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Table of Contents  
Browser connection  
System requirements  
Establishing the connection  
Password protection in camera  
Protected network  
System Overview  
Livepage  
Recordings  
Settings  
Operation via the browser  
Livepage  
Image selection  
Status icons  
View Control  
Digital I/O  
System Log / Event Log  
Saving snapshots  
Recording video sequences  
Running recording program  
Audio communication  
Processor load  
Recordings page  
Controlling playback  
Settings Overview  
Configuration Menu  
Settings  
Menu Trees  
Basic Mode menu tree  
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Advanced Mode menu tree  
Basic Mode  
Device Access  
Naming  
Password  
Date/Time  
Network  
Encoder  
Audio  
Recording  
System Overview  
Advanced General Settings  
Identification  
ID  
Naming  
iSCSI Initiator extension  
Password  
Password  
Confirm password  
Date/Time  
Date format  
Device date / Device time  
Device time zone  
Daylight saving time  
Time server IP address  
Time server type  
Display Stamping  
Camera name stamping  
Time stamping  
Display milliseconds  
Alarm mode stamping  
Alarm message  
Video watermarking  
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Web Interface  
Appearance  
Website language  
Company logo  
Device logo  
LIVEPAGE Functions  
Transmit audio  
Show alarm inputs  
Show relay outputs  
Show VCA trajectories  
Show VCA metadata  
Show event log  
Show system log  
Allow snapshots  
Allow local recording  
Path for JPEG and video files  
Logging  
Save event log  
Save system log  
Camera  
Installer Menu  
Base frame rate  
Mirror image  
Flip image  
Menu button  
Heater (dome cameras only)  
Restore all defaults  
Lens Wizard  
Lens Wizard  
Picture Settings  
White balance  
ALC  
Exposure/frame rate  
Day/night  
Enhance  
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Sharpness level  
Backlight Compensation  
Contrast enhancement  
Encoder Settings  
Privacy Masks  
Audio  
Encoder Settings  
Encoder Profile  
Pre-defined profiles  
Changing a profile  
Profile name  
Target bit rate  
Maximum bit rate  
Encoding interval  
Standard definition video resolution  
Expert Settings  
Default  
Encoder Streams  
H.264 settings  
JPEG stream  
Recording  
Storage Management  
Device manager  
Recording media  
Activating and configuring storage media  
Formatting storage media  
Deactivating storage media  
Recording Profiles  
Recording track selection  
Standard recording  
Alarm recording  
Retention Time  
Recording Scheduler  
Weekdays  
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Holidays  
Profile names  
Activate recording  
Recording status  
Recording Status  
Alarm  
Alarm Connections  
Connect on alarm  
Number of destination IP address  
Destination IP address  
Destination password  
Video transmission  
Remote port  
Video output  
Decoder  
SSL encryption  
12.1.10 Auto-connect  
12.1.11 Audio  
Video Content Analyses (VCA)  
Audio Alarm  
Audio alarm  
Name  
Signal Ranges  
Threshold  
Sensitivity  
Alarm E-Mail  
Send alarm e-mail  
Mail server IP address  
SMTP user name  
SMTP password  
Format  
Attach JPEG from camera  
Destination address  
Sender name  
Test e-mail  
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Alarm Task Editor  
Setting up VCA  
VCA - Silent MOTION+  
VCA - Profiles  
Aggregation time [s]  
Analysis type  
Motion detector  
Tamper detection  
VCA - Scheduled  
Weekdays  
Holidays  
VCA - Event triggered  
Trigger  
Trigger active  
Trigger inactive  
Delay [s]  
Interfaces  
Alarm input  
Name  
Relay  
Idle state  
Operating mode  
Relay follows  
Relay name  
Trigger relay  
COM1  
Serial port function  
Camera ID  
Baud rate  
Data bits  
Stop bits  
Parity check  
Interface mode  
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Network  
Network Access  
Automatic IP assignment  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
Gateway address  
DNS server address  
Video transmission  
HTTP browser port  
HTTPS browser port  
RCP+ port 1756  
15.1.10 Telnet support  
15.1.11 Interface mode ETH  
15.1.12 Network MSS [Byte]  
15.1.13 iSCSI MSS [Byte]  
15.1.14 Enable DynDNS  
15.1.15 Host name  
15.1.16 User name  
15.1.17 Password  
15.1.18 Force registration now  
15.1.19 Status  
Advanced  
SNMP  
1. SNMP host address / 2. SNMP host address  
SNMP traps  
Authentication (802.1x)  
RTSP port  
Multicast  
Enable  
Multicast Address  
Port  
Streaming  
Multicast packet TTL  
FTP Posting  
JPEG posting  
FTP server  
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Encryption  
Service  
Maintenance  
Firmware  
Configuration  
SSL certificate  
Maintenance log  
Licenses  
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Browser connection  
A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to receive  
live images from the camera, control the camera, and replay  
stored sequences. The camera is configured over the network  
using the browser.  
1.1  
System requirements  
Network access (Intranet or Internet)  
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 or higher  
Screen resolution at least 1024 × 768 pixels  
16- or 32-bit color depth  
Sun JVM installed  
The Web browser must be configured to enable Cookies from  
the IP address of the unit.  
In Windows Vista, deactivate protected mode on the Security  
tab under Internet Options.  
To play back live video images, an appropriate ActiveX must be  
installed on the computer. If necessary, install the Bosch Video  
Client.  
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1.2  
Establishing the connection  
The camera must have a valid IP address to operate on your  
network and a compatible subnet mask. The default address  
pre-set at the factory is 192.168.0.1  
1. Start the Web browser.  
2. Enter the IP address of the camera as the URL.  
3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions  
that appear.  
Note:  
If you do not connect, the camera may have reached its  
maximum number of connections. Depending on the device and  
network configuration, each camera can have up to 25 web  
browser connections, or up to 50 connections via Bosch Video  
Client or Bosch Video Management System.  
1.2.1  
Password protection in camera  
A camera offers the option of limiting access across various  
authorization levels. If the camera is password-protected, a  
message 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.  
1.3  
Protected network  
If a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1x  
authentication), the camera must be configured first. To  
configure the camera, connect it directly to a computer using a  
network cable and configure the two parameters, Identity and  
Password. Only after these have been configured can  
communication with the camera via the network occur.  
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System Overview  
When a connection is established, the Livepage is initially  
displayed. The application title bar displays three items:  
LIVEPAGE, RECORDINGS, SETTINGS.  
Note:  
The RECORDINGS link is only visible if a storage medium has  
been configured for recording. (With VRM recording this option  
is not active.)  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
Livepage  
The LIVEPAGE is used to display the live video stream and  
control the camera.  
Recordings  
The RECORDINGS page is used for playing back recorded  
sequences.  
Settings  
The SETTINGS page is used to configure the camera and the  
application interface.  
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Operation via the browser  
3.1  
Livepage  
After the connection is established, the Livepage is initially  
displayed. It shows the live video image on the right of the  
browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text  
overlays may be visible on the live video image.  
Other information may also be shown next to the live video  
image. The items shown depend on the settings on the  
LIVEPAGE Functions page.  
Figure 3.1 Livepage  
3.1.1  
Image selection  
Click a tab below the video image to display a camera image  
stream.  
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3.1.2  
Status icons  
Various overlays in the video image provide important status  
information. The overlays provide the following information:  
Decoding error  
The frame might show artefacts due to decoding errors. If other  
frames reference this frame, they might also show decoding  
errors but won’t be marked with the icon.  
Alarm flag  
Shown on a media item to indicate an alarm.  
Communication error  
A communication error, such as a connection failure to the  
storage medium, a protocol violation or a timeout, is indicated  
by this icon. An automatic reconnection procedure is started in  
the background to recover from this error.  
Gap  
Indicates a gap in the recorded video.  
Watermark flag  
Watermark is set on media item.  
Invalid watermark flag  
Indicates that the watermark is not valid.  
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Motion flag  
Indicates that motion is dectected.  
Storage discovery  
Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.  
3.1.3  
View Control  
For cameras where PTZ control is possible, the View Control  
panel is activated.  
Pan and tilt  
To control the pan and tilt of PTZ cameras:  
Click and hold the up or down arrows to tilt.  
Click and hold the left or right arrows to pan.  
Click and hold the center area to control both.  
Move the mouse cursor over the video image; additional options  
for controlling peripherals are displayed with the mouse cursor.  
Zoom, focus, and iris  
To control the zoom, focus, and iris of PTZ cameras:  
1. Click and hold  
to zoom in.  
to zoom out; click and hold  
for far focus; click and hold  
to close the iris; click and hold  
2. Click and hold  
for near focus.  
3. Click and hold  
to open the iris.  
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Pre-position  
To move the camera to a pre-position, click one of the buttons  
numbered one to six.  
To store the current position of the camera in a pre-position:  
1. Position the camera.  
2. Enter a pre-position number.  
3. Click Set.  
3.1.4  
Digital I/O  
Depending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm input and  
the relay output are displayed next to the camera image.  
The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the input  
status of the alarm input:  
Active 1 = Symbol lights  
Active 0 = Symbol not lit.  
The camera relay allows the operation of an external device (for  
example, a light or a door opener).  
To operate, click the relay symbol.  
The symbol is red when the relay is activated.  
3.1.5  
System Log / Event Log  
The System Log field contains information about the operating  
status of the camera and the connection.  
Events such as the triggering or the end of alarms are shown in  
the Event Log field.  
To view, filter and save these messages to a file, click  
in the top right-hand corner.  
To clear the log, click  
the relevant field.  
in the top right-hand corner of  
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3.1.6  
Saving snapshots  
Individual images from the video sequence that is currently  
being shown on the Livepage can be saved in JPEG format on  
the computer's hard drive.  
Click the camera icon  
The storage location depends on the configuration of  
the camera.  
to save a single image.  
3.1.7  
Recording video sequences  
Sections of the video sequence that is currently being shown on  
the Livepage can be saved on the computer's hard drive. The  
sequences are recorded at the resolution specified in the  
encoder configuration. The storage location depends on the  
configuration 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 from  
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3.1.8  
Running recording program  
The hard drive icon below the camera images on the Livepage  
changes during an automatic recording.  
The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic  
to  
indicate a running recording. If no recording is taking place, a  
static icon is displayed.  
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3.1.9  
Audio communication  
Audio can be sent and received via the Livepage if the active  
monitor and the remote station of the camera support audio.  
1. Press and hold the F12 key on the keyboard to send an  
audio signal to the camera.  
2. Release the key to stop sending audio.  
All connected users receive audio signals sent from the camera  
but only the user who first pressed the F12 key can send audio  
signals; others must wait for the first user to release the key.  
3.1.10  
Processor load  
When accessing the camera with a browser, the processor load  
and network information is available in the upper right of the  
window next to the Bosch logo.  
Move the mouse cursor over the icons to display numerical  
values. This information can help with problem solving or when  
fine tuning the device.  
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3.2  
Recordings page  
Click Recordings to access the Recordings page from the  
Livepage or Settings page. The Recordings link is only visible if  
a direct iSCSI or microSD card has been configured for  
recording. (With VRM recording this option is not active.)  
Selecting Recordings  
All saved sequences are displayed in a list. A track number is  
assigned to each sequence. Start time and stop time, recording  
duration, number of alarms, and recording type are displayed.  
To play back recorded video sequences:  
1. Select Recording 1 or 2 in the drop-down menu. (The  
contents for 1 and 2 are identical, only the quality and  
location may be different.)  
2. Use the arrow buttons to browse the list.  
3. Click a track. The playback for the selected sequence  
starts.  
Export to FTP  
Click Export to FTP to send the current track to the FTP server.  
If required, change the times within the selected range.  
Note:  
The FTP server address is set on the Network/FTP Posting  
page.  
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3.2.1  
Controlling playback  
The time bar below the video image allows quick orientation.  
The time interval associated with the sequence is displayed in  
the bar in gray. A green arrow above the bar indicates the  
position of the image currently being played back within the  
sequence.  
The time bar offers various options for navigation in and  
between sequences.  
Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or  
minus icons. The display can span a range from two  
months to a few seconds.  
If required, drag the green arrow to the point in time at  
which the playback should begin.  
Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were  
triggered. Drag the green arrow to navigate to these points  
quickly.  
Control buttons  
Control playback by means of the buttons below the video  
image. The buttons have the following functions:  
Start/Pause playback  
Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence  
Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list  
Slide control  
Select the playback speed using the speed regulator:  
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Bookmarks  
You can set markers in a sequence and jump to these directly.  
These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows above  
the 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 are  
not saved with the sequences. All bookmarks are deleted when  
you leave the page.  
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Settings Overview  
4.1  
Configuration Menu  
The settings page provides access to the configuration menu  
which contains all the unit's parameters arranged in groups.  
There are two options for configuring the unit or checking the  
current settings:  
Basic Mode  
Advanced Mode  
In Basic Mode the most important parameters are arranged in  
seven groups. This allows you to change the basic settings with  
just a few entries and then put the device into operation.  
Advanced Mode is recommended only for expert users or  
system support personnel. You can access all device  
parameters in this mode. Settings that affect the fundamental  
functionality of the device (such as firmware updates) can only  
be changed in this mode.  
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4.2  
Settings  
Navigation  
To view the current settings:  
1. Click the Basic Mode menu or the Advanced Mode menu  
to expand it.  
2. For the Advanced Mode menu, click a menu sub-heading  
to expand it.  
3. Click a sub-menu. The corresponding page is opened.  
Making Changes  
You can change the settings by entering new values or by  
selecting a predefined value from a list field.  
Note:  
When entering names do not use any special characters, for  
example &. Special characters are not supported by the internal  
recording management system.  
Saving changes  
After making changes in a window, click Set to send the new  
settings to the device and save them there.  
Clicking Set saves only the settings in the current window.  
Changes in any other windows are ignored.  
Click SETTINGS in the applications title bar to close the  
window without saving the changes made.  
Note:  
All settings are backed up in the device memory so they are not  
lost even if the power fails. The exception is the time settings,  
which are lost after 1 hour without power if no central time  
server is selected.  
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Menu Trees  
5.1  
Basic Mode menu tree  
The Basic Mode configuration menu allows a set of basic  
camera parameters to be configured.  
Basic Mode  
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Date/Time  
Network  
Encoder  
Audio  
Recording  
System Overview  
5.2  
Advanced Mode menu tree  
The advanced mode configuration menu contains all camera  
parameters that can be configured.  
Advanced Mode  
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General  
Web Interface  
Encoder  
Camera  
Recording  
Alarm  
Interfaces  
Network  
Service  
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Basic Mode  
6.1  
Device Access  
6.1.1  
Naming  
Enter a unique name to assist in identification. This name  
simplifies the management of multiple devices in more  
extensive systems.  
The name is used for remote identification, for example, in the  
event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy as  
possible to identify the location unambiguously.  
6.1.2  
Password  
A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. 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 of the  
camera and allows all configuration settings to be  
changed.  
user is the middle authorization level. This user can  
operate the device, play back recordings, and also control  
a camera but cannot change the configuration.  
live is the lowest authorization level. It can only be used to  
view the live video image and switch between the different  
live image displays.  
You can define and change a password for each authorization  
level if you are logged in as service or if the camera is not  
password protected.  
Use the various authorization levels to limit access. Proper  
password protection is only guaranteed if all higher  
authorization levels are also protected with a password. For  
example, if a live password is assigned, a service and a user  
password should also be set. When assigning passwords,  
always start from the highest authorization level, service, and  
use different passwords.  
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Password  
Define or change a separate password for each level. Enter the  
password (19 characters maximum) for the selected level.  
Confirm password  
Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing  
mistakes.  
The new password is only saved after clicking Set. Therefore,  
click Set immediately after entering and confirming the  
password, even if assigning a password at another level.  
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6.2  
Date/Time  
Device date, time and zone  
If 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  
simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the  
same time. Device time, date and time zone are shown.  
Click Sync to PC to apply the system time from your  
computer to the device.  
Time server IP address  
The camera can receive the time signal from a time server using  
various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal  
clock. The device polls the time signal automatically once every  
minute.  
Enter the IP address of a time server.  
Time server type  
Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time  
server. It is recommended that you select the SNTP server  
protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is required  
for special applications and future function extensions.  
Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.  
Note:  
It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An  
incorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording.  
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6.3  
Network  
Use the settings on this page to integrate the device into a  
network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this  
case, the Set button 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 IP address, subnet mask, or gateway  
address is changed, then the device is only accessible  
under the new addresses after the reboot.  
DHCP  
If the network has a DHCP server for dynamic IP address  
allocation, set this parameter to On to activate the automatic  
acceptance of DHCP-assigned IP addresses.  
For certain applications, the DHCP server must support the  
fixed assignment between IP address and MAC address, and  
must be appropriately set up so that, once an IP address is  
assigned, it is retained each time the system is rebooted.  
IP address  
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address  
must be valid for the network.  
Subnet mask  
Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.  
Gateway address  
Enter the IP address of the gateway to establish a connection to  
a remote location in a different subnet. Otherwise, this field can  
remain empty (0.0.0.0).  
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6.4  
Encoder  
Select a profile for encoding the video signal on stream 1 (this  
is not a selection of the recording profile).  
Pre-programmed profiles are available that give priority to  
different parameters and they should be selected based on  
your operating environment.  
When a profile is selected, its details are displayed.  
6.5  
6.6  
Audio  
Switch the camera audio On or Off. Use the slider to adjust the  
level.  
Recording  
Record the images from the camera to a storage medium. For  
long-term authoritative images, it is essential to use VRM or an  
appropriately sized iSCSI system.  
Storage medium  
1. Select the required storage medium from the list.  
2. Click Start to start recording or Stop to end recording.  
6.7  
System Overview  
This page provides general information on the hardware and  
firmware system, including version numbers. No items can be  
changed on this page but they can be copied for information  
purposes when troubleshooting.  
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Advanced General Settings  
General  
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Identification  
Password  
Date/Time  
Display Stamping  
7.1  
Identification  
7.1.1  
ID  
Each device should be assigned a unique identifier that can be  
entered here as an additional means of identification.  
7.1.2  
Naming  
Assign a unique name to assist in identification. This name  
simplifies the management of multiple devices in more  
extensive systems.  
The name is used for remote identification, for example, in the  
event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as easy as  
possible to identify the location unambiguously.  
7.1.3  
iSCSI Initiator extension  
Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in  
large iSCSI systems. This text is added to the initiator name,  
separated from it by a full stop.  
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7.2  
Password  
A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. 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 of the  
camera and allows all configuration settings to be  
changed.  
user is the middle authorization level. This user can  
operate the device, play back recordings, and also control  
a camera but cannot change the configuration.  
live is the lowest authorization level. It can only be used to  
view the live video image and switch between the different  
live image displays.  
You can define and change a password for each authorization  
level if you are logged in as service or if the camera is not  
password protected.  
Use the various authorization levels to limit access. Proper  
password protection is only guaranteed if all higher  
authorization levels are also protected with a password. For  
example, if a live password is assigned, a service and a user  
password should also be set. When assigning passwords,  
always start from the highest authorization level, service, and  
use different passwords.  
7.2.1  
7.2.2  
Password  
Define and change a separate password for each level. Enter  
the password (19 characters maximum) for the selected level.  
Confirm password  
Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing  
mistakes.  
The new password is only saved after clicking Set. Therefore,  
click Set immediately after entering and confirming the  
password, even if assigning a password at another level.  
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7.3  
Date/Time  
7.3.1  
Date format  
Select the required date format.  
7.3.2  
Device date / Device time  
If there are multiple devices operating in your system or  
network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For  
example, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate  
simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the  
same time.  
1. Enter the current date. Since the device time is controlled  
by the internal clock, it is not necessary to enter the day of  
the week – it is added automatically.  
2. Enter the current time or 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. An  
incorrect date/time setting could prevent correct recording.  
7.3.3  
7.3.4  
Device time zone  
Select the time zone in which the system is located.  
Daylight saving time  
The internal clock can switch automatically between normal  
and daylight saving time (DST). The device already contains the  
data for DST switch-overs up to the year 2015. Use this data or  
create alternative time saving data, if required.  
Note:  
If a table is not created, there is no automatic switching. When  
editing the table, note that values occur in linked pairs (DST  
start and end dates).  
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First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the  
appropriate time zone for the system:  
1. Click Set.  
2. Click Details. A new window opens showing an empty  
table.  
3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from  
the camera.  
4. Select the region or the city which is closest to the  
system's location from the list box below the table.  
5. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The  
entry is highlighted.  
6. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.  
7. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to  
change the selected entry. Changes are immediate.  
8. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for  
example after deletions, add new data by marking the row  
and selecting values from the list boxes.  
9. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.  
7.3.5  
7.3.6  
Time server IP address  
The camera can receive the time signal from a time server using  
various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal  
clock. The device polls the time signal automatically once every  
minute.  
Enter the IP address of a time server.  
Time server type  
Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time  
server. It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol.  
This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special  
applications and future function extensions.  
Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol.  
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7.4  
Display Stamping  
Various overlays or stamps in the video image provide  
important supplementary information. These overlays can be  
enabled individually and arranged on the image in a clear  
manner.  
7.4.1  
Camera name stamping  
Select the position of the camera name overlay in the drop-  
down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at a  
position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to  
Off for no overlay information.  
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y  
position fields.  
7.4.2  
Time stamping  
Select 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 a  
position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to  
Off for no overlay information.  
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y  
position fields.  
7.4.3  
7.4.4  
Display milliseconds  
If necessary, display milliseconds for Time stamping. This  
information can be useful for recorded video images; however,  
it does increase the processor's computing time. Select Off if  
displaying milliseconds is not needed.  
Alarm mode stamping  
Select On in the drop-down box for a text message to be  
displayed in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at a  
position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to  
Off for no overlay information.  
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y  
position fields.  
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7.4.5  
Alarm message  
Enter the message to be displayed on the image in the event of  
an alarm. The maximum text length is 31 characters.  
7.4.6  
Video watermarking  
Select On in the drop-down box for the transmitted video  
images to be watermarked. After activation, all images are  
marked with an icon. The icon indicates if the sequence (live or  
saved) has been manipulated.  
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8
Web Interface  
Web Interface  
>
>
Appearance  
LIVEPAGE  
Functions  
>
Logging  
8.1  
Appearance  
You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change  
the website language to meet your requirements.  
GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company and  
device logos. The image can be stored on a local computer, a  
local network, or at an Internet address. The file paths must  
correspond to the access mode, for example:  
C:\Images\Logo.gif for access to local files, or  
http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif for access  
via the Internet/Intranet).  
There must be a network connection to display the images. The  
image files are not stored on the camera.  
To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in the  
Company logo and Device logo fields.  
8.1.1  
8.1.2  
Website language  
Select the language for the user interface.  
Company logo  
To replace the company's logo in the top-right part of the  
window, enter the path to a suitable image in this field.  
8.1.3  
Device logo  
To replace the device name in the top-left part of the window,  
enter the path to a suitable image in this field.  
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8.2  
LIVEPAGE Functions  
You can adapt the Livepage functions to meet your  
requirements. Choose from a variety of different options for  
displaying information and controls.  
1. Mark the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on  
the Livepage. The selected elements are checked.  
2. Look at the Livepage to see if the desired items are shown.  
8.2.1  
8.2.2  
8.2.3  
8.2.4  
8.2.5  
8.2.6  
Transmit audio  
When selected, the audio from the camera (if on) is sent to the  
computer. This setting applies only to the computer on which it  
is made.  
Show alarm inputs  
The alarm inputs are displayed next to the video image as icons  
along with their assigned names. If an alarm is active, the  
corresponding icon changes color.  
Show relay outputs  
The relay output is shown next to the video image as an icon  
along with its assigned name. If a relay is switched, the icon  
changes color.  
Show VCA trajectories  
The trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video  
content analysis are displayed in the live video image if a  
corresponding analysis type is activated.  
Show VCA metadata  
When video content analysis (VCA) is activated, additional  
information is displayed in the live video stream. In Motion+  
mode, the sensor areas for motion detection are marked.  
Show event log  
The event messages are displayed with the date and time in a  
field next to the video image.  
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8.2.7  
8.2.8  
8.2.9  
8.2.10  
Show system log  
The system messages are displayed with the date and time in a  
field next to the video image and provide information about the  
establishment and termination of connections, etc.  
Allow snapshots  
Specify whether the icon for saving individual images should be  
displayed below the live image. Individual images can only be  
saved if this icon is visible.  
Allow local recording  
Specify whether the icon for saving video sequences locally  
should be displayed below the live image. Video sequences can  
only be saved if this icon is visible.  
Path for JPEG and video files  
Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and  
video sequences saved from the Livepage. If necessary, click  
Browse to find a suitable folder.  
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8.3  
Logging  
8.3.1  
Save event log  
Select this option to save event messages in a text file on the  
local computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed  
with any text editor or standard office software.  
File for event log  
Enter the path for saving the event log here. If necessary, click  
Browse to find a suitable folder.  
8.3.2  
Save system log  
Select this option to save system messages in a text file on the  
local computer. This file can be viewed, edited, and printed  
with any text editor or standard office software.  
File for system log  
Enter the path for saving the system log here. If necessary, click  
Browse to find a suitable folder.  
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9
Camera  
Camera  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Installer Menu  
Picture Settings  
ALC  
Enhance  
Encoder Profile  
Encoder Streams  
Privacy Masks  
Audio  
9.1  
Installer Menu  
9.1.1  
Base frame rate  
Select 25 ips or 30 ips as the base frame rate for the camera.  
Note:  
Shutter times and frame rates are affected by this value.  
9.1.2  
9.1.3  
9.1.4  
Mirror image  
Select On to output a mirror image of the camera picture.  
Flip image  
Select On to output an upside down camera image.  
Menu button  
Select Disabled to prevent access to the install wizard via the  
menu button on the camera itself.  
9.1.5  
9.1.6  
Heater (dome cameras only)  
Select Auto to let the camera determine when the heater  
should be switched on.  
Restore all defaults  
Click Restore all defaults to restore the factory defaults for the  
camera. A confirmation screen appears. Allow 5 seconds for the  
camera to optimize the picture after a mode reset.  
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9.1.7  
Lens Wizard  
Click Lens Wizard... to open a separate window which can be  
used to focus the camera lens.  
9.2  
Lens Wizard  
A two-step procedure enables you to focus the lens on a  
particular area.  
Step 1:  
1. Displays the lens type.  
2. Allows you to center the back focus to obtain the widest  
adjustment range by clicking the Center button.  
3. Suggests that you should first adjust the lens manually if  
required.  
Step 2:  
1. Use the mouse to adjust the size and position of the  
shaded area in the preview window.  
Check the Show only selected area box to make the  
main window zoom in on the selected area.  
2. Check the IR corrected lens box to have the same focus  
positions for day and night. (To adjust the night focus for a  
non-IR corrected lens, the camera must be in the night  
mode.)  
3. Click Full range autofocus to focus the lens across its full  
range.  
The motorised automatic back focus process runs.  
The focus position, state and indicator are shown.  
4. Click Local range autofocus to fine focus the lens across  
the set range.  
The motorised automatic back focus process runs.  
The focus position, state and indicator are shown.  
5. If necessary, manually adjust the focus position with the  
slider.  
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9.3  
Picture Settings  
Contrast (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.  
9.3.1  
White balance  
ATW: Auto tracking white balance allows the camera to  
continually adjust for optimal color reproduction.  
In Manual mode the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be  
manually set to a desired position.  
Hold  
Click Hold to put ATW on hold and save the color settings.  
R-gain  
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain from -50 to  
+50 to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing red  
introduces more cyan).  
B-gain  
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain from -50 to  
+50 to offset the factory white point alignment (reducing blue  
introduces more yellow).  
G-gain  
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain from -50  
to +50 to offset the factory white point alignment.  
It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special  
scene conditions.  
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ALC  
ALC mode  
Select the mode:  
Fluorescent 50 Hz  
Fluorescent 60 Hz  
Outdoor  
ALC level  
Adjust the video output level (-15 to 0 to +15).  
Select 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.  
9.4.1  
Exposure/frame rate  
Auto exposure/frame rate  
Select to let the camera automatically set the optimum shutter  
speed. The camera tries to maintain the selected default  
shutter speed as long as the light level of the scene permits.  
Select the minimum frame rate for automatic exposure:  
1.6 to 1/25 ips  
or  
1.9 to 1/30 ips  
The values available depend on the value set for the Base Frame  
Rate in the Installer Menu.  
Fixed exposure  
Select to set a fixed shutter speed.  
Select the shutter speed for fixed exposure:  
(1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000,  
1/7500, 1/15000)  
or  
1/30, 1/60, 1/120 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000,  
1/7500, 1/15000)  
The values available depend on the value set for the ALC mode.  
9.4.2  
Day/night  
Auto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter on and off  
depending on the scene illumination level.  
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Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed, giving full IR  
sensitivity.  
Color - the camera always produces a color signal regardless of  
light levels.  
Switch level  
Set the video level at which the camera in Auto mode switches  
to monochrome operation (-15 to 0 to +15).  
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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9.5  
Enhance  
9.5.1  
Sharpness level  
Adjusts the black level between -15 and +15. Zero position of  
slider corresponds to the factory default level.  
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 but can increase bandwidth requirements.  
9.5.2  
9.5.3  
Backlight Compensation  
Select On to capture details in high-contrast and extremely  
bright-dark conditions.  
Contrast enhancement  
Select On to increase the contrast in low contrast conditions.  
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9.6  
Encoder Settings  
The Encoder Profile and Encoder Streams settings allow you  
to adapt the video data transmission characteristics for your  
operating environment (network structure, bandwidth, data  
structures). The camera simultaneously generates two H.264  
video streams and an M-JPEG stream for transmission. An  
I-frame only stream is used for recording.  
Select the compression settings of these streams individually,  
for example, one setting for transmissions to the Internet and  
one for LAN connections.  
information on setting up the encoder profile.  
information on setting up the encoder streams.  
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9.7  
Privacy Masks  
Four privacy mask areas can be defined. The activated masked  
areas are filled with the selected pattern in live 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.  
9.8  
Audio  
Switch the audio On or Off.  
Adust the Line In and Line Out levels with the sliders.  
Select G.711 or ACC as the audio Recording format. The  
default value is G.711.  
Note:  
The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to  
the video data, and so increase the network load. The audio  
data requires an additional bandwidth of approximately  
80 kbps to 640 Kbps, depending on type of audio compression  
selected, for each connection. If you do not want any audio  
data to be transmitted, select Off.  
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Encoder Settings  
The encoder settings determine the characteristics of the four  
streams generated by the camera. The type of streams that can  
be generated are:  
HD streams (1080p, 720p)  
SD streams (480p, 240p)  
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 8  
different 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-defined  
profile to be used for each stream is selected on the Encoder  
Streams page. The maximum frame rate and quality of the  
JPEG stream is also selected here.  
The streams and profiles for recording are selected on the  
Recording Profiles page.  
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10.1  
Encoder Profile  
Profiles are rather complex and include a number of parameters  
that interact with one another, so it is generally best to use the  
pre-defined profiles. Only change a profile if completely familiar  
with all the configuration options.  
10.1.1  
Pre-defined profiles  
Eight definable profiles are available. The pre-defined profiles  
give priority to different parameters.  
HD high quality / low latency  
High resolution for high bandwidth connections  
HD high quality  
High resolution with lower data rate  
HD low bandwidth  
High resolution for low bandwidth connections  
SD high quality / low latency  
Standard resolution for high bandwidth connections  
SD high quality  
Standard resolution with lower data rate  
SD low bandwidth  
Standard resolution for low bandwidth connections  
DSL  
Standard resolution for DSL connections  
ISDN (2B)  
Low resolution for mobile phone connections  
10.1.2  
Changing a profile  
The pre-defined profiles can be changed (a pre-defined profile  
can always be recalled by using the Default button).  
To change a profile, select it by clicking its tab, then change the  
parameters within that profile.  
If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter is  
entered, the nearest valid value is substituted when the  
settings are saved.  
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10.1.3  
10.1.4  
Profile name  
If required, enter a new name for the profile.  
Target bit rate  
To optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit the data  
rate for the camera. The target data rate should be set  
according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with  
no excessive motion.  
For complex images or frequent changes of image content due  
to frequent movements, this limit can temporarily be exceeded  
up to the value entered in the Maximum bit rate field.  
10.1.5  
Maximum bit rate  
This maximum data rate is not exceeded under any  
circumstances. Depending on the video quality settings for the  
I-frames and P-frames, this can result in individual images being  
skipped.  
The value entered here must be at least 10% higher than the  
value entered in the Target bit rate field. If the value entered  
here is too low, it is automatically adjusted.  
10.1.6  
10.1.7  
Encoding interval  
The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which  
images are encoded and transmitted. This can be particularly  
advantageous with low bandwidths. The image rate in ips  
(images per second) is displayed next to the slider.  
Standard definition video resolution  
Select the desired resolution for the standard definition video  
image. The following resolutions are available:  
240p  
352 × 240 pixels (displayed as 432 x 240)  
480p  
704 × 480 pixels (displayed as 854 x 480)  
Note:  
These resolutions are not used by a HD stream.  
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10.1.8  
Expert Settings  
if necessary, use the expert settings to adapt the I-frame quality  
and the P-frame quality to specific requirements. The setting is  
based on the H.264 quantization parameter (QP).  
GOP structure  
Select the structure you require for the Group of Pictures  
(GOP). Depending on whether you place greater priority on  
having the lowest possible delay (IP frames only) or using as  
little bandwidth possible, you choose IP, IBP or IBBP.  
I-frame distance  
Use the slider to set the distance between I-frames to Auto or  
to between 3 and 60. An entry of 3 means that every third  
image is an I-frame.The lower the number, the more I-frames  
are generated.  
I-frame quality  
This setting sets the image quality of the I-frames. Select Auto  
to ensure that the maximum bit rate is not exceeded. Auto  
automatically changes the I-frame quality to the settings for the  
P-frame image quality.  
P-frame quality  
This setting adjusts the maximum image quality of the P-frames.  
Auto automatically adjusts to the optimum combination of  
movement and image definition (focus). The value 9 represents  
maximum image quality, a value of 51 represents minimum  
quality. With the slide control, define a control range from a  
chosen value to 51. The encoder delivers the best possible  
quality within this control range while maintaining the  
maximum bit rate.  
10.1.9  
Default  
Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values.  
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10.2  
Encoder Streams  
10.2.1  
H.264 settings  
Select H.264 Settings  
1. Select the codec algorithm for stream 1. The following are  
available:  
H.264 MP 1080p fixed  
H.264 MP 720p25/30 fixed  
2. Select the codec algorithm for stream 2. The following are  
available:  
Copy Stream 1  
H.264 MP SD  
3. Select the Non-recording profile for each stream from the  
eight profiles that have been defined.  
This profile is not used for recording. When a stream  
is used for recording, the profile selected on the  
Recording Profiles page is used.  
Note:  
The frame rate used for these streams is determined by the  
value selected for the Base Frequency in the Installer Menu.  
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 the  
preview.  
2. Click 1:1 Live View below a preview to open a viewing  
window for that stream. Various additional items of  
information 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 of  
the computer is adversely affected by the decoding of the data  
stream.  
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10.2.2  
JPEG stream  
Set the parmeters for the M-JPEG stream.  
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.  
Note:  
The JPEG resolution follows the highest resolution setting of  
either stream 1 or stream 2. The M-JPEG frame rate can vary  
depending on system loading.  
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Storage Management  
Recording Profiles  
Retention Time  
Recording Scheduler  
Recording Status  
Camera images can be recorded locally to an SD card or to an  
appropriately configured iSCSI system.  
SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times and  
temporary recordings. They can be used for local alarm  
recording or for Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR) to  
improve the overall reliability of video recording.  
For long-term authoritative images use an appropriately sized  
iSCSI system.  
Two recording tracks are available (Recording 1 and Recording  
2). The encoder streams and profiles can be selected for each  
of these tracks for both standard and alarm recordings.  
Ten recording profiles are available where these recording  
tracks can be defined differently. These profiles are then used  
for building schedules.  
A Video Recording Manager (VRM) can control all recording  
when accessing an iSCSI system. The VRM is an external  
program for configuring recording tasks for video servers. For  
further information, contact your local customer service at  
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11.1  
Storage Management  
11.1.1  
Device manager  
Check the Managed by external VRM box to let an external  
Video Recording Manager (VRM) manage all recording. No  
further settings can be configured.  
Note:  
Activating or deactivating VRM causes the current storage  
settings to be lost; they can only be restored through re-  
configuration.  
11.1.2  
Recording media  
Select a media tab to connect to the available storage media.  
iSCSI Media  
To use an iSCSI system as the storage medium, a connection to  
the desired iSCSI system is required to set the configuration  
parameters.  
The storage system selected must be available on the network  
and completely set up. It must have an IP address and be  
divided 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 Media  
An SD card inserted in the camera can be used for local  
recording.  
If the SD card is password protected, enter the password  
into the Password field.  
The Storage overview field displays the local media.  
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11.1.3  
Activating and configuring storage media  
Available media or iSCSI drives must be transferred to the  
Managed storage media list, activated, and configured for  
storage.  
Note:  
A iSCSI target storage device can only be associated with one  
user. If a target is being used by another user, ensure that the  
current user no longer needs the target before decoupling that  
user.  
1. In the Storage overview section, double-click the required  
storage medium, an iSCSI LUN or one of the other  
available drives.  
The medium is added as a target in the Managed  
storage media list.  
Newly added media is shown as Not active in the  
Status column.  
2. Click Set to activate all media in the Managed storage  
media list.  
The Status column shows all media as Online.  
3. Check the box in the Rec. 1 or Rec. 2 column to specify the  
recording tracks to be recorded on the target selected.  
4. Check the Recording 1 or Recording 2 boxes for the  
Overwrite older recordings option to overwrite the older  
recording tracks once the available recording capacity has  
been used.  
Note:  
If older recordings are not allowed to be overwritten when the  
available memory is full, the recording in question is stopped.  
Specify limitations for overwriting old recordings by configuring  
the retention time.  
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11.1.4  
Formatting storage media  
All recordings on a storage medium can be deleted at any time.  
Check the recordings before deleting and back-up important  
sequences 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.  
11.1.5  
Deactivating storage media  
A storage medium in the Managed storage media list can be  
deactivated. 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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11.2  
Recording Profiles  
A recording profile contains the characteristics of the tracks  
that are used for recording. These characteristics can be  
defined for ten different profiles. The profiles can then be  
assigned to days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler  
page.  
Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles can be  
changed 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  
profiles for 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 settings  
Select the encoder profile setting that is to be used with stream  
1 and 2 when recording. This selection is independent of the  
selection for live stream transmission. (The properties of the  
encoder profiles are defined on the Encoder Profile page.)  
Recording includes  
Specify whether, in addition to video data, audio or metadata  
(for example alarms or VCA data) should also be recorded.  
Including metadata could make subsequent searches of  
recordings easier but it requires additional memory capacity.  
Without metadata, it is not possible to include video content  
analysis in recordings.  
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11.2.1  
Recording track selection  
Standard and alarm recording can be defined for the two  
recording tracks. You must first select the track before setting  
up 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  
track 2 as described below.  
11.2.2  
Standard recording  
Select the mode for standard recordings:  
Continuous: the recording proceeds continuously. If the  
maximum recording capacity is reached, older recordings  
are overwritten automatically.  
Pre-alarm: recording takes place in the pre-alarm time,  
during the alarm and during the post-alarm time only.  
Off: no automatic recording takes place.  
Stream  
Select the stream to be used for standard recordings:  
Stream 1  
Stream 2  
I-frames only  
11.2.3  
Alarm recording  
Select a period for the Pre-alarm time from the list box.  
Select a period for the Post-alarm time from the list box.  
Alarm stream  
Select the stream to be used for alarm recordings:  
Stream 1  
Stream 2  
I-frames only  
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Check the with encoding interval from profile: box and select  
an encoder profile to set the associated encoding interval for  
alarm recording.  
Check the Export to FTP box to send standard H.264 files to  
the FTP server whose address is displayed.  
If an FTP server has not yet been defined, click Configure FTP  
server to jump to the FTP Posting page where the server  
information can be entered.  
Alarm triggers  
Select the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm recording:  
Alarm input  
Motion/Audio alarm  
Video loss alarm  
Select the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording,  
via RCP+ commands or alarm scripts, for example.  
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11.3  
Retention Time  
If the available capacity of a medium has been fully used, older  
recordings are only overwritten when the retention time  
entered here has expired.  
Enter the required retention time in hours or days for each  
recording track.  
Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the available  
recording capacity.  
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11.4  
Recording Scheduler  
The recording scheduler allows you to link the created  
recording profiles to the days and times at which the camera's  
images are to be recorded. Schedules can be defined for  
weekdays and for holidays.  
11.4.1  
Weekdays  
Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as needed  
for 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 be  
assigned 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.  
11.4.2  
Holidays  
Define holidays whose settings will override the settings for the  
normal 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 date from the calendar. Drag the mouse  
to select a range of dates. These are handled as a single  
entry in the table.  
4. Click OK to accept the selection(s). The window closes.  
5. 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.  
2. Click the date to be deleted.  
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3. Click OK. The selection is removed from the table and the  
window is closed.  
4. Repeat for any other dates to be deleted.  
11.4.3  
11.4.4  
Profile names  
Change the names of the recording profiles listed in the Time  
periods box.  
1. Click a profile.  
2. Click Rename.  
3. Enter the new name and click Rename again.  
Activate recording  
After completing configuration, activate the recording schedule  
and start scheduled recording. Once activated, the Recording  
Profiles and the Recording Scheduler are deactivated and the  
configuration cannot be modified. Stop scheduled recording to  
modify 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  
the configuration can be modified.  
11.4.5  
Recording status  
The graphic indicates the recording activity. An animated  
graphic is displayed when recording is taking place.  
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11.5  
Recording Status  
Details of the recording status are displayed here for  
information. These settings cannot be changed.  
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12.1  
Alarm Connections  
In the event of an alarm, the camera can automatically connect  
to a pre-defined IP address. The camera can contact up to ten  
IP addresses in the order listed until a connection is  
established.  
12.1.1  
12.1.2  
Connect on alarm  
Select On so that the camera automatically connects to a pre-  
defined IP address in the event of an alarm. Select Follows  
input 1 so that the device maintains the connection for as long  
as an alarm exists.  
Number of destination IP address  
Specify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted in the  
event of an alarm. The device contacts the remote locations one  
after the other in the numbered sequence until a connection is  
made.  
12.1.3  
12.1.4  
Destination IP address  
For each number, enter the corresponding IP address for the  
desired remote station.  
Destination password  
If the remote station is password protected, enter the  
password here.  
Only ten passwords can be defined here. Define a general  
password if more than ten connections are required, for  
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example, when connections are initiated by a controlling  
system such as the Bosch Video Client or the Bosch Video  
Management System. The camera connects to all remote  
stations protected by the same general 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.  
4. Set the user password of all the remote stations to be  
accessed using this password.  
Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.0 overrides its  
function as the tenth address to try.  
12.1.5  
Video transmission  
If the device 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 the UDP option for the  
Video transmission parameter here and on the Network page.  
Note:  
In the event of an alarm, a larger network bandwidth is  
sometimes required for additional video streams (if multicast  
operation is not possible).  
12.1.6  
12.1.7  
Remote port  
Select an appropriate browser port depending on the network  
configuration. The ports for HTTPS connections are only  
available if the On option in SSL encryption is selected.  
Video output  
If a decoder device is used, select the analog video output to  
which the signal should be switched. If the destination device is  
unknown, select the First available option. This places the  
image on the first video output with no signal.  
The connected monitor only displays images when an alarm is  
triggered.  
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12.1.8  
Decoder  
If a split image is set for the selected video output, select a  
decoder to display the alarm image. The decoder selected  
determines the position of the image.  
12.1.9  
SSL encryption  
SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a  
connection, such as the password. By selecting On, only  
encrypted ports are available for the Remote port parameter.  
SSL encryption must be activated and configured on both sides  
of a connection. The appropriate certificates must also have  
been uploaded. Configure and activate encryption for media  
data (video, metadata) on the Encryption page.  
12.1.10 Auto-connect  
Select On to automatically re-established a connection to one  
of the previously specified IP addresses after each reboot,  
connection breakdown, or network failure.  
12.1.11 Audio  
Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm  
connection.  
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12.2  
Video Content Analyses (VCA)  
The camera has integrated Video Content Analyses (VCA) which  
detects and analyze changes in the picture using image  
processing algorithms. Such changes can be due to movements  
in the camera's field of view. Detection of movement can be  
used to trigger an alarm and to transmit metadata.  
Various VCA configurations can be selected and adapted to  
your application, as required.  
information on setting up video content analyses.  
Note:  
If there is not enough computing power, priority is given to live  
images and recordings. This can lead to impairment of the VCA  
system. Observe the processor load and optimize the encoder  
settings or the VCA settings if necessary, or turn off VCA  
completely.  
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12.3  
Audio Alarm  
Alarms can be generated based on audio signals. Configure  
signal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms, for  
example, machine noise or background noise, are avoided.  
Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audio  
alarm.  
12.3.1  
12.3.2  
Audio alarm  
Select On for the device to generate audio alarms.  
Name  
The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive  
video monitoring systems, for example with the Bosch Video  
Client and the Bosch Video Management System. Enter a  
unique and clear name here.  
12.3.3  
12.3.4  
12.3.5  
Signal Ranges  
Exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false alarms.  
For this reason the total signal is divided into 13 tonal ranges  
(mel scale). Check or uncheck the boxes below the graphic to  
include or exclude individual ranges.  
Threshold  
Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in the  
graphic Set the threshold using the slide control or,  
alternatively, move the white line directly in the graphic using  
the mouse.  
Sensitivity  
Use this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the sound  
environment and effectively suppress individual signal peaks. A  
high value represents a high level of sensitivity.  
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12.4  
Alarm E-Mail  
Alarm states can be documented by e-mail. The camera  
automatically sends an e-mail to a user-defined e-mail address.  
This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have a  
video receiver.  
12.4.1  
12.4.2  
Send alarm e-mail  
Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm e-mail  
in the event of an alarm.  
Mail server IP address  
Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP  
standard (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Outgoing e-mails are  
sent to the mail server via the address entered. Otherwise,  
leave the box blank (0.0.0.0).  
12.4.3  
12.4.4  
12.4.5  
SMTP user name  
Enter a registered user name for the chosen mail server.  
SMTP password  
Enter the required password for the registered user name.  
Format  
Select 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 to  
activate the e-mail or SMS function, depending on the format,  
so that these messages can be received. Obtain information on  
operating your mobile phone from your mobile phone provider.  
12.4.6  
Attach JPEG from camera  
Check the box to specify that JPEG images are sent from the  
camera.  
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12.4.7  
Destination address  
Enter the e-mail address for alarm e-mails here. The maximum  
address length is 49 characters.  
12.4.8  
12.4.9  
Sender name  
Enter a unique name for the e-mail sender, for example, the  
location of the device. This makes it easier to identify the origin  
of the e-mail.  
Test e-mail  
Click Send Now to test the e-mail function. An alarm e-mail is  
immediately created and sent.  
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12.5  
Alarm Task Editor  
Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries  
on the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot be reversed.  
To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge and  
be familiar with the information in the Alarm Task Script  
Language document and the English language.  
As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarm  
pages, enter the desired alarm functions in script form here.  
This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other alarm  
pages.  
1. Click Examples under the Alarm Task Editor field to see  
some script examples. A new window opens.  
2. Enter new scripts in the Alarm Task Editor field or change  
existing scripts in line with your requirements.  
3. When finished, click Set to transmit the scripts to the  
device. If the transfer was successful, the message Script  
successfully parsed. is displayed over the text field. If it  
was not successful, an error message is displayed with  
further information.  
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Setting up VCA  
Several VCA configurations are available.  
Off  
Silent MOTION+  
Profile #1  
Profile #2  
Scheduled  
Event triggered  
13.1  
VCA - Silent MOTION+  
The Silent MOTION+ configuration is active by default. In this  
configuration, metadata is created to facilitate searches of  
recordings, however, no alarm is triggered.  
In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Silent  
MOTION+.  
No parameters can be changed for this selection.  
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13.2  
VCA - Profiles  
Two profiles can be set up with different VCA configurations.  
You can save profiles on your computer's hard drive and load  
saved profiles from there. This can be useful if testing a number  
of different configurations. Save a functioning configuration and  
test new settings. Use the saved configuration to restore the  
original settings at any time.  
1. 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.  
3. Click the Save... to save the profile settings to another file.  
A new window opens where you specify the file name and  
the location.  
4. Click Load... to load a saved profile. A new window opens  
where you select the location and the profile file.  
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.  
13.2.1  
Aggregation time [s]  
Set an aggregation time of between 0 and 20 seconds. The  
aggregation time always starts when an alarm event occurs. It  
extends the alarm event by the value set. This prevents alarm  
events that occur in quick succession from triggering several  
alarms and successive events in a rapid sequence. No further  
alarm is triggered during the aggregation time.  
The post-alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts once  
the aggregation time has expired.  
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13.2.2  
Analysis type  
Select the required analysis algorithm. By default, only Motion+  
is available — this offers a motion detector and essential  
recognition of tampering.  
Metadata is always created for a video content analysis, unless  
this is explicitly excluded. Depending on the analysis type  
selected and the relevant configuration, additional information  
overlays the video image in the preview window next to the  
parameter settings. With the Motion+ analysis type, for  
example, the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are  
marked with rectangles.  
Note:  
Additional analysis algorithms with comprehensive functions,  
such as IVMD and IVA, are available from Bosch Security  
Systems.  
13.2.3  
Motion detector  
Motion detection is available for the Motion+ analysis type. For  
the 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 switching  
on and off, or changes in the light level caused by cloud  
movement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responses  
from the motion detector and generate false alarms. Run a  
series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure  
that the video sensor is operating as intended. For indoor  
surveillance, ensure constant lighting of the areas during the  
day and at night.  
Sensitivity  
Sensitivity is available for the Motion+ analysis type. The basic  
sensitivity of the motion detector can be adjusted for the  
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environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The  
sensor reacts to variations in the brightness of the video image.  
The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must  
be selected.  
Minimum object size  
Specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must  
cover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects that  
are too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 is  
recommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields.  
Debounce time 1 s  
The debounce time prevents very brief alarm events from  
triggering individual alarms. If the Debounce time 1 s option is  
activated, an alarm event must last at least 1 second to trigger  
an alarm.  
Selecting the area  
Select the areas of the image to be monitored by the motion  
detector. The video image is subdivided into square sensor  
fields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually. To  
exclude particular regions of the camera's field of view from  
monitoring 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.  
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13.2.4  
Tamper detection  
Detect tampering of cameras and video cables by means of  
various options. Run a series of tests at different times of the  
day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as  
intended.  
Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed if  
Reference check is selected.  
Sensitivity  
The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted  
for the environmental conditions to which the camera is  
subject. The algorithm reacts to the differences between the  
reference image and the current video image. The darker the  
observation area, the higher the value that must be selected.  
Trigger delay [s]  
Set delayed alarm triggering here. The alarm is only triggered  
after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if  
the triggering condition still exists. If the original condition has  
been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not  
triggered. This avoids false alarms triggered by short-term  
changes, for example, cleaning activities in the direct field of  
vision of the camera.  
Global change (slider)  
Set how large the global change in the video image must be for  
an alarm to be triggered. This setting is independent of the  
sensor fields selected under Select Area. Set a high value if  
fewer sensor fields need to change to trigger an alarm. With a  
low value, it is necessary for changes to occur simultaneously in  
a large number of sensor fields to trigger an alarm. This option  
allows detection, independently of motion alarms, manipulation  
of the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning  
the camera mount bracket, for example.  
Global change  
Activate this function if the global change, as set with the  
Global change slide control, should trigger an alarm.  
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Scene too bright  
Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to  
extreme light (for instance, shining a flashlight directly on the  
objective) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of  
the scene provides a basis for recognition.  
Scene too dark  
Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the  
objective (for instance, by spraying paint on it) should trigger  
an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis  
for recognition.  
Scene too noisy  
Activate this function if tampering associated with EMC  
interference (noisy scene as the result of a strong interference  
signal in the vicinity of the video lines) should trigger an alarm.  
Reference check  
Save a reference image that can be continuously compared with  
the current video image. If the current video image in the  
marked areas differs from the reference image, an alarm is  
triggered. This detects tampering that would otherwise not be  
detected, for example, if the camera is turned.  
1. Click Reference to save the currently visible video- image  
as a reference.  
2. Click 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  
and white below the current video image, and the selected  
areas are marked in yellow.  
4. Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges option  
to specify the reference check once again.  
Disappearing edges  
The area selected in the reference image should contain a  
prominent structure. If this structure is concealed or moved,  
the reference check triggers an alarm. If the selected area is too  
homogenous, so that concealing and moving the structure  
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would not trigger an alarm, then an alarm is triggered  
immediately to indicate the inadequate reference image.  
Appearing edges  
Select this option if the selected area of the reference image  
includes a largely homogenous surface. If structures appear in  
this area, then an alarm is triggered.  
Selecting the area  
Select the image areas in the reference image that are to be  
monitored. 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 no  
movement takes place and that are always evenly lit, as false  
alarms 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  
the window without saving the changes.  
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13.3  
VCA - Scheduled  
A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile with  
the days and times at which the video content analysis is to be  
active.  
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.  
13.3.1  
Weekdays  
Link any number of 15-minute intervals with the VCA profiles for  
each day of the week. Moving the mouse cursor over the table  
displays 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 to  
the 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.  
13.3.2  
Holidays  
Define holidays on which a profile should be active that are  
different 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 mouse  
button. These will later be displayed as a single entry in the  
table.  
4. Click OK to accept the selection. The window closes.  
5. Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles, as  
described above.  
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Deleting Holidays  
Delete 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  
window closes.  
4. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days.  
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13.4  
VCA - Event triggered  
This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video content  
analysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event.  
In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select Event  
triggered.  
As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent MOTION+  
configuration in which metadata is created is active; this  
metadata facilitates searches of recordings, but does not  
trigger an alarm.  
The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes.  
13.4.1  
13.4.2  
13.4.3  
13.4.4  
Trigger  
Select a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger. A virtual  
alarm is created using software, with RCP+ commands or alarm  
scripts, for example.  
Trigger active  
Select the VCA configuration here that is to be enabled via an  
active trigger. A green check mark to the right of the list field  
indicates that the trigger is active.  
Trigger inactive  
Select the VCA configuration here that is to be activated if the  
trigger is not active. A green check mark to the right of the list  
field indicates that the trigger is inactive.  
Delay [s]  
Select the delay period for the reaction of the video content  
analysis to trigger signals. The alarm is only triggered after a set  
time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the  
triggering condition still exists. If the original condition has  
been restored before this time interval elapses, the alarm is not  
triggered. A delay period may be useful in avoiding false alarms  
or frequent triggering. During the delay period, the Silent  
MOTION+ configuration is always enabled.  
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Relay  
COM1  
14.1  
Alarm input  
Configure the alarm triggers for the camera.  
Select N.C. (Normally Closed) if the alarm is to be triggered by  
closing the contact.  
Select N.O. (Normally Open) if the alarm is to be triggered by  
opening the contact.  
14.1.1  
Name  
Enter a name for the alarm input. This is then displayed below  
the icon for the alarm input on the LIVEPAGE (if configured).  
14.2  
Relay  
Configure the switching behavior of the relay output.  
Select different events that automatically activate an output.  
For example, turn on a floodlight by triggering a motion alarm  
and then turn the light off again when the alarm has stopped.  
14.2.1  
Idle state  
Select Open for the relay to operate as an N.O. contact, or  
select Closed if the relay is to operate as an N.C. contact.  
14.2.2  
14.2.3  
Operating mode  
Select the way the relay works.  
Relay follows  
Select the event that triggers the relay.  
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14.2.4  
Relay name  
The relay can be assigned a name here. The name is shown on  
the button next to Trigger relay. The LIVEPAGE can also be  
configured to display the name next to the relay icon.  
14.2.5  
14.3  
Trigger relay  
Click the button to switch the relay manually (for example, for  
testing purposes or to operate a door opener).  
COM1  
For cameras with a data connector, use this menu to configure  
the data transfer.  
14.3.1  
Serial port function  
Select a controllable unit from the list. If you wish to use the  
serial 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 window  
are set automatically and should not be changed.  
14.3.2  
Camera ID  
If necessary, enter the ID of the peripheral you wish to control  
(for example a dome camera or pan/tilt head).  
14.3.3  
14.3.4  
14.3.5  
14.3.6  
14.3.7  
Baud rate  
Select the value for the transmission rate in bps.  
Data bits  
The number of data bits per character cannot be changed.  
Stop bits  
Select the number of stop bits per character.  
Parity check  
Select the type of parity check.  
Interface mode  
Select the desired protocol for the serial interface.  
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Network Access  
Advanced  
Multicast  
JPEG posting  
Encryption  
15.1  
Network Access  
The settings on this page are used to integrate the device into a  
network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this  
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 IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address is changed,  
then the device is only available under the new addresses after  
the reboot.  
15.1.1  
Automatic IP assignment  
If a DHCP server is employed in the network for the dynamic  
assignment of IP addresses, activate acceptance of IP  
addresses automatically assigned to the device.  
Certain applications (VIDOS, Bosch Video Management System,  
Archive Player, Configuration Manager) use the IP address for  
the unique assignment of the device. If using these  
applications, the DHCP server must support the fixed  
assignment between IP address and MAC address, and must be  
appropriately set up so that, once an IP address is assigned, it  
is retained each time the system is rebooted.  
15.1.2  
IP address  
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP address  
must be valid for the network.  
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15.1.3  
15.1.4  
Subnet mask  
Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.  
Gateway address  
For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in  
a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here.  
Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).  
15.1.5  
15.1.6  
DNS server address  
The device is easier to access if it is listed on a DNS server. For  
example, to establish an Internet connection to the camera, it is  
sufficient to enter the name given to the device on the DNS  
server as a URL in the browser. Enter the DNS server's IP  
address. Servers are supported for secure and dynamic DNS.  
Details >>  
Video transmission  
If the device is used behind a firewall, TCP (Port 80) should be  
selected as the transmission protocol. For use in a local  
network, choose UDP.  
Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol. The  
TCP protocol does not support multicast connections. The MTU  
value in UDP mode is 1514 bytes.  
15.1.7  
15.1.8  
HTTP browser port  
Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required.  
The default HTTP port is 80. To limit connection to HTTPS,  
deactivate the HTTP port. To do this, activate the Off option.  
HTTPS browser port  
To limit browser access to encrypted connections, choose an  
HTTPS port from the list. The standard HTTPS port is 443.  
Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and limit  
connections to unencrypted ports.  
The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the browser  
has been configured to support this protocol. Also ensure that  
Java application support is activated (in the Java Plug-in  
Control Panel of the Windows Control Panel).  
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To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off option in  
the HTTP browser port, the RCP+ port, and Telnet support. This  
deactivates all unencrypted connections allowing connections  
on the HTTPS port only.  
Configure and activate encryption for media data (video, audio,  
metadata) on the Encryption page.  
15.1.9  
RCP+ port 1756  
Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted connections on  
this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off  
option to deactivate the port.  
15.1.10 Telnet support  
Activating Telenet support allows unencrypted connections on  
this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off  
option to deactivate telnet support, making telnet connections  
impossible.  
15.1.11 Interface mode ETH  
If necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH.  
Depending on the device connected, it may be necessary to  
select a special operation type.  
15.1.12 Network MSS [Byte]  
Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user data  
here. This gives the option to adjust the size of the data packets  
to the network environment and to optimize data transmission.  
Please comply with the MTU value of 1,514 bytes in UDP mode.  
15.1.13 iSCSI MSS [Byte]  
Specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI  
system than for the other data traffic via the network. The  
potential value depends on the network structure. A higher  
value is only useful if the iSCSI system is located in the same  
subnet as the camera.  
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15.1.14 Enable DynDNS  
DynDNS.org is a DNS hosting service that stores IP addresses in  
a database ready for use. It allows selecting the device via the  
Internet using a host name, without having to know the current  
IP address of the device. Enable this service here. To do this,  
obtain an account with DynDNS.org and register the required  
host name for the device on that site.  
Note:  
Information about the service, registration process and  
available host names can be found at DynDNS.org.  
15.1.15 Host name  
Enter the host name registered on DynDNS.org for the device  
here.  
15.1.16 User name  
Enter the user name registered at DynDNS.org here.  
15.1.17 Password  
Enter the password registered at DynDNS.org here.  
15.1.18 Force registration now  
Force the registration by transferring the IP address to the  
DynDNS server. Entries that change frequently are not provided  
in the Domain Name System. It is a good idea to force the  
registration when setting up the device for the first time. Only  
use this function when necessary and no more than once a day,  
to avoid the possibility of being blocked by the service provider.  
To transfer the IP address of the device, click the Register  
button.  
15.1.19 Status  
The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for  
information purposes; these settings cannot be changed.  
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15.2  
Advanced  
The settings on this page are used to set advanced settings the  
network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this  
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.  
15.2.1  
SNMP  
The camera supports the SNMP V2 (Simple Network  
Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring network  
components, and can send SNMP messages (traps) to IP  
addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code.  
If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP host  
address is not entered, the device does not send the traps  
automatically and will only reply to SNMP requests. If one or  
two SNMP host addresses are entered, SNMP traps are sent  
automatically. Select Off to deactivate the SNMP function.  
15.2.2  
15.2.3  
1. SNMP host address / 2. SNMP host address  
To send SNMP traps automatically, enter the IP addresses of  
one or two target devices here.  
SNMP traps  
To 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.  
15.2.4  
Authentication (802.1x)  
To configure Radius server authentication, connect the camera  
directly to a computer using a network cable. If a Radius server  
controls access rights over the network, select On to activate  
authentication to communicate with the device.  
1. Enter the user name that the Radius server uses for the  
camera in the Identity field.  
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2. Enter the Password that the Radius server expects from  
the camera.  
15.2.5  
RTSP port  
If necessary, select a different port for the exchange of the  
RTSP data from the list. The standard RTSP port is 554. Select  
Off to deactivate the RTSP function.  
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15.3  
Multicast  
The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video  
signal simultaneously. The stream is either duplicated and then  
distributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is sent as  
a single stream to the network, where it is simultaneously  
distributed to multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast).  
Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled network that  
uses UDP and the Internet Group Management protocol  
(IGMP V2). The network must support group IP addresses.  
Other group management protocols are not supported. The  
TCP protocol does not support multicast connections.  
A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255  
(class D address) must be configured for multicast operation in  
a multicast-enabled network. The multicast address can be the  
same for multiple streams, however, it is necessary to use a  
different port in each case.  
The settings must be made individually for each stream. Enter a  
dedicated multicast address and port for each stream. Switch  
between the streams by clicking the appropriate tabs.  
15.3.1  
15.3.2  
Enable  
Enable simultaneous data reception on receivers that need to  
activate the multicast function. To do this, check the box and  
enter the multicast address.  
Multicast Address  
Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast  
mode (duplication of the data stream in the network).  
With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates in  
multi-unicast mode (copying of data stream in device). The  
camera supports multi-unicast connections for up to five  
simultaneously connected receivers.  
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Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can  
lead to impairment of the image quality under certain  
circumstances.  
15.3.3  
15.3.4  
Port  
Enter the port address for the stream here.  
Streaming  
Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode. An  
activated stream is marked with a check. (Streaming is typically  
not required for standard multicast operation.)  
15.3.5  
Multicast packet TTL  
A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast data  
packets are active on the network. If multicast is to be run via a  
router, the value must be greater than 1.  
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15.4  
FTP Posting  
The FTP server is used for JPEG posting and the export of  
recordings.  
15.4.1  
JPEG posting  
Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specific  
intervals. JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest setting  
from the two data streams.  
File name  
Select how file names are created for the individual images that  
are 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 reaches  
255, it starts again from 000.  
Date/time suffix: The date and time are automatically  
added to the file name. When setting this parameter,  
ensure that the date and time of the device are always set  
correctly. For eample, the file snap011005_114530.jpg was  
stored on October 1, 2005 at 11.45 and 30 seconds.  
Posting interval  
Enter the interval in seconds at which the images are sent to an  
FTP server. Enter zero for no images to be sent.  
15.4.2  
FTP server  
FTP server IP address  
Enter the IP address of the FTP server.  
FTP server login  
Enter your login name for the FTP server.  
FTP server password  
Enter the password that gives access to the FTP server.  
Path on FTP server  
Enter an exact path to post the images on the FTP server.  
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15.5  
Encryption  
If an encryption license is installed, this submenu gives access  
to the encryption parameters.  
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16.1  
Maintenance  
CAUTION!  
Before starting a firmware update, make sure to select the  
correct upload file. Uploading the wrong files can result in the  
device no longer being addressable, requiring it to be replaced.  
Do not interrupt the firmware installation. Even changing to  
another page or closing the browser window leads to  
interruption. Interruption may lead to faulty coding of the Flash  
memory. This can result in the device no longer being  
addressable, requiring it to be replaced.  
16.1.1  
Firmware  
The camera functions and parameters can be updated by  
uploading new firmware. To do this, the latest firmware  
package is transferred to the device via the network. The  
firmware is installed there automatically. Thus, a camera can be  
serviced and updated remotely without requiring a technician  
to make changes to the device on site. The latest firmware can  
be obtained from your customer service center or from the  
Bosch Security Systems download area.  
To 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.  
3. Click Upload to begin transferring the file to the device.  
The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer.  
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The new firmware is unpacked and the Flash memory is  
reprogrammed. The time remaining is shown by the message  
going to reset Reconnecting in ... seconds. When the upload is  
completed successfully, the device reboots automatically.  
If the operating status LED lights up red, the upload has failed  
and must be repeated. To perform the upload, switch to a  
special 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.  
16.1.2  
Configuration  
Save configuration data for the camera to a computer and load  
saved configuration data from a computer to the device.  
To save the camera settings:  
1. Click Download; a dialog box appears.  
2. Follow the instructions to save the current settings.  
To load configuration data from the computer to the device:  
1. Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse to  
select the desired file.  
2. Make certain that the file to be loaded comes from the  
same device type as the device to be reconfigured.  
3. Click Upload to begin transmission to the device. The  
progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer.  
Once the upload is complete, the new configuration is  
activated. The time remaining is shown by the message going to  
reset Reconnecting in ... seconds. When the upload is  
completed successfully, the device reboots automatically.  
16.1.3  
SSL certificate  
To work with an SSL connection, both sides of the connection  
must have the appropriate certificates. Upload one or more  
certificate files, one at a time, to the camera.  
1. Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse to  
locate the file.  
2. Click Upload to start the file transfer.  
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Once all files have been successfully uploaded, the device must  
be rebooted. In the address field of the browser, enter /reset  
after the camera's IP address, for example:  
192.168.0.10/reset  
The new SSL certificate is valid.  
16.1.4  
Maintenance log  
Download an internal maintenance log from the device to send  
it to Customer Service for support purposes. Click Download  
and select a storage location for the file.  
16.2  
Licenses  
This window is for the activation of additional functions by  
entering activation codes. An overview of installed licenses is  
shown.  
16.3  
System Overview  
This window is for information only and cannot be modified.  
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AM18-Q0605 | v5.0 | 2011.07  
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