Bosch Appliances VG5 600 user manual AutoTrack Operation, AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations

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	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

The AutoDome features enhanced AutoTrack software with more versatility and smoother object tracking. AutoTrack continuously follows 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 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.

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.

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-ENTERto turn off the command lock.?
	2.	Press ON-46-ENTERto 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 30.7 m (100 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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Contents AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Cam- era Page Table of Contents Bosch Menu locked PTZ Setup unlocked Other Menus Keyboard Commands by Number Advanced FeaturesTroubleshooting Guide User Command Table Appendix FastAddress Conversions IndexPowering On Getting StartedEstablishing AutoDome Control For each of the system componentsKeyboard Commands Basic Keyboard OperationLCD Setting the Camera Address FastAddressTo set an address for a camera without an address To change or clear an address for a camera with an addressSetting Passwords Special PasswordsPassword Security Level To set or change a password locked commandSetup Menu To open the main Setup Menu locked commandSetup Menu On-Screen Display Menu NavigationCamera Setup Menu ATW AutoInternal OFFLens Setup PALExit Auto Focus Auto IrisPTZ Setup Menu SpotConstant FastNormal Display Setup Menu MomentaryEdit Scene Title to access Sector 1-16 Press Focus/Iris to blank orPrivacy Masking Edit Sector TitleCommunication Setup Menu Alarm I/O Setup Alarm I/O Setup Inputs SetupInputs NoneOutputs Setup Menu Outputs SetupAlarm Relay OutputsRule Setup Menu Rule SetupRule None Advanced Feature Setup Menu Advanced Feature SetupLanguage Menu Diagnostics Menu Bist 11.1 Alarm Status Submenu Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked Setting AutoPan Mode2Setting Preset Shots 4Configuring Preposition Tours Specifying a Shot or a Sector TitleTo start Preposition Tour To stop a Preposition Tour5Programming the Inactivity Operation 6Recording ToursSetting FastAddress with Alternative Protocols Using an American Dynamics ControllerAlternative Control Protocols Exit Command Lock Enter FastAddressFastAddress 2Using a Pelco Controller New Fast Address Saved Setup MenuSetting FastAddress with a Pelco Keyboard Pelco Protocol Mode Hardware ConfigurationPelco Keyboard Commands Keyboard Command User Action Description PatternAux On / Aux Off Aux OnSpecial Preset Commands Preset Command DescriptionPreset Initiates Preset TourPelco On-Screen Menus Command Lock locked Pelco menu Bosch menu Setup MenuBosch Menu locked PTZ Setup unlocked Camera Setup unlockedPelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings OutdoorOther Menus Keyboard Commands by Number Zone Title Menu Enters Zone Title menu. Refer to Refer to .8 Azimuth, Elevation, Compass Directions, Locked Function Comm Command Description Key Advanced Features Alarm RulesControlling Alarm Rules Alarm Rule ExamplesExample 2 Advanced Alarm Rule Example 3 Advanced Alarm Rule using AutoTrack Click the Online Config button and then expand AlarmClick Output Option Select Shot from the Type drop-down listOutput Option 6 Configuration AutoTrack Settings and Recommendations AutoTrack OperationAutoTrack Optimization Mount/Mounting Surface StabilityField of View Unwanted MotionSetting AutoTrack Optimization Parameters Virtual MaskingPrivacy Masking Consistent Light ConditionsPreset positions 90 through Motion Detection with Region of InterestImage Stabilization 7Pre-position TourSetting the Azimuth Zero Point 8Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass DirectionsAzimuth Range Compass Direction AutoHome Recalibration Commands and Settings Function Command Description Key NumberDisplaying Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Headings Readings and the compass heading in the following wayUsing the AutoHome Recalibration Preset or Recorded TourSetting Values AutoHome Recalibration OperationTroubleshooting Guide If O.K., then If using a non-Bosch power supplyIf O.K., then If there is power to the AutoDome, then VG5 AutoDome Operation and ControlIf amber LED does not light when given PTZ commands, then Cannot access userSettings No camera controlSetting FastAddress Does not switch If O.K., then Automatically whenWith an American Dynamics KeyboardInside of Outdoor Low Voltage flashingOn monitor display 2VG5 Series AutoDome Audio Audio Connections with an VG5 600 Series AutoDomeProblem Solution No Audio Problem Solution If O.K., then Poor AudioUser Command Table AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Camera User Command Table en Appendix FastAddress Conversions BlockGroup Index NumericsCommand lock 36 Command Lock menu 37 commands Setup Custom tour PTZ En Index AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Camera Page Page Page Bosch Security Systems, Inc