VDC455V0410 - Surveillance Camera BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VDC455V0410 BOSCH

| User Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Safeguards

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Comply with all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this equipment near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Danger The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons. Warning The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.FlexiDome

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Both the wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the supplied plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for advice.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as when power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. An all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm in

each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. Caution The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN/UL 60950. The power supply must be a SELV-LPS unit or a SELV - Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Limited Power Source).FlexiDome

| User Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 5 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Note Any change or modification of the equipment not expressly approved by Bosch could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For additional information or to speak to a representative, please contact the Bosch Security Systems location nearest to you or visit our web site at www.boschsecuritysystems.comFlexiDome

camera is a small, discreet, surveillance dome camera containing a high-performance 1/3-inch CCD camera with integral varifocal lens. The integrated unit is mounted to an electrical box or to a wall or ceiling. The sturdy construction of the enclosure and polycarbon dome protect the camera module from damage. The camera incorporates advanced digital signal processing for outstanding picture performance under all lighting conditions. The FlexiDome

camera is easy to install and ready to use, and offers the best solution for demanding indoor scene conditions. Features include:

• 540 TVL resolution for color cameras

• On-screen setup menu

• Bilinx™ bi-directional coaxial communications The FlexiDome

camera is available in color and monochrome versions.FlexiDome

Color Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care. The packaging contains:

• Integrated FlexiDome camera

• Mounting hardware kit

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 8 Disassembly The camera/housing unit consists of the following parts: To disasemble the unit proceed as follows:

• Rotate the trim ring counterclockwise to release it from its bayonet on the camera base.

• Remove the trim ring with dome.

• Remove the inner liner by pulling it off of the base. Caution Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes. Caution The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled carefully. Do not drop when disassembling the unit. Camera module and mounting base Inner liner Trim ring DomeFlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 9 Mounting the unit The unit may be mounted in several different ways depending on the type of surface, whether an electrical box is used and whether the connection is via the rear or the side (surface mounted). If the unit is surface mounted, use the separately available surface mounting box (VDA-445SMB) and mount the unit onto this base. Tips

• Refer to the dimensions drawing to find the exact position of the screw holes and the entry hole for the wires.

• Partially screw in two screws for the keyholes and use them to temporarily hang the camera while the connections are made. The following figures show the different ways of mounting the unit. Figure 1 Rear connection - hollow surface Caution Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes. Wires Strong surface (three pre-drilled 8mm holes) Three screws (supplied) Mounting baseFlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 10 Figure 2 Connection to an electrical box (4S) Figure 3 Surface mounting - side connection S4 Electrical box Two screws (not supplied) Mounting base Wires Three screws (M5, supplied) Raised mounting base (VDA-445SMB) Conduit Three screws (supplied with camera) Camera unit and base Solid surface (three pre-drilled 8mm holes)FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 11 Figure 4 Surface mounting - rear connection Raised mounting When using the surface mounting box:

• With a side connection, remove the cap covering the side entrance. With a rear connection, leave the cap in place.

• Attach the conduit to the mounting base.

• Make the connection inside the mounting case. Cap Three screws (M5, supplied) Surface mounting box (VDA-445SMB) Conduit Three screws (supplied with camera) Camera unit and base Solid surface (three pre-drilled 8mm holes) WiresFlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 12 Connection and set-up Power and video connections The wiring harness has a BNC connector to accept the video coax cable (with male BNC connector) and two stripped low voltage power wires for connection to a power connector. (A UTP adapter is available as an accessory to allow a UTP video cable to be connected to the BNC connector.) The easiest way to connect the low voltage power lines and the video connection is as follows:

• Bring the building connections through the surface wire hole so that they hang clear.

• Partially insert two screws into the pre-drilled holes.

• Using the keyholes, hang the mounting base on one screw temporarily and tilt the base slightly to gain access to the cable connections.

• Connect the BNC connector of the camera module to the video coax cable.

• Connect the stripped power wires to the power supply connector. Note For a DC supply the polarity is not important. For an AC supply try to maintain a consistent wiring polarity in multiple camera systems to help avoid rolling when switching.

• Push the connections back through the surface wire hole.

• Secure the mounting base to the surface with three screws. Caution Before proceeding, be sure to disconnect the power from the cable to be installed into the unit. Be sure that the unit is of the proper voltage type for the line power being used.FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 13 Setting up the camera You can connect a monitor to the miniature 2.5mm jack socket on the printed circuit board to help set up the camera. This socket provides a composite video signal (with sync). An optional cable (code number S1460) is available for making this connection. Thumbwheels Monitor jack Navigation switches Focus Focal lengthFlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 14 Camera positioning The physical default position of the camera is that the top of the image corresponds to the indication TOP. The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes. When adjusting the camera position ensure that the picture display on the monitor is level. Set the camera to the desired position by performing the following steps:

• For horizontal adjustment (pan), rotate the camera module in the base. Do not rotate more than 360°.

• For vertical adjustment (tilt), loosen thumbscrews, position camera, then gently tighten thumbscrews to secure camera.

• To obtain a horizontal horizon (for tilted ceilings or sidewall mounting), rotate the base of the lens as necessary to align the picture shown on the monitor. Do not rotate more than 340°. Focal length and focus

• To set the field of view of the varifocal lens, loosen the focal length screw and turn the mechanism until the required view is displayed on the monitor. (Image goes out of focus.)

• Focus the image on the monitor by loosening the focus screw and turning the mechanism until the image is in focus.

• Readjust the focal length if necessary.

• Repeat these two adjustments until the desired view is in focus.

• Tighten both screws. Verify that the image stays in focus when the dome is held in place. Refocus if necessary. Caution The CCD image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care for proper performance and extended lifetime. Do not expose them to direct sunlight or bright spotlights in operating and non- operating conditions. Avoid bright lights in the field of view of the camera.FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 15 Closing the unit When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been made, close the unit.

• Place the inner liner in position aligning its fin with the bracket on the base.

• Place the trim ring with dome onto the base. (If necessary clean its surface with a soft cloth.)

• Fix the trim ring onto the camera base by rotating clockwise.FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 16 Advanced Set-up The FlexiDome

normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments. However, advanced set-up options are available for getting the best results from the camera under special circumstances. There are two menus; a Main menu and an Installer menu. The Main menu allows you to select and set-up the picture enhancement functions for each mode. If you are not happy with your changes, you can always recall the default values for the mode. The camera also has an Installer menu in which the installation settings can be set. The Main and Installer menus have functions that can be selected directly or submenus for more detailed set-up. Accessing and navigating menus Five keys are used for navigating through the various menus. To access the set-up menus, press the menu/select key (center). The main menu appears on the OSD. Use the arrow keys for navigation. When the Bilinx™ communications link is active, the buttons on the camera are disabled. You can also set up Bilinx™ so that the camera buttons remain disabled even when Bilinx™ is not actively controlling the camera. This prevents unauthorized change of the camera settings.FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 18 Hints for menu navigation How to use the 5 keys

• Press the menu/select key to access the menus or to move to the next or previous menu.

• Press the menu/select key for approximately 1.5 seconds to open the Installer menu.

• Use the up or down keys to scroll up or down through a menu.

• Use the left or right keys to move through options or to set parameters.

• When in a menu, quickly pressing the menu/select key twice restores the selected item to its factory default.

• To close all menus at once from any menu, select the Exit item and hold down the menu/select key until the menu display disappears. Menu/select key Right key Down key Up key Left key Camera baseFlexiDome

• Only in color version of camera. If a color camera is in monochrome mode, all color related menu items are disabled and cannot be accessed. Shutter/AGC submenu Function Selection Description LEVEL -15 - 0 - +15 Adjusts the video output level SHUT/AGC Select submenu Select to access the Shutter / Automatic Gain Control menu BLC ON, OFF When ON, the video level is optimized for the selected area of the image. Parts outside this area may be underexposed or overexposed (this is normal). COLOR* ATW ATB HOLD Select submenu Select to access the color menu.

INTERNAL Select LINE LOCK to synchronize with the power supply frequency. Select INTERNAL for use with internal synchronization (automatically selected with DC supply). VPHASE 0, 2, … 358° Adjusts the vertical phase offset (when in LINE LOCK mode and a valid power supply frequency is detected). EXIT Exit the menu Function Selection Description SHUTTER AES, FL • AES - auto-shutter - the camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed

• FL - flickerless mode avoids interference from light sources (recommended for use with video iris or DC iris lenses only) AGC ON/OFF Automatic gain control AUTOBLACK ON/OFF Autoblack automatically increases the visibility of details.FlexiDome

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• Only in color version of camera. Note If NightSense™ is active, some noise or spots may appear in the picture. This is normal camera behavior. If a color camera is in monochrome mode, all color related menu items are disabled and cannot be accessed. Color submenu*

• Only in color version of camera. ** It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene conditions. NIGHTSENSE* AUTO FORCED OFF Nightsense™ extends the low-light performance of the camera.

• In AUTO mode, the camera automatically inches to monochrome in low-light conditions.

• In FORCED mode, the camera remains in high- sensitivity monochrome operation. EXIT Exit the menu Function Selection Description WHITE BALANCE ATW AWB HOLD

• ATW: Auto tracking white balance allows the camera to constantly adjust for optimal color reproduction.

• AWB HOLD: Puts the ATW on hold and saves the color settings. RED gain** -5 - 0 - +5 Offset factory white point alignment (reducing red introduces more cyan). BLUE gain** -5 - 0 - +5 Offset factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces more yellow). EXIT Exit the menuFlexiDome

1. Unlock the focus locking screw.

2. SET BACK FOCUS NOW is highlighted in the menu.

3. Turn the focus adjustment as required.

4. Lock the focus locking screw.

5. Exit the menu selection.

Defaults submenu Camera control communication This camera is equipped with a coaxial communications transceiver. In combination with VP-CFGSFT, the camera can be adjusted from the head- end side of the coaxial cable. All menus can be accessed remotely giving full control of the camera. With this communication it is also possible to disable the local keys on the camera. To avoid loss of communication on an installed camera, the Communication ON/OFF selection is not available while using remote control. This function can only be accessed with the camera buttons. Function Selection Description SET FOCUS NOW Forces the lens to fully open the iris. Adjust the lens focus now. COMM ON, OFF Bilinx communication ON/OFF DEFAULTS Select submenu Return all settings for all modes to factory defaults EXIT Exit the menu Function Selection Description ALL DEFAULTS Select to restore the factory defaults. A confirmation screen appears. Allow 5 seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a mode reset. EXIT Exit the menuFlexiDome

All versions Imager Interline CCD SNR > 50 dB Video output 1 Vpp, 75 Ohm Synchronization Internal or Line Lock selectable Shutter AES (1/60 (1/50 ) to 1/100000), Flickerless selectable Auto black On, Off selectable AGC AGC On (20 dB) or Off selectable Contour Sharpness enhancement BLC BLC On or Off selectable White balance* Automatic 2500 - 9000K (with AWB hold mode) Lens Integrated Varifocal with DC iris Power consumption < 5 W Dimensions 58 x 66 x 122 mm (HxWxL) Weight 550g Operating temperature -10° to 45° C Controls OSD with softkey operationFlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 23 Dimensions (mm/inches)

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Dimensions with surface mount box (mm/inch)FlexiDome

| Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems | 2005-11 | V1.0 EN | 25 Accessories Power transformers

• VP-CFGSFT Bilinx™ communication interface box and softwareFlexiDome

• In AUTO mode, the camera automatically inches to monochrome in low-light conditions.