Bosch Appliances LTC0465 Home Security System User Manual


 
34 en | Glossary Dinion Day/Night Camera
F.01U.163.823 | v1.0 | 2010.01 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems
contrast differences when only a portion of the image is brightly
lit (e.g. a person in a sunlit doorway). See also Smart BLC.
Backfocus
The distance between the image plane and the rear portion of
the lens. Correct backfocus adjustment ensures that the
camera remains in focus under various conditions.
Bilinx
A communications protocol that allows remote control,
configuration, and updates to be performed over the video
cable (Coax or Passive UTP).
Bilinx address
The address may be set locally using the Bilinx Configuration
Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID).
C
CCD Format
Indicates the size of the camera sensor used. In general, the
larger the sensor, the more sensitive the camera and the better
the image quality. The format is quoted in inches, for example
1/3 or 1/2 inch.
Charged Coupled Device (CCD)
A CCD is a type of solid state image sensor used in CCTV
cameras. The sensor converts light energy into electrical
signals.
Color Temperature
A measure of the relative color of illumination. Generally used
to specify the color balance correction of a camera to achieve a
natural color image.
D
Day/Night (infrared sensitive)
A camera that has normal color operation in situations where
there is sufficient illumination (day conditions), but where the
sensitivity can be increased when there is little light available
(night conditions). This is achieved by removing the infrared cut
filter required for good color rendition. The sensitivity can be