Autotrack Operation (500I Series Only); Autotrack Settings And Recommendations - Bosch VG4-200 User Manual

VG4 AutoDome Modular Camera System
14. Move the Output slider bar to Output 2.
15. Select Tracking from the Output Option drop-down list.
16. Select 5 sec from the Output Period drop-down list.
7.2

AutoTrack Operation (500i Series Only)

The 500i Series AutoDome features enhanced AutoTrack software with more versatility and
smoother object tracking. AutoTrack is now able to continuously follow an individual even if
the person passes behind a Privacy Mask. When used with Virtual Mask, it is able to ignore
predefined areas of background motion.
You can manually start AutoTrack or program the VG4 500i Series AutoDome to automatically
turn on AutoTrack.
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NOTICE! For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the
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software. Open the Bosch Main menu, select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to
enter the height.
7.2.1

AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations

AutoTrack operates by recognizing an individual in motion and zooms-in to approximately 50%
of the field of view for an average target height of six feet. In addition to the camera height,
other factors may interfere with AutoTrack operation.
Setting the Camera Height
To ensure smooth tracking set the Camera Height accurately. Bosch recommends a minimum
camera height of 3.6 m (12 ft).
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This option instructs the AutoDome to activate the AutoTrack feature after the input
alarm is triggered and after the AutoDome moves to pre-position 1.
This option instructs the AutoDome to turn off the AutoTrack feature after five seconds
from when the tracked object is out of view.
Manual
– 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.
– AutoDome activates AutoTrack after a period of Inactivity (Return to Scene 1 or
Return to Previous Aux), if AutoTrack is programmed for these activities.
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.
Press Focus/Iris to open the menu.
Highlight the Camera Height option and press the Focus/Iris button.
Enter a value between 3.6 m (12 ft) and 100 m (328.1 ft).
Press Focus/Iris again to accept the camera height value.
Exit the Advanced menu; then exit the Main menu.
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