Digital Color Camera VBC-255 en Installation and Operation manual
Digital Color Camera Table of Contents | en 3 Table of Contents 1 Safety 5 1.1 Safety precautions 5 1.2 Important safety instructions 6 1.3 Important notices 7 1.4 FCC & ICES compliance 8 1.5 UL certification 9 1.6 Bosch notices 10 2 Introduction 11 2.1 Features 11 2.2 Unpacking 11 3 Connections 12 3.1 Power connection 12 3.1.1 Low voltage cameras 12 3.1.2 High voltage cameras 13 3.2 Video connection 13 3.2.1 Composite video signal 13 3.2.
en | Table of Contents Digital Color Camera 5 Technical Data 27 5.1 Specifications 27 AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
Digital Color Camera Safety | en 1 Safety 1.1 Safety precautions 5 DANGER! High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product. If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious bodily injury, or death. WARNING! Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily injury. CAUTION! Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
en | Safety 1.2 Digital Color Camera Important safety instructions Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit. 1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 2.
Digital Color Camera 1.3 Safety | en 7 Important notices Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material. Separate collecting systems are usually in place for disused electronic and electrical products.
en | Safety 1.4 Digital Color Camera FCC & ICES compliance FCC & ICES Information (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) 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.
Digital Color Camera 1.5 Safety | en 9 UL certification Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product.
en | Safety 1.6 Digital Color Camera Bosch notices Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly. Note: This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly verified. The text was complete and correct at the time of printing.
Digital Color Camera Introduction | en 2 Introduction 2.1 Features 11 The VBC-255 is a professional surveillance color camera that incorporates 10-bit digital signal processing. The camera is easy to install and ready to use, and offers good quality picture performance. Features include: 2.2 – 1/3-inch format CCD imager – Backlight compensation – Lens autodetection – Lens wizard for easy backfocus Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.
en | Connections 3 Digital Color Camera Connections CAUTION! Before proceeding, disconnect the power from the power supply cable. Ensure that the voltage of the unit matches the voltage and type of the power supply being used. 3.1 Power connection 3.1.1 Low voltage cameras VIDEO 12 VDC 24 VAC 10 mm Figure 3.1 Low voltage power connection Connect power from a 24 VAC or 12 VDC class 2 power supply as follows: – Use AWG16 to 22 stranded wire; cut back 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation.
Digital Color Camera 3.1.2 Connections | en 13 High voltage cameras VIDEO Figure 3.2 High voltage power connection Connect the power cable of a high voltage camera to a 230 VAC power supply outlet. 3.2 Video connection 3.2.1 Composite video signal VIDEO Video BNC Figure 3.3 Composite BNC connector For a composite video output signal, connect the video coax cable to the BNC connector of the camera. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
en | Connections 3.2.2 Digital Color Camera Y/C output video signal Figure 3.4 Y/C connector For a Y/C video output signal, connect the Y/C video cable to the Y/C connector of the camera. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
Digital Color Camera 3.3 Connections | en 15 Lens mounting The camera accepts C-mount and CS-mount lenses. DC-iris lenses are recommended for the best picture performance. The camera automatically detects the type of lens used and optimizes performance accordingly. A spare male lens connector is provided. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the CCD sensor when using a C-mount lens, turn the green back-focus ring counterclockwise until it stops before mounting the lens. Lenses weighing more than 0.5 kg (1.
en | Connections 3.4 Digital Color Camera Back focus adjustment To optimize picture sharpness in both bright and low-level lighting, adjust the back focus. Use the camera's unique Lens Wizard. This ensures that the object of interest always remains in focus, even when focusing at the maximum lens iris opening. – When back focusing zoom lenses, ensure the object of interest remains in focus throughout the entire zoom range of the lens. To adjust back focus: 1.
Digital Color Camera Connections | en 17 Bosch 6. Press and hold the center key for more than 1 second until all the menus disappear. 7. Close the side door panel. Note: To back focus a zoom lens, see the zoom lens installation guide. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation manual AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
en | Connections 3.5 Digital Color Camera Mounting the camera The camera can be mounted either from the top or from the bottom (1/4" 20 UNC thread). The bottom mounting is isolated from ground to prevent ground loops. Figure 3.7 Mounting a camera CAUTION! Do not point the camera/lens into direct sunlight as this may damage the sensors. AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
Digital Color Camera 4 Configuration | en 19 Configuration The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments. However, advanced set-up options are available in a menu system for getting the best results under special circumstances. The camera implements the changes immediately so that before and after settings are easily compared. 4.1 4.1.1 Menus Top level menus There are two upper level menus: a Main menu and an Install menu.
en | Configuration 4.1.2 Digital Color Camera Menu navigation Five keys, located behind the side door panel, are used for navigating through menu system. Bos ch Bosch Figure 4.1 Side panel door Figure 4.2 Menu/select key Up key Menu/Select key (center) Right key Figure 4.3 Navigation Down key Left key – Use the up or down keys to scroll through a menu. – Use the left or right keys to move through options or to set parameters.
Digital Color Camera 4.2 Configuration | en 21 Main menu structure Item Selection Description Level -15 to +15 Video level control: A positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value is more useful for very bright conditions. Shut/AGC Submenu Picture enhancement and performance BLC On, Off, Set to On to enable Back Light Compensation (BLC). When On, the level is optimized at the center of the screen.
en | Configuration 4.2.1 Digital Color Camera Shutter/AGC submenu Item 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 video-iris or DC-iris lenses only). AGC On, Off On - the camera automatically sets the gain to the lowest possible value needed to maintain a good picture. Off - sets AGC off.
Digital Color Camera 4.2.2 Configuration | en 23 Color submenu Item Selection Description White balance ATW, ATW - Auto tracking white balance AWBhold allows the camera to constantly adjust for optimal color reproduction. AWBhold - Puts the ATW on hold and saves the color settings. Red gain* -5 to +5 Adjusts the Red gain to optimize the white point. Blue gain* -5 to +5 Adjusts the B gain to optimize the white point. EXIT Returns to main menu.
en | Configuration 4.3 Item Digital Color Camera Install menu structure Selection Version Description Read-only firmware release number (for service purposes). Lens type Auto, Auto: - the camera automatically Manual, selects the type of lens. DC-iris, Manual, DC-iris, Video modes: select Video the matching lens type to force the camera to the correct lens mode. Speed Fast Selects the response time of DC-iris lenses. Some lenses require slow lens control to avoid overshoots.
Digital Color Camera 4.3.1 Configuration | en 25 Lens Wizard submenu Item Selection Description Set Backfocus Select to fully open the iris. Follow the now instructions below for setting the backfocus for your particular lens type. After focusing the object of interest remains in focus under bright and low light conditions. Set LVL Only for video-iris lenses. Adjust the level control on the lens to center the level detector indicator (see below).
en | Configuration Digital Color Camera Adjustment procedure Video-iris Lens 1. Unlock the back focus locking button. 2. Access the Lens Wizard menu. 3. Set Back Focus Now is highlighted in the menu. 4. Turn the back focus adjustment as required. 5. Lock the back focus locking button. 6. Select Set LVL in the menu; the Level bar appears. 7. Point the camera at the scene it will be mostly viewing. 8.
Digital Color Camera Technical Data | en 5 Technical Data 5.1 Specifications Type number VBC255/11 VBC255/51 Rated supply +12 VDC 230 VAC 50 Hz voltage 24 VAC (50 Hz) 27 All versions Imager 1/3-inch Interline CCD Resolution 540 TVL Standard PAL Active pixels 752 x 582 Minimum <0.65 lux illumination <0.
en | Technical Data Tripod mount Digital Color Camera Two 1/4" 20 UNC - isolated (bottom) and non-isolated (top) Operating -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F) temperature Controls OSD with softkey operation AM18-Q0603 | v1.0 | 2011.
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