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Table Of Contents
- 1 Getting Started 3
- 2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation 7
- 3 Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) 27
- 4 Alternative Control Protocols 29
- 5 Pelco On-Screen Menus 33
- 6 Keyboard Commands by Number 37
- 7 Advanced Features 41
- 7.1 Alarm Rules (300 and 500i Series Only) 41
- 7.2 AutoTrack Operation (500i Series Only) 45
- 7.2.1 AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations 45
- 7.2.2 AutoTrack Optimization 46
- 7.3 Virtual Masking (500i Series Only) 47
- 7.4 Privacy Masking (300 and 500i Series Only) 47
- 7.5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest (500i Series Only) (Preset positions 90 through 99) 48
- 7.6 Image Stabilization (500i Series Only) 48
- 7.7 Pre-position Tour 48
- 8 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome 49
- 8.1 Overview of Features 49
- 8.2 System Requirements 50
- 8.3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 50
- 8.4 Configuring the IP AutoDome Camera 51
- 8.5 Installing the Required Software 52
- 8.5.1 Changing the Network Settings 55
- 8.6 Main Screen 57
- 8.7 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 58
- 8.7.1 Establishing a Connection 58
- 8.7.2 Configuring Data Streams 58
- 8.7.3 Controlling Camera Operations 59
- 8.7.4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command 60
- 8.8 Alarm Connections 62
- 8.8.1 Sending an Alarm E-mail 63
- 8.9 Partitioning 64
- 8.9.1 Viewing the Partition Status 68
- 8.9.2 Editing a Partition 70
- 8.9.3 Deleting Recordings 71
- 8.9.4 Deleting all Partitions 71
- 8.10 Recording Scheduler 71
- 8.10.1 Holidays 72
- 8.10.2 Deleting Holidays 72
- 8.10.3 Time Periods 72
- 8.10.4 Activating the Recording 73
- 8.10.5 Recording Status 73
- 8.11 Recording Profiles 73
- 8.12 Alarm Rules 74
- 8.12.1 Creating Alarm Rules 75
- 8.12.2 Alarm Rule Examples 76
- 9 VG4 Audio Connections 81
- 10 Troubleshooting Guide 85
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation
- 3 Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked)
- 4 Alternative Control Protocols
- 5 Pelco On-Screen Menus
- 6 Keyboard Commands by Number
- 7 Advanced Features
- 8 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome
- 9 VG4 Audio Connections
- 10 Troubleshooting Guide
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Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F.01U.089.433 | 4.0 | 2008.09
16. Select 5 sec from the Output Period drop-down list.
This option instructs the AutoDome to turn off the AutoTrack feature after five seconds
from when the tracked object is out of view.
7.2 AutoTrack Operation (500i Series Only)
The 500i Series AutoDome features enhanced AutoTrack software with more versatility and
smoother object tracking. AutoTrack is now able to continuously follow an individual even if
the person passes behind a Privacy Mask. When used with Virtual Mask, it is able to ignore
predefined areas of background motion.
You can manually start AutoTrack or program the VG4 500i Series AutoDome to automatically
turn on AutoTrack.
– Manual
– Enter the keyboard command ON-78-ENTER.
– In Pelco Mode, open the Main menu, select the Advanced menu, and then select
AutoTrack On.
– Automatic
– During a pre-position tour.
–During AutoPan.
– AutoDome activates AutoTrack after a period of Inactivity (Return to Scene 1 or
Return to Previous Aux), if AutoTrack is programmed for these activities.
7.2.1 AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations
AutoTrack operates by recognizing an individual in motion and zooms-in to approximately 50%
of the field of view for an average target height of six feet. In addition to the camera height,
other factors may interfere with AutoTrack operation.
Setting the Camera Height
To ensure smooth tracking set the Camera Height accurately. Bosch recommends a minimum
camera height of 3.6 m (12 ft).
1. Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.
2. Press ON-46-ENTER to access the Main Menu.
3. Use the joystick to highlight the Advanced menu.
4. Press Focus/Iris to open the menu.
5. Highlight the Camera Height option and press the Focus/Iris button.
6. Enter a value between 3.6 m (12 ft) and 100 m (328.1 ft).
7. Press Focus/Iris again to accept the camera height value.
8. Exit the Advanced menu; then exit the Main menu.
Ensuring Smooth AutoTrack Operation
Factors such as the viewing angle and unwanted motion (from trees, for example) may
interfere with AutoTrack operation. Use the following recommendations to ensure smooth
AutoTrack operation:
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NOTICE! For proper operation AutoTrack requires that the camera height be set in the
software. Open the Bosch Main menu, select the Advanced menu and select Camera Height to
enter the height.