/Audio IP Encoder via a coaxial cable. The computer that plays the audio is connected to the encoder via an Ethernet cable.