Bosch Appliances VG4-100 user manual

AutoDome Modular Camera System Glossary of CCTV Terms en 29

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NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Rating

Specification standards in reference to the operating environment for a variety of electrical devices.

NightSense

A method of boosting the sensitivity of high-resolution Bosch color cameras by 9db (a factor of 3) by combining the signal of the color image in a single monochrome picture.

NPT (National Pipe Thread)

A U.S. standard for tapered threads. NPT sizes measure the nominal inside diameter of the pipe. NPT threads form a seal as the threads compress against each other.

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OSD (On-Screen Display)

Menus are shown on the display monitor.

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Pan

Camera movement in the horizontal direction.

Pixel

The smallest addressable unit on a display screen or bitmapped image.

Pre-Position

A pre-selected and stored combination of pan, tilt and zoom positions that allow a set view to be recalled. Also known as Preset Shot.

Preset Tour

A sequence of preset shots combined to provide a pre-programmed tour of the area covered by an AutoDome camera.

Pressurized Dry Nitrogen Housing

A housing for outdoor applications that protects against smog, humidity, dirt and dust.

Privacy Masking

The ability to mask out a specific area to prevent it being viewed.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. VG4-100 Series User’s Manual F01U028033 1.0 2006.08