Bosch FLEXIDOME indoor 5100i User manual

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Table of contents
1Browser connection 5
1.1 System requirements 5
1.2 Establishing the connection 5
1.3 Password protection in camera 5
2System overview 7
2.1 Live 7
2.2 Playback 7
2.3 Configuration 7
2.4 Dashboard 8
3Operation via the browser 9
3.1 Live page 9
3.2 Playback page 11
3.2.1 Selecting the recording stream 11
3.2.2 Searching for recorded video 11
3.2.3 Exporting recorded video 11
3.2.4 Track list 11
3.2.5 Controlling playback 11
3.3 Dashboard 12
4Configuration 13
4.1 General 13
4.1.1 Identification 13
4.1.2 User Management 13
4.1.3 Date/Time 14
4.2 Web interface 15
4.2.1 Appearance 15
4.2.2 'Live' functions 17
4.3 Connectivity 18
4.3.1 Cloud services 18
4.3.2 Accounts 18
4.3.3 DynDNS 19
4.4 Camera 19
4.4.1 Installer Menu 19
4.4.2 Display Stamping 21
4.4.3 Positioning 23
4.4.4 Scene mode 26
4.4.5 Color 27
4.4.6 ALC (Automatic Level Control) 28
4.4.7 Illuminator 29
4.4.8 Enhance 29
4.4.9 Scene mode scheduler 30
4.4.10 Encoder Streams 30
4.4.11 Encoder Statistics 32
4.4.12 Privacy Masks 33
4.4.13 Audio 33
4.4.14 Pixel Counter 34
4.5 Recording 34
4.5.1 Storage Management 34
4.5.2 Recording Profiles 36

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4.5.3 Maximum Retention Time 37
4.5.4 Recording Scheduler 38
4.5.5 Recording Status 38
4.5.6 Recording Statistics 38
4.5.7 Image Posting 39
4.5.8 SD Card Status 39
4.6 Alarm 40
4.6.1 Alarm Connections 40
4.6.2 Video Content Analysis (VCA) 41
4.6.3 Audio Alarm 41
4.6.4 Alarm Email 42
4.6.5 Alarm Inputs 43
4.6.6 Alarm Outputs 43
4.6.7 Alarm Task Editor 44
4.7 Network 44
4.7.1 Network Services 44
4.7.2 Network Access 44
4.7.3 Advanced 46
4.7.4 Network Management 46
4.7.5 Multicast 48
4.7.6 IPv4 Filter 49
4.8 Service 50
4.8.1 Maintenance 50
4.8.2 Licenses 51
4.8.3 Certificates 51
4.8.4 Logging 51
4.8.5 System Overview 52
5Troubleshooting 53
5.1 Physical reset button 53
6Appendices 54
6.1 Copyright notices 54
6.2 More information 54

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1 Browser connection
A computer with a web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox) is used
to receive live images, control the unit, and replay stored sequences. The unit is configured
over the network using the browser.
1.1 System requirements
Our recommendations are:
– Computer with Dual core HyperThreading processor or better
– Graphic card with performance that matches or is better than the resolution of the
camera
– Windows10 or later
– Network access
– Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox
- or -
Application software, for example, VideoSecurityClient, BoschVideoClient or BVMS.
Note:
To see live images in your browser it might be necessary to download and install the MPEG-
ActiveX from the Bosch download store.
1.2 Establishing the connection
The device must have a valid IP address to operate on the network and a compatible subnet
mask.
By default, DHCP is pre-set at the factory On plus Link-Local so a DHCP server assigns an IP
address or, if no DHCP server is available, a link local address (auto-IP) is assigned within the
range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.
The Project Assistant app or Configuration Manager can be used to find the IP address.
Download the software from https://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com:
1. Start the web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the device as the URL.
3. During the initial installation, confirm any security questions that show.
If a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1x authentication), you must
configure the device before the device can communicate with the network.
To configure the device, connect it directly to a computer using a network cable and then set
the service-level password.
Note:
If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections.
Depending on the device and network configuration, each unit can have up to 50 web browser
connections, or up to 100 connections via BoschVideoClient or BVMS.
1.3 Password protection in camera
The device is password-protected. The first time that any user accesses the device, the device
will prompt the user to set a password at the service level.
The camera requires a strong password. Follow the prompts in the dialog box, which specifies
what is required. The system measures the strength of the password that you enter.
Make sure the password obeys these conditions:
– 8 to 19 characters in length
– Upper and lower case letters
– Minimum of 1 digit

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– Minimum of 1 special character
These special characters are not allowed: '@', '&', '<', '>', ':', '+'
When you use Configuration Manager to access your device for the first time, you must set the
initial password of the device in Configuration Manager. The Users section (General > Unit
Access > Users) displays the message, "Before you can use this device you have to secure it
with an initial password."
Note: After you set the initial password, a "lock" icon appears next to the device name in the
Devices list in Configuration Manager.
You can also launch the device webpage directly. In the device webpage, an initial password
page appears, displaying input fields and a password strength gauge.
Enter the user name (“service”) and a password in the appropriate fields. Refer to the section
User Management for more information.
After a service-level password is set for the device, the device displays a dialog box that
prompts users to enter the user name (“service”) and the service-level password every time
that they access the device.
1. Fill in the fields User name and Password.
2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page appears.
Note: New releases of software may require you to set a new and stronger password.

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2 System overview
Note: None of the pages are accessible until after you set a service-level password.
When a connection is established, the Live page is initially displayed.
The application bar displays the following icons:
Live Click this icon to view the live video stream.
Playback Click this icon to play back recorded sequences.
This link is only visible if a storage medium has been
configured for recording. (With VRM recording, this
option is not active.)
Configuration Click this icon to configure the device.
Dashboard Click this icon to see detailed system information.
Links Click this icon to navigate to the Bosch download store.
Logout Click this icon to log out of the device.
Click this icon to get context-sensitive help for the page
you are browsing.
2.1 Live
The Live page is used to display the live video stream and control the unit.
2.2 Playback
The Playback page is used for playing back recorded sequences.
2.3 Configuration
The Configuration page is used to configure the unit and the application interface.
Making Changes
Each configuration screen shows the current settings. You can change the settings by entering
new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field.
Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages without a Set button are set immediately.
If a page does show a Set button, you must click the Set button for a change to take effect.
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Save each change with the associated Set button.
Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field. Changes in any other fields
are ignored.
Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the Set button changes
to Set and Reboot.
1. Make the desired changes.

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2. Click the Set and Reboot button. The camera reboots and the changed settings are
activated.
2.4 Dashboard
The Dashboard page is used to display detailed information about the device.
The Dashboard is only visible in the application bar if the Show 'Dashboard' option is enabled
by a service-level user in the Configuration -> Web Interface -> Appearance page.

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3 Operation via the browser
3.1 Live page
After the connection is established, the Live page 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 'Live' functions page.
Connection
In the Connection group, you can configure the Stream option.
Video stream selection
To view a live stream of the selected video channel:
1. On the left side of the browser, expand the Connection group if necessary.
2. Click the Stream drop-down arrow to see the options.
Select the stream you wish to view.
Digital I/O
Note: This function is only available for IR models.
Depending on the configuration of the unit, the alarm input and the output are displayed next
to the image. Expand the Digital I/O group if necessary.
The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the status of an alarm input:
– The symbol lights when the input alarm is active.
The alarm output allows the operation of an external device (for example, a light or a door
opener).
– To activate the output, click the checkmark symbol.
– The symbol lights when the output is activated.
Recording status
The hard drive icon below the live camera image changes during an automatic recording.
The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording. If no
recording is taking place, a static icon is displayed.
Full-screen display
Click the full-screen icon to view the selected stream in full-screen mode; press Esc
on the keyboard to return to the normal viewing window.
Start Video Security app
To start the Video Security app, click .
Show latest event
Click the Show latest event icon to watch the last recorded important events.
The Playback page opens.

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Storage, CPU and network status
When accessing the unit with a browser, the local storage, processor and network status icons
are shown in the upper right of the window.
When a local storage card is available, the memory card icon changes color (green, orange or
red) to indicate the local storage activity. If you hover over this icon with the mouse the
storage activity is shown as a percentage.
If you hover over the middle icon, the CPU load is shown.
If you hover over the right-hand icon, the network load is shown.
This information can help with problem solving or when fine tuning the unit. For example:
– if the storage activity is too high, change the recording profile,
– if the CPU load is too high, change the VCA settings,
– if the network load is too big, change the encoder profile to reduce bitrate.
Status icons
Various overlays in the video image provide important status information. The overlays provide
the following information:
Decoding error
The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.
Alarm flag
Indicates that an alarm has occurred.
Communication error
A communication error, such as a connection failure to the storage medium, a protocol
violation or a timeout, is indicated by this icon.
Gap
Indicates a gap in the recorded video.
Watermark valid
The watermark set on the media item is valid. The color of the check mark changes according
to the video authentication method that has been selected.
Watermark invalid
Indicates that the watermark is not valid.
Motion alarm
Indicates that a motion alarm has occurred.
Storage discovery
Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.

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3.2 Playback page
Click Playback in the application bar to view, search or export recordings. This link is
only visible when a direct iSCSI or memory card is configured for recording (with Video
Recording Manager (VRM) recording this option is not active).
On the left side of the screen, there are four groups:
–Connection
–Search
–Export
–Track list
3.2.1 Selecting the recording stream
Expand the Connection group on the left side of the browser.
To view a recording stream:
– Click the Recording drop-down arrow to see the options.
– Select one of the numbered recording streams.
3.2.2 Searching for recorded video
Expand the Search group on the left side of the browser.
– To limit the search to a particular time range, enter the date and times for the start and
stop points.
– Select an option from the drop-down box to define a search parameter.
– Click Search.
– The results are listed in a new window. Click a result to play it back.
– Click Back to define a new search.
– Click Last results to display the latest search results.
3.2.3 Exporting recorded video
On the left side of the browser, expand the Export group if necessary:
1. Select a track in the track list or in the search results.
2. The start and stop date and time are filled for the selected track. If necessary, change the
times.
3. In the Time lapse drop-down box, select Original, to export the recorded video as its
original, Condensed to export the recorded video condensed to the given output time.
4. In the Location drop-down box, select a target.
5. Click Export to save the video track.
Note:
The target server address is set on the Connectivity>Accounts page.
3.2.4 Track list
The Track list shows all the available recordings.
3.2.5 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. Arrows indicate the position of the image
currently being played back within the sequence.
The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences.
– If required, click in the bar at the point in time at which the playback should begin.
– Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or minus icons or use the mouse
scroll wheel. The display can span a range from six months to one minute.

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– Click the alarm jump buttons to go from one alarm event to the next or to the previous
one. Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were triggered.
Controls
Control playback by means of the buttons below the video image.
The buttons have the following functions:
– Start/Pause playback
– Select the playback (forward or backward) speed using the speed regulator
– Step forward or backward frame-by-frame when paused (small arrows)
3.3 Dashboard
The Dashboard page shows information on 4 topics:
–Device status
–Recording status
–Connection Status
–Services
You can also download a .JSON file with information about the device:
1. At the bottom of the page, locate the Export button
2. Click the Export button
3. Select a location in your hard drive to store the file

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4 Configuration
4.1 General
4.1.1 Identification
Device name
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.
Device ID
Each device should be assigned a unique identifier that can be entered here as an additional
means of identification.
Video name
Each video channel can be given a name. Click the + sign to add an extra line.
Host name
Enter the host name registered for the device.
Initiator extension
Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in large iSCSI systems. This text is
added to the initiator name, separated from it by a full stop. (You can see the initiator name in
the System Overview page.)
Click Set to apply the changes.
4.1.2 User Management
A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization
levels to limit access.
Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also
protected with a password. Therefore, you must always start from the highest authorization
level when assigning passwords.
You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged into the
“service” user account.
Authentication modes
The section Authentication modes provides information about the authentication modes set
in the camera. A checkmark appears in the checkbox to the left of the mode if the mode is set.
If the mode is not set, the phrase “No certificate installed” appears to the right of the mode
name.
This device has three authentication modes:
–Password indicates a password is set for the camera. It prevents unauthorized access to
the device, and can use different authorization levels to limit access.
Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are
also protected with a password. Therefore, you must always start from the highest
authorization level when assigning passwords.
You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged into
the service user account.
–Certificate. A check mark in this check box indicates that at least one certificate is loaded
onto the device.
The Trusted certificate is a root certificate for Bosch Security Systems that proves that
the device meets the following criteria:
– It originates from a Bosch factory that is a secure environment.

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– It has not been tampered with.
The Trusted certificate is issued by Escrypt. Escrypt is a Bosch company and Certificate
Authority (CA).
–Active Directory server (AD FS). A check mark in this check box indicates that the device
uses an active directory server.
Click Set to apply the changes.
Creating a new user
To create a new user, click Add in the section below Authentication modes.
In the box User, fill in the fields:
1. User name, Enter a name with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 31 characters.
2. Group, select the appropriate authorization level:
– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level, it is only possible to view the live
video image, and switch between the different live image displays.
– user is a middle authorization level. At this level, it is possible to operate the device
and playback recordings, but configuration changes are not possible.
–IVA configuration is a middle authorization level. At this level, it is only possible to
configure VCA, but access is available to all user level functions like PTZ and Replay.
– service is the highest authorization level. Entering the correct password gives access
to all the functions, and allows all configuration settings to be changed.
3. Type, select either:
–Password for a new password.
Use a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 19 characters. The password must have
upper-case and lower-case letters, one or more numerical digits and one or more of
these special characters ! ? ” # $ % ( ) { } [ ] * - = . , ; ^ _ | ~ \
Special characters such as space @ : < > ‘ & + are not valid.
In this case, enter the new password a second time to eliminate typing mistakes.
–Certificate for a certificate that the new user is authorized to use.
4. Click Set to confirm and create a new user.
To edit a password
To edit a password, click the pencil icon to the right of the column Type for the appropriate
User name.
4.1.3 Date/Time
Date format
Select the required date format from the dropdown menu.
Device date/Device time
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Make sure that recording is stopped before synching to the PC.
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 units are operating on the same time.
1. Enter the current date. Since the unit time is controlled by the internal clock, there is no
need to enter the day of the week - it is added automatically.
2. Enter the current time or click the Sync to PC button to copy your computer's system
time to the camera.

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Note: It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An incorrect date/time setting
could prevent correct recording.
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 unit already contains the data for DST switch-overs for many years in advance. If the date,
time and zone have been set up correctly, a DST table is automatically created.
If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time dates by editing the table, note that
values occur in linked pairs (DST start and end dates).
First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the appropriate time zone and
click Set.
1. Click Details to edit the DST table.
2. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from the unit.
3. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The entry is highlighted.
4. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.
5. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to change the selected entry.
Changes are immediate.
6. 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.
7. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.
Time server address
The camera can receive the time signal from time server using various time server protocols,
and then use it to set the internal clock. The unit polls the time signal automatically once every
minute.
Enter the IP address of a time server here.
You can choose to have the DHCP server give a time server date by selecting the Overwrite by
DHCP option.
Time server type
Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server.
– Select Time protocol if the server uses the protocol RFC868.
– The SNTP protocol supports a high level of accuracy and is required for special
applications and subsequent function extensions.
– Select TLS protocol if the server uses the RFC 5246 protocol.
– Select Off to disable the time server.
Click Set to apply the changes.
4.2 Web interface
4.2.1 Appearance
You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet
your requirements.
Website language
Select the language for the user interface.
The default language is English.
After setting the new language, the page refreshes automatically. The GUI now displays field
names and options, as well as OSD messages, in the selected language.

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Show VCA metadata
When video content analysis (VCA) is activated, additional information is displayed in the live
video stream. With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion
is recorded are marked with yellow rectangles.
Using EssentialVideoAnalytics or IntelligentVideoAnalytics, the outlines of detected objects
are displayed in following colors:
– Red: Objects that generate an alarm event under the current settings appear on the
camera image inside a red outline.
– Orange: An object that has triggered one alarm event but does not generate another
appears inside an orange outline (example: object has crossed a line). During forensic
search, an object that triggers an alarm event has an orange outline from the beginning.
– Yellow: Objects that are detected as moving but do not generate an alarm event under
the current settings appear inside a yellow outline.
Show VCA trajectories
When this option is activated, 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. The
trajectory is shown as a green line following the object base point.
Show overlay icons
Select this check box to show overlay icons on the live video image.
Show VCA items
Select this checkbox to show VCA items on the live video image.
Shows alarm fields, lines and routes configured for the video analytics in the following colors:
– Green: Fields, lines and routes used in a task are displayed in green. They can be edited
but not deleted.
– Red: Fields, lines and routes currently in alarm mode are displayed in red.
Show 'Dashboard'
Select this checkbox to enable the Dashboard in the application bar.
Secure cookies
Select this checkbox to secure the cookies sent through the camera.
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If cookies are secured, authentication forwarding to MPEG ActiveX and the Video Security
App is prohibited.
HTTP referrer check
Select this checkbox to enable the HTTP referrer check.
Video player
Select the type of player to be used for live mode viewing.
Latency mode
Select the required latency mode:
–Low delay: Default mode. Provides marginal buffering to display fluent video under
normal network conditions.
–Smooth video: Allows the buffer to automatically adjust to cover network jitter, inducing
higher latency.
–No buffering: Shows video as it is received by the decoder with minimum latency. Allows
the video to jerk if there is network jitter.

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Video buffer
The value shown is calculated from the Latency mode setting. It cannot be changed.
JPEG resolution
Specify the size of the JPEG image on the Live page. The options are Small, Medium, Large
(720p), Maximum, and Resource based (default).
Note: Resource based will apply the best resolution possible based on the available
resources.
JPEG interval
You can specify the interval at which the individual images should be generated for the M-
JPEG image on the Live page.
Enter a time interval (in milliseconds). The default is 0.
JPEG quality
You can specify the quality at which the JPEG images appear on the Live page.
This option is only available, if JPEG resolution is not set to Resource based.
Click Set to apply the changes.
4.2.2 'Live' functions
You can adapt the Live page functions to meet your requirements. Choose from a variety of
different options for displaying information and controls.
1. Select the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on the Live page. The selected
elements are checked.
2. Check to see if the desired items are shown.
Transmit audio
When selected, the audio from the camera (if set to On on the Audio page) is sent to the
computer. This setting applies only to the computer on which the selection is made.
Transmitting audio data requires additional network bandwidth.
Auto logout time [min]
Set a time frame (in minutes) for the automatic logout. Default value is 0 (no automatic
logout).
Show alarm inputs
Note: This function is only available for IR models.
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 alarm outputs
Note: This function is only available for IR models.
Alarm outputs are shown next to the video image as icons along with their assigned names. If
an output is switched, the icon changes color.
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 locally on your hard disk 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 Live page.

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Video file format
Select a file format for the live page display. The MP4 format does not include metadata.
Click Set to apply the changes.
4.3 Connectivity
4.3.1 Cloud services
Remote Portal
Operation
The operation mode determines how the camera communicates with the Remote Portal.
– Select On to poll the server constantly.
– Select Off to block polling.
Connectivity state
This field indicates the device's connectivity state with Remote Portal.
– If the device is registered and the operation mode is set to On, the state will indicate that
the device is Connected (to the cloud service).
Note: The Visit Remote Portal button will become active.
– If the device is not registered or the operation mode is set to Off, the state will indicate
that the device is Not available.
Note: The Register button will become active only if you have not registered the device to the
Remote Portal.
4.3.2 Accounts
Four separate accounts can be defined for posting and recording export.
Type
Select the account type.
Account name
Enter an account name to be shown as the target name.
IP address
Enter the IP address for an FTP server.
Login
Enter your login name for the account server.
Password
Enter the password that gives access to the account server. Click Check to confirm that it is
correct.
Path
Enter an exact path to post the images on the account server. Click Browse... to browse to the
required path.
Maximum bit rate
Enter the maximum bit rate in kbps that will be allowed when communicating with the
account.
Encryption
Tick the box to use a secure FTP over TLS connection.
Click Set to apply the changes.

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4.3.3 DynDNS
A dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS) allows you to select the unit via the Internet using a
host name, without having to know the current IP address of the unit. You can enable this
service here. To do this, you must have an account with one of the dynamic DNS providers and
you must register the required host name for the unit on that site.
Note:
For information about the service, registration process and available host names refer to the
provider.
Enable DynDNS
Use the drop-down menu to select On or Off to enable or disable DynDNS.
Provider
Select your dynamic DNS Provider from the drop-down list.
Host name
Enter the host name registered for the unit.
User name
Enter the user name you registered.
Password
Enter the password you registered.
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.
Status
The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes; these settings
cannot be changed.
Click Set to apply the changes.
4.4 Camera
4.4.1 Installer Menu
Sensor mode
Different sensor mode options are available depending on the device's specifications.
The various options are described in further detail below.
Four Sensor mode options are available to configure based on the local mains power
frequency and scene requirements:
25fps - HDR
30fps - HDR
50fps
60fps
Some types of light can show flickering in the image when the frame rate is not synchronized
with the mains power frequency.
Make sure the selected sensor mode frame rate is in line with the mains power frequency:
– 50Hz: 25fps
– 60Hz: 30fps
Select the preferred mode based on the scene requirements:
– HDR: Optimized for High Dynamic Range based on multi-exposure

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– Without HDR: Optimized for wide range of scenes based on single-exposure (default
mode)
The HDR sensor modes provide much improved dynamic range over the sensor modes without
HDR, and provide maximum detail in all scenes, even in challenging scenes with dark and
bright areas in the same shot.
The sensor modes without HDR do not support HDR and therefore have a limited dynamic
range. These modes can be used if very fast moving objects are captured in the scene for
which the HDR sensor modes would result in missing objects or too few frames of the object
of interest.
Note: As exposure time is not directly related to the device's frame rate, there is no need to
select a high frame rate to ensure images without motion blur. The HDR sensor modes are just
as capable as the sensor modes without HDR.
Image rotation
This device has four image rotation options:
– 0º
– 90º - upright
– 180º
– 270º - upright
Select the option that best suits the device mounting position.
The upright modes (90º and 270º) are good for vertical scenes, such as hallways or
perimeters. When these options are selected, the aspect ratio and the signaling to the
interfaces change (example, 16:9 to 9:16).
If the device is mounted in its normal position, select 0º.
The end result is shown in the Live preview.
Mirror image
Select On to output a mirror image of the device picture.
The end result is shown in the Live preview.
Electronic image stabilization
Select On to activate the Electronic image stabilization feature to minimize any vibration or
oscillation effects in the scene.
Lens Wizard
The camera view is configured with the Lens Wizard.
You can use the wizard to configure the field of view and focus of the lens.
–Live Video window
– The Live Video window shows a live video stream. Click in the live video window to
move the device and center its field of view at the selected position. The device also
automatically levels the horizon.
– On some browsers, such as Firefox and Chrome, a rectangle can be drawn on the
live video window. The device automatically centers the field of view at the selected
position, levels the horizon and also zooms in.
–Set lens to default position
– Select Default to set the lens to its default position.
–Optical zoom
– Use the slider to adjust the optical zoom.
–Autofocus
– Select either Local Range (preferred selection) or Full Range (backup selection) to
automatically focus the image.
–Focus position