Autodome Ip Starlight 7000i
Autodome Ip Starlight 7000i
Autodome Ip Starlight 7000i
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AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i Table of contents | en 3
Table of contents
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Systems requirements 6
1.2 Establishing the connection 6
1.3 Password protection in camera 7
2 System overview 8
2.1 Live page 8
2.2 Playback 8
2.3 Configuration 8
2.4 Dashboard 9
3 General 10
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 Web Interface 16
4.1 Appearance 16
4.2 LIVE Functions 17
5 Camera 19
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 25
5.2.3 Scene Mode Scheduler 27
5.3 Encoder Profile 27
5.4 Encoder Streams 30
5.5 Encoder Statistics 31
5.6 Encoder Regions 31
5.7 Privacy Masks 32
5.8 Lens Settings 33
5.9 PTZ Settings 34
5.10 Pre-positions and Tours 36
5.11 Pre-position settings 37
5.12 Pre-position mapping 38
5.13 Sectors 39
5.14 Miscellaneous 39
5.15 Audio 39
5.16 Pixel Counter 39
6 Recording 40
6.1 Introduction to recording 40
6.2 Storage Management 40
6.2.1 Device manager 40
6.2.2 Recording media 40
6.2.3 Activating and configuring storage media 41
6.2.4 Formatting storage media 41
6.2.5 Deactivating storage media 41
6.3 Recording Profiles 41
10.2 Playback 68
10.2.1 Selecting the recording stream 68
10.2.2 Searching for recorded video 68
10.2.3 Exporting recorded video 68
10.2.4 Controlling playback 68
10.3 Dashboard 68
11 Using your AUTODOME camera 70
11.1 Using Intelligent Tracking 70
11.2 Recommended Use of Your Camera 72
12 Troubleshooting 73
12.1 Physical reset button 74
13 Status Codes 76
14 AUX Commands 81
15 Support 83
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)
Project Assistant
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.
2 System overview
When a connection is established, the Live page is initially displayed.
The application bar displays the following icons:
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
– 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 M-
JPEG image on the Live page.
JPEG quality
You can specify the quality at which the JPEG images appear on the Live page.
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.
In general, the mounting position is determined by the parameters of the camera such as
height, roll angle, tilt angle, and focal length.
The height of the camera must always be entered manually. Whenever possible, roll angle and
tilt angle are provided by the camera itself. The focal length is provided, if the camera has a
built-in lens.
Select the appropriate mounting position of the camera. Options that appear depend on the
type of 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.
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.
– 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 M-
JPEG image on the Live page.
JPEG quality
You can specify the quality at which the JPEG images appear on the Live page.
5 Camera
5.1 Installer Menu
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
Reverses the image 180º (ideal when mounting upside down). Set the orientation to Normal
(default) or Inverted.
Caution!
The camera disables the Privacy Mask function if the orientation is set to Inverted.
!
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
dome starts its homing phase. 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.
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 Troubleshooting for more details.
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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.
In general, the mounting position is determined by the parameters of the camera such as
height, roll angle, tilt angle, and focal length.
The height of the camera must always be entered manually. Whenever possible, roll angle and
tilt angle are provided by the camera itself. The focal length is provided, if the camera has a
built-in lens.
Select the appropriate mounting position of the camera. Options that appear depend on the
type of 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.
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 [mm]
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.
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:
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°.
Note: The button (Connect to Bosch Remote Portal) to connect to the device with that
service is not active.
Stratocast
Enter the Stratocast Registration code to connect with the Genetec’s Stratocast cloud.
Click Register to activate the account.
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.
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.
Noise reduction
Turns on/off the 2D and 3D noise reduction
If you select Auto, the camera will adjust the 2D and 3D noise reduction level automatically.
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.
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.
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 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 For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame
Optimized 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 For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame
Optimized 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.
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).
GOP structure
Select the structure that you require for the group of pictures, depending on whether you
place greater priority on having the lowest possible delay (IP frames only) or using as little
bandwidth as possible.
Options are IP, IBP, and IBBP.
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 P-
frames. 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 P-
frame (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.
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.
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 For an HD image, the video bit rate and frame
Optimized 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 For an SD image, the video bit rate and frame
Optimized 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.
Less important parts (such as the sky and trees in the background, all identified as
backgrounds in the GUI) are encoded at lower quality and therefore have a decreased
encoding quality.
Eight encoder regions can be defined.
Eight encoder regions can be defined. To define encoder regions, follow these steps.
1. From the first drop-down box (the unlabeled Regions selection list), select one of the
eight available regions. (The drop-down box has the default option of Region 1).
2. Click the + box to add an area.
3. Use the mouse to define the area (shape) that the region covers and to position the area
(shape) in the preview of the video image.
– Drag the center, corner points, or sides of the shaded area (shape).
– Double-click a side to add additional points to the area (shape).
4. From the last drop-down box (the unlabeled Mode selection list), select the encoder
quality for the defined area. (The drop-down box has the default option of Default).
For unimportant parts of the video image, select Background.
For important parts of the video image, select Object.
(The quality levels for Background and for Object are defined in the Expert Settings
section of the page Encoder Profile.)
5. For PTZ cameras: From the second drop-down box (the unlabeled Prepositions/Scenes
selection list), select a Preposition/Scene to which to add the region. (The drop-down list
is blank by default unless you have defined at least one scene, in which case the default
is Pre-position 1 or the custom name for the preposition).
Note: If you have not yet defined any prepositions/scenes, refer to Prepositions and
Tours.
6. If required, select another region and repeat the steps.
7. To remove a region, select the area and click the waste bin icon.
8. Click Set to apply the region settings.
– 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.
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.
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.
18** When operating using redundant 1. Verify the operating status of the external
power sources, the camera has High PoE power source.
detected a loss of power from the 2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
external High PoE power source. connections between the power source and
the camera.
19** When operating using redundant 1. Verify the operating status of the external
power sources, the camera has 24 VAC power source.
detected a loss of power from the 2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
external 24 VAC power source. connections between the power source and
the camera.
20 Camera is configured to use the Temporarily remove one of the hard pan
“Hard Pan Limits” (HPL) feature, and limits (as described in PTZ Settings, page
it has been powered-up with pan 34), pan the camera out of the forbidden
position in the forbidden zone. 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.
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.
Notice!
The compass feature is not compatible with Bosch’s Intelligent Tracking feature. If Intelligent
Tracking is activated, the camera automatically disables the display of the compass heading.
Once Intelligent Tracking is deactivated, the camera returns the compass heading to the
display.
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.
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.
Dwell times
Standard pre-position tour
Select the dwell time in seconds or minutes for the Standard pre-position tour.
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.
Gamma mode on
5.13 Sectors
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.
5.14 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.
5.15 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/)
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.
Local Media
An SD card inserted in the camera can be used for local recording.
– To use the SD card for Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), select the check box.
– If the SD card is password-protected, enter the password into the Password field.
The Storage overview field displays the local media.
Note: The recording performance of the SD card depends on the speed (class) and the
performance of the SD card. Bosch recommends an SD card of Class 6 or higher.
Note: For more information about Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), refer to the White
Paper “ANR 2.0 Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR),” available on the product page for
your camera. Access the product page on the online product catalog from http://
www.boschsecurity.com/corporate/product-catalog/index.html.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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:
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.
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.
3. Click Enabled to enable the virtual mask. The rectangle that represents the mask in the
preview window becomes red. The text “Virtual Masks: ENABLED” appears in the View Control
window.
To disable virtual masks:
Click the Disable masks checkbox. The text “Virtual Masks: DISABLED” appears in the View
Control window.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Name
You can enter a name for each alarm input. If the Live functions are configured accordingly,
this name is displayed below the icon for the alarm input. You can also use the name in the
Forensic Search program function as a filter option for quick search in recordings. Enter a
unique and clear name here.
Caution!
Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name.
! Special characters are not supported by the system's internal management.
Note: This name appears in the Digital I/O section of the Live page.
Action
Select a type of action to be performed when an alarm input occurs:
– None
– Monochrome
This switches the camera to the monochrome mode.
– Switch mode
When this is selected, you can select the Scene Mode to be used for the active and
inactive period of the alarm.
(only available on some cameras)
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.
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.
UDP encryption
Enable this option to encrypt the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) connection. UDP with
encryption can also be used in multicast networks.
TCP rate control
Select On if you want to allow Adaptive Bit Rate encoding.
HTTP browser port
Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required. The default HTTP port is 80. To
limit connection to HTTPS, deactivate the HTTP port. To do this, activate the Off option.
HTTPS browser port
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.
The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the browser has been configured to
support this protocol. Also ensure that Java application support is activated (in the Java Plug-
in Control Panel of the Windows Control Panel).
To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off option in the HTTP browser port and the
RCP+ port. This deactivates all unencrypted connections allowing connections on the HTTPS
port only.
Configure and activate encryption for media data (video, audio, metadata) on the Encryption
page.
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
Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted connections on this port. To allow only
encrypted connections, set the Off option to deactivate the port.
Discovery port (0 = Off)
Enter the number of the port that you want to discover.
To deactivate the port, enter 0.
Interface mode ETH
If necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH. Depending on the device
connected, it may be necessary to select a special operation type.
Network MSS [Byte]
Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user data here. 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.
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.
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.
Stratocast
Enter the Stratocast Registration code to connect with the Genetec’s Stratocast cloud.
Click Register to activate the account.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Troubleshooting for more details.
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.
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.
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.
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
10.1.3 Pre-positions
The camera displays Pre-position 1 through Pre-position 6. Select the appropriate pre-
position 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 Pre-
position 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.
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.
When on, the tracking icon is displayed on the image together with the lines that track
moving objects.
Select Off, Auto or Click. If Click is selected, use the mouse to click on an object to track it.
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.
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.
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.
The unlabeled date and time ticker appears above the row of icons (including
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.
10.3 Dashboard
The Dashboard page shows information on 4 topics:
– Device status
– Recording status
– 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
Notice!
The following actions occur if Intelligent Tracking is active:
All other IVA objects are disabled in scenes with Intelligent Tracking.
The camera automatically disables the display of compass headings. Once Intelligent Tracking
is set to Off, the camera resumes display of the compass heading. Refer to PTZ Settings, page
34 for details of the Compass feature.
Gray eye with a red “X” Intelligent Tracking lost the selected target
and will wait for the target to reappear
using the last known trajectory. During the
IDLE state, the camera will not seek other
objects in motion.
12 Troubleshooting
If you experience difficulties operating your AUTODOME camera, refer to the following. If the
guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact an authorized technician.
Need to remove trim Use a slotted screw driver and push the clips outward while gently pulling down
ring. on the edge of the trim ring.
Nothing appears on the Are the power cord and line connection between the camera and network made
screen. properly?
The image on the Is the lens dirty? If so, clean the lens with a soft, clean cloth.
screen is dim.
The contrast on the Adjust the contrast feature of the monitor. Is the camera exposed to strong light?
screen is too weak. If so, change the camera position.
The image on the Does the camera face directly into the sun or fluorescent lighting? If so,
screen is flickers. reposition camera.
The image on the Is the power frequency set properly in sync? If the power frequency is not set
screen is distorted. 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.
– Check to see if you have a web page.
If you do not, then you may have the wrong IP address. Use Configuration
Manager to identify the correct IP address.
If OK, then:
– Check that there is 24 V output from the transformer.
If OK, then:
– Check the integrity of all wires and mating connectors to the camera.
If OK, then:
– Reset the camera to factory defaults. (Refer to the Troubleshooting section
“Physical reset button.”)
No camera control – Ensure that the LAN cable has good connection and is secured.
– Refresh the browser and ensure that video is updated.
– Ping the camera’s IP address and try again to control the camera.
If OK, then:
– Reset the camera to factory defaults. (Refer to the Troubleshooting section
“Physical reset button.”)
Camera moves when – Check that the camera’s IP address is properly set.
moving other cameras 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.
Picture is dark – Check that the Gain Control is set to High via the Settings menu.
If OK, then:
– Check that the Auto Iris Level is set to the appropriate level via the Settings
menu.
If OK, then:
– Check that the camera lens cover is removed.
If OK, then:
– Check that the maximum Ethernet cable distance has not been exceeded.
If OK, then:
– Restore all camera settings via the Settings menu.
Background is too – Turn on backlight compensation via the Settings menu (or by using 20 Aux
bright to see subject ON/OFF).
Notice!
A factory default deletes all camera settings including passwords, network settings, and
image settings.
Complete the following sequence of steps only if you have no other option to restore
operation to the camera.
13 Status Codes
Most status codes appear on the OSD until you acknowledge them. The codes identified with
asterisks (**) appear for approximately 10 seconds, then disappear automatically.
2 Capacity of external PoE device is An incorrect type of PoE (such as one based
insufficient to support operation of on IEEE 802.3af) with insufficient power
the camera's window defroster. output may be connected to the camera.*
Note: MIC IP fusion 9000i only.
4 Capacity of the external PoE device An incorrect type of PoE+ or PoE++ (such as
is insufficient to support operation one based on IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at)
of the camera's window defroster. with insufficient power output may be
Note: MIC IP fusion 9000i only. connected to the camera.*
5 When operating using redundant 1. Verify that the High PoE power source
power sources, the camerais (midspan or switch) can provide 95 W of
detecting insufficient voltage being output power.
provided by the external High PoE 2. Verify that the network cable is not longer
power source. 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 1. Verify that the 24 VAC power source can
power sources, the camera is provide at least 4.0 A to the camera.
detecting insufficient voltage being 2. Verify that the wire gage of the power
provided by the external 24 VAC cable is sufficient for the distance between
power source. 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.
9 Camera has been subjected to high 1. Verify the integrity of the mechanical parts
shock. Mechanical damage to the such as the arms and the pan body.
camera may exist. 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 1. Inspect the window for any cracks or
level inside housing. The integrity of obvious damage around the edge of the
the housing seal may be window.
compromised. 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.
11 Wiper operation has been halted 1. Remove any obvious materials that are
because of an obstruction. 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
12 Left and Right Pan Limits have been Re-configure one camera stop limit or the
set too close to each other. other to increase the distance between limit
stops to at least 10° apart.
13** Autofocus has been turned off 1. If practical, increase lighting in the scene
because of excessive focus activity. so that the focus function stops “hunting.”
2. Use focus in manual mode or One-Push
mode.
17 Motor operation has been halted 1. Remove any obvious materials that are
due to an obstruction. 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
18** When operating using redundant 1. Verify the operating status of the external
power sources, the camera has High PoE power source.
detected a loss of power from the 2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
external High PoE power source. connections between the power source and
the camera.
19** When operating using redundant 1. Verify the operating status of the external
power sources, the camera has 24 VAC power source.
detected a loss of power from the 2. Verify the integrity of the electrical
external 24 VAC power source. connections between the power source and
the camera.
20 Camera is configured to use the Temporarily remove one of the hard pan
“Hard Pan Limits” (HPL) feature, and limits (as described in PTZ Settings, page
it has been powered-up with pan 34), pan the camera out of the forbidden
position in the forbidden zone. 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.
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.
14 AUX Commands
AUX Function Command Description
700 On/Off Proportional speed control Aux On, entered repeatedly, cycles
adjustment through increasing speeds Super
Slow, Slow, Medium, and Fast.
Aux Off, decreases speeds through
the same settings.
15 Support
Support