Autotrack Optimization; Virtual Masking - Bosch VG5 600 Series User Manual

AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ
Camera
7.2.2

AutoTrack Optimization

The AutoDome achieves optimum tracking performance when the focal length of the lens
during AutoPan is as close to the focal length of the lens during an AutoTrack operation. The
ambient light conditions also affect the AutoTrack performance.
Dynamic Light Conditions
The ambient lighting conditions affect AutoTrack performance, especially in outdoor dynamic
lighting conditions that change daily or hourly. To optimize the AutoTrack performance under
changing light conditions, Bosch recommends that you configure the AutoTrack Sensitivity and
the AutoPan speeds.
Bosch recommends setting the AutoTrack Sensitivity to Auto and suggests the following
AutoPan speed for outdoor conditions:
Camera Focal Length
Near-field (Wide Angle)
Mid-field
Far-field (Telephoto)
If you need a higher AutoPan speed, set the AutoTrack Sensitivity to a value between 1 and 10
in the Advanced Feature Setup menu.
Setting AutoTrack Optimization Parameters
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Consistent Light Conditions
You may use higher AutoPan speeds in consistent indoor or outdoor ambient light conditions,
but Bosch recommends not exceeding a speed of more than 15 degrees/sec. Then modify the
AutoTrack Sensitivity setting to reach the optimal results.
7.3

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.
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– Check the virtual mask periodically to ensure that it still covers the entire object to
be masked. Adjust the mask if necessary.
Maximum Suggested AutoPan Speed
(degrees/sec)
5
2
1
Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.�
Press ON-46-ENTER to access the Main Menu.�
Use the joystick to highlight the Advanced menu.�
Select the AutoTrack Sensitivity option and change the parameter to Auto or to a value
between 1–10.�
Exit the AutoTrack Sensitivity menu. Then, exit the Advanced Feature Setup menu.
Access the PTZ Setup menu.
Select the AutoPan option and change the parameter to one of the suggested values in
the table above.
Exit the AutoPan menu. Then, exit the PTZ Setup menu and finally exit the Main menu.
To configure a Virtual Mask, open the Main menu, select the Advanced menu, then select
Virtual Masking. To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on-screen menu instructions.
In Pelco Mode, open the Main menu, select the Advanced menu, then select Virtual
Masking. To setup a Virtual Mask follow the on-screen menu instructions.
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