Bosch series VG4-300 User manual

AutoDome Modular Camera System
VG4-200, VG4-300, and VG4-500i Series
en User’s Manual

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Preface
This guide describes how to control a VG4-200, VG4-300, and a VG4-500i Series AutoDome using a keyboard (Bosch
or Pelco® brand keyboards) or via a TCP/IP connection.
Audience
This manual is intended for operators who are familiar with CCTV terms and configurations. Appendix A, on page 69,
is a "tear-out" section for quick reference of User Commands.
Document Conventions
Symbols
You may encounter these symbols within the document. Explanatory text accompanies each symbol, which provides
additional information detailing the operation or highlighting safety information.
Convention Meaning
Bold Denotes a part, item, or assembly.
Italic Denotes a reference to another paragraph, figure or table.
Underline Used to emphasize a point.
Courier Used to denote an item that is selected or must be typed exactly.
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NOTICE! Notices inform you of essential but non-critical information. Read these
messages carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you
avoid making mistakes.
CAUTION! Cautionary messages provide critical information that help you reduce the chance
of losing data or damaging the system. Please heed these messages.
!
WARNING! Warnings highlight information, that if overlooked may cause damage to the
system or result in personal injury. Take warnings seriously.

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Customer Support and Service
If this unit needs service, contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and
shipping instructions.
Service Centers
USA
Phone: [phone] or 585-340-4162
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For additional information, see www.boschsecurity.com
Related Publications
Refer to the latest Bosch Security Systems Databook for the most up-to-date datasheets. To obtain a copy of the
Databook, please contact your local Bosch representative.
You can also visit the Bosch Security Systems World Wide Web site at:
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started 3
1.1 Powering On 3
1.2 Establishing AutoDome Control 3
1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation 3
1.2.2 Keyboard Commands 4
1.3 Setting the Camera Address 4
1.3.1 FastAddress 4
1.4 Setting Passwords 5
1.4.1 Special Passwords 5
2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation 7
2.1 Setup Menu 7
2.2 Camera Setup Menu 9
2.3 Lens Setup 11
2.4 PTZ Setup Menu 12
2.5 Display Setup Menu 14
2.6 Communication Setup Menu 15
2.7 Alarm I/O Setup 16
2.8 Rule Setup Menu 18
2.9 Language Menu 20
2.10 Advanced Feature Setup Menu (available with Series 500i only) 21
2.11 Diagnostics Menu 22
3 Common AutoDome User Commands (unlocked) 23
3.1 Setting AutoPan Mode 23
3.2 Setting Preset Shots 23
3.3 Configuring Preposition Tours 23
3.4 Programming the Inactivity Operation 24
3.5 Recording Tours 24
4 Pelco® Protocol Mode 25
4.1 Hardware Configuration 25
4.2 Address Guidelines 26
4.3 Pelco Keyboard Commands 26
4.3.1 Special Preset Commands 26
5 Pelco On-Screen Menus 27
5.1 Setup Menu 27
5.1.1 Command Lock (locked) 28
5.1.2 Bosch Menu (locked) 28
5.1.3 PTZ Setup (unlocked) 30
5.1.4 Other Menus 31

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6 Keyboard Commands by Number 33
7 Advanced Features 35
7.1 Alarm Rules 35
7.2 AutoTrack 37
7.3 Privacy Masking 37
7.4 Virtual Masking 37
7.5 Motion Detection with Region of Interest 37
7.6 Pre-position Tour 38
8 Configuring and Using the IP AutoDome 39
8.1 Overview of Features 39
8.2 System Requirements 40
8.3 Connecting the IP AutoDome to the PC 40
8.4 Configuring the IP Camera 41
8.4.1 Installing the Required Software 42
8.4.2 Changing the Network Settings 42
8.5 Viewing Live Images and Controlling the AutoDome PTZ 43
8.5.1 Establishing a Connection 43
8.5.2 Configuring Data Streams 44
8.5.3 Controlling Camera Operations 44
8.5.4 Entering a Keyboard Control Command 46
9 Troubleshooting Guide 49
10 Glossary of CCTV Terms 53
Index 63
A User Commands by Number 69

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1 Getting Started
Install and wire the AutoDome according to the Bosch AutoDome Modular Camera System
Installation Manual. A typical system includes a keyboard, matrix switcher, monitor, and appro-
priate wiring connections. Please refer to the individual product manuals for complete instal-
lation and setup instructions for each of the system components.
1.1 Powering On
When you turn the AutoDome power on there is a ten (10) second pause before the dome
starts its homing phase. During the homing phase the camera pans left and right and tilts up
and down. It also adjusts the lens focus. The entire homing phase lasts approximately 40 sec-
onds and ends with a splash screen.
1.2 Establishing AutoDome Control
The most common ways to interface with the AutoDome are:
– Using a keyboard and on-screen display (OSD) menus. This method is the most common
and is covered in this manual.
– Using the AutoDome Configuration Tool software running on a PC with Bilinx or the RS-
232/485 communication protocol. Refer to the CTFID User Guide for instructions.
– Using a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software.
Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions.
– Using the Bosch IP Web interface included with the IP Communications Module.
1.2.1 Basic Keyboard Operation
The following tables summarize the basic operations for a standard keyboard and the func-
tions available to control an AutoDome camera.
Typical Keyboard
Features
Usage
Function Keys Selects a specific control setting.
Number Keys Inputs a number from 0 to 9.
Camera Key Selects a camera number.
Enter Key Inputs a selection.
Focus Key Sets the lens focus or makes a menu selection in OSD mode.
Iris Key Sets the lens iris setting or makes a menu selection in OSD mode.
Key LEDs Indicates an active key.
LCD Displays the current status.
Joystick Controls a pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) AutoDome camera.
Table 1.1 Typical Keyboard Functions
Dome Operation How to control
To Pan Side to Side Move the joystick left or right.
To Tilt Up and Down Move the joystick forward and back.
To Zoom In Twist the joystick clockwise.
To Zoom Out Twist the joystick counterclockwise.
Table 1.2 Typical Keyboard Controls for an AutoDome Camera

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1.2.2 Keyboard Commands
Keyboard control commands are composed of a sequence of three (3) inputs with the follow-
ing convention: 1) a Function key + 2) a Command number key(s) + 3) the Enter key.
– Depending on the type of keyboard, the control function keys are labeled:
ON or AUX ON
OFF or AUX OFF
SET or SET SHOT
SHOT or SHOW SHOT
– Command numbers range from 1 to 999. See Chapter 6: Keyboard Commands by Number
for a complete list of keyboard commands.
–TheEnter key can also be labeled with the symbol.
For example, the keyboard command to make the AutoDome pan 360º continuously is:
ON-1-ENTER
Press the ON key, then press the number 1key, and then press ENTER.
1.3 Setting the Camera Address
Once the AutoDome power is turned on and homing is complete, you must set the camera
address. You may also want to assign a password and customize some of the AutoDome
default settings.
1.3.1 FastAddress
FastAddress is an AutoDome feature that allows you to set or change a camera address using
the keyboard and on-screen menus.
There are three (3) FastAddress commands:
–ON-999-ENTER: Displays and programs all cameras without an address in the system.
–ON-998-ENTER: Displays and programs all cameras with or without an address in the sys-
tem.
–ON-997-ENTER: Displays the current address status of all cameras in the system simulta-
neously.
To set an address to a camera without an address:
1. Select the camera number you want to FastAddress. The system displays the camera
number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor.
2. Press #-ENTER (where #is the camera number without an address).
3. Press ON-999-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of cameras on the system without an
address.
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NOTICE! The convention used for control key commands in this manual is ON, OFF, SET, and
SHOT. Refer to your keyboard manual for the key naming conventions.
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NOTICE! You do not need to set a camera address if using Bilinx or Ethernet communication.
See the AutoDome Installation Manual to configure an AutoDome for Bilinx or Ethernet
operation.
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NOTICE! If a keyboard is set to a camera number that already has an address, that camera also
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions. You receive an on-screen confirmation when the
FastAddress is complete.
To change or clear an address to a camera with an address:
1. Select the camera number you want to FastAddress. The system displays the camera
number on the keyboard and the image on the corresponding monitor.
2. Press #-ENTER (where #is the camera number with an address).
3. Press ON-998-ENTER to invoke an on-screen display of all cameras on the system, with or
without an address.
4. Follow the on screen instructions. You receive an on-screen confirmation when the
FastAddress is complete.
1.4 Setting Passwords
Passwords are used to control access to locked command menus. Unlocked commands are
available to all users. Passwords are four (4) digits in length.
1.4.1 Special Passwords
To set or change a password (locked command):
1. Press OFF-90-ENTER to turn off the command lock.
2. Press SET-802-ENTER to access the password menu.
3. Tilt the joystick up or down to choose a number. Tilt the joystick right to move to the next
number position.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and save the password. You receive an on-screen con-
firmation.
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NOTICE! FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is
turned off or if the default settings are restored.
Password Security Level
0000 (default) Enables security and requires a user to enter the unlock command
OFF-90-ENTER before invoking a locked command.
9999 Disables all security and allows all users to access locked commands.

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2 On-Screen Display Menu Navigation
The AutoDome is programmed through the on-screen display (OSD) menus. To access the
OSD menus, you must open the main Setup Menu.
Menus items marked with an *are default settings, unless otherwise noted.
2.1 Setup Menu
The main Setup Menu provides access to all programmable AutoDome settings. It is a locked
menu that requires the user to turn off the command lock.
To open the main Setup Menu (locked command):
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 a menu item.
4. Press Focus/Iris to open a menu.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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NOTICE! After a period of 4.5 minutes of inactivity, a menu times-out and exits without
warning. Some unsaved settings in the current menu can be lost.
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NOTICE! The AutoDome displays only those menus applicable to the AutoDome Series
configuration. Use the joystick to navigate through the menu and the Focus/Iris keys to make
a selection.
Setup Menu
Exit...
Camera Setup
Lens Setup
PTZ Setup
Display Setup
Communication Setup
Alarm Setup
Language
Advanced
Diagnostics
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Setup Menu Choices:
Menu Description
Exit Exits the menu.
Camera Setup Accesses adjustable camera settings such as: white balance, gain, sharpness, sync,
line lock, backlight, shutter, and night mode.
Lens Setup Accesses adjustable lens settings such as: focus, iris, zoom speed, and digital
zoom.
PTZ Setup Accesses adjustable pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) settings such as: Autopan, tours, PTZ
speed, inactivity period, AutoPivot, and tilt limits.
Display Setup Accesses adjustable display settings such as: OSD, sector blanking, and privacy
masking.
Communication Setup Accesses communication settings such as: AutoBaud and Bilinx.
Alarm Setup Accesses the alarm settings such as: inputs, outputs, and rules (not available with
200 Series models).
Language Displays the language.
Advanced Accesses the advanced features menu including AutoTrack Sensitivity, Camera
Height, and Virtual Masking (only available on 500i Series models).
Diagnostics Displays the status of diagnostic events.
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NOTICE! To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu, use the Zoom
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2.2 Camera Setup Menu
The Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings that can be changed or custom-
ized. Menu items with an *are the default settings.
Camera Setup Menu Choices:
Camera Setup
Exit...
*WhiteBal: EXTATW
* Gain Control: AUTO
*Max.GainLevel: 6
* Sharpness 6
* Synch Mode: Internal
*LineLockDelay: 0
*BacklightComp: OFF
* Shutter Mode: Auto SensUP
*Shutter: 1/60
* Auto SensUP Max: 15x
*NightMode: AUTO
*NightModeColor: OFF
* Night Mode Threshold: 30
*Pre-Comp 1
Restore Defaults...
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Set-
ting
Exit Exits the menu.
White Balance Maintains proper color repro-
duction as the color tempera-
ture of a scene changes. For
example, from daylight to fluo-
rescent lighting.
Extended ATW: Adjusts camera color
using extended range.
ATW: Adjusts camera color constantly.
Indoor W.B.: Optimizes camera color for
typical indoor conditions.
Outdoor W.B.: Optimizes camera color
for typical outdoor conditions.
AWB Hold: Sets the camera's color set-
tings for the current scene.
Extended
ATW
Gain Control Electronically brightens darker
scenes which may cause grain-
iness in low light scenes.
Auto or OFF AUTO
Max. Gain Level Adjusts the maximum gain
level that the gain control
adjusts to when set to AUTO.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 6) + 6
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness level of
the picture.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 16) + 6
Synch Mode Sets the type of synchroniza-
tion mode for the camera.
INTERNAL: Synchronizes camera to an
internal crystal. This choice is recom-
mended if there is noise on the power
line.
LINE LOCK: Synchronizes camera to AC
power. This choice eliminates picture roll
in multi-camera systems.
INTERNAL
Line Lock Delay Optimizes the LINE LOCK
mode to eliminate picture roll
in multiphase power applica-
tions.
Sliding scale: – (0º to 359º) + 0º

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Backlight Comp Improves image quality when
the background illumination
level is high.
ON or OFF OFF
Shutter Mode: Turns Auto SensUP on or off. Auto SensUP or OFF Auto SensUP
Shutter Adjusts the electronic shutter
speed (AES).
Sliding scale: – (60 at extreme left to
1/10000) +
1/60 sec.
(NTSC) or
1/50 sec.
(PAL)
Auto SensUP Max. Sets the limit for sensitivity
when the shutter speed is set
to Auto SensUP.
15x, 7.5x, 4x, or 2x 15x
Night Mode
(Day/Night models
only)
Selects night mode (B/W) to
enhance lighting in low light
scenes.
ON, OFF, or AUTO AUTO
Night Mode Color
(Day/Night models
only)
Determines if color processing
remains in effect while in night
mode.
ON or OFF OFF
Night Mode Thresh-
old
(Day/Night models
only)
Adjusts the level of light at
which the camera automati-
cally switches to night mode
(B/W) operation.
Sliding scale: – (10 to 55) +
(in increments of 5)
30
Pre-Comp
(not applicable with
IP AutoDome mod-
els)
Amplifies the video gain to
compensate for long distance
cable runs.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 10) + 1
Restore Defaults Restores all default settings
for this menu only.
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Set-
ting

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2.3 Lens Setup
The Lens Setup Menu provides access to lens settings that can be changed or customized.
Menu items with an *are the default settings.
Lens Setup Menu Choices:
Lens Setup
Exit...
*AutoFocus: SPOT
*AutoIris: CONSTANT
*AutoIrisLevel: 8
* Focus Speed: 2
* Iris Speed: 5
*MaxZoomSpeed: FAST
* Digital Zoom: ON
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Auto Focus Automatically focuses on
the subject in the center of
the screen.
CONSTANT: Auto Focus is always active, even
while the camera is moving.
MANUAL: Auto Focus is inactive; manual focus
must be used.
SPOT: The camera activates Auto Focus after the
camera stops movement. Once focused, Auto
Focus is inactive until the camera moves again.
SPOT
Auto Iris Automatically adjusts to
varying light conditions.
MANUAL: Iris must be adjusted manually.
CONSTANT: Auto Iris is constantly active.
CONSTANT
Auto Iris Level Reduces the camera's iris
level for proper exposure.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + 8
Focus Speed Adjusts the manual focus
speed.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 8) + 2
Iris Speed Adjusts the manual iris
speed.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 10) + 5
Max. Zoom
Speed
Adjusts the manual zoom
speed.
SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST FAST
Digital Zoom
(not available
with 200 Series
models)
Enables digital zoom. OFF or ON ON
Restore
Defaults
Restores all default settings
for this menu.

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2.4 PTZ Setup Menu
The PTZ Menu provides access to pan/tilt/zoom settings that can be changed or customized.
Menu items with an *are the default settings.
PTZ Menu Choices:
PTZ Setup
Exit...
* Autopan: 30 deg/sec
* Tour 1 Period: 5 sec
* Tour 2 Period: 5 sec
*PTZFixedSpeed: 4
* Inactivity: OFF
* Inact. Period 2 min
* AutoPivot: ON
* AutoDome Orientation NORMAL
* Freeze Frame on Prepostion ON
Tilt Up Limit...
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Exits the menu.
AutoPan Adjusts speed of camera during
AutoPan and AutoScan.
Sliding scale: – (1º/sec. to 60º/sec.) + 30º/sec.
Tour 1 Period Changes dwell time between
presets during the tour.
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) + 5 sec.
Tour 2 Period
(not available with
200 Series models)
Changes dwell time between
presets during the tour.
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) + 5 sec.
PTZ Fixed Speed Sets pan and tilt speed when
controlled by a fixed speed
controller.
Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + 4
Inactivity Selects the mode that an
AutoDome reverts to after the
period of inactivity set in the
inactivity period.
Scene 1: Returns to Preset 1.
Prev Aux: Returns to previous activity,
such as Aux commands 1, 2, 7, 8, 50, or
52.
OFF: Remains on the current scene indefi-
nitely.
OFF
Inactivity Period Sets the time period of inactiv-
ity before the above action
occurs.
Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 min.) + 2 min.
AutoPivot Automatically rotates the cam-
era 180º when following a sub-
ject traveling directly beneath
the camera.
OFF or ON ON
AutoDome
Orientation
(not available with
18x color camera)
Automatically rotates the video
180º.
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Freeze Frame On
Preposition
(not available with
18x color camera)
Holds a preposition video
frame while moving to another
preposition.
OFF or ON ON
Tilt Up Limit... Sets the upper tilt limit of the
camera.
Use joystick to move to a scene
Restore Defaults Restores the default setting for
this menu only.
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting

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2.5 Display Setup Menu
Provides access to display settings that can be changed or customized. Menu items with an *
are the default settings.
Display Setup Menu Choices:
Display Setup
Exit...
* Title OSD: MOMENTARY
* Camera OSD: ON
Display Adjust:
Sector Blanking...
Privacy Masking...
Restore Defaults
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Title OSD Controls how the OSD displays
sector or shot titles.
OFF: Titles are hidden.
ON: Titles are displayed continuously.
MOMENTARY: Titles are displayed for a few
seconds then disappear from the screen.
MOMENTARY
Camera
OSD
Controls how the OSD displays
camera response information,
such as Digital Zoom, Iris open
/close, and Focus near/far.
OFF or ON ON
Display
Adjust
Adjusts the text brightness and
vertical position of the on-
screen title.
Exit: Exits the menu.
Up: Moves screen title up.
Down: Moves screen title down.
Brighter: Brightens the intensity of the on-
screen text.
Darker: Darkens the intensity of the on-screen
text.
Sector
Blanking
(not avail-
able with
200 Series
models)
Allows video blanking of
selected sectors. Available sec-
tors are 1 through 16. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
Exit: Exits the menu.
Sector (1-16): Press Focus/Iris to blank or clear
a sector.
Privacy
Masking
(not avail-
able with
200 Series
models)
Allows masking of sensitive
areas. Up to 24 privacy masks
are available, with a maximum
limit of eight (8) to a scene.
Exit: Saves and exits menu.
Mask: 1 to 24 masking areas. Follow the on-
screen instructions to set a mask. See
Section 7.3: Privacy Masking on page 37.
Restore Defaults: Restores the default settings
for this menu only.
Restore
Defaults
Restores the default setting for
this menu only.

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2.6 Communication Setup Menu
The Communication Setup Menu provides access to baud rate and Bilinx control settings.
Menu items with an *are the default settings.
Communication Setup Menu Choices:
Communication Setup
Exit...
*AutoBaud: ON
* Baud Rate 9600
* Bilinx: ON
Restore Defaults...
* = Factory Setting
Focus / Iris: Select
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
AutoBaud Turns AutoBaud detection on. Toggles ON or OFF.
ON automatically accepts baud rates
from 2400 to 57600.
(Note: If stepping from 2400 to 57600,
you must first set the controller to 19200
for AutoBaud to detect the higher baud
rate.)
ON
Baud Rate Manually sets the baud rate when Auto-
Baud is set to OFF.
Choices are 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, and 57600. Then follow the OSD
to confirm the selection.
9600
Bilinx Turns on Bilinx control communication,
(Only available when not connected to a
Bilinx data interface unit).
Toggles ON or OFF.ON
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2.7 Alarm I/O Setup
The Alarm Setup Menu provides access to the Alarm I/O Setup Menu to establish the alarm
inputs and outputs and to configure alarm rules.
Alarm Setup Menu Choices:
Alarm I/O Setup Inputs Setup
Exit... Exit...
Inputs Setup... 1. Alarm Input 1 N.C.S.
1-7
Physical
Inputs
Outputs Setup... 2. Alarm Input 2 N.O.S.
Rule Setup... 3. Alarm Input 3 N.O.
Restore Defaults... 4. Alarm Input 4 N.C.
5. Alarm Input 5 N.O.
6. Alarm Input 6 N.C.
7. Alarm Input 7 N.O.
8. NONE
8-12
Command
Inputs
9. NONE
10. NONE
11. NONE
12. NONE
Focus / Iris: Select Type
Focus / Iris: Select Right / Left: Select Mode
Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default
Setting
Exit Saves and exits the menu.
Inputs Setup Defines physical inputs or events and
commands that can be used in a rule.
There are twelve (12) alarm inputs
available.
Inputs 1-7 Defines the type of physical input. N.O.: Normally open dry contact.
N.C.: Normally closed dry contact.
N.C.S.: Normally closed supervised contact.
N.O.S.: Normally open supervised contact.
N.O.
Inputs 8-12 Defines input commands that can be
used in a rule. Command inputs can
also be customized by using non-
assigned keyboard command num-
bers.
NONE: No command defined.
Aux On: Programs a standard or custom key-
board ON (1-99) command.
Aux Off: Programs a standard or custom
keyboard OFF (1-99) command.
Shot: Programs a Preset shot or scene from
1-99. (200 Series 1-64).
AutoTrack: Triggers an alarm when set to
ON. (Available with 500i Series only).
Motion Detection: Triggers an alarm when
set to ON. (Available with 500i Series only).
NONE
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NOTICE! Alarm inputs 1 and 2 provide tamper detection, if programmed as supervised, for
breaks or shorts in an alarm circuit. See the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation
Manual for wiring instructions.