Panasonic WJ-GXD900 manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. MPEG2 Encoder Model No. WJ-GXE900 MPEG2 Decoder Model No. WJ-GXD900 Operating Instructions L IN K 1 O P E R A T E 10 0 10 0 0 ACT S TAT US 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M PE G2 Decode r W J-GXD 900 900 L IN K 1 10 0 10 0 0 ACT S TAT[...]

2 The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. WJ-GXE900/WJ-GXD900 Serial No. Caution: Before attempting to connect or operate this produ[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus 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 use near any heat sour[...]

CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................3 CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... .4 FEATURES ..............................................................................................[...]

5 HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS ............................................................................85 CAMERA CONTROL .................................................................................................86 CAMERA SETTINGS MENUS CONTROL ................................................................88 SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO ...[...]

6 FEA TURES The MPEG2 Image Delivery System delivers image data as streaming data to a network such as a LAN. This system consists of the encoder that converts an analog video signal (NTSC) to the digital data (MPEG2), and the decoder that converts the digital data (MPEG2) to the analog video signal (NTSC). • This system features the MPEG2 compre[...]

7 PRECAUTIONS ● Refer all work related to the installation of these products to qualified service per- sonnel or system installers. ● Do not operate the appliances beyond their specified temperature, humidity , or power source ratings. Use the appliance at temperatures within –10 °C - + 50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) and humidity below 90 %. The [...]

8 PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Setting up and operating the encoder and the decoder with a web browser, and execution of the "Panasonic IP Setup" software are possible with PCs meeting the system requirements described below. OS Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Edition Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft[...]

9 TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. • Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. • Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of A[...]

10 MAJOR OPERA TING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS q Power Indicator (OPERATE) This indicator lights up when the power of the encoder is on. When the temperature inside the encoder becomes remarkably high, this indicator will start blinking. It will take around 2 minutes and 45 seconds to start up the encoder after turning the power on. During start [...]

11 DIP1: Normally, select OFF. When ON is selected, the firmware, as the start up program (loaded at the factory), starts up. The value of the settings will not be deleted. DIP2: When ON is selected, the IP address and all the current settings will return to the default settings. DIP3: When ON is selected, the initialization of the IP address will [...]

12 q Ethernet Port (100BASE -TX) (RJ-45) Connect an Ethernet cable to connect to a network. Use a category 5 cable (100BASE-TX). LINK1 Indicator: This indicator lights up when the encoder is linked to a network through this port. SPEED Indicator: This indicator lights up when connection (100BASE-TX) is established. ACT Indicator: This indicator lig[...]

13 MPEG2 Decoder Front Panel q Power Indicator (OPERATE) This indicator lights up when the power of the decoder is on. When the temperature inside the decoder becomes remarkably high, this indicator will start blinking. It will take around 2 minutes to start up the decoder after turning the power on. During start up, the STATUS indicators (STATUS 1[...]

14 will light up when decoding streaming data to video signals. The indicators will blink when the decoder is not receiving streaming data. The indicators will go off when decoding has stopped. STATUS 5 (RUN): This indicator lights up when the decoder is operable. STATUS 6 (LINK2): This indicator lights up when the initialization of the software ha[...]

15 q Ethernet Port (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) (RJ-45) Connect with a network device such as router or hub using an Ethernet cable. Depending on the transmission speed between a device and the decoder, use the proper cable as suggested below. When the transmission speed is 1000BASE-T Enhanced category 5 (STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)) cable. When the tra[...]

16 Multicast T ransmission The multicast transmission will be suitable for the following systems. • When the number of cameras is more than the number of monitors in a system, and switching streaming video to be displayed on the monitors using the decoder • When monitoring pictures of a camera on two or more monitors When the number of cameras [...]

17 When monitoring pictures of a camera with two or more monitors Use the CGI command to designate pictures of the camera to be displayed on the monitors. Send the CGI command to each decoder and set the receiving IP address of the camera whose pictures are to be displayed on the monitors. Refer to the "SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO" section [...]

18 System Example (Switching streaming video) This is a system example with 8 cameras and 4 monitors, and switching streaming video using a PC. Refer to the "SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO" section of "HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS" on page 90 about the CGI command to switch streaming video. Note: All the "DESTINATION PORT No.&quo[...]

19 Operation Example (Switching streaming video) These are examples to operate the systems introduced on the previous pages. • Switching currently monitored streaming video to another streaming video Use the following CGI commands. control4?: Definition to control streaming video (required) decode =start: Identifier to start decoding (required) c[...]

20 System example (Recording streaming video) This is a system example to control the digital disk recorder (WJ-HD500) from a PC. OPERATE S TATUS MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE 900 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPERATE S TATUS MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE 900 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPERATE 1 ACT 1000 100 LINK1 S TATUS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MPEG2 Decoder WJ-GXD 900 OPERATE S TATUS MPEG2 Encoder [...]

21 Setting Example (Recording streaming video) The digital disk recorder can be controlled by using the PS•Data (through the RS-485 data port). Perform the settings for the RS-485 data port on the RS-485 DATA PORT page as shown below. The settings on the VIDEO page and the NETWORK page are also required according to the user's environment. R[...]

22 Unicast T ransmission The unicast transmission will be suitable for the following system. • When it is necessary to monitor pictures from a specific camera on a specific monitor System Example When using the unicast transmission, the number of cameras and monitors should be same. The unicast transmission is useful in preventing from heavy traf[...]

23 Receiving and Sending Serial Data (RS-485) The encoder receives and sends serial data (duplex) as shown in the illustration below. Required Settings for RS-485 Perform the following settings to receive and send serial data. • Enter the desired size of the packet to be sent in the "WAITING DATA SIZE TO SEND PACKET (1 - 1024 byte)" inp[...]

24 Alarm Function and a Reset Switch System Example Refer to the following system example when connecting a sensor or a security control door with a reset switch. ALARM IN TRIGGER OUT RESET 4321 G 4321 G G V + – G About the Reset Circuit V c R V f 10mA +5V When isolating the power source (procured locally) It is suitable if the reset circuit is i[...]

25 ALM / 0F000xxx XX XX / 00 YYYY MM DD hh mm ss +/- xxxx xxxx xx (Fixed) (Fixed) 8 digits Alarm type Number (Fixed) Fixed Alarm Occurred Time (GMT) Time Zone Alarm Code Contact Number (Year/Month/Date/Hour/Minute/Second) ALARM IN • Alarms The encoder can receive the following alarms. • DRY CONTACT (Contact alarm) • CAMERA SITE ALARM (Overlap[...]

26 • Alarm Reset There are 2 ways to reset alarm (reset by the CGI command and setting the reset timer on the menu). To reset the contact alarm, there are 3 ways (reset by the CGI command, setting the reset timer on the menu and manual reset (alarm off timing)). When all alarms are reset, the bit rate of video and audio returns to the normal rate[...]

27 INST ALLA TIONS Warning The installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. Places to avoid • Places exposed to sunlight directly or near a source of heat such as a radiator • Very dirty and dusty places • Places subject to having strong vibrations • Near magnetic field sources such as near a television o[...]

28 Rack Mounting The encoder and the decoder can be installed in the following racks. • Racks equivalent to EIA standard: Type 19" EIA standard (depth: more than 450 mm (17-11/16")) Important • Do not install the encoder and the decoder above an appliance which generates heat such a power amplifier. When installing the encoder and the[...]

29 Mounting the encoder 1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four screws from the bottom of the encoder. 2. Place the rack mounting brackets (sold separately, see below for details) on both sides of the encoder and tighten with the four screws supplied to the rack mounting brackets. When installing an encoder: WQ-LMK44/1-S • Rack mounti[...]

30 Installing in a container box (Only for the Encoder) The encoder can be installed in a container box. When required to install the encoder in a container box, install as below. How to install 1. Place the supplied simple mounting brackets with the supplied fixing screws on the bottom of the encoder. 2. Fix the encoder in the container box by fix[...]

31 Description Labels The description labels and the code labels are provided as standard accessories of the encoder and the decoder respectively. Attach each label on the top of the appliances as described below according to needs. Labels for Encoder • Description label (1) There are descriptions about the "SW2" and the "STATUS&qu[...]

32 How to Display the Settings Menus The settings for the encoder and the decoder are required to operate for the first time respectively. (The settings will be required also when the settings are initialized.) The settings for the encoder and the decoder can be performed using a web browser installed on a PC. (Refer to the "System Requirement[...]

33 Setup with the Provided " Panasonic IP Setup " Software Set up the network of the encoder/decoder by using the "Panasonic IP Setup" software included on the provided CD- ROM. Note: If a firewall (including software) exists, allow access to all UDP ports. Otherwise, it is impossible to use the "Panasonic IP Setup" so[...]

34 The setup window appears. SETUP 4. Set parameters for each item. "IP Address" "Subnet Mask" "Default Gateway" "DNS Server address" 5. Click the [SET] button after completing the settings. Important It takes around 20 seconds to complete the settings of the encoder/decoder after the [SET] button is pressed.[...]

35 Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as it is just after startup. The "Control Panel" window appears. 1. Select "Control Panel" ([Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]). 2. Click once to select the [Network] icon. Network Setup of the PC To set up the network of the PC, first change the TCP/IP settings of the [...]

36 SETUP The "Network" window appears. Note: If the "TCP/IP" item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP. The "TCP/IP Properties" window appears. 3. Click the [Configuration] tab. 4. Click to select the TCP/IP protocol of the currently used networ[...]

37 Using Windows 2000 The following procedures are examples when using Windows 2000. You can proceed in the same way when using Windows NT. Important: Log in as one of the administrators before beginning the setup. Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as it is just after the startup. The "Network and Dial-up Connections" w[...]

38 SETUP The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. Note: If the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP. The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window appears. 3. Click to select "Internet Pr[...]

39 Using Windows XP (Category V iew) Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as it is just after the startup. The "Control Panel" window appears. The "Network and Internet Connections" window appears. 1. Select "Control Panel" ([Start] - [Control Panel]). 2. Double click the "Network and Internet Conn[...]

40 SETUP The "Network Connections" window appears. The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window appears. 4. Click to select "Local Area Connection", and then click "Change settings of this connection" in the "Network Tasks" menu.[...]

41 To perform the settings of the encoder, display the top page of the encoder first. Refer to the network administrator about the required network addresses (IP addresses, etc.). 1. Enter the IP address of the encoder in the address box of the web browser and press the Enter key. For example, enter the default IP address of the encoder "192.1[...]

42 ■ CONTROL/ST A TE page (page 43) Destination IP address and destination port number of each of the VIDEO IN connectors streaming video and audio data to be sent Starting and stopping to encode video and audio data ■ VIDEO page (for each video input channel) (page 44) Camera No. Camera title Destination IP address Destination port number Sour[...]

43 CONTROL/ST A TE page ■ Item Descriptions CH Number of the VIDEO IN 1 - 4 connectors DESTINATION IP ADDRESS/DESTINATION PORT No. Displaying the respective destination IP addresses and destination port numbers of each of the VIDEO IN connectors streaming video and audio data to be sent ENCODE STATE PLAY: Displayed during streaming transmission S[...]

44 VIDEO page Perform the settings for the VIDEO IN connectors respectively. The numbers of "CH" are the number of the VIDEO IN connectors respectively. Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions CAMERA No. Enter a number of the desired camera whose p[...]

45 SOURCE PORT No. Enter a port number for the video and audio data source. 1024 to 65535 are available for the "SOURCE PORT No.". The default setting is 51000 for all channels. BIT RATE Enter a desired bit rate for streaming video and audio data. When a higher bit rate is selected, picture quality will be better. When a longer transmissi[...]

46 AUDIO page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions To send audio from the audio source connected to the encoder, select "ON". To not to send audio from the audio source connected to the encoder, select "OFF". The default setting is &qu[...]

47 ALARM page Perform the settings for each alarm type and the alarm notification. Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions ALARM SETUP Perform the settings for each alarm type in detail. Click the button of the desired alarm type to go to the respective sett[...]

48 ALARM-DR Y CONT ACT page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions No. The numbers of the ALARM IN connectors MAKE CONTACT Set whether to control the encoder by making contact or not. When an alarm input continues for more than 100 ms, the encoder regards i[...]

49 RESET/TIMER (SEC) 1 - 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240, 300 - 3 600: 60 SEC INTERVAL When the alarm is reset, the bit rate returns to the set value on the VIDEO page and the alarm status is released. Select the method of release from the following. CGI RESET Resets the alarm using the CGI commands. Refer to "RESETTING THE ALARM/DISPLAYING THE ALA[...]

50 ALARM-CAMERA SITE page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions No. The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not. ON When the camera site alarm is detected, the following actions will be performed a[...]

51 CGI RESET Resets the alarm using the CGI commands. Refer to "RESETTING THE ALARM/DISPLAYING THE ALARM STATUS" of the "HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS" section on page 102. TIMER The timer starts when the alarm is detected. When the entered time for this setting has passed, the alarm will be reset automatically. Select the time (s[...]

52 ALARM-VIDEO LOSS page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions No. The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not. ON When the video loss alarm is detected, the following actions will be performed at [...]

53 RESET/TIMER (SEC) 1 - 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240, 300 - 3 600: 60 SEC INTERVAL When the alarm is reset, the bit rate returns to the set value on the VIDEO page and the alarm status is released. Select the method of release from the following. CGI RESET Resets the alarm using the CGI commands. Refer to "RESETTING THE ALARM/DISPLAYING THE ALA[...]

54 RS-485 DA T A PORT page Perform the settings to send and receive serial data duplex. The setting values should be the same for both devices. Notes • Packets will be sent to a network when either setting of "WAITING DATA SIZE TO SEND PACKET" or "WAITING TIMER TO SEND PACKET" is fulfilled. • When "PREFERENCE SETUP"[...]

55 NETWORK PORT SETUP DESTINATION SETUP Perform the settings for the destination which receives the packets. Select "DESTINATION IP ADDRESS IN RECEIVING PACKET" or "REFERENCE SETUP (FOLLOWINGS)". DESTINATION IP ADDRESS IN RECEIVING PACKET Serial data will be sent to the IP address contained in the received packet. Therefore, the[...]

56 NETWORK page Note: It is necessary to restart the encoder to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. Restarting the encoder can be done on the MAINTENANCE page. Click the [MAINTENANCE] button in the left column to go to the MAINTENANCE page and click the [RESTART] button on the MAINTENANCE page. It will take[...]

57 SYSTEM page Notes • The Main CPU mode is the advanced function for integrated control. There is no product on the market as of June 2003. • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions MODE The "MODE" will be decided according to the system environment[...]

58 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER When "ON" is selected, it is also necessary to set the following 4 items: • NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS • INTERVAL (1 - 24 hour) • TIME ZONE • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS Enter a host name or an IP address of an NTP server. When a host name is entered, it is necessary to enter the IP[...]

59 USER page Perform the settings to restrict users to access the encoder on this page. It is possible to restrict access to the encoder by the "USER AUTHENTICATION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION". Refer to the next page when using both the "USER AUTHENTICATION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION". Notes • The fol[...]

60 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER HOST page Perform the settings on this page when restricting devices from accessing the encoder by using IP addresses. It is possible to restrict access to the encoder by the "USER AUTHENTICATION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION". Notes: • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Other[...]

61 ■ Item Descriptions CAMERA CONTROL Click this link text to display the CAMERA CONTROL page. On the CAMERA CONTROL page, it is possible to control the camera and to display the camera settings menus. FIRMWARE UPDATE Update the firmware of the encoder by executing the update files sent to the encoder in advance. Refer to the next page for more i[...]

62 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER HOW TO UPDA TE THE FIRMW ARE It is possible to update to the firmware of the encoder. 1. Acquire the file for update and copy it into the desired directory on the PC. 2. Transfer the file from the PC to the encoder. Follow the procedure below to transfer using the MS- DOS command. 1. Start up the DOS prompt. • Exc[...]

63 CAMERA CONTROL page It is possible to control the camera or to display the camera picture on the monitor on this page. It is also possible to display the settings menus of the camera and perform the settings. Notes • Depending on the connected camera, some functions may not be available. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected cam[...]

64 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER FOCUS Adjust the focus of the camera by clicking the [NEAR], [FAR] or [AUTO] buttons. NEAR: Focusing on near objects FAR: Focusing on far objects AUTO: Focusing on objects in the center on the displayed area Note: It is impossible to keep focusing by holding down the [NEAR] or [FAR] buttons. IRIS Adjust the iris of [...]

65 CAMERA MENU CONTROL page Perform the camera control on this page. Note: The camera settings menu will be displayed on the monitor connected to the decoder. To connect the monitor to the encoder directly, connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector respective to the camera to be set. (For example, to perform the settings for the camera connect[...]

66 To receive the motion pictures sent from the encoder, do the following. Refer to a network administrator about the required network addresses (IP addresses, etc.). 1. Enter the IP address of the decoder in the address box of the web browser and press the Enter key. For example, enter the default IP address of the decoder "192.168.0.11"[...]

67 ■ CONTROL/ST A TE page (page 68) Confirming the status of the decoder and the receiving IP address and the receiving port number Starting and stopping to decode video and audio data ■ VIDEO page (for each video output chan- nel) (page 69) Unicast/Multicast Receiving IP address Receiving port number Latency buffer Starting up the decoder auto[...]

68 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER CONTROL/ST A TE page Note: It is impossible to switch streaming video when using the unicast transmission. ■ Item Descriptions CH Numbers of the VIDEO OUT 1 - 4 connectors of the decoder RECEIVING STREAM IP ADDRESS/RECEIVING STREAM PORT No. Displaying the respective receiving stream IP addresses and receiving stre[...]

69 VIDEO page Perform the settings of the VIDEO OUT connectors respectively. It is necessary to apply the same parameters (values) set on the VIDEO page of the encoder as the settings of the encoder for the settings on this menu. Notes • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. When t[...]

70 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER LATENCY BUFFER Perform the setting for the latency buffer (size of which the internal memory of the decoder can absorb the transmission delay of the packets in the network). When the bigger size is selected for the latency buffer, the transmission delay becomes longer. If "NONE" is not selected, the video [...]

71 DISPLA Y page Notes • Perform the setting for the camera numbers and the camera titles on the VIDEO page of the encoder. • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions CAMERA No. DISPLAY Select "ON" or "OFF" to display, or not display, the ca[...]

72 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER CHARACTER BACKGROUND COLOR Select how to display the background of the characters displayed on the monitor from the following. NONE: The characters displayed on the monitor will be displayed without background color. GRAY: The characters displayed on the monitor will be displayed in a gray color background. The defa[...]

73 NETWORK page Note: It is necessary to restart the decoder to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. Restarting the decoder can be done on the MAINTENANCE page. Click the [MAINTENANCE] button in the left column to go to the MAINTENANCE page and click the [RESTART] button on the MAINTENANCE page. It will take[...]

74 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER SYSTEM page Notes • The Main CPU mode is the advanced function for integrated control. There is no product on the market as of June 2003. • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions MODE The "MODE" will be decided accor[...]

75 match the current time by referring to an NTP server through a network. Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to use the NTP or not. When "ON" is selected, it is also necessary to set the following 4 items: • NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS • INTERVAL (1 - 24 hour) • TIME ZONE • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS NTP SERVER HOST/IP [...]

76 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER USER page Perform the setting to restrict users to access the decoder on this page. It is possible to restrict access to the decoder by the "USER RESTRICTION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION". Refer to the next page when using both the "USER RESTRICTION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION&q[...]

77 HOST page Perform the setting to restrict hosts (IP addresses) to access the decoder on this page. It is possible to restrict access to the decoder by the "USER RESTRICTION" and the "HOST AUTHENTICATION". Notes: • Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. • Whe[...]

78 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER [ADD] button Click to add a host after entering the host information. ● DELETE Select a host to be deleted from the pull-down menu, and click the [DELETE] button. Confirm that the host has been deleted from the pull- down menu.[...]

79 MAINTENANCE page It is possible to update the firmware of the decoder or restart the decoder. ■ Item Descriptions FIRMWARE UPDATE Update the firmware of the decoder by executing the update files sent to the decoder in advance. Refer to the following for more information about the firmware update. RESTART Click the [RESTART] button to restart t[...]

80 • The power cord, connectors or the power plug are damaged. If you continue to use it, a fire or an electric shock may occur. Unplug the power plug immediately, and refer servicing of the plug to qualified service personnel. TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, please check the following symptoms. If the solutions below do not solve the [...]

81 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Is the correct cable (straight or cross) being used? Use the straight cable when connecting the unit to a switching hub or router. Use the cross cable when cascading two switching hubs. When using a switching hub with the cascading port, refer to the operating instructions of the swit[...]

• Is a temporary network trouble (a broken wire, connection trouble, etc.) occurring? When temporary software trouble occurs, it will be recovered automatically. Depending on the status of the trouble, communi- cation might be disconnected. In this case, try to connect again. If this happens frequently, reconsider the network connections. 82 Symp[...]

83 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Are "RECEIVING IP ADDRESS" and "RECEIVING PORT No." of the decoder set correctly to receive streaming video and audio data? Check "DESTINATION IP ADDRESS" and "DESTINATION PORT No." on the VIDEO page of the encoder, and set the same values for &[...]

84 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Is a temporary network trouble (a broken wire, connection trouble, etc.) occurring? When temporary software trouble occurs, it will be recovered automatically. Depending on the status of the trouble, communication might be disconnected. In this case, try to connect again. If this happ[...]

85 The HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is used to control the encoder and decoder. The following can be controlled: • Camera control • Camera settings menus control • Switching streaming video • Controlling start / stop of the encoder • Controlling start / stop of the decoder • Displaying the status of the encoder • Displaying the[...]

86 CAMERA CONTROL When a Panasonic combination camera (WV-CW860, WV-CS850, etc.) or a pan-tilt head is connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder, it is possible to control the camera using the CGI commands. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Item List Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Video input channel CHSEL 1 - 4 To designate VID[...]

87 Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Iris control IRIS –10 - –1 CLOSE 0 RESET 1 - 10 OPEN It will take around 60 ms for one step increment or decrement of the IRIS param- eter to adjust the iris. Defroster control DEF on, off Wiper control WIPER on, off AUX1 output control AUX1 on, off AUX2 output control AUX2 on, off ■ Importan[...]

88 CAMERA SETTINGS MENUS CONTROL When a Panasonic camera is connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder, it is possible to control the camera settings menus using the CGI commands. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notice It is necessary to enter the parameter value for the "CHSEL" parameter. The parameter name should be used i[...]

89 ■ Examples 1. To display the menu of the camera connected to the VIDEO IN 1 connector http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=1&MENU=on 2. To move the cursor on the menu of the camera connected to the VIDEO IN 2 connector downward http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=2&DOWN=1[...]

90 SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO When using the multicast transmission, it is possible to switch the streaming video displayed on the monitor using the following CGI commands. When using the unicast transmission, change the settings on the VIDEO page. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notices • It is necessary to enter "decode=start& ch=[...]

91 ■ Example 1. To output the image from the VIDEO IN 3 connector (destination IP address: 239.192.0.3; port number: 50000) of the encoder by the VIDEO OUT 1 connector (multicast transmission) http://192.168.0.11/control4?decode=start&ch=01&address=239.192.0.3:50000&enc_addr=192.168.0.10&enc_c h=03[...]

92 CONTROLLING ST ART /ST OP OF THE ENCODER Start and stop the transmission of streaming video and audio data from the encoder. ■ Format ● Start encoding (Streaming transmission) ● Stop encoding (Stop streaming transmission) ■ Response ■ Important Notice • "encode=start&ch=(Parameter value)" or "encode=end&ch=(Par[...]

93 ■ Examples 1. To start streaming transmission from the VIDEO IN 1 connector (start encoding) http://192.168.0.10/control4?encode=start&ch=01 2. To stop streaming transmission from the VIDEO IN 2 connector (stop encoding) http://192.168.0.10/control4?encode=end&ch=02[...]

94 CONTROLLING ST ART / ST OP OF THE DECODER Start and stop the reception of the streaming video and audio data by the decoder. When receiving streaming video and audio data after starting decoding, images will be displayed on the monitor and audio will be output. When stopping decoding, blue pictures will be displayed on the monitor and audio will[...]

95 ● Stop decoding Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Stop decoding decode end Identifier to stop decoding VIDEO OUT connector number ch 01 - 04 Select a VIDEO OUT connector number (01 - 04) which stops decoding. ■ Examples 1. To start displaying images from the VIDEO OUT 1 connector (start decoding) http://192.168.0.11/control4?de[...]

96 DISPLA YING THE ST A TUS OF THE ENCODER Displays the status of the encoder. ■ Format ■ Response xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: Video stream IP address (xxx ： 0 - 255) yyyyy: DESTINATION PORT No. (1024 - 65535) PLAY: Encoder is active STOP: Enoder is not active HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX CR LF Cache-Control: no-cache CR LF Content-Type: text/plain CR LF Con[...]

97 ■ Example 1. To display the status of the encoder http://192.168.0.10/control4?status=get Response PLAY1:239.192.0.1:50000 PLAY2:239.192.0.2:50000 PLAY3:239.192.0.3:50000 PLAY4:239.192.0.4:50000[...]

98 DISPLA YING THE ST A TUS OF THE DECODER Displays the status of the decoder. ■ Format ■ Response HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX CR LF Cache-Control: no-cache CR LF Content-Type: text/plain CR LF Content-Length: XX CR LF (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) CR LF PLAY1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CRLF (Status of CH1) or STOP1:xxx.xxx.xxx.[...]

99 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: Video stream receiving IP address (xxx ： 0 - 255) yyyyy: Port number (yyyyy: 1024 - 65535) PLAY: Decoder is active, and is receiving video streaming and displaying it on the monitor. STOP: Decoder is not active. NO_STREAM_DETECT: Decoder is active, and the receiving video streaming being received has overflowed or the required[...]

100 CONTROLLING THE BIT RA TE OF STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO DA T A It is possible to change the bit rate of the encoder. Since the settings of the encoder are not overwritten, the changed rate will return by turning on/off the encoder. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notice • "rate=(parameter value)&ch=(parameter value)" (Requi[...]

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102 RESETTING THE ALARM / DISPLA YING THE ALARM ST A TUS Displays the status of the alarm or resets the alarm against the encoder. The bit rate of the streaming video and audio data returns to the set value by resetting the alarm that sets the status of the alarm to OFF. When two or more alarms occurred, the bit rate of the latest alarm will be app[...]

103 ■ Response ● Response of alarm reset ● Response of displaying alarm status ■ Examples 1. To reset the alarm occurred at the contact input port 1 http://192.168.0.10/control4?alm=reset&ch=01 2. To reset the video loss alarm occurred at the VIDEO IN 3 http://192.168.0.10/control4?alm=reset&ch=11 3. To display the alarm status http[...]

104 DISPLA YING THE CONT ACT INPUT ST A TUS Displays the status of each contact input port. ■ Format ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK CR LF Cache-Control: no-cache CR LF Content-Type: text/plain CR LF Content-Length: XX CR LF (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) CR LF DI1 ： xxx CR LF (Status of the contact input port 1) DI2 ： x[...]

105 DISPLA YING THE ST A TUS OF VIDEO LOSS Displays the receiving status of the video sync signals from camera or the VTR connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder. When the power of the camera connected with the video cable is off, the status will be OFF. ■ Format ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK CR LF Cache-Control: no-cache CR LF Content[...]

106 MUTING THE AUDIO It is possible to mute audio temporarily, or resume muted audio. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notice • "audio=out&ch=(parameter value)&mute=(parameter value)" (Required) ■ Item List Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Audio mute audio out Identifier to mute audio AUDIO OUT connector nu[...]

107 MUL TISCREEN DISPLA Y Designates image to be displayed on the monitor connected to the QUAD connector by the CGI commands. It is possible to select whether to display in multiscreen (quad) or to display one of the 4 image sources. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notice • "video=out & ch=(parameter value)" (Required) ■ Co[...]

108 CONTROLLING THE CONT ACT OUTPUT It is possible to designate the output port, output type (open/close), and output time of the control pulse which is supplied from the contact output port of the encoder. ■ Format ■ Response ■ Important Notice • The output time will be invalid when "momentary" is selected for the output mode. ?[...]

109 ■ Examples 1. Close output for 1 second for the port 1 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=1&OUT=latch&TYPE=close &TIME=10&submit=ACTION 2. Open output for 15 seconds for the port 2 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=2&OUT=latch&TYPE=open &TIME=150&submit=ACTION [...]

110 REST ARTING THE ENCODER / DECODER It is possible to restart the encoder/decoder using the CGI commands. ■ Format ● Restarting the encoder ● Restarting the decoder ■ Response ■ Important Notice The user name and the password authentication will be required when trying to restart the encoder/decoder. Enter a user name with access level [...]

111 UPDA TING Update the firmware of the encoder/decoder by executing the update file transferred to the encoder/decoder in advance. Refer to the page 62 or page 79 to transfer the file to the encoder or the decoder respectively. ■ Format ● Updating the encoder ● Updating the decoder ■ Response ■ Important Notice The user name and the pas[...]

112 ENCODER Setting Page Item Default setting NETWORK IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.10 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168.0.1 DNS SERVER 0.0.0.0 SPEED/DUPLEX AUTO SYSTEM MODE WEB MODE VIDEO&AUDIO ENCRYPTION OFF ENCRYPTION KEY (4 digits: 0 - 9) 0000 NTP OFF NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS - INTERVAL 24 TIME ZONE (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Tim[...]

113 Setting Page Item Default setting AUDIO SETUP OFF OFF OFF OFF ALARM-DRY CONTACT No.1 No. 2 No.3 No.4 MAKE-CONTACT CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CAMERA PRESET No. (1 - 64) Blank for all the camera input channels (No preset control) BIT RATE Refer to "The bit rate when the encoder detects an alarm (both the dry contact and camera site alarm)"[...]

114 Setting Page Item Default setting HOST HOST AUTHENTICATION OFF HOST IP ADDRESS - SUBNET MASK - ACCESS LEVEL - DELETE - MAINTENANCE ACCEPT EXCLUSIVE COMMAND IP ADDRESS - The bit rate when the encoder detects an alarm (both the dry contact and camera site alarm) No. Camera input channel Default setting 11 9.216 Mbps (150 ms) 2 NO CHANGE 3 NO CHAN[...]

115 DECODER Setting Page Item Default setting NETWORK IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.11 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168.0.1 DNS SERVER 0.0.0.0 SPEED/DUPLEX AUTO SYSTEM MODE WEB MODE VIDEO&AUDIO DECRYPTION OFF DECRYPTION KEY (4 digits: 0 - 9) 0000 NTP OFF NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS - INTERVAL 24 TIME ZONE (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Tim[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS ● ENCODER Basic Specification Power Source 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 23 W Ambient Operating Temperature –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) Ambient Operating Humidity Less than 90% (non-condensing) Weight Approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.) Dimensions 210 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 300 mm (D) [8-1/4" (W) x 1-3/4" (H) x 11-13/1[...]

● DECODER Basic Specification Power Source 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 45 W Ambient Operating Temperature –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) Ambient Operating Humidity Less than 90 % (no-condensing) Weight Approx. 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs.) Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 350 mm (D) [16-9/16" (W) x 1-3/4" (H) x 13-3/4" (D)] (R[...]

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