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1 Browser connection 121.1 System requirements 121.2 Establishing the connection 121.2.1 Password protection in camera 131.3 Protected network 13

2 System overview 142.1 Live page 142.2 Playback 142.3 Settings 14

3 Operation via the browser 153.1 Live page 153.1.1 Image selection 153.1.2 Cameras with PTZ control 163.1.3 View Control ROI 173.1.4 Intelligent Tracking 183.1.5 Digital I/O 183.1.6 System Log / Event Log 183.1.7 Saving snapshots 193.1.8 Recording video sequences 193.1.9 Running recording program 193.1.10 Audio communication 193.1.11 Processor load 203.1.12 Status icons 213.2 Playback 223.2.1 Selecting recordings for playback 223.2.2 Exporting tracks 223.2.3 Searching for tracks 233.2.4 Controlling playback 23

4 Basic Mode 254.1 Device Access 254.1.1 Name 254.1.2 Password 254.2 Date/Time 26

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4.3 Network 274.4 Encoder 284.5 Audio 284.6 Recording 284.7 System Overview 28

5 General settings 295.1 Identification 295.1.1 Naming 295.1.2 ID 295.1.3 iSCSI Initiator extension 295.2 Password 305.2.1 Enter Password 305.2.2 Confirm password 305.3 Date/Time 315.3.1 Date format 315.3.2 Device date / Device time 315.3.3 Device time zone 315.3.4 Daylight saving time 315.3.5 Time server IP address 325.3.6 Time server type 325.4 Display Stamping 335.4.1 Camera name stamping 335.4.2 Time stamping 335.4.3 Display milliseconds 335.4.4 Alarm mode stamping 335.4.5 Alarm message 345.4.6 Transparent stamping 345.4.7 Video authentication 34

6 Web Interface 356.1 Appearance 356.1.1 Website language 356.1.2 Company logo 356.1.3 Device logo 356.1.4 Show VCA metadata 356.1.5 Show VCA trajectories 36

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6.1.6 Show overlay icons 366.1.7 Select video player 366.1.8 JPEG size, interval and quality 366.2 LIVE Functions 376.2.1 Transmit audio 376.2.2 Lease time [s] 376.2.3 Show alarm inputs 376.2.4 Show alarm outputs 376.2.5 Show event log 376.2.6 Show system log 386.2.7 Allow snapshots 386.2.8 Allow local recording 386.2.9 I-frames-only stream 386.2.10 Show Intelligent Tracking 386.2.11 Path for JPEG and video files 386.3 Logging 396.3.1 Save event log 396.3.2 Save system log 39

7 Camera 407.1 Installer Menu 407.1.1 Application variant 407.1.2 Base frame rate 407.1.3 Camera LED 407.1.4 Flip image 407.1.5 Menu button 407.1.6 Reboot device 407.1.7 Factory defaults 417.1.8 Lens Wizard 417.2 Lens Wizard 417.3 Picture settings – User mode 437.3.1 Current mode 437.3.2 Mode ID 437.3.3 Copy mode to 437.3.4 Restore Mode Defaults 437.3.5 User mode factory defaults 43




7.4 Picture settings – Color 457.4.1 White balance 457.5 Picture settings – ALC 477.5.1 ALC mode 477.5.2 ALC level 477.5.3 Saturation (av-pk) 477.5.4 Exposure/frame rate 487.5.5 Day/night 497.6 Picture settings – Enhance 507.6.1 Sharpness level 507.6.2 Backlight Compensation 507.6.3 Contrast enhancement 507.6.4 Intelligent DNR 507.7 Picture settings – User mode scheduler 517.8 Encoder Settings 527.9 Privacy Masks 537.10 Audio 547.10.1 Select input 547.10.2 Adjust level 547.10.3 Recording format 547.11 Pixel Counter 55

8 Encoder Settings 568.1 Encoder Profile 578.1.1 Pre-defined profiles 578.1.2 Changing a profile 578.1.3 Profile name 578.1.4 Target bit rate 588.1.5 Maximum bit rate 588.1.6 Encoding interval 588.1.7 Standard definition video resolution 588.1.8 Expert Settings 588.1.9 Default 608.2 Encoder Streams 618.2.1 H.264 settings 618.2.2 JPEG stream 62


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8.3 Encoder Regions 638.3.1 Regions 63

9 Recording 649.1 Storage Management 649.1.1 Device manager 649.1.2 Recording media 659.1.3 Activating and configuring storage media 659.1.4 Formatting storage media 669.1.5 Deactivating storage media 669.2 Recording Profiles 679.2.1 Recording track selection 679.2.2 Standard recording 689.2.3 Alarm recording 689.3 Maximum Retention Time 709.4 Recording Scheduler 719.4.1 Weekdays 719.4.2 Holidays 719.4.3 Profile names 729.4.4 Activate recording 729.4.5 Recording status 729.5 Recording Status 73

10 Alarm 7410.1 Alarm Connections 7410.1.1 Connect on alarm 7410.1.2 Number of destination IP address 7410.1.3 Destination IP address 7410.1.4 Destination password 7410.1.5 Video transmission 7510.1.6 Stream 7510.1.7 Remote port 7510.1.8 Video output 7510.1.9 Decoder 7610.1.10 SSL encryption 7610.1.11 Auto-connect 7610.1.12 Audio 76




10.2 Video Content Analyses (VCA) 7710.3 Audio Alarm 7810.3.1 Audio alarm 7810.3.2 Name 7810.3.3 Signal Ranges 7810.3.4 Threshold 7810.3.5 Sensitivity 7810.4 Alarm E-Mail 7910.4.1 Send alarm e-mail 7910.4.2 Mail server IP address 7910.4.3 SMTP user name 7910.4.4 SMTP password 7910.4.5 Format 7910.4.6 Image size 7910.4.7 Attach JPEG from camera 8010.4.8 Destination address 8010.4.9 Sender name 8010.4.10 Test e-mail 8010.5 Alarm Task Editor 81

11 Setting up VCA 8211.1 VCA - Silent VCA 8211.2 VCA - Profiles 8311.2.1 Aggregation time [s] 8311.2.2 Analysis type 8311.2.3 Motion detector 8411.2.4 Tamper detection 8511.3 VCA - Scheduled 8911.3.1 Weekdays 8911.3.2 Holidays 8911.4 VCA - Event triggered 9111.4.1 Trigger 9111.4.2 Trigger active 9111.4.3 Trigger inactive 9111.4.4 Delay [s] 91


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12 Interfaces 9212.1 Alarm input 9212.1.1 Name 9212.1.2 Action 9212.2 Alarm output 9312.2.1 Idle state 9312.2.2 Operating mode 9312.2.3 Output follows 9312.2.4 Output name 9312.2.5 Trigger output 9312.3 COM1 9412.3.1 Serial port function 9412.3.2 Camera ID 9412.3.3 Baud rate 9412.3.4 Data bits 9412.3.5 Stop bits 9412.3.6 Parity check 9412.3.7 Interface mode 94

13 Network 9513.1 Network Access 9513.1.1 Automatic IP assignment 9513.1.2 IP V4 address 9513.1.3 IP V6 address 9613.1.4 DNS server address 9613.1.5 Video transmission 9613.1.6 HTTP browser port 9613.1.7 HTTPS browser port 9613.1.8 RCP+ port 1756 9713.1.9 Telnet support 9713.1.10 Interface mode ETH 9713.1.11 Network MSS [Byte] 9713.1.12 iSCSI MSS [Byte] 9813.1.13 Network MTU [Byte] 9813.2 DynDNS 9913.2.1 Enable DynDNS 99




13.2.2 Provider 9913.2.3 Host name 9913.2.4 User name 9913.2.5 Password 9913.2.6 Force registration now 9913.2.7 Status 10013.3 Advanced 10113.3.1 Cloud-based Services 10113.3.2 RTSP port 10113.3.3 Authentication (802.1x) 10113.3.4 TCP metadata input 10113.4 Network Management 10213.4.1 SNMP 10213.4.2 UPnP 10213.4.3 Quality of Service 10313.5 Multicast 10413.5.1 Enable 10413.5.2 Multicast Address 10413.5.3 Port 10513.5.4 Streaming 10513.5.5 Multicast packet TTL 10513.6 Image Posting 10613.6.1 JPEG posting 10613.6.2 Face Detection 10613.7 Accounts 10813.8 IPv4 Filter 10913.9 Encryption 110

14 Service 11114.1 Maintenance 11114.1.1 Update server 11114.1.2 Firmware 11114.1.3 Upload History 11214.1.4 Configuration 11214.1.5 SSL certificate 11214.1.6 Maintenance log 113


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14.2 Licenses 11414.3 System Overview 115

15 Appendices 11615.1 Copyright notices 116




Browser connectionA computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to receivelive images, control the unit, and replay stored sequences. Theunit is configured over the network using the browser.

System requirements– Network access (Intranet or Internet)– Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 (32-bit)– Screen resolution at least 1024 × 768 pixels– 16- or 32-bit color depth– JVM installedThe Web browser must be configured to enable Cookies fromthe IP address of the unit.In Windows Vista, deactivate protected mode on the Securitytab under Internet Options. To play back live video images, an appropriate ActiveX must beinstalled on the computer. If necessary, installBosch Video Client. This can be downloaded from the followingaddress:http://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com/

Establishing the connectionThe unit must have a valid IP address to operate on yournetwork and a compatible subnet mask. By default, DHCP is pre-set at the factory to On and so your DHCP server assigns an IPaddress. With no DHCP server the default address is192.168.0.11. Start the Web browser.2. Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL.3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions

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http://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com/

Note:If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximumnumber of connections. Depending on the device and networkconfiguration, each unit can have up to 50 web browserconnections, or up to 100 connections via Bosch Video Client orBosch Video Management System.

Password protection in cameraA unit offers the option of limiting access across variousauthorization levels. If the unit is password-protected, amessage to enter the password appears.1. Enter the user name and the associated password in the

appropriate fields.2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page is

displayed.

Protected networkIf a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1xauthentication), the unit must be configured first. To configurethe unit, connect it directly to a computer using a network cableand configure the two parameters, Identity and Password. Onlyafter these have been configured can communication with theunit via the network occur.

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System overviewWhen a connection is established, the LIVE page is initiallydisplayed. The application title bar displays three items: LIVE,PLAYBACK, SETTINGS.

Note:The PLAYBACK link is only visible if a storage medium has beenconfigured for recording. (With VRM recording this option is notactive.)

Live pageThe LIVE page is used to display the live video stream andcontrol the unit.

PlaybackThe PLAYBACK page is used for playing back recordedsequences.

SettingsThe SETTINGS page is used to configure the unit and theapplication interface.

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Live pageAfter the connection is established, the LIVE page is initiallydisplayed. It shows the live video image on the right of thebrowser window. Depending on the configuration, various textoverlays may be visible on the live video image. Other information may also be shown next to the live videoimage. The items shown depend on the settings on the LIVEFunctions page.

Figure 3.1: Live page

Image selectionClick a tab below the video image to display a camera imagestream.

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Cameras with PTZ controlFor cameras where PTZ control is possible, the View Controlpanel is activated.

Pan and tiltTo control the pan and tilt of PTZ cameras:1. Click and hold the up or down arrows to tilt.2. Click and hold the left or right arrows to pan.3. Click and hold the center area to control both.Move the mouse cursor over the video image; additional optionsfor controlling peripherals are displayed with the mouse cursor.

Zoom, focus, and irisTo control the zoom, focus, and iris of PTZ cameras:

1. Click and hold to zoom out; click and hold to zoom in.

2. Click and hold for far focus; click and hold for near focus.

3. Click and hold to close the iris; click and hold

to open the iris.

Pre-positionTo move the camera to a pre-position, click one of the buttonsnumbered one to six.To store the current position of the camera in a pre-position:1. Position the camera.

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2. Enter a pre-position number.3. Click Set.

View Control ROIWhen the Stream 2 encoder stream is set for Region of Interest(ROI), a specific type of View Control panel is activated forelectronic pan, tilt and zoom control (E-PTZ).Refer to Encoder Streams, page 61 for more information onsetting up Stream 2. (If dual ROI is available, open the camera ina second browser window to set up the ROI on Stream 2.)

ZoomTo zoom in on a region of the stream 2 image:

1. Click and hold to zoom in; click and hold tozoom out.

2. Click to see the full image.

Select an areaTo select a particular region of the image:1. Click and hold the arrows to move up and down, and from

side to side through the image.2. Click and hold the center area to move in all directions.

Set positionsTo store the current view:1. Select a region of interest.2. Click Set.3. Click a number.

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To display a pre-set region of interest, click one of the buttonsnumbered one to six.

Intelligent TrackingFor cameras with the ability to track movement, options fortracking objects within the region of interest are displayed inthe Intelligent tracking panel.

When on, the tracking icon is displayed on the imagetogether with the lines that track moving objects.Select Off, Auto or Click. If Click is selected, use the mouse toclick on an object to track it.

Digital I/ODepending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm input andthe relay output are displayed next to the camera image.The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the inputstatus of the alarm input:– Active 1 = Symbol lights– Active 0 = Symbol not lit.The camera relay allows the operation of an external device (forexample, a light or a door opener).4 To operate, click the relay symbol.

The symbol is red when the relay is activated.

System Log / Event LogThe System Log field contains information about the operatingstatus of the camera and the connection.Events such as the triggering or the end of alarms are shown inthe Event Log field.

1. To view, filter and save these messages to a file, click in the top right-hand corner.

2. To clear the log, click in the top right-hand corner ofthe relevant field.

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Saving snapshotsIndividual images from the video sequence that is currentlybeing shown can be saved in JPEG format on the computer'shard drive.

4 Click the camera icon to save a single image.

The storage location depends on the configuration of thecamera.

Recording video sequencesSections of the video sequence that is currently being shown onthe LIVE page can be saved on the computer's hard drive. Thesequences are recorded at the resolution specified in theencoder configuration. The storage location depends on theconfiguration of the camera.

1. Click the recording icon to record video sequences.– Saving begins immediately. The red dot on the icon

indicates that a recording is in progress.2. Click the recording icon again to stop recording. Play back saved video sequences using the Player fromBosch Security Systems.

Running recording programThe hard drive icon below the camera images on the LIVE pagechanges during an automatic recording.

The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic toindicate a running recording. If no recording is taking place, astatic icon is displayed.

Audio communicationAudio can be sent and received via the LIVE page if the activemonitor and the remote station of the camera support audio.

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1. Press and hold the F12 key on the keyboard to send anaudio signal to the camera.

2. Release the key to stop sending audio.All connected users receive audio signals sent from the camerabut only the user who first pressed the F12 key can send audiosignals; others must wait for the first user to release the key.

Processor load

When accessing the unit with a browser, the processor load andnetwork information is available in the upper right of thewindow next to the Bosch logo.Move the mouse cursor over the icons to display numericalvalues. This information can help with problem solving or whenfine tuning the device.

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Status iconsVarious overlays in the video image provide important statusinformation. The overlays provide the following information:

Decoding errorThe frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.

Alarm flagIndicates that an alarm has occurred.

Communication errorA communication error, such as a connection failure to thestorage medium, a protocol violation or a timeout, is indicatedby this icon.

GapIndicates a gap in the recorded video.

Watermark validThe watermark set on the media item is valid. The color of thecheck mark changes according to the video authenticationmethod that has been selected.

Watermark invalidIndicates that the watermark is not valid.

Motion alarmIndicates that a motion alarm has occurred.

Storage discoveryIndicates that recorded video is being retrieved.

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PlaybackClick PLAYBACK from the Livepage or Settings page to view,search or export recordings. This link is only visible if a directiSCSI or SD card has been configured for recording. (With VRMrecording this option is not active.) A collapsible panel on the left of the display has four tabs:

– Track list

– Export

– Search

– Search results Select the stream number to be shown in the Recording drop-down menu at the top of the window.

Selecting recordings for playbackTo see all saved sequences:

1. Click the track list tab .2. A list of tracks with a number assigned to each sequence is

displayed. Start time and stop time, recording duration,number of alarms, and recording type are shown for eachtrack.

3. At the bottom of the window, select the maximum numberof tracks to be displayed in the list.

4. Use the arrow buttons at the bottom to browse the list.5. To view tracks beginning from a particular time, enter the

time code and click Get Tracks.6. Click a track. The playback for the selected sequence

starts.

Exporting tracks1. Select a track in the track list.

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2. Click the export tab .3. The start and stop time are filled-in for the selected track. If

required, change the times.4. Select a target.5. Select the original or a condensed speed.

6. Click the save icon .

Note:The target server address is set on the Network / Accountspage.

Searching for tracks

1. Click the search tab .2. Click one of the Search mode buttons to define the search

parameters.3. To limit the search to a particular time range, enter the

start and stop times.4. Click Start Search.

5. The results are shown in the search results tab .6. Click a result to play it back.

7. Click the search tab again to define a new search.

Controlling playback

The time bar below the video image allows quick orientation.The time interval associated with the sequence is displayed inthe bar in gray. A green arrow above the bar indicates theposition of the image currently being played back within thesequence. The time bar offers various options for navigation in andbetween sequences.

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– Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus orminus icons. The display can span a range from two monthsto a few seconds.

– If required, click in the bar at the point in time at which theplayback should begin.

– Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms weretriggered.

To view the current live image, click Now.

ControlsControl playback by means of the buttons below the videoimage.

Use the jog dial to quickly scan thesequences. The time code is displayed above it.The buttons have the following functions:

Start/Pause playbackSelect the playback speed using the speed regulator:

Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence

Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list

BookmarksYou can set markers in a sequence and jump to these directly.These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows abovethe time interval. Use the bookmarks as follows:

Jump to the previous bookmark

Set bookmark

Jump to the following bookmark Bookmarks are only valid while in the Recordings page; they arenot saved with the sequences. All bookmarks are deleted whenyou leave the page.


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Device Access

NameAssign a unique name to assist in identification. This namesimplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensivesystems.The name is used for remote identification, for example, in theevent of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy aspossible to identify the location unambiguously.

PasswordA password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You canuse different authorization levels to limit access.Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higherauthorization levels are also protected with a password.Therefore, you always have to start from the highestauthorization level when assigning passwords.You can define and change a password for each authorizationlevel if you are logged in as service or if the unit is not passwordprotected.Enter the password for the appropriate authorization level here.The maximum password text length is 19 characters and nospecial characters are allowed.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 andallows all configuration settings to be changed.

– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you canoperate the device, play back recordings, and also controlcamera, for example, but you cannot change theconfiguration.

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– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you canonly view the live video image and switch between thedifferent live image displays.

Define and change a separate password for each level. Enter thepassword (19 characters maximum; no special characters) forthe selected level.Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typingmistakes.

Date/TimeIf there are multiple devices operating in the system or network,it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example,it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneousrecordings when all devices are operating on the same time.Device time, date and time zone are shown.4 Click Sync to PC to apply the system time from your

computer to the device.

Note:It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. Anincorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording. The unit can receive the time signal from a time server usingvarious time server protocols and then use it to set the internalclock. The device polls the time signal automatically once everyminute.Enter the IP address of a time server.Select the protocol that is supported by the selected timeserver. It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol.This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for specialapplications and future function extensions.Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.

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NetworkThe settings on these pages are used to integrate the deviceinto a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. Inthis case Set changes to Set and Reboot.1. Make the desired changes.2. Click Set and Reboot.The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated.If the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic assignment ofIP addresses, select On to automatically accept the DHCP-assigned IP address.For certain applications, the DHCP server must support thefixed assignment between IP address and MAC address, andmust be appropriately set up so that, once an IP address isassigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.

IP addressEnter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP addressmust be valid for the network.

Subnet maskEnter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.

Gateway addressFor the device to establish a connection to a remote location ina different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here.Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).

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EncoderSelect a profile for encoding the video signal on stream 1 (this isnot a selection of the recording profile).Pre-programmed profiles are available that give priority todifferent parameters and they should be selected based on youroperating environment.When a profile is selected, its details are displayed.

AudioSwitch the camera audio On or Off.Use the slider to adjust the level for the applicable audio signal.

RecordingRecord the images from the camera to a storage medium. Forlong-term authoritative images, it is essential to use VRM or anappropriately sized iSCSI system.

Storage medium1. Select the required storage medium from the list.2. Click Start to start recording or Stop to end recording.

System OverviewThis page provides general information on the hardware andfirmware system, including version numbers. No items can bechanged on this page but they can be copied for informationpurposes when troubleshooting.

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Identification

NamingAssign a unique name to assist in identification. This namesimplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensivesystems.The name is used for remote identification, for example, in theevent of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy aspossible to identify the location unambiguously.You can use additional lines to enter kanji characters.1. Click the + sign to add a new line2. Click the icon next to the new line. A window with a

character map opens.3. Click the required character. The character is inserted into

the Result field.4. In the character map, click the << and >> icons to move

between the different pages of the table, or select a pagefrom the list field.

5. Click the < icon to the right of the Result field to delete thelast character, or click the X icon to delete all characters.

6. Click the OK button to apply the selected characters to thenew line of the name. The window closes.

IDEach device should be assigned a unique identifier that can beentered here as an additional means of identification.

iSCSI Initiator extensionAdd text to an initiator name to make identification easier inlarge iSCSI systems. This text is added to the initiator name,separated from it by a full stop. (You can see the initiator namein the System Overview page.)

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PasswordA password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You canuse different authorization levels to limit access.Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higherauthorization levels are also protected with a password.Therefore, you always have to start from the highestauthorization level when assigning passwords.You can define and change a password for each authorizationlevel if you are logged in as service or if the unit is not passwordprotected.Enter the password for the appropriate authorization level here.The maximum password text length is 19 characters and nospecial characters are allowed.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 andallows all configuration settings to be changed.

– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you canoperate the device, play back recordings, and also controlcamera, for example, but you cannot change theconfiguration.

– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you canonly view the live video image and switch between thedifferent live image displays.

Enter PasswordDefine and change a separate password for each level. Enter thepassword (19 characters maximum; no special characters) forthe selected level.

Confirm passwordRe-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typingmistakes.

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Date/Time

Date formatSelect the required date format.

Device date / Device timeIf there are multiple devices operating in your system ornetwork, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. Forexample, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluatesimultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on thesame time. 1. Enter the current date. Since the device time is controlled

by the internal clock, it is not necessary to enter the day ofthe week – it is added automatically.

2. Enter the current time or click Sync to PC to apply thesystem time from your computer to the device.

Note:It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. Anincorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording.

Device time zoneSelect the time zone in which the system is located.

Daylight saving timeThe internal clock can switch automatically between normal anddaylight saving time (DST). The unit already contains the datafor DST switch-overs for many years in advance. If the date, timeand zone have been set up correctly, a DST table isautomatically created.If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time dates byediting the table, note that values occur in linked pairs (DSTstart and end dates).

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First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select theappropriate 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 rowand selecting values from the list boxes.

8. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.

Time server IP addressThe unit can receive the time signal from a time server usingvarious time server protocols and then use it to set the internalclock. The device polls the time signal automatically once everyminute.Enter the IP address of a time server.

Time server typeSelect the protocol that is supported by the selected timeserver. It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol.This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for specialapplications and future function extensions.Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.

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Display StampingVarious overlays or stamps in the video image provide importantsupplementary information. These overlays can be enabledindividually and arranged on the image in a clear manner.

Camera name stampingSelect the position of the camera name overlay in the drop-down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at aposition of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set toOff for no overlay information.If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Yposition fields.

Time stampingSelect the position of the time and date overlay in the drop-down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at aposition of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set toOff for no overlay information.If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Yposition fields.

Display millisecondsIf necessary, display milliseconds for Time stamping. Thisinformation can be useful for recorded video images; however, itdoes increase the processor's computing time. Select Off ifdisplaying milliseconds is not needed.

Alarm mode stampingSelect On in the drop-down box for a text message to bedisplayed in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at aposition of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set toOff for no overlay information.If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Yposition fields.

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Alarm messageEnter the message to be displayed on the image in the event ofan alarm. The maximum text length is 31 characters.

Transparent stampingCheck this box to make the stamp on the image transparent.

Video authenticationSelect a method for verifying the integrity of the video in theVideo authentication drop-down box.If you select Watermarking all images are marked with an icon.The icon indicates if the sequence (live or saved) has beenmanipulated.If you want to add a digital signature to the transmitted videoimages to ensure their integrity, select one of the cryptographicalgorithms for this signature.Enter the interval (in seconds) between insertions of the digitalsignature.

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Web Interface

AppearanceYou can adapt the appearance of the web interface and changethe website language to meet your requirements.GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company anddevice logos. The image can be stored on a web server (forexample, http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif).Ensure that a connection to the web server is always available todisplay the image. The image files are not stored on the unit.To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in theCompany logo and Device logo fields.

Website languageSelect the language for the user interface.

Company logoTo replace the company's logo in the top-right part of thewindow, enter the path to a suitable image in this field. Theimage file must be stored on a web server.

Device logoTo replace the device name in the top-left part of the window,enter the path to a suitable image in this field. The image filemust be stored on a web server.

Show VCA metadataWhen video analysis is activated, additional information from thevideo content analysis (VCA) function is displayed in the livevideo image. With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, thesensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked withrectangles.

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Show VCA trajectoriesThe trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video contentanalysis are displayed in the live video image if a correspondinganalysis type is activated.

Show overlay iconsWhen selected, various status icons are displayed as an overlayon the video images.

Select video playerSelect the type of player to be used for live mode viewing.

JPEG size, interval and qualitySelect the size, update interval and quality of the M‑JPEG imagedisplayed on the livepage. The highest quality is 1. When Bestpossible is selected for size, the unit determines the qualitybased on the network capacity.

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LIVE FunctionsYou can adapt the LIVE page functions to meet yourrequirements. Choose from a variety of different options fordisplaying information and controls.1. Select the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on

the LIVE. The selected elements are checked.2. Check to see if the desired items are shown.

Transmit audioWhen selected, the audio from the camera (if set to On on theAudio page) is sent to the computer. This setting applies only tothe computer on which the selection is made. Transmittingaudio data requires additional network bandwidth.

Lease time [s]The lease time in seconds determines the time beyond which adifferent user is authorized to control the camera after nofurther control signals are received from the current user. Afterthis time interval, the camera is automatically available foranother user.

Show alarm inputsThe alarm inputs are displayed next to the video image as iconsalong with their assigned names. If an alarm is active, thecorresponding icon changes color.

Show alarm outputsAlarm outputs are shown next to the video image as icons alongwith their assigned names. If an output is switched, the iconchanges color.

Show event logThe event messages are displayed with the date and time in afield next to the video image.

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Show system logThe system messages are displayed with the date and time in afield next to the video image and provide information about theestablishment and termination of connections, and othersystem-level messages.

Allow snapshotsSelect the type of player to be used for live mode viewing.

Allow local recordingSpecify whether the icon for saving video sequences locallyshould be displayed below the live image. Video sequences canonly be saved locally on your hard disk if this icon is visible.

I-frames-only streamSelect to display an additional tab on the LIVE page where onlyI-frames can be viewed. Ensure that I-frame quality is not set toAuto or no updates will occur.

Show Intelligent TrackingSelect to display or hide the intelligent tracker panel on the livepage.

Path for JPEG and video filesEnter the path for the storage location of individual images andvideo sequences saved from the LIVE. If necessary, clickBrowse... to find a suitable folder.

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Logging

Save event logSelect this option to save event messages in a text file on thelocal computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed withany text editor or standard office software.

File for event logEnter the path for saving the event log. If necessary, clickBrowse... to find a suitable folder.

Save system logSelect this option to save system messages in a text file on thelocal computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed withany text editor or standard office software.

File for system logEnter the path for saving the system log. If necessary, clickBrowse... to find a suitable folder.

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Application variantThe camera has a choice of application variants that set up thecamera for optimum performance in a specific environment.Select the application variant best suited to your installation.The application variant must be selected before any otherchanges are made, as the camera reboots automatically andresets the factory defaults when the application variant ischanged.

Base frame rateSelect the base frame rate for the camera.

Note:Shutter times and frame rates, and the analog output (ifpresent) are affected by this value.

Camera LEDDisable the Camera LED on the camera to switch it off.

Flip imageSelect On to output an upside down camera image.

Menu buttonSelect Disabled to prevent access to the install wizard via themenu button on the camera itself.

Reboot deviceClick Reboot to restart the camera.

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Factory defaultsClick Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera. Aconfirmation screen appears. Allow several seconds for thecamera to optimize the picture after a reset.

Lens WizardClick Lens Wizard... to open a separate window which can beused to focus the camera lens (not for all cameras).

Lens WizardThis page enables you to focus the lens on a particular area (notfor all cameras).

Zoom(only for AVF lenses)Use the slider to adjust the optical zoom of the lens.

Focus1. In the preview window, use the mouse to change the size

and position of the shaded box that defines the focus area.(Check the box below the preview window to show only thedefined area in the main window.)

2. Check the IR-corrected lens box to have the same focuspositions for day and night.– To adjust the focus position separately for day and

night uncheck the IR-corrected lens box. Select theDay/night mode (Color or Monochrome) in theCamera / Picture Settings / ALC menu; the relevantfocus position slider is activated.

3. The lens type is displayed; if applicable, select the DC iristype.

4. Click Center to center the back focus and so obtain thewidest adjustment range. (If necessary, manually adjustfocus on lens.)

5. Click Full Range Autofocus to focus the lens across its fullrange.

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– The motorized automatic back focus process runs.– The focus position, state and indicator are shown.

6. Click Local Range Autofocus to fine focus the lens acrossthe local range.– The motorized automatic back focus process runs.– The focus position, state and indicator are shown.

7. If the IR-corrected lens box is unchecked, select the otherDay/night mode and readjust the focus for this mode.


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Picture settings – User modeA user mode is a collection of image parameters that are set inthe camera when that particular mode is selected (installermenu settings are excluded). Several pre-defined modes areavailable for typical scenarios. After a mode has been selected,additional changes can be made through the user interface.

Current modeSelect the mode you wish to use from the drop-down menu.

Mode IDThe name of the selected mode is displayed.

Copy mode toSelect the mode from the drop-down menu to which you wish tocopy the active user mode.

Restore Mode DefaultsClick Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory defaultmodes. Confirm you decision.

User mode factory defaults– Indoor – general day-to-night changes in an indoor

environment without sun highlights or street lightingeffects.

– Outdoor – general day-to-night changes in an outdoorenvironment with sun highlights and street lighting effects.

– Night-optimized – optimized for details in low lightenvironments.

– Low bit rate – reduces bandwidth requirements.– Intelligent AE – optimized for scenes with fluctuating front

and back light caused by sunlight or other illuminatedobjects in the scene.

– Vibrant – enhanced contrast, sharpness and saturation.– Sports and gaming – high-speed capture, and improved

color rendition and sharpness.

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– Traffic – for monitoring traffic movement on roads orparking lots. It can also be used in industrial applicationswhere fast moving objects are to be monitored. Motionartifacts are minimized.

– Retail – improved color rendition and sharpness withreduced bandwidth requirements.


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Picture settings – ColorContrast (0...255)Adjust the contrast with the slider from 0 to 255.

Saturation (0...255)Adjust the color saturation with the slider from 0 to 255.

Brightness (0...255)Adjust the brightness with the slider from 0 to 255.

White balance– Basic auto mode allows the camera to continually adjust for

optimal color reproduction using an average reflectancemethod. This is useful for indoor light sources and forcolored LED light illumination.

– Standard auto mode allows the camera to continuallyadjust for optimal color reproduction in an environmentwith natural light sources.

– SON/SOX auto mode allows the camera to continuallyadjust for optimal color reproduction in an environmentwith sodium vapor light sources (street lighting).

– Dominant color auto mode takes into account any dominantcolor in the image (for example, the green of a footballpitch or of a gaming table) and uses this information toobtain a well balanced color reproduction.

– In Manual mode the Red, Green, and Blue gain can bemanually set to a desired position.

HoldClick Hold to put ATW on hold and save the current colorsettings. The mode changes to manual.

RGB-weightedIn an auto mode, RGB-weighted white balance can be switchedOn or Off. When On, additional fine tuning of the automaticcolor reproduction can be made with the R, G and B weightsliders.

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R-gainIn Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain slider tooffset the factory white point alignment (reducing redintroduces more cyan).

G-gainIn Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain slider tooffset the factory white point alignment (reducing greenintroduces more magenta).

B-gainIn Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain slider tooffset the factory white point alignment (reducing blueintroduces more yellow).

Note:It is only necessary to change the white point offset for specialscene conditions.

DefaultClick Default to set all video values to their factory setting.


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Picture settings – ALC

ALC modeSelect the mode:– Fluorescent 50 Hz– Fluorescent 60 Hz– Outdoor

ALC levelAdjust the video output level (-15 to 0 to +15).Select the range within which the ALC will operate. A positivevalue is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value ismore useful for very bright conditions.

Saturation (av-pk)The saturation (av-pk) slider configures the ALC level so that itcontrols mainly on scene average level (slider position -15) or onscene peak level (slider position +15). Scene peak level is usefulfor capturing images that contain car headlights.

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Exposure/frame rateAuto exposure/frame rateSelect to let the camera automatically set the optimum shutterspeed. The camera tries to maintain the selected shutter speedas long as the light level of the scene permits.4 Select the minimum frame rate for automatic exposure.

(The values available depend on the value set for the Baseframe rate in the Installer Menu.)

Default shutterThe default shutter improves the motion performance in autoexposure mode.4 Select a default shutter speed.

Fixed exposureSelect to set a fixed shutter speed.4 Select the shutter speed for fixed exposure. (The values

available depend on the value set for the ALC mode.)

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Day/nightAuto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter on and offdepending on the scene illumination level.Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed, giving full IRsensitivity.Color - the camera always produces a color signal regardless oflight levels.

Day-to-night switchoverAdjust the slider to set the video level at which the camera inAuto mode switches from color to monochrome operation (-15to +15).A low (negative) value means that the camera switches tomonochrome at a lower light level. A high (positive) value meansthat the camera switches to monochrome at a higher light level.

Night-to-day switchoverAdjust the slider to set the video level at which the camera inAuto mode switches from monochrome to color operation (-15to +15).A low (negative) value means that the camera switches to colorat a lower light level. A high (positive) value means that thecamera switches to color at a higher light level.(The actual switch-over point might change automatically toavoid instable switching.)

Note:To ensure stability when using IR illuminators, use the alarminterface for reliable Day/Night switching.

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Picture settings – Enhance

Sharpness levelThe slider adjusts the sharpness level between -15 and +15.Zero position of the slider corresponds to the factory defaultlevel.A low (negative) value makes the picture less sharp. Increasingsharpness brings out more detail. Extra sharpness can enhancethe details of license plates, facial features and the edges ofcertain surfaces but can increase bandwidth requirements.

Backlight CompensationSelect Off to switch off backlight compensation.Select On to capture details in high-contrast and extremelybright-dark conditions.Select Intelligent AE to capture object detail in scenes withpeople moving in front of a bright background

Contrast enhancementSelect On to increase the contrast in low contrast conditions.

Intelligent DNRSelect On to activate intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)which reduces noise based on motion and light levels.

Temporal noise filteringAdjusts the temporal noise filtering level between -15 and +15.The higher the value, the more noise filtering.

Spatial noise filteringAdjusts the spatial noise filtering level between -15 and +15. Thehigher the value, the more noise filtering.

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Picture settings – User mode schedulerThe user mode scheduler is used to determine which user modeshould be used during the day and which user mode should beused during the night.1. Select the mode you wish to use during the day from Day

mode drop-down box.2. Select the mode you wish to use during the night from

Night mode drop-down box.3. Use the two slider buttons to set the Day time range.

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Encoder SettingsThe Encoder Profile, Encoder Streams and Encoder Regionssettings allow you to adapt the video data transmissioncharacteristics for your operating environment (networkstructure, bandwidth, data structures). The camerasimultaneously generates two H.264 video streams and anM‑JPEG stream for transmission. An I‑frame only stream is usedfor recording.Select the compression settings of these streams individually,for example, one setting for transmissions to the Internet andone for LAN connections. Refer to Encoder Profile, page 57 for more information onsetting up the encoder profile.Refer to Encoder Streams, page 61 for more information onsetting up the encoder streams.Refer to Encoder Regions, page 63 for more information onsetting up the encoder regions.

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Privacy MasksPrivacy masking is used to block a specific area of a scene frombeing viewed. Four privacy mask areas can be defined. Theactivated masked areas are filled with the selected pattern inlive view.1. Select the pattern to be used for all masks.2. Check the box of the mask you wish to activate.3. Use the mouse to define the area for each of the masks.

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AudioYou can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specificrequirements. The live video image is shown in the window tohelp you check the audio source. Your changes are effectiveimmediately.If you connect via Web browser, you must activate the audiotransmission on the LIVE Functions page. For otherconnections, the transmission depends on the audio settings ofthe respective system.The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel tothe video data, and so increase the network load. The audiodata is encoded according to the selected format and requiresadditional bandwidth. If you do not want any audio data to betransmitted, select Off.

Select inputSelect the audio input from the drop-down list.

Adjust levelAdjust the audio level with the slider(s). Adjust so that theindicator does not go into the red zone.

Recording formatSelect a format for audio recording. The default value is AAC 48kbps. You can select AAC 80 kbps, G.711 or L16 depending onthe required audio quality or sampling rate.AAC audio technology is licensed by Fraunhofer IIS. (http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/)

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Pixel CounterThe number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by thehighlighted area is displayed below the picture. With thesevalues you can check whether the requirements for specificfunctions, for example, identification tasks, are fulfilled.1. Click Freeze to freeze the camera image if the object that

you want to measure is moving.2. To reposition a zone, place the cursor over the zone, hold

down the mouse button and drag into position.3. To change the shape of a zone, place the cursor over the

edge of the zone, hold down the mouse button and dragthe edge of the zone to the required position.

4. Click Update to update the camera image automatically atregular intervals.

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Encoder SettingsThe encoder settings determine the characteristics of the fourstreams generated by the camera. The types of streams that canbe generated are:– HD streams– SD streams– I-frame only streams for recording– M-JPEG streams The bit rates, the encoding interval, and the Group-of-Pictures(GOP) structure and quality, are defined and stored for eightdifferent profiles on the Encoder Profile page. The SD(Standard Definition) resolution is also selected here. The resolution of the two H.264 streams and the pre-definedprofile to be used for each stream is selected on the EncoderStreams page. The maximum frame rate and quality of the JPEGstream is also selected here. The streams and profiles for recording are selected on theRecording Profiles page. The Encoder Regions page allows you to select different qualitylevels for various areas of the image. This can help in reducingthe bit rate. For example, important objects can be selected toprovide higher quality encoding than selected background areas.

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Encoder ProfileProfiles are rather complex and include a number of parametersthat interact with one another, so it is generally best to use thepre-defined profiles. Only change a profile if completely familiarwith all the configuration options.

Pre-defined profilesEight definable profiles are available. The pre-defined profilesgive priority to different parameters.– Profile 1

High resolution for high bandwidth connections– Profile 2

High resolution with lower data rate– Profile 3

High resolution for low bandwidth connections– Profile 4

Standard resolution for high bandwidth connections– Profile 5

Standard resolution with lower data rate– Profile 6

Standard resolution for low bandwidth connections– Profile 7

Standard resolution for DSL connections– Profile 8

Low resolution for mobile phone connections

Changing a profileTo change a profile, select it by clicking its tab and then changethe parameters within that profile.If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter isentered, the nearest valid value is substituted when the settingsare saved.

Profile nameIf required, enter a new name for the profile.

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Target bit rateTo optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit the datarate for the device. The target data rate should be set accordingto the desired picture quality for typical scenes with noexcessive motion.For complex images or frequent changes of image content dueto frequent movements, this limit can temporarily be exceededup to the value entered in the Maximum bit rate field.

Maximum bit rateThis maximum data rate is not exceeded under anycircumstances. Depending on the video quality settings for the I-frames and P-frames, this can result in individual images beingskipped.The value entered here must be at least 10% higher than thevalue entered in the Target bit rate field. If the value enteredhere is too low, it is automatically adjusted.

Encoding intervalThe Encoding interval slider determines the interval at whichimages are encoded and transmitted. This can be particularlyadvantageous with low bandwidths. The image rate in ips(images per second) is displayed next to the slider.

Standard definition video resolutionSelect the desired resolution for the standard definition videoimage.

Note:These resolutions are not used by a HD stream.

Expert SettingsIf necessary, use the expert settings to adapt the I-frame qualityand the P-frame quality to specific requirements. The setting isbased on the H.264 quantization parameter (QP).

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GOP structureSelect the structure you require for the Group-of-Pictures(GOP). Depending on whether you place greater priority onhaving the lowest possible delay (IP frames only) or using aslittle bandwidth possible, you choose IP, IBP or IBBP. (GOP isnot available for megapixel cameras.)

Averaging periodSelect the appropriate averaging period as a means of stabilizingthe long term bit rate.

I-frame distanceUse the slider to set the distance between I-frames to Auto or tobetween 3 and 60. An entry of 3 means that every third image isan I-frame.The lower the number, the more I-frames aregenerated.

Min. P-frame QPIn the H.264-protocol, the Quantization Parameter (QP)specifies the degree of compression and thus the image qualityfor every frame. The lower the QP value, the higher the encodingquality. A higher quality produces a higher data load. Typical QPvalues are between 18 and 30. Define the lower limit for thequantization of the P-frames here, and thus the maximumachievable quality of the P-frames.

I/P-frame delta QPThis parameter sets the ratio of the I-frame QP to the P-frameQP. For example, you can set a lower value for I-frames bymoving the slide control to a negative value. Thus, the quality ofthe I-frames relative to the P-frames is improved. The total dataload will increase, but only by the portion of I-frames.To obtain the highest quality at the lowest bandwidth, even inthe case of increased movement in the picture, configure thequality settings as follows:1. Observe the coverage area during normal movement in the

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2. Set the value for Min. P-frame QP to the highest value atwhich the image quality still meets your needs.

3. Set the value for I/P-frame delta QP to the lowest possiblevalue. This is how to save bandwidth and memory in normalscenes. The image quality is retained even in the case ofincreased movement since the bandwidth is then filled upto the value that is entered under Maximum bit rate.

Background delta QPSelect the appropriate encoding quality level for a backgroundregion defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, thehigher the encoding quality.

Object delta QPSelect the appropriate encoding quality level for an objectregion defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the QP value, thehigher the encoding quality.

DefaultClick Default to return the profile to the factory default values.

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Encoder Streams

H.264 settingsSelect H.264 Settings1. Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 1 from the

drop-down box.2. Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 2 (the

available choices depend on the algorithm selected forstream 1).

3. Select the Non-recording profile for each stream from theeight profiles that have been defined.– This profile is not used for recording. When a stream is

used for recording, the profile selected on theRecording Profiles page is used.

Preview >>Previews of streams 1 and 2 can be shown.1. Click Preview>> to display a preview of the video for

streams 1 and 2. The current profile is shown above thepreview.

2. Click 1:1 Live View below a preview to open a viewingwindow for that stream. Various additional items ofinformation are shown across the top of the window.

3. Click Preview << to close the preview displays.

Note:Deactivate the display of the video images if the performance ofthe computer is adversely affected by the decoding of the datastream.

Regions of Interest (ROI)If you select an ROI property for stream 2, you can set up aregion of interest on the Livepage.

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JPEG streamSet the parameters for the M‑JPEG stream.– Select the Resolution.– Select the Max. frame rate in images per second (ips).– The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the M‑JPEG

image quality from Low to High.

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Encoder Regions

Regions1. Select one of the eight available regions from the drop-

down box.2. Use the mouse to define the area for that region by

dragging the center or sides of the shaded window.3. Select the encoder quality to be used for the defined area.

(Object and background quality levels are defined on theExpert Settings section of the Encoder Profile page.)

4. If required, select another region and repeat steps 2 and 3.5. Click Set to apply the region settings.

Preview

Click to open a viewing window where a 1:1 live image andthe bit rate for the region settings can be previewed.

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RecordingImages can be recorded to an appropriately configured iSCSIsystem or, for cameras with an SD slot, locally to an SD card. SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times andtemporary recordings. They can be used for local alarmrecording or to improve the overall reliability of video recording.For long-term authoritative images use an appropriately sizediSCSI system. Two recording tracks are available (Recording 1 and Recording2). The encoder streams and profiles can be selected for each ofthese tracks for both standard and alarm recordings.Ten recording profiles are available where these recordingtracks can be defined differently. These profiles are then usedfor building schedules. A Video Recording Manager (VRM) can control all recordingwhen accessing an iSCSI system. The VRM is an externalprogram for configuring recording tasks for video servers. Forfurther information, contact your local customer service atBosch Security Systems.

Storage Management

Device managerCheck the Managed by VRM box to let an external VideoRecording Manager (VRM) manage all recording. No furthersettings can be configured.

Note:Activating or deactivating VRM causes the current storagesettings to be lost; they can only be restored through re-configuration.

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Recording mediaSelect a media tab to connect to the available storage media.

iSCSI MediaTo use an iSCSI system as the storage medium, a connection tothe desired iSCSI system is required to set the configurationparameters.The storage system selected must be available on the networkand completely set up. It must have an IP address and bedivided into logical drives (LUNs).1. Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI destination in

the iSCSI IP address field.2. If the iSCSI destination is password protected, enter the

password into the Password field.3. Click Read.

– The connection to the IP address is established.The Storage overview field displays the logical drives.

Local MediaAn SD card inserted in the camera can be used for localrecording.4 If the SD card is password protected, enter the password

into the Password field.The Storage overview field displays the local media.

Note:SD card recording performance is highly dependent on thespeed (class) and performance of the SD card. An SD card ofClass 6 or higher is recommended.

Activating and configuring storage mediaAvailable media or iSCSI drives must be transferred to theManaged storage media list, activated, and configured forstorage.

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Note:A iSCSI target storage device can only be associated with oneuser. If a target is being used by another user, ensure that thecurrent user no longer needs the target before decoupling thatuser. 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 therecording tracks to be recorded on the target selected.

Formatting storage mediaAll recordings on a storage medium can be deleted at any time.Check the recordings before deleting and back-up importantsequences on the computer's hard drive.1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list

to select it.2. Click Edit below the list.3. Click Format in the new window to delete all recordings in

the storage medium.4. Click OK to close the window.

Deactivating storage mediaA storage medium in the Managed storage media list can bedeactivated. It is then no longer used for recordings.1. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list

to select it.2. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is

deactivated and removed from the list.

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Recording ProfilesA recording profile contains the characteristics of the tracks thatare used for recording. These characteristics can be defined forten different profiles. The profiles can then be assigned to daysor times of day on the Recording Scheduler page. Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles can bechanged on the Recording Scheduler page.To configure a profile click its tab to open its settings page.– To copy the currently visible settings to other profiles, click

Copy Settings. A window opens to select the target profilesfor the copied settings.

– If you change a profile’s settings, click Set to save.– If necessary, click Default to return all settings to their

factory defaults.

Stream profile settingsSelect the encoder profile setting that is to be used with stream1 and 2 when recording. This selection is independent of theselection for live stream transmission. (The properties of theencoder profiles are defined on the Encoder Profile page.)

Recording track selectionStandard and alarm recording can be defined for the tworecording tracks. You must first select the track before settingup the standard and alarm recording parameters.1. Click the Recording 1 entry in the list.2. Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for

track 1 as described below.3. Click the Recording 2 entry in the list.4. Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters for

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Recording includesSpecify whether additional data, such as audio (if available) ormetadata (for example, alarms or VCA data) should also berecorded. (If audio is available, you can change the global audioformat by clicking the audio format link.)

Note:Including metadata could make subsequent searches ofrecordings easier but it requires additional memory capacity.Without metadata, it is not possible to include video contentanalysis in recordings.

Standard recordingSelect the mode for standard recordings:– Continuous: the recording proceeds continuously. If the

maximum recording capacity is reached, older recordingsare 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.

StreamSelect the stream to be used for standard recordings:– Stream 1– Stream 2– I-frames only

Alarm recordingSelect a period for the Pre-alarm time from the list box.Select a period for the Post-alarm time from the list box.

Alarm streamSelect the stream to be used for alarm recordings:– Stream 1– Stream 2– I-frames only

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Check the encoding interval and bit rates from profile: box andselect an encoder profile to set the associated encoding intervalfor alarm recording. Check the Export to account box to send standard H.264 filesto the target whose address is displayed.If the target has not yet been defined, click Configure accountsto jump to the Accounts page where the server information canbe entered.

Alarm triggersSelect the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm recording:– Alarm input– Analysis alarm– Video loss alarmSelect the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording,via RCP+ commands or alarm scripts, for example.


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Maximum Retention TimeRecordings are overwritten when the retention time enteredhere has expired.4 Enter the required retention time in days for each recording

track.Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the availablerecording capacity.

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Recording SchedulerThe recording scheduler allows you to link the created recordingprofiles to the days and times at which the camera's images areto be recorded. Schedules can be defined for weekdays and forholidays.

WeekdaysAssign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as neededfor any day of the week. Move the mouse cursor over the table —the time is displayed.1. Click the profile to be assigned in the Time periods box.2. Click a field in the table and, while holding down the left

mouse button, drag the cursor across all of the fields to beassigned to the selected profile.

3. Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals.4. Click Select All to select all of the intervals to be assigned

to the selected profile.5. Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.6. When finished, click Set to save the settings to the device.

HolidaysDefine holidays whose settings will override the settings for thenormal weekly schedule.1. Click the Holidays tab. Days that have already been defined

are shown in the table.2. Click Add. A new window opens.3. Select the desired From date from the calendar.4. Click in the To box and select a date from the calendar.5. Click OK to accept the selection which is handled as a

single entry in the table. The window closes.6. Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile as

described above. Delete user-defined holidays as follows:1. Click Delete in the Holidays tab. A new window opens.

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2. Click the date to be deleted.3. Click OK. The selection is removed from the table and the

window is closed.4. Repeat for any other dates to be deleted.

Profile namesChange the names of the recording profiles listed in the Timeperiods box.1. Click a profile.2. Click Rename.3. Enter the new name and click Rename again.

Activate recordingAfter completing configuration, activate the recording scheduleand start scheduled recording. Once activated, the RecordingProfiles and the Recording Scheduler are deactivated and theconfiguration cannot be modified. Stop scheduled recording tomodify the configuration.1. Click Start to activate the recording schedule.2. Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule. Recordings

that are currently running are interrupted and theconfiguration can be modified.

Recording statusThe graphic indicates the recording activity. An animatedgraphic is displayed when recording is taking place.

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Recording StatusDetails of the recording status are displayed here forinformation. These settings cannot be changed.

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Alarm ConnectionsIn the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically connect to apre-defined IP address. The unit can contact up to ten IPaddresses in the order listed until a connection is made.

Connect on alarmSelect On so that the unit automatically connects to a pre-defined IP address in the event of an alarm.Select Follows input 1 so that the unit maintains the connectionfor as long as an alarm exists on alarm input 1.

Number of destination IP addressSpecify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted in theevent of an alarm. The unit contacts the remote locations oneafter the other in the numbered sequence until a connection ismade.

Destination IP addressFor each number, enter the corresponding IP address for thedesired remote station.

Destination passwordIf the remote station is password protected, enter the passwordhere.Only ten passwords can be defined here. Define a generalpassword if more than ten connections are required, forexample, when connections are initiated by a controlling systemsuch as Bosch Video Client or Bosch Video Management System.The unit connects to all remote stations protected by the samegeneral password. To define a general password:1. Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list box.2. Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination IP address field.3. Enter the password in the Destination password field.

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4. Set the user password of all the remote stations to beaccessed using this password.

Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.0 overrides itsfunction as the tenth address to try.

Video transmissionIf the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP (HTTP port)as the transfer protocol. For use in a local network, select UDP.To enable multicast operation, select UDP for the Videotransmission parameter here and on the Network Access page.

Note:In the event of an alarm, a larger network bandwidth issometimes required for additional video streams (if multicastoperation is not possible).

StreamSelect a stream to be transmitted.

Remote portSelect an appropriate browser port depending on the networkconfiguration.The ports for HTTPS connections are only available if SSLencryption is set to On.

Video outputIf a hardware receiver is used, select the analog video output towhich the signal should be switched. If the destination device isunknown, select First available. This places the image on thefirst video output with no signal.The connected monitor only displays images when an alarm istriggered.

Note:Refer to the destination unit documentation for moreinformation on image display options and available videooutputs.

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DecoderIf a split image is set for the selected video output, select adecoder to display the alarm image. The decoder selecteddetermines the position in the split image.

SSL encryptionSSL encryption protects data used for establishing aconnection, such as the password. By selecting On, onlyencrypted ports are available for the Remote port parameter.SSL encryption must be activated and configured on both sidesof 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 isinstalled).

Auto-connectSelect On to automatically re-establish a connection to one ofthe previously specified IP addresses after each reboot,connection breakdown, or network failure.

AudioSelect On to transmit the audio stream with an alarmconnection.

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Video Content Analyses (VCA)The camera has integrated Video Content Analyses (VCA) whichdetects and analyzes changes in the picture using imageprocessing algorithms. Such changes can be due to movementsin the camera's field of view. Detection of movement can beused to trigger an alarm and to transmit metadata. Various VCA configurations can be selected and adapted to yourapplication, as required. Refer to Setting up VCA, page 82 for more information onsetting up video content analyses.

Note:If there is not enough computing power, priority is given to liveimages and recordings. This can lead to impairment of the VCAsystem. Observe the processor load and optimize the encodersettings or the VCA settings if necessary, or turn off VCAcompletely.

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Audio AlarmAlarms can be generated based on audio signals. Configuresignal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms, forexample, machine noise or background noise, are avoided.Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audioalarm.

Audio alarmSelect On for the device to generate audio alarms.

NameThe name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive videomonitoring systems, for example with the Bosch Video Clientand the Bosch Video Management System. Enter a unique andclear name here.

Signal RangesExclude 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 toinclude or exclude individual ranges.

ThresholdSet up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in thegraphic Set the threshold using the slide control or,alternatively, move the white line directly in the graphic usingthe mouse.

SensitivityUse this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the soundenvironment and effectively suppress individual signal peaks. Ahigh value represents a high level of sensitivity.

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Alarm E-MailAlarm states can be documented by e-mail. The cameraautomatically sends an e‑mail to a user-defined e‑mail address.This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have avideo receiver.

Send alarm e-mailSelect On for the device to automatically send an alarm e‑mail inthe event of an alarm.

Mail server IP addressEnter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTPstandard (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Outgoing e‑mails aresent to the mail server via the address entered. Otherwise, leavethe box blank (0.0.0.0).

SMTP user nameEnter a registered user name for the chosen mail server.

SMTP passwordEnter the required password for the registered user name.

FormatSelect the data format of the alarm message.– Standard (with JPEG): e‑mail with JPEG image file

attachment.– SMS: e‑mail in SMS format to an e‑mail‑to‑SMS gateway

without an image attachment.When a mobile phone is used as the receiver, make sure toactivate the e‑mail or SMS function, depending on the format, sothat these messages can be received. Obtain information onoperating your mobile phone from your mobile phone provider.

Image sizeSelect the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from thecamera.

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Attach JPEG from cameraCheck the box to specify that JPEG images are sent from thecamera.

Destination addressEnter the e‑mail address for alarm e‑mails here. The maximumaddress length is 49 characters.

Sender nameEnter a unique name for the e‑mail sender, for example, thelocation of the device. This makes it easier to identify the originof the e‑mail.

Test e-mailClick Send Now to test the e‑mail function. An alarm e-mail isimmediately created and sent.

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Alarm Task EditorEditing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entrieson the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot be reversed.To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge andbe familiar with the information in the Alarm Task ScriptLanguage document and the English language. As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarmpages, enter the desired alarm functions in script form here.This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other alarmpages.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 Scriptsuccessfully parsed. is displayed over the text field. If itwas not successful, an error message is displayed withfurther information.

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Setting up VCASeveral VCA configurations are available.– Off– Silent VCA– Profile #1– Profile #2– Scheduled– Event triggered

VCA - Silent VCAIn this configuration, metadata is created to facilitate searchesof recordings, however, no alarm is triggered.4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Silent VCA.

No parameters can be changed for this selection.

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VCA - ProfilesTwo profiles can be set up with different VCA configurations1. In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select profile 1 or

2 and enter the required settings.2. If necessary, click Default to return all settings to default

values. To rename a profile:1. To rename the file, click the icon to the right of the list field

and enter the new profile name in the field.2. Click the icon again. The new profile name is saved. The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

Aggregation time [s]Set an aggregation time of between 0 and 20 seconds. Theaggregation time always starts when an alarm event occurs. Itextends the alarm event by the value set. This prevents alarmevents that occur in quick succession from triggering severalalarms and successive events in a rapid sequence. No furtheralarm is triggered during the aggregation time.The post-alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts oncethe aggregation time has expired.

Analysis typeSelect the required analysis algorithm. Motion+ offers a motiondetector and essential recognition of tampering.Metadata is always created for a video content analysis, unlessthis is explicitly excluded. Depending on the analysis typeselected and the relevant configuration, additional informationoverlays the video image in the preview window next to theparameter settings. With the Motion+ analysis type, for example,the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked withrectangles.

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Note:For suitable devices, additional analysis algorithms withcomprehensive functions, such as IVMD and IVA, are alsoavailable. Refer to the IVA documentation for more informationon using these.

Motion detectorMotion detection is available for the Motion+ analysis type. Forthe detector to function, the following conditions must be met:– Analysis must be activated.– At least one sensor field must be activated.– The individual parameters must be configured to suit the

operating environment and the desired responses.– The sensitivity must be set to a value greater than zero.

Note:Reflections of light (from glass surfaces, etc.), lights switchingon and off, or changes in the light level caused by cloudmovement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responsesfrom the motion detector and generate false alarms. Run aseries of tests at different times of the day and night to ensurethat the video sensor is operating as intended. For indoorsurveillance, ensure constant lighting of the areas during the dayand at night.

SensitivitySensitivity is available for the Motion+ analysis type. The basicsensitivity of the motion detector can be adjusted for theenvironmental conditions to which the camera is subject. Thesensor reacts to variations in the brightness of the video image.The darker the observation area, the higher the value that mustbe selected.

Minimum object sizeSpecify the number of sensor fields that a moving object mustcover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects thatare too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 isrecommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields.

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Debounce time 1 sThe debounce time prevents very brief alarm events fromtriggering individual alarms. If the Debounce time 1 s option isactivated, an alarm event must last at least 1 second to triggeran alarm.

Selecting the areaSelect the areas of the image to be monitored by the motiondetector. The video image is subdivided into square sensorfields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. Toexclude particular regions of the camera's field of view frommonitoring due to continuous movement (by a tree in the wind,for example), the relevant fields can be deactivated.1. Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields. A new

window opens.2. If necessary, click Clear All first to clear the current

selection (fields marked red).3. Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are

marked red.4. If necessary, click Select All to select the entire video-

frame for monitoring.5. Right-click any fields to deactivate.6. Click OK to save the configuration.7. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close

the window without saving the changes.

Tamper detectionDetect tampering of cameras and video cables by means ofvarious options. Run a series of tests at different times of theday and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating asintended.Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed ifReference check is selected.

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SensitivityThe basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted forthe environmental conditions to which the camera is subject.The algorithm reacts to the differences between the referenceimage and the current video image. The darker the observationarea, the higher the value that must be selected.

Trigger delay [s]Set delayed alarm triggering here. The alarm is only triggeredafter a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only ifthe triggering condition still exists. If the original condition hasbeen restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is nottriggered. This avoids false alarms triggered by short-termchanges, for example, cleaning activities in the direct field ofvision of the camera.

Global change (slider)Set how large the global change in the video image must be foran alarm to be triggered. This setting is independent of thesensor fields selected under Select Area. Set a high value iffewer sensor fields need to change to trigger an alarm. With alow value, it is necessary for changes to occur simultaneously ina large number of sensor fields to trigger an alarm. This optionallows detection, independently of motion alarms, manipulationof the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turningthe camera mount bracket, for example.

Global changeActivate this function if the global change, as set with the Globalchange slide control, should trigger an alarm.

Scene too brightActivate this function if tampering associated with exposure toextreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on theobjective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of thescene provides a basis for recognition.


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Scene too darkActivate this function if tampering associated with covering theobjective (for instance, by spraying paint on it) should trigger analarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis forrecognition.

Scene too noisyActivate this function if tampering associated with EMCinterference (noisy scene as the result of a strong interferencesignal in the vicinity of the video lines) should trigger an alarm.

Reference checkSave a reference image that can be continuously compared withthe current video image. If the current video image in themarked areas differs from the reference image, an alarm istriggered. This detects tampering that would otherwise not bedetected, for example, if the camera is turned.1. Click Reference to save the currently visible videoimage

as a reference.2. Click Select Area and select the areas in the reference

image that are to be monitored.3. Check the box Reference check to activate the on-going

check. The stored reference image is displayed in black andwhite below the current video image, and the selectedareas are marked in yellow.

4. Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges optionto specify the reference check once again.

Disappearing edgesThe area selected in the reference image should contain aprominent structure. If this structure is concealed or moved, thereference check triggers an alarm. If the selected area is toohomogenous, so that concealing and moving the structure wouldnot trigger an alarm, then an alarm is triggered immediately toindicate the inadequate reference image.




Appearing edgesSelect this option if the selected area of the reference imageincludes a largely homogenous surface. If structures appear inthis area, then an alarm is triggered.

Selecting the areaSelect the image areas in the reference image that are to bemonitored. The video image is subdivided into square fields.Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually.Select only those areas for reference monitoring in which nomovement takes place and that are always evenly lit, as falsealarms could otherwise be triggered.1. Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields. A new

window opens.2. If necessary, click Clear All first to clear the current

selection (fields marked yellow).3. Left-click the fields to be activated. Activated fields are

marked yellow.4. If necessary, click Select All to select the entire video-

frame for monitoring.5. Right-click any fields to deactivate.6. Click OK to save the configuration.7. Click the close button (X) in the window title bar to close

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VCA - ScheduledA scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile withthe days and times at which the video content analysis is to beactive.4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Scheduled.

Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays.The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

WeekdaysLink any number of 15-minute intervals with the VCA profiles foreach day of the week. Moving the mouse cursor over the tabledisplays the time below it. This aids orientation.1. Click the profile to link in the Time periods field.2. Click in a field in the table, hold down the mouse button

and drag the cursor over all the periods to be assigned tothe selected profile.

3. Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals.4. Click Select All to link all time intervals to the selected

profile.5. Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.6. When finished, click Set to save the settings in the device.

HolidaysDefine holidays on which a profile should be active that aredifferent to the standard weekly schedule.1. Click the Holidays tab. Any days that have already been

selected are shown in the table.2. Click Add. A new window opens.3. Select the desired date from the calendar. Select several

consecutive calendar days by holding down the mousebutton. These will later be displayed as a single entry in thetable.

4. Click OK to accept the selection. The window closes.

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Deleting HolidaysDelete defined holidays at any time:1. Click Delete. A new window opens.2. Click the date to delete.3. Click OK. The item is deleted from the table and the

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VCA - Event triggeredThis configuration allows you to stipulate that the video contentanalysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event.4 In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Event

triggered.As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent VCA configurationin which metadata is created is active; this metadata facilitatessearches of recordings, but does not trigger an alarm.The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.

TriggerSelect a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger. A virtualalarm is created using software, with RCP+ commands or alarmscripts, for example.

Trigger activeSelect the VCA configuration here that is to be enabled via anactive trigger. A green check mark to the right of the list fieldindicates that the trigger is active.

Trigger inactiveSelect the VCA configuration here that is to be activated if thetrigger is not active. A green check mark to the right of the listfield indicates that the trigger is inactive.

Delay [s]Select the delay period for the reaction of the video contentanalysis to trigger signals. The alarm is only triggered after a settime interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if thetriggering condition still exists. If the original condition has beenrestored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is nottriggered. A delay period may be useful in avoiding false alarmsor frequent triggering. During the delay period, the Silent VCAconfiguration is always enabled.

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Alarm inputConfigure the alarm triggers for the unit.Select N.C. (Normally Closed) if the alarm is to be triggered byopening the contact.Select N.O. (Normally Open) if the alarm is to be triggered byclosing the contact.

NameEnter a name for the alarm input. This is then displayed belowthe icon for the alarm input on the LIVE page (if configured).

ActionSelect a type of action to be performed when an alarm inputoccurs:– None– Monochrome

This switches the camera to the monochrome mode.– Switch mode

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Alarm outputConfigure the switching behavior of the output.Select different events that automatically activate an output. Forexample, turn on a floodlight by triggering a motion alarm andthen turn the light off again when the alarm has stopped.

Idle stateSelect Open for the output to operate as a normally opencontact, or select Closed if the output is to operate as anormally closed contact.

Operating modeSelect the way the output works.For example, if you want an activated alarm to stay on after thealarm ends, select Bistable. If you wish an activated alarm tostay on for ten seconds for example, select 10 s.

Output followsSelect the event that triggers the output.

Output nameThe relay can be assigned a name here. The name is shown onthe button next to Trigger output. The LIVE page can also beconfigured to display the name next to the relay icon.

Trigger outputClick the button to switch the alarm output manually (forexample, for testing purposes or to operate a door opener).

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COM1For units with a data connector, use this menu to configure thedata transfer.

Serial port functionSelect a controllable unit from the list. If you wish to use theserial port to transmit transparent data, select Transparent.Select Terminal if you wish to operate the unit from a terminal.After selecting a unit, the remaining parameters in the windoware set automatically and should not be changed.

Camera IDIf necessary, enter the ID of the peripheral you wish to control(for example a dome camera or pan/tilt head).

Baud rateSelect the value for the transmission rate in bps.

Data bitsThe number of data bits per character cannot be changed.

Stop bitsSelect the number of stop bits per character.

Parity checkSelect the type of parity check.

Interface modeSelect the desired protocol for the serial interface.

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NetworkThe settings on these pages are used to integrate the deviceinto a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. Inthis case Set changes to Set and Reboot.1. Make the desired changes.2. Click Set and Reboot.The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated.

Network AccessIf the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address is changed,then the device is only available under the new addresses afterthe reboot.

Automatic IP assignmentIf the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic assignment ofIP addresses, select On to automatically accept the DHCP-assigned IP address.For certain applications, the DHCP server must support thefixed assignment between IP address and MAC address, andmust be appropriately set up so that, once an IP address isassigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.

IP V4 addressIP addressEnter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP addressmust be valid for the network.

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IP V6 addressIP addressEnter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP addressmust be valid for the network.

Prefix lengthEnter the appropriate prefix length for the set IP address.


DNS server addressThe device is easier to access if it is listed on a DNS server. Forexample, to establish an Internet connection to the camera, it issufficient to enter the name given to the device on the DNSserver as a URL in the browser. Enter the DNS server's IPaddress. Servers are supported for secure and dynamic DNS.

Video transmissionIf the device is used behind a firewall, TCP (Port 80) should beselected as the transmission protocol. For use in a localnetwork, choose UDP.Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol. TheTCP protocol does not support multicast connections.

HTTP browser portSelect 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 portTo limit browser access to encrypted connections, choose anHTTPS port from the list. The standard HTTPS port is 443.Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and limitconnections to unencrypted ports.

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The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the browserhas been configured to support this protocol. Also ensure thatJava application support is activated (in the Java Plug-in ControlPanel of the Windows Control Panel).To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off option in theHTTP browser port, the RCP+ port, and Telnet support. Thisdeactivates all unencrypted connections allowing connectionson the HTTPS port only.Configure and activate encryption for media data (video, audio,metadata) on the Encryption page.

RCP+ port 1756Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted connections onthis port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Offoption to deactivate the port.

Telnet supportActivating Telenet support allows unencrypted connections onthis port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Offoption to deactivate telnet support, making telnet connectionsimpossible.

Interface mode ETHIf necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH.Depending on the device connected, it may be necessary toselect a special operation type.

Network MSS [Byte]Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user datahere. This gives the option to adjust the size of the data packetsto the network environment and to optimize data transmission.In UDP mode, comply with the MTU value set below.

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iSCSI MSS [Byte]Specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI systemthan for the other data traffic via the network. The potentialvalue depends on the network structure. A higher value is onlyuseful if the iSCSI system is located in the same subnet as thecamera.

Network MTU [Byte]Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package size(including IP header) to optimize data transmission.

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DynDNS

Enable DynDNSA dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS) allows you to select theunit via the Internet using a host name, without having to knowthe current IP address of the unit. You can enable this servicehere. To do this, you must have an account with one of thedynamic DNS providers and you must register the required hostname for the unit on that site.

Note:For information about the service, registration process andavailable host names refer to the provider.

ProviderSelect your dynamic DNS Provider from the drop-down list.

Host nameEnter the host name registered for the unit.

User nameEnter the user name you registered.

PasswordEnter the password you registered.

Force registration nowForce the registration by transferring the IP address to theDynDNS server. Entries that change frequently are not providedin the Domain Name System. It is a good idea to force theregistration when setting up the device for the first time. Onlyuse 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 device, click the Registerbutton.

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StatusThe status of the DynDNS function is displayed here forinformation purposes; these settings cannot be changed.

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Advanced

Cloud-based ServicesThe User Mode determines how the camera communicates withBosch Cloud-based Security and Services. For more informationabout these services and their availability, visit:http://cloud.boschsecurity.com– Select Auto to allow the camera to poll the server a few

times; if no contact is made, it stops polling.– Select On to constantly poll the server.– Select Off to block polling.

RTSP portIf necessary, select a different port for the exchange of the RTSPdata from the list. The standard RTSP port is 554. Select Off todeactivate the RTSP function.

Authentication (802.1x)To configure Radius server authentication, connect the unitdirectly to a computer using a network cable. If a Radius servercontrols access rights over the network, select On to activateauthentication to communicate with the unit.1. Enter the user name that the Radius server uses for the unit

in the Identity field.2. Enter the Password that the Radius server expects from

the unit.

TCP metadata inputThe device can receive data from an external TCP sender, forexample an ATM or POS device, and store it as metadata. Selectthe port for TCP communication. Select Off to deactivate thefunction. Enter a valid Sender IP address.

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Network Management

SNMPThe camera supports the SNMP V1 (Simple NetworkManagement Protocol) for managing and monitoring networkcomponents, and can send SNMP messages (traps) to IPaddresses. It supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code.If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP hostaddress is not entered, the device does not send the trapsautomatically and will only reply to SNMP requests. If one ortwo SNMP host addresses are entered, SNMP traps are sentautomatically. Select Off to deactivate the SNMP function.

SNMP host addressesTo send SNMP traps automatically, enter the IP address of oneor two target devices here.

SNMP trapsTo choose which traps are sent:1. Click Select. A dialog box appears.2. Click the check boxes of the appropriate traps.3. Click Set to close the window and send all of the checked

traps.

UPnPSelect On to activate UPnP communication. Select Off todeactivate it.When the Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) function is activated,the unit responds to requests from the network and isautomatically registered on the requesting computers as a newnetwork device. This function should not be used in largeinstallations due to the large number of registrationnotifications.

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Note:To use the UPnP function on a Windows computer, both theUniversal Plug-and-Play Device Host and the SSDP DiscoveryService must be activated.

Quality of ServiceThe priority of the different data channels can be set by definingthe DiffServ Code Point (DSCP). Enter a number between 0 and252 as a multiple of four. For alarm video you can set a higherpriority than for regular video and you can define a Post AlarmTime over which this priority is maintained.

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MulticastThe camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the videosignal simultaneously. The stream is either duplicated and thendistributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is sent as asingle stream to the network, where it is simultaneouslydistributed to multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast). Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled network thatuses UDP and the Internet Group Management protocol(IGMP V2). The network must support group IP addresses.Other group management protocols are not supported. The TCPprotocol does not support multicast connections. A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (class Daddress) must be configured for multicast operation in amulticast-enabled network. The multicast address can be thesame for multiple streams, however, it is necessary to use adifferent port in each case. The settings must be made individually for each stream. Enter adedicated multicast address and port for each stream. Switchbetween the streams by clicking the appropriate tabs.

EnableEnable simultaneous data reception on receivers that need toactivate the multicast function. To do this, check the box andenter the multicast address.

Multicast AddressEnter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast mode(duplication of the data stream in the network).

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With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates inmulti-unicast mode (copying of data stream in device). Thecamera supports multi-unicast connections for up to fivesimultaneously connected receivers. Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and canlead to impairment of the image quality under certaincircumstances.

PortEnter the port address for the stream here.

StreamingClick the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode. Anactivated stream is marked with a check. (Streaming is typicallynot required for standard multicast operation.)

Multicast packet TTLA value can be entered to specify how long the multicast datapackets are active on the network. If multicast is to be run via arouter, the value must be greater than 1.

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Image PostingA target account must first be defined to use JPEG posting andfor the export of recordings.

JPEG postingSave individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specificintervals.

Image sizeSelect the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent from thecamera. JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest settingfrom the two data streams.

File nameSelect how file names are created for the individual images thatare transmitted.– Overwrite: The same file name is always used and any

existing file will be overwritten by the current file.– Increment: A number from 000 to 255 is added to the file

name and automatically incremented by 1. When it reaches255, it starts again from 000.

– Date/time suffix: The date and time are automaticallyadded to the file name. When setting this parameter,ensure that the date and time of the device are always setcorrectly. For eample, the file snap011005_114530.jpg wasstored on October 1, 2005 at 11.45 and 30 seconds.

Posting intervalEnter the interval in seconds at which the images are sent to anFTP server. Enter zero for no images to be sent.

TargetSelect the target account for JPEG posting.

Face DetectionWhen face recognition is available, selected images of the facecan be sent to a target account.

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EnableCheck the box to enable best face posting.File formatSelect the type of image to be sent.TargetSelect the target account for best face posting.Maximum image width [px]Fill in the maximum image width in pixels. Leave at 0 forautomatic width selection.


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AccountsFour separate accounts can be defined for posting andrecording export.

TypeSelect either FTP or Dropbox for the account type.

Account nameEnter an account name to be shown as the target name.

FTP server IP addressFor an FTP server, enter the IP address.

FTP server loginEnter your login name for the account server.

FTP server passwordEnter the password that gives access to the account server.Click Check to confirm that it is correct.

Path on FTP serverEnter an exact path to post the images on the account server.Click Browse... to browse to the required path.

Maximum bit rateEnter the maximum bit rate in kbps that will be allowed whencommunicating with the account.

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IPv4 FilterTo restrict the range of IP addresses within which you canactively connect to the device, fill-in an IP address and mask.Two ranges can be defined.4 Click Set and confirm to restrict access.

If either of these ranges are set, no IP V6 addresses are allowedto actively connect to the device. The device itself may initiate a connection (for example, to sendan alarm) outside the defined ranges if it is configured to do so.

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EncryptionIf an encryption license is installed, this submenu gives accessto the encryption parameters.

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Maintenance

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.

The camera functions and parameters can be updated byuploading new firmware. To do this, the latest firmware packageis transferred to the device via the network. The firmware isinstalled there automatically. Thus, a camera can be servicedand updated remotely without requiring a technician to makechanges to the device on site. The latest firmware can beobtained from your customer service center or from theBosch Security Systems download area.

Update serverThe address of the Bosch update server appears in the addressbox.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.

FirmwareTo update the firmware:1. First, store the firmware file on your hard disk.2. Enter the full path for the firmware file in the field or click

Browse... to locate and select the file.

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3. Click Upload to begin transferring the file to the device. Theprogress bar allows monitoring of the transfer.

The new firmware is unpacked and the Flash memory isreprogrammed. The time remaining is shown by the messagegoing to reset Reconnecting in ... seconds. When the upload iscompleted successfully, the device reboots automatically.If the operating status LED lights up red, the upload has failedand must be repeated. To perform the upload, switch to aspecial page:1. In the address bar of your browser, enter /main.htm after

the device IP address, for example:192.168.0.10/main.htm

2. Repeat the upload.

Upload HistoryClick Show to view the firmware upload history.

ConfigurationSave configuration data for the device to a computer and loadsaved configuration data from a computer to the device.To load configuration data from the computer to the device:1. Click Load From... ; a dialog box appears.

Make certain that the file to be loaded comes from thesame device type as the device to be reconfigured.

2. Locate and open the desired configuration file.The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer.

To save the camera settings:1. Click Save As...; a dialog box appears.2. Enter a file name if required and save.

SSL certificateTo work with an SSL connection, both sides of the connectionmust have the appropriate certificates. Upload one or morecertificate files, one at a time, to the camera.

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1. Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse... tolocate the file.

2. Click Upload to start the file transfer.Once all files have been successfully uploaded, the device mustbe rebooted. In the address field of the browser, enter /resetafter the camera's IP address, for example:192.168.0.10/resetThe new SSL certificate is valid.

Maintenance logDownload an internal maintenance log from the device to send itto Customer Service for support purposes. Click Save As...andselect a storage location for the file.

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LicensesThis window is for the activation of additional functions byentering activation codes. An overview of installed licenses isshown. The installation code of the unit is also displayed here.

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System OverviewThis window is for information only and cannot be modified.Keep this information at hand when seeking technical support.Select the text on this page with a mouse and copy it so that itcan be pasted into an e-mail if required.

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Appendices

Copyright noticesThe firmware uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under thefollowing copyright:Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated.Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation.Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell thissoftware and its documentation for any purpose and without feeis hereby granted, provided that the above copyright noticesappear in all copies and that both those copyright notices andthis permission notice appear in supporting documentation, andthat the names of Adobe Systems and Digital EquipmentCorporation not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining todistribution of the software without specific, written priorpermission. This software is based in part on the work of the IndependentJPEG Group.

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