Bosch Appliances Security Camera VDN 0498 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
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Safety  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.3.1  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
Safety precautions  
Important safety instructions  
Connection in outdoor applications  
Safety precautions  
FCC information  
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7
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9
UL certification  
11  
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Bosch notice  
2
Introduction  
13  
2.1  
Features  
13  
3
Installation  
15  
15  
16  
17  
17  
18  
19  
3.1  
Unpacking  
3.2  
Disassembly  
3.3  
Mounting the unit  
Mounting tips  
Flush mounting  
Surface mounting  
3.3.1  
3.3.2  
3.3.3  
4
Connection and set-up  
Power and video connections  
Setting up the camera  
Camera positioning  
Menu navigation  
21  
21  
23  
23  
25  
26  
26  
27  
4.1  
4.2  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
Focal length and focus  
Heater  
Closing the unit  
5
Configuration  
Menu access  
Main menu  
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29  
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5.1  
5.1.1  
5.1.2  
Install menu  
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Pre-defined modes  
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37  
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42  
42  
43  
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5.3  
Day/Night switching  
Camera control communication (Bilinx)  
Main menu structure  
Mode submenu  
5.4  
5.5  
5.5.1  
5.5.2  
5.5.3  
5.5.4  
5.5.5  
5.5.6  
5.5.7  
5.6  
ALC submenu  
Shutter/AGC submenu  
Day/Night submenu  
Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu  
Color submenu  
VMD submenu  
Install menu structure  
Language submenu  
5.6.1  
5.6.2  
5.6.3  
5.6.4  
5.6.5  
5.6.6  
Connections submenu  
Test signal submenu  
Camera ID submenu  
Privacy masking submenu  
Defaults submenu  
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Troubleshooting  
Resolving problems  
Customer service  
47  
47  
47  
6.1  
6.2  
7
Maintenance  
Repairs  
49  
49  
49  
7.1  
7.1.1  
Transfer and disposal  
8
Technical Data  
Specifications  
Dimensions  
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51  
53  
55  
8.1  
8.1.1  
8.1.2  
Accessories  
Glossary  
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Safety  
1.1  
Safety precautions  
DANGER!  
High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous  
situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product.  
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious  
bodily injury, or death.  
WARNING!  
Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.  
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily  
injury.  
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!
CAUTION!  
Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.  
If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of  
damage to the unit.  
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1.2  
Important safety instructions  
Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following  
safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the  
operating instructions before operating the unit.  
1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is  
sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy  
may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners.  
2. Heat Sources - Do not install the unit near any heat  
sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other  
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
3. Water - Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.  
4. Lightning - Take precautions to protect the unit from  
power and lightning surges.  
5. Controls adjustment - Adjust only those controls specified  
in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may cause damage to the unit.  
6. Power sources - Operate the unit only from the type of  
power source indicated on the label.  
7. Servicing - Unless qualified, do not attempt to service this  
unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
8. Replacement parts - Use only replacement parts specified  
by the manufacturer.  
9. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.  
10. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use  
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
Any change or modification of the equipment, not  
expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or,  
in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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1.3  
Connection in outdoor applications  
1.3.1  
Safety precautions  
Coax grounding: If an outside cable system is connected to the  
unit, ensure that the system is grounded.  
U.S.A. models only: Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information regarding proper  
grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of  
the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,  
location of discharge unit, connection to ground electrodes,  
and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Power lines: An outdoor system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines, electrical lights, or power  
circuits, or where it may contact such power lines or circuits.  
When installing an outdoor system, extreme care should be  
taken to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as this  
contact may be fatal. U.S.A. models only - refer to the National  
Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV  
systems.  
24 VAC power source: This unit is intended to operate with a  
limited power source, this power source must comply with  
EN60950. The unit is intended to operate at 24 VAC. User  
supplied wiring, from 24 VAC supply to unit, must be in  
compliance with electrical codes (Class 2 power levels). Do not  
ground the 24 VAC supply at the terminals or at the unit's  
power supply terminals.  
Connection: The unit has connection terminals on flying leads.  
In wet or outdoor installations make use of the VDA-455SMB  
accessory or use a field wiring box with Nema 3 or IP55  
protection level or better. Make the connections inside the  
water tight compartment. After connections are made ensure  
that the watertight compartment is tightly closed and cables  
and conduits are properly sealed to prevent ingress of water.  
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CAUTION!  
The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN/UL  
60950. The power supply must be a SELV-LPS unit or a SELV -  
Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Limited Power Source).  
!
Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and  
manufactured with high-quality material and components that  
can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that  
electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the  
end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of  
separately from household waste material. Separate collecting  
systems are usually in place for disused electronic and  
electrical products. Please dispose of these units at an  
environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European  
Directive 2002/96/EC  
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1.4  
FCC information  
FCC & ICES Information  
(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;  
increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver;  
connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected;  
consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be  
made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to  
operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult  
the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for  
corrective action.  
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the  
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify  
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is  
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,  
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.  
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Informations FCC et ICES  
(modèles utilisés aux États-Unis et au Canada uniquement)  
Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s'est révélé conforme aux  
exigences imposées aux appareils numériques de classe B, en  
vertu de la section 15 du règlement de la Commission fédérale  
des communications des États-Unis (FCC), et en vertu de la  
norme ICES-003 d'Industrie Canada. Ces exigences visent à  
fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences  
nuisibles lorsque l'appareil est utilisé dans le cadre d'une  
installation résidentielle. Cet appareil génère, utilise et émet  
de l'énergie de radiofréquences et peut, en cas d'installation ou  
d'utilisation non conforme aux instructions, engendrer des  
interférences nuisibles au niveau des radiocommunications.  
Toutefois, rien ne garantit l'absence d'interférences dans une  
installation particulière. Il est possible de déterminer la  
production d'interférences en mettant l'appareil  
successivement hors et sous tension, tout en contrôlant la  
réception radio ou télévision. L'utilisateur peut parvenir à  
éliminer les interférences éventuelles en prenant une ou  
plusieurs des mesures suivantes:  
Modifier l'orientation ou l'emplacement de l'antenne  
réceptrice;  
Éloigner l'appareil du récepteur;  
Brancher l'appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit  
différent de celui du récepteur;  
Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio/  
télévision pour obtenir de l'aide.  
Toute modification apportée au produit, non expressément  
approuvée par la partie responsable de l'appareil, est  
strictement interdite. Une telle modification est susceptible  
d'entraîner la révocation du droit d'utilisation de l'appareil.  
La brochure suivante, publiée par la Commission fédérale des  
communications (FCC), peut s'avérer utile : How to Identify and  
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems (Comment identifier et  
résoudre les problèmes d’interférences de radio et de télévision).  
Cette brochure est disponible auprès du U.S. Government  
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Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la  
référence n° 004-000-00345-4.  
1.5  
UL certification  
Disclaimer  
Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the  
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of  
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty  
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed  
Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not  
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling  
aspects of this product.  
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR  
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE  
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR  
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.  
Disclaimer  
Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the  
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of  
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty  
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Information  
Technology Equipment, UL 60950-1. UL Certification does not  
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling  
aspects of this product.  
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR  
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE  
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR  
SIGNALING-RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.  
1.6  
Bosch notice  
More information  
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security  
Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com  
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Introduction  
2.1  
Features  
The FlexiDome2X camera is a small, discreet, high-performance  
surveillance dome containing a high-performance 1/3-inch CCD  
sensor camera with integral varifocal lens. This surveillence  
dome can be mounted to an electrical box, to a wall, to a ceiling  
or in a corner. The sturdy construction and the high impact-  
resistant polycarbon dome protect the camera module from  
damage. The camera incorporates advanced (20-bit) digital  
signal processing and a wide dynamic range CCD sensor for  
outstanding picture performance.  
The FlexiDome2X camera is easy to install and ready to use, and  
offers the best solution for demanding scene conditions.  
Features include:  
1/3-inch CCD sensor with wide dynamic range (WDR)  
True Day/Night performance with switchable IR filter  
540 TVL resolution  
Indoor and outdoor use  
IP66 and NEMA 4X compliant  
High-impact, vandal resistant (exceeds IK10, >50J)  
Dynamic engine including Smart BLC  
Adaptive dynamic noise reduction  
Privacy zones  
Autoblack  
Bilinx (bi-directional coaxial communication)  
Flush, surface, wall-pendant, pipe-pendant or corner  
mount  
Wide operating temperature range  
(-50 to +55 °C / -58 to +131 °F)  
Six pre-programmed operation modes  
Adaptive dynamic noise reduction  
Multiple language on-screen display  
Built-in test pattern generator  
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Installation  
3.1  
Unpacking  
Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.  
The packaging contains:  
Integrated FlexiDome camera unit  
Important safety instructions  
Quick install instructions  
CD ROM  
Installation Instructions  
Adobe Acrobat Reader  
Plastic bag with mounting hardware (three SX8 4.5-6 mm  
mounting plugs and three matching mounting screws), and  
special screwdriver bit for tamper-resistant screws  
Plastic bag with two black rubber grommets for surface  
mount box  
Lens adjustment cap  
If equipment has been damaged during shipment, repack it in  
the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier.  
WARNING!  
Installation should only be performed by qualified service  
personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or  
applicable local codes.  
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CAUTION!  
The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled  
carefully.  
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3.2  
Disassembly  
The flush-mount version consists of the following parts:  
Camera module and mounting base  
Inner liner (with sealing ring)  
Trim ring  
Dome  
Figure 3.1 Flush-mount  
The surface-mount version consists of the following parts:  
Surface mounting box  
Camera module and mounting base  
Inner liner (with sealing ring)  
Trim ring  
Dome  
Figure 3.2 Surface-mount  
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To disassemble the unit proceed as follows:  
1. Use the special screwdriver bit to loosen the three tamper-  
resistant screws in the trim ring (the screws remain in  
place).  
2. Remove the trim ring and dome by pulling them from the  
base.  
3. Remove the inner liner (with sealing ring) by pulling it off  
of the base.  
4. Remove the pink protective foam.  
3.3  
Mounting the unit  
There are several ways to mount the unit. The method of  
mounting depends on the type of surface and whether other  
mounting hardware, such as an electrical box, a surface box or  
other accessories are used.  
Note:  
If the unit is to be surface mounted, then use the Surface Mount  
Box (SMB). The SMB is sold as a separate item (VDA-455SMB)  
or is included with the FlexiDome2X with the surface mount  
option. Other mounting accessories are also sold separately.  
3.3.1  
Mounting tips  
Use the mounting hole template to assist in marking the  
correct position for the camera to be mounted.  
Refer to the dimensions on the mounting hole template to  
find the exact position of the screw holes and the entry  
hole for the cables.  
Partially screw in two screws for the keyholes and use  
them to temporarily hang the camera while the  
connections are made.  
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3.3.2  
Flush mounting  
Figure 3.3 Flush mounting - hollow surface  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)  
Three screws (supplied with camera)  
Integrated camera unit and base  
Cables  
Figure 3.4 Flush mounting - electrical box (4S)  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Two screws (not supplied)  
Integrated camera unit and base  
4S electrical box  
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3.3.3  
Surface mounting  
When using the surface mounting box:  
With a side connection, remove the cap covering the side  
entrance.  
With a rear connection, leave the cap in place.  
Attach the conduit to the mounting box.  
Release the two clips at the bottom of the watertight  
connection compartment to remove it from the mounting  
box.  
Open the cover of the watertight compartment in the  
mounting box by releasing the five clips.  
Run the power and video cables through separate rubber  
grommets into the watertight compartment.  
Run the cable from the camera into the watertight  
compartment through the supplied grommet.  
Make the connection inside the watertight compartment  
and clip on the cover to seal it.  
Figure 3.5 Surface mounting box VDA-455SMB  
Note:  
To ensure a watertight cable entry, use round cables of  
between 5 and 6 mm (0.2 - 0.24 inches) for power and video  
connection.  
Note:  
Use some silicon spray on the cable to help slide the grommets  
onto it.  
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Figure 3.6 Surface mounting - side connection  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)  
Three screws (supplied with camera)  
Three screws (M5, supplied)  
Integrated camera unit and base  
Surface mounting box (VDA-455SMB)  
Cables  
Conduit  
Figure 3.7 Surface mounting - rear connection  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5
6.  
7.  
8.  
Solid surface (three pre-drilled 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs)  
Three screws (supplied with camera)  
Three screws (M5, supplied)  
Integrated camera unit and base  
Surface mounting box (VDA-455SMB)  
Cap (remove for side-entry cables)  
Conduit  
Cables  
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Connection and set-up  
4.1  
Power and video connections  
The wiring harness has a BNC connector to accept the video  
coax cable (with male BNC connector) and two stripped low  
voltage power wires for connection to a power connector. A  
UTP adapter (VDA-455UTP) is available as an optional accessory  
to allow a UTP video cable to be connected to the BNC  
connector.  
WARNING!  
Before proceeding, disconnect the power from the power  
supply cable. Ensure that the voltage of the unit matches the  
voltage and type of the power supply being used.  
!
The easiest way to connect the cables is as follows:  
1. Bring the building connections through the surface cable  
hole so that they hang clear.  
2. Partially insert two screws into the pre-drilled holes (or  
adapter plate).  
3. Using one of the keyholes, hang the mounting base of the  
camera module on one screw temporarily; tilt the base  
slightly to gain access to the cable connections.  
4. Connect the BNC connector of the camera module to the  
video coax cable.  
5. Connect the stripped power wires (red +, brown –) to the  
power supply connector.  
Note  
For a DC supply the polarity is important. Incorrect polarity  
does not damage the camera but it will not switch on.  
For an AC supply maintain a consistent wiring polarity in  
multiple camera systems to help avoid potential camera video  
rolling.  
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6. In damp environments ensure that the connections are  
sealed. (The surface mounting box and the other mounting  
accessories have a sealed compartment for this purpose.)  
7. Push the connections back through the surface cable hole.  
8. Secure the mounting base of the camera module to the  
surface with three screws.  
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4.2  
Setting up the camera  
4.2.1  
Camera positioning  
CAUTION!  
The Heater will be hot when in operation - Do not touch.  
Always switch the heater off when working on the camera, refer  
to Section 4.2.4 Heater, Page 26 and Section 5.6.2 Connections  
submenu, Page 42.  
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To assist in setting up the camera, connect a monitor to the  
miniature 2.5 mm jack socket (2). This socket provides a  
composite video signal (with sync). An optional cable (code  
number S1460) is available for making this connection. When  
the S1460 cable is attached, there is no video available on the  
BNC connector to avoid interference.  
A
C
B
Figure 4.1 Camera parts  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Heater  
Monitor jack socket  
Thumbwheels  
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4.  
5.  
6.  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Navigation buttons (5)  
Focal length  
Focus  
Pan-axis rotation  
Tilt-axis rotation  
Twist-axis rotation  
The physical default position of the camera is that the top of  
the image corresponds to the indication TOP.  
CAUTION!  
CCD image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care  
for proper performance and extended lifetime. Do not expose  
them to direct sunlight or bright spotlights in operating and  
non-operating conditions. Avoid bright lights in the field of view  
of the camera.  
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The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes.  
When adjusting the camera position, ensure that the picture  
display on the monitor is level. Set the camera to the desired  
position by performing the following steps:  
For horizontal adjustment along the pan axis (A), rotate the  
camera module in the base. Do not rotate more than 360°.  
To obtain a horizontal horizon (for tilted ceilings or  
sidewall mounting), rotate the base of the lens along the  
twist axis (C) to align the picture shown on the monitor.  
Do not rotate more than 340°.  
For vertical adjustment along the tilt axis (B), loosen  
thumbwheels, position camera, then gently tighten  
thumbwheels to secure camera. Do not rotate more than  
90°.  
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4.2.2  
Menu navigation  
Five keys, located on the side panel, are used for navigating  
through the menu system.  
Up key  
Menu/Select key (center)  
Right key  
Down key  
Left key  
Figure 4.2 Navigation  
Press the menu/select (center) key to access the menus or  
to move to the next or previous menu.  
Press the menu/select key for approximately 2 seconds to  
open the Install menu.  
Use the up or down keys to scroll through a menu.  
Use the left or right keys to move through options or to set  
parameters.  
When in a menu, quickly double-press the menu/select key  
to restore the selected item to its factory default.  
To close all menus at once from any menu, select the Exit  
item and hold down the menu/select key until the menu  
display disappears.  
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4.2.3  
Focal length and focus  
Before adjusting the focal length or focus, place the lens  
adjustment cap on the lens to ensure that the image sharpness  
is the same as when the dome is in place.  
1. Connect a monitor or other display device to either the  
camera’s BNC connector or to the optional cable (S1460)  
on the monitor jack. (If S1460 is connected, there is no  
signal on the BNC connector.)  
2. Press and hold the menu/select (center) button until the  
Install menu appears.  
The Set focus item is highlighted. Do not change this  
selection as the camera is now in a special mode for  
adjusting focus.  
3. To set the field of view of the varifocal lens, loosen the  
focal length screw and turn the mechanism until the  
required view is displayed on the monitor. (Image goes out  
of focus.)  
4. Focus the image on the monitor by loosening the focus  
screw and turning the mechanism until the image is in  
focus.  
5. Re-adjust the focal length if necessary.  
6. Repeat these two adjustments until the desired view is in  
focus.  
7. Tighten both screws.  
8. Use the navigation buttons to move to Exit and press the  
center button until the menu disappears.  
9. Remove the lens adjustment cap from the lens and  
disconnect the monitor.  
4.2.4  
Heater  
When using the camera at low temperatures, set the heater  
setting to Auto in the Install menu. The heater turns on at  
ambient temperatures below 0°C (+32°F).  
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4.2.5  
Closing the unit  
When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been  
made, close the unit.  
1. Place the inner liner (with attached sealing ring) in  
position, aligning its fin with the bracket on the base.  
2. Place the dome onto the base and rotate until it clips into  
place. (If necessary clean its surface with a soft cloth.)  
3. Place the trim ring over the dome.  
4. Align the tamper-resistant screws in the trim ring with the  
threaded ends in the mounting base.  
5. Use the special screwdriver bit supplied to tighten the  
three tamper-resistant screws.  
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5
Configuration  
The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the  
need for further adjustments. There are six pre-defined modes  
with settings to make configuration easier. Advanced set-up  
options are available in a menu system for getting the best  
results under special circumstances.  
The camera implements your changes immediately so that  
before and after settings are easily compared.  
5.1  
Menu access  
Use the five navigation buttons on the camera for selecting and  
navigating through the various menus. There are two upper  
level menus: a Main menu and an Install menu. The menus have  
functions that can be selected directly or submenus for more  
detailed set-up. Use the up/down, right/left buttons for  
navigation.  
Up button  
Menu/Select button (center)  
Right button  
Down button  
Left button  
5.1.1  
5.1.2  
Main menu  
To access the Main menu, press the menu/select button  
(center) for less than 1 second. The Main menu appears on the  
monitor. The Main menu allows you to select and set-up the  
picture enhancement functions. If you are not happy with your  
changes, you can always recall the default values for the mode.  
Install menu  
The camera also has an Install menu in which the installation  
settings can be set. To access the Install menu, press the  
menu/select button (center) for longer than 1 second.  
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Pre-defined modes  
There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make  
configuration easier. You can select one of the six pre-defined  
modes in the Install/Mode submenu. The modes are defined as  
follows:  
1. 24-hour  
Default installation mode to provide stable pictures over a  
24-hour period. These settings are optimized for out-of-  
the-box installation.  
2. Traffic  
Capture high-speed objects using default shutter in  
variable lighting conditions.  
3. Low light  
Provide extra enhancement, such as AGC and SensUp to  
make usable pictures in low-light conditions.  
4. Smart BLC  
Settings optimized to capture details in high contrast and  
extremely bright-dark conditions.  
5. Low noise  
Enhancements are set to reduce picture noise. Useful for  
conditional refresh DVR and IP storage systems because  
reducing noise reduces the amount of storage required.  
6. Analog systems  
Use this mode if the camera is connected to a purely  
analog system (e.g. matrix switcher with VCR) or to a CRT  
monitor. Useful mode for evaluating/demonstrating the  
camera when it is directly connected to a CRT monitor.  
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5.3  
Day/Night switching  
The camera is equipped with a motorized IR filter. The  
mechanical IR filter can be removed in low-light or IR  
illuminated applications by software configuration settings.  
If Auto switching mode is selected, the camera automatically  
switches the filter depending on the observed light level. The  
switching level is programmable. In Auto switching mode the  
camera prioritizes motion (the camera gives sharp images  
without motion blur as long as the light level permits) or color  
(the camera gives color pictures as long as the light level  
permits). The camera recognizes IR illuminated scenes to  
prevent unwanted switching to color mode.  
There are four different methods of controlling the IR filter:  
via an alarm input,  
via Bilinx communication,  
automatically, based on the observed light levels, or  
as part of the programmable mode profile.  
5.4  
Camera control communication (Bilinx)  
This camera is equipped with a coaxial communications  
transceiver (also refered to as Bilinx). In combination with VP-  
CFGSFT, the camera setting can be changed from any point  
along the coaxial cable. All menus can be accessed remotely  
giving full control of the camera. With this method of  
communication it is also possible to disable the local keys on  
the camera.  
To avoid loss of communication on an installed camera, the  
Communication On/Off selection is not available while using  
remote control. This function can only be accessed with the  
camera buttons. Bilinx communications can only be disabled  
using the buttons on the camera.  
Disabled camera buttons  
When the Bilinx communications link is active, the buttons on  
the camera are disabled.  
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5.5  
Main menu structure  
Item  
Selection  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Description  
Sets up operating modes 1 to 6  
Video level control  
Mode  
ALC  
Shutter and automatic gain control  
Shutter/AGC  
Day/Night  
Day/Night for color/mono operation  
Picture enhancement and performance  
Enhance /  
Dynamic  
Engine  
Submenu  
Submenu  
White balance and color rendition  
Video motion detection  
Color  
VMD  
5.5.1  
Mode submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
1 to 6  
Selects operating mode.  
Mode name (11 characters maximum)  
Mode  
Alphanumeric  
Mode ID  
Available  
mode  
Copies current mode settings to the mode  
number selected.  
Copy active  
mode  
numbers  
Submenu  
Restores camera to the factory default  
settings.  
Default mode  
EXIT  
Returns to main menu.  
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5.5.2  
ALC submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
-15 to +15  
Selects the range within which the ALC will  
operate. A positive value is more useful for  
low-light conditions; a negative value is more  
useful for very bright conditions.  
ALC level  
Some ALC adjustment may improve scene  
content when Smart/BLC is enabled.  
-15 to +15  
Adjusts the balance between peak and  
average video control. A negative value gives  
more priority to average light levels; a positive  
value gives more priority to peak light levels.  
Video iris lens: choose an average level for  
best results (peak settings may cause  
oscillations).  
Peak/average  
Slow,medium,  
fast  
Adjusts the speed of the video level control  
loop. For most scenes it should remain at the  
default value.  
ALC speed  
On, Off  
On - The camera output is optimized for  
connection to a DVR or IP encoder to  
compensate for compression methods.  
DVR/IP  
Encoder  
Off - The camera output is optimized for  
connection to an analog system (matrix  
switcher or monitor.  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
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Shutter/AGC submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
AES, FL, Fixed  
AES (auto-shutter) - the camera automatically  
sets the optimum shutter speed.  
Shutter  
FL - flickerless mode avoids interference from  
light sources.  
FIXED - allows a user defined shutter speed.  
1/50 (PAL),  
1/60 (NTSC)  
1/100, 1/120,  
1/250,  
In AES mode, the camera tries to maintain the  
selected shutter speed as long as the light  
level of the scene is high enough.  
Default (AES)  
shutter  
or  
Fixed shutter  
In Fixed mode, selects shutter speed.  
1/500,  
1/1000,  
1/2000,  
1/5000,  
1/10K  
Displays the actual shutter value from the  
camera to help compare lighting levels and  
optimum shutter speed during set-up.  
Actual shutter  
Gain control  
On, Fixed  
0 to 30 dB  
On - the camera automatically sets the gain to  
the lowest possible value needed to maintain  
a good picture.  
Fixed - sets Fixed AGC value.  
Selects the maximum value the gain can have  
during AGC operation.  
Maximum AGC  
or  
Fixed AGC  
Selects the gain setting for Fixed gain  
operation (0 is no gain).  
Displays the actual AGC value from the  
camera to help compare gain level with  
lighting levels and picture performance.  
Actual AGC  
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Item  
Selection  
Description  
Off, 2x, 3x, …,  
10x  
Selects the factor by which the sensitivity of  
the camera is increased. It is dynamic and so  
is only active when light levels are low.  
When active, some noise or spots may appear  
in the picture. This is normal camera  
behavior. It may also cause motion blur on  
moving objects.  
SensUp  
Dynamic  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
5.5.4  
Day/Night submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Auto, Color,  
Auto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter  
on and off depending on the scene  
illumination level.  
Day/Night  
Monochrome  
Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed,  
giving full IR sensitivity.  
Color - the camera always produces a color  
signal regardless of light levels.  
-15 to +15  
Sets the video level in Auto mode at which  
the camera switches to monochrome  
operation.  
Switch level  
A low (negative) value means that the camera  
switches to monochrome at a lower light  
level. A high (positive) value means that the  
camera switches to monochrome at a higher  
light level.  
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Item  
Selection  
Description  
Motion, Color  
Priority  
In AUTO mode:  
Color - the camera gives a color image as long  
as the light level permits.  
Motion - the camera avoids motion blur as  
long as the light level permits (it switches to  
monochrome earlier than it would with Color  
priority).  
Enhanced,  
Normal  
IR contrast  
Enhanced - the camera optimizes contrast in  
applications with high IR illumination levels.  
Select this mode for IR (730 to 940 nm) light  
sources and for scenes with grass and green  
foliage.  
Normal - the camera optimizes contrast in  
mono applications with visible light  
illumination.  
On, Off  
Color burst  
(mono)  
Off - the color burst in the video signal is  
switched Off in monochrome mode.  
On - the color burst remains active even in  
monochrome mode (required by some DVRs  
and IP encoders).  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
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5.5.5  
Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Off: - turns off all automatic scene detail and  
enhancments (only recommended for  
testing).  
Dynamic  
Engine  
Off, XF-DYN,  
2X-DYN,  
SmartBLC  
XF-DYN: - extra internal processing is enabled  
for low-light applications (traffic, etc.).  
2X-DYN: - 2X-Dynamic adds dual sensor  
exposure to the XF-DYN features. In harsh  
lighting conditions pixels from each exposure  
are mixed to give a more detailed image (use  
2X-DYN when SmartBLC is not required).  
SmartBLC: - BLC window and weighting  
factor are automatically defined. Camera  
dynamically adjusts these for changing light  
conditions. Includes all the benefits of 2X-  
DYN.  
On, Off  
Autoblack On automatically increases the  
visibility of details even when scene contrast  
is less than full-range due to mist, fog, etc.  
Autoblack  
Black level  
-50 to +50  
Adjusts the black offset level.  
A low (negative) value makes the level darker.  
A high (positive) value makes the level lighter  
and may bring out more detail in the darker  
areas.  
-15 to +15  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture. 0  
corresponds to the default position.  
A low (negative) value makes the picture less  
sharp. Increasing sharpness brings out more  
detail.  
Extra sharpness can enhance the details of  
license plates, facial features and the edges  
of certain surfaces.  
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Item  
Selection  
Description  
Dynamic noise  
reduction  
Auto, Off  
In AUTO mode the camera automatically  
reduces the noise in the picture.  
This may cause some motion blur on  
exceptionally fast moving objects immediately  
in front of the camera. This can be corrected  
by widening the field of view or selecting Off.  
Peak White  
Invert  
On, Off  
Use Peak White Invert to reduce glare from  
the CRT/LCD display.  
Use in ANPR/LPR applications to reduce  
headlight glare. (Test on-site to ensure that it  
does benefit the application and is not  
distracting for operators of the security  
system.)  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
5.5.6  
Color submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
ATW,  
ATW - Auto tracking white balance allows the  
camera to constantly adjust for optimal color  
reproduction.  
White balance  
AWBhold,  
Manual  
AWBhold - Puts the ATW on hold and saves  
the color settings.  
Manual - the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be  
manually set to a desired position.  
Fast, Medium,  
Slow  
Adjusts the speed of the white balance  
control loop.  
Speed  
ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the Red gain to  
optimize the white point.  
Red gain  
-5 to +5  
-50 to +50  
Manual - adjusts the Red gain.  
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Item  
Selection  
Description  
ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the B gain to  
optimize the white point.  
Blue gain  
-5 to +5  
Manual - adjusts the Blue gain.  
-50 to +50  
-50 to +50  
-15 to +5  
Manual - adjusts the Green gain.  
Green gain  
Saturation  
Adjusts the color saturation. -15 gives a  
monochrome image.  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
5.5.7  
VMD submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Off, Silent,  
OSD  
VMD  
Off - Video Motion Detection (VMD) is off.  
Silent - video motion generates silent alarm.  
OSD - video motion generates on-screen text  
message alarm.  
Submenu  
Select to enter the area set-up menu to define  
the detection area.  
VMD area  
Indicates the peak of measured motion in the  
selected area. Press either the right, left or  
center navigation button to reset.  
Motion  
indicator  
Sets the sensitivity for motion to the desired  
level. The longer the white bar, the more  
motion is required to acitvate the VMD alarm.  
Motion above this level triggers alarm.  
VMD  
sensitivity  
Text for on-screen display alarm (16  
characters maximum).  
OSD alarm  
text  
Alphanumeric  
Returns to main menu.  
EXIT  
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Selecting an area for VMD masking  
To set-up an area for VMD masking, access the area menu by  
selecting the VMD Area option from the VMD menu. Upon  
entering the Area menu, the current area is displayed with the  
upper left corner flashing. The flashing corner of the image can  
be moved with the Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys. Pressing  
the Select key moves the flashing cursor to the opposite corner,  
which can now be moved. Pressing Select again freezes the  
area and exits the area menu.  
There is one programmable VMD area.  
Note:  
When VMD is enabled, normal light fluctuations or  
environmental factors can contribute to false-positive alarms.  
Because of this, it is recommended that you do not connect the  
VMD-triggered alarm output of the camera to a monitored alarm  
system as the false-positive alarms may be considered a  
nuisance.  
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5.6  
Install menu structure  
Item  
Selection  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Description  
Select on-screen display (OSD) language  
Sets synchronization parameters.  
Connection parameters  
Language  
Synchronization  
Connections  
Test signals  
Camera ID  
Test patterns and texts  
Select to access ID submenu  
Sets up a masking area  
Privacy masking  
Default ALL  
Submenu  
Submenu  
Returns all settings for all modes to factory  
defaults  
Select to close the Install menu and open the  
lens wizard. Adjust the focus as described in  
Section 4.2.3 Focal length and focus.  
Set backfocus  
now  
When finished adjusting, press the Up or  
Down navigation button to exit the lens  
wizard and open the Install menu again.  
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5.6.1  
Language submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
English  
Spanish  
French  
German  
Portuguese  
Polish  
Language  
Displays the menus on the OSD in the  
choosen language.  
Italian  
Dutch  
Russian  
Returns to Install menu.  
EXIT  
5.6.2  
Connections submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
On, Off  
Switches notch filter on or off. The notch  
filter can remove a Moiré pattern or color  
artifacts caused by closely spaced vertical  
lines or objects (e.g. vertical security bars  
over windows).  
Notch filter  
Off, Auto  
On, Off  
Select Auto to enable the thermostatically  
controlled heater function. The heater turns  
on at approximately 0 °C (+32 °F).  
Heater  
If Off, Bilinx communications is disabled.  
Returns to Install menu.  
Bilinx Comms.  
EXIT  
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5.6.3  
Test signal submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Off, On  
Select On to overlay the camera ID on the  
video test signal.  
Show camera  
ID  
Color bars  
100%,  
Select the desired test pattern to help  
installation and fault-finding.  
Test pattern  
Grayscale 11-  
step,  
Sawtooth 2H,  
Checker  
board,  
Cross hatch,  
UV plane  
Returns to Install menu.  
EXIT  
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Camera ID submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Enter a 17-character camera name. Use  
Left/Right to change position in the string;  
use up/down to select character. Use Select  
to exit.  
Camera ID  
Off, Top left,  
Top right,  
Display ID pos.  
Select the screen position of the camera ID.  
Bottom left,  
Bottom right  
On, Off  
Displays a grey border behind the camera ID  
to make it easier to read.  
Camera ID  
border  
Shows MAC address (factory set, cannot be  
changed).  
MAC address  
On, Off  
The ticker bar moves continuously to show  
that the image is live and not frozen or played  
back.  
Ticker bars  
Off, Top left,  
Top right,  
Camera mode is displayed on the screen in  
the selected position.  
Display mode  
ID  
Bottom left,  
Bottom right  
Returns to Install menu.  
EXIT  
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5.6.5  
Privacy masking submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
Black, Grey,  
White, Noise  
Selects pattern for all masks.  
Pattern  
1, 2, 3, 4  
Mask  
Four different areas can be masked.  
Turns each of the four masks on or off.  
Active  
Window  
On, Off  
Submenu  
Select to open a window in which to define  
the mask area.  
Selecting an area for privacy masking  
To set-up an area for privacy masking, access the area menu by  
selecting the Area option from the privacy masking menu. Upon  
entering the Area menu, the current area is displayed with the  
upper left corner flashing. The flashing corner of the image can  
be moved with the Up, Down, Left, Right arrow keys. Pressing  
the Select key moves the flashing cursor to the opposite corner,  
which can now be moved. Pressing Select again freezes the  
area and exits the area menu.  
There are four programmable privacy mask areas.  
5.6.6  
Defaults submenu  
Item  
Selection  
Description  
No, Yes  
Restores all settings of the six modes to their  
default (factory) values. Select YES then  
press the Menu/Select button to restore all  
values.  
Restore All  
When completed the message RESTORED! is  
shown.  
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Troubleshooting  
6.1  
Resolving problems  
The following table is intended to help you identify the causes  
of malfunctions and correct them when possible.  
Malfunction  
Possible causes  
Solution  
No image  
Defective camera.  
Connect a local monitor  
to the camera and check  
the camera function.  
transmission to  
remote location.  
Faulty cable connections. Check all cables, plugs,  
contacts and  
connections.  
When using DC power  
ensure that polarity is  
correct.  
No connection  
The unit's configuration. Check all configuration  
parameters.  
established, no  
image transmission.  
Faulty installation.  
Check all cables, plugs,  
contacts and  
connections.  
6.2  
Customer service  
If you cannot resolve a fault, please contact your supplier or  
system integrator, or contact Bosch Security Systems  
Customer Service directly.  
The Installer should write down all information regarding the  
unit so that it can be referenced for warranty or repair. The  
version numbers of the firmware and other status information  
can be seen when the unit starts or by opening the Install  
menu. Note down this information and the information found  
on the camera label before contacting customer service.  
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7
Maintenance  
7.1  
Repairs  
CAUTION!  
Never open the casing of the camera. The unit does not contain  
any user serviceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or  
repair work is performed only by qualified personnel (electrical  
engineering or network technology specialists). If in doubt,  
contact your dealer's technical service center.  
!
7.1.1  
Transfer and disposal  
The camera should only be passed-on together with this  
installation guide. The unit contains environmentally hazardous  
materials that must be disposed of according to law. Defective  
or superfluous devices and parts should be disposed of  
professionally or taken to your local collection point for  
hazardous materials.  
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Technical Data  
8.1  
Specifications  
Type number  
VDN-498V03  
2.8 to 10 mm  
VDN-498V09  
Lens focal  
length  
9 to 22 mm  
F-stop  
F1.2  
F1.4  
Minimum  
0.28 (0.027) lx (fc) 30IRE  
0.099 (0.0092) mono  
0.32 (0.03) lx (fc) 30IRE  
0.11 (0.01) mono  
Illumination  
Active pixels  
752 x 582 (PAL - 11), 768 x 494 (NTSC - 21)  
Rated supply  
voltage  
24 VAC ( 10%) or  
+12 VDC ( 10%)  
All versions  
Imager  
1/3-inch interline CCD  
540 TVL  
Resolution  
SNR  
> 50 dB  
Video output  
1 Vpp, 75 Ohm  
Synchroniza-  
tion  
Internal or Line Lock selectable  
Shutter  
AES (1/60 [1/50] to 1/10000) customer selectable  
AES (1/60 [1/50] to 1/15000) automatic  
flickerless, fixed selectable  
Day/Night  
Sens Up  
AGC  
Color, Mono, Auto  
Adjustable from Off to 10x  
AGC On or Off (0 - 30 dB) selectable  
Dynamic engine XF-Dynamic, 2X-Dynamic, SmartBLC  
DNR  
Automatic noise filtering On/Off selectable  
Sharpness enhancement level selectable  
Sharpness  
White Balance ATW, AWBhold and manual (2500 to 10000K)  
Color  
Adjustable from monochrome (0%) to 133% color  
saturation  
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ALC lens  
DC iris  
Color bars 100%, Greyscale 11-step, Sawtooth 2H,  
Test pattern  
generator  
Checker board, Cross hatch, UV plane  
One area, fully programmable  
Video Motion  
Detection  
(VMD)  
Privacy  
Four independent areas, fully programmable; black,  
white, grey, noise  
Masking  
Communication Two-way Bilinx (bi-directional)  
Languages  
(OSD)  
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish,  
Italian, Dutch, Russian  
Modes  
6 programmable (preset) modes: 24-hour, Traffic, Low-  
light, SmartBLC, Low noise, Analogue systems  
Peak White  
Invert  
Suppresses highlights in scenes  
Misc.  
Notch filter, Actual AGC, Actual shutter, IR contrast  
Power  
12 VDC 400 mA  
24 VDC 330 mA  
consumption  
Weight  
550 g (1.21 lb)  
Operating  
-30 °C to +55 °C (-22 °F to +131 °F)  
(-50 °C [-58 °F] with heater enabled)  
temperature  
Controls  
OSD with softkey operation  
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Dimensions  
57.6 (2.27)  
57.6 (2.27)  
121 (4.77)  
95 (3.7)  
mm (in)  
158 (6.22)  
Figure 8.1 Dimensions - Flush-mount  
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53.3 (2.1)  
53.3 (2.1)  
121 (4.77)  
158 (6.22)  
mm (in)  
Figure 8.2 Dimensions - Surface-mount  
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Accessories  
BNC to UTP transceiver  
Surface Mount Box (SMB)  
Pendant wall mount  
Pendant ceiling mount  
Corner mount  
Bilinx communication interface box and software  
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Glossary  
A
AES  
Automatic Electronic Shutter (see Electronic iris).  
Aperture  
The size of the opening in the lens iris that controls the amount  
of light reaching the CCD Sensor. The larger the F-number, the  
less light reaches the sensor. An increase of one F-stop, halves  
the amount of light reaching the sensor.  
AutoBlack  
A technique of boosting the video signal level to produce a full  
amplitude video signal, even when the scene contrast is less  
than full range (glare, fog, mist, etc.).  
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)  
The electronics that regulate the gain or amplification of the  
video signal. AGC is used in low-light conditions with the iris  
fully open.  
AutoIris  
The lens iris opening is automatically adjusted to allow the  
correct illumination of the camera sensor. With a direct drive  
(DC) iris lens, the camera controls the aperture size. A video iris  
lens has the control circuit in the lens itself.  
Auto Level Control (ALC)  
The adjustment of the video level to give the desired brightness  
level. This can be done electronically or by means of an iris  
control.  
Auto White Balance (AWB)  
A feature that allows a color camera to automatically adjust its  
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output color to give a natural color, independent of the lighting  
used.  
B
Backfocus  
Bilinx  
The distance between the image plane and the rear portion of  
the lens. Correct backfocus adjustment ensures that the  
camera remains in focus under various conditions.  
A communications protocol that allows remote control,  
configuration, and updates to be performed over the video  
cable (Coax or Passive UTP).  
Bilinx address  
The address may be set locally using the Bilinx Configuration  
Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID).  
Back Light Compensation (BLC)  
Selectively amplifies parts of the image to compensate for large  
contrast differences when only a portion of the image is brightly  
lit (e.g. a person in a sunlit doorway). See also Smart BLC.  
C
Charged Coupled Device (CCD)  
A CCD is a type of solid state image sensor used in CCTV  
cameras. The sensor converts light energy into electrical  
signals.  
CCD Format  
Indicates the size of the camera sensor used. In general, the  
larger the sensor, the more sensitive the camera and the better  
the image quality. The format is quoted in inches, for example  
1/3 or 1/2 inch.  
Color Temperature  
A measure of the relative color of illumination. Generally used  
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to specify the color balance correction of a camera to achieve a  
natural color image.  
D
Day/Night (infrared sensitive)  
A camera that has normal color operation in situations where  
there is sufficient illumination (day conditions), but where the  
sensitivity can be increased when there is little light available  
(night conditions). This is achieved by removing the infrared cut  
filter required for good color rendition. The sensitivity can be  
further enhanced by integrating a number of fields to improve  
the signal-to-noise ratio of the camera (this may introduce  
motion blur).  
Default Shutter  
A feature allowing the shutter speed to be set to a fast speed to  
eliminate motion blur and provide a detailed and clear image of  
fast-moving objects while there is sufficient light. When light  
levels fall and other adjustments have been exhausted, the  
shutter speed reverts to the standard setting to maintain  
sensitivity.  
Depth of Field  
The distance from the nearest to the furthermost point that  
appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the  
depth of field.  
Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)  
A digital video processing technique that measures the noise  
(image artifacts) in the picture and automatically reduces it.  
E
Electronic iris  
Electronic iris (or AES - Automatic Electronic Shutter) adjusts  
the camera shutter speed to compensate for lighting changes.  
In some cases this can eliminate the need for an autoiris lens.  
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F
F-Number  
The standard measure of the lens aperture, which is the iris  
diameter, divided by the focal length of the lens. The lower the  
maximum aperture (F-Number or F-Stop), the more light that  
passes through the lens.  
F-Stop  
See F-Number  
Field of View  
The measure of the visible area within the camera’s field of  
view. The larger the focal length, the smaller the field of view.  
The smaller the focal length, the wider the field of view.  
Focal Length  
The distance from the optical center of the lens to the image of  
an object located at an infinite distance from the lens. Long  
focal lengths give a small field of view (e.g. telephoto effect),  
while short focal lengths give a wide angle view.  
I
Infrared Illumination  
Electromagnetic radiation (light) with a longer wavelength than  
is visible to the human eye. IR illumination is prominent at dusk  
and dawn and in incandescent lamps. IR illuminators come in  
the form of lamps with the appropriate filters, LEDs, or lasers.  
CCD sensors are less sensitive to IR than visible light, but IR  
can significantly increase the total illumination level, leading to  
a much better image at low light levels.  
IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers)  
A measurement of video amplitude that divides the area from  
the bottom of sync to peak white level into 140 equal units -  
140 IRE equals 1V peak-to-peak. The range of active video is  
100 IRE.  
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L
The lens wizard is used when setting the backfocus. It opens  
the iris fully while maintaining the correct video level using AES.  
Lux  
The international (SI) unit of measurement of the intensity of  
light. It is equal to the illumination of a surface one meter away  
from a single candle.  
O
OSD  
On-screen Display: Menus are shown on the display monitor.  
P
Privacy Masking  
The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it from being  
viewed in order to comply with privacy laws and particular site  
requirements.  
PWIE  
Peak White Inverse Engine: White highlights are automatically  
turned black to reduce bright spots. Useful in traffic and car  
park applications.  
R
Region of Interest  
A specific area within a field of view, used by the motion  
detection algorithm to identify motion.  
Resolution  
The measure of the fine detail that can be seen in an image. For  
analog systems this is typically measured in horizontal  
Television Lines or TVL. The higher the TVL rating, the higher  
the resolution.  
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S
Saturation  
The amplitude of the chrominance signal affecting the vividness  
of the color.  
Sensitivity  
A measure of the amount of light required to provide a standard  
video signal. Sensitivity values are stated in lux (see Lux).  
SensUp (sensitivity up)  
Increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time  
on the CCD (lowering shutter time from 1/50 s to 1/5 s in PAL  
or 1/60 s to 1/6 s in NTSC). This is accomplished by integrating  
the signal from a number of consecutive video fields to reduce  
signal noise.  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
The ratio between a useful video signal and unwanted noise  
measured in dB.  
Smart BLC (Back Light Compensation)  
Smart back-light compensation allows the camera to  
automatically compensate for bright areas of a high contrast  
scene without having to define a window or area.  
U
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)  
A variant of twisted pair cabling, UTP cable is not surrounded  
by any shielding. The wires in a twisted pair cable are twisted  
around each other to minimize interference from the other  
twisted pairs in the cable. UTP is the primary wire type for  
telephone usage and the most commonly used type of  
networking cable.  
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V
Video Motion Detection: An algorithm for motion detection in  
which the camera compares the current image with a reference  
image and counts the number of pixels that have changed  
between the two images. An alarm is generated when the  
number of pixel changes exceeds a user-configured threshold.  
W
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)  
A camera’s dynamic range is the difference between the  
minimum and maximum acceptable signal levels. A scene with  
both very low and very high illumination levels requires a  
camera with a wide dynamic range to handle it correctly and  
produce a useful image.  
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