OP ER AT OP ER AT WJ-GXD900 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE900 Model No. MPEG2 Decoder WJ-GXD900 Model No. Operating Instructions WJ-GXE900...
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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. For U.S.A changes...
IMPORTANT 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 sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Installing in a container box (Only for the Encoder) ...30 Description Labels ...31 SETUP ...32 How to Display the Setting Menu ...32 Setup with the Provided "Panasonic IP Setup" Software ...33 Network Setup of the PC ...35 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ...41 CONTROL/STATE page ... 43 VIDEO page ...
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HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS ...85 CAMERA CONTROL ...86 CAMERA SETTINGS MENUS CONTROL ...88 SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO ...90 CONTROLLING START / STOP OF THE ENCODER ...92 CONTROLLING START / STOP OF THE DECODER ...94 DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE ENCODER ...96 DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE DECODER ...98 CONTROLLING THE BIT RATE OF STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO DATA ...100...
FEATURES 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).
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 %.
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. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Computer...
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. •...
The settings of the these switches will be valid when the encoder has started up. Note: When this switch is set to ON, the selected STATUS OPERATE WJ-GXE900 RESET e r t initialization of the software has been completed correctly, and the encoder can be connected to a network.
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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.
Video signal will be looped through from the VIDEO Transmit IN 1 - 4 respectively. Up to 4 monitors can be connected to monitor pictures from the cameras Receive connected to the VIDEO IN 1 - 4. To connect WJ-GXE900 monitors, a cable (WV-CA64, not supplied) is required.
!0 Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN 1 - 4) (–10 dB, 9-pin D-sub) Up to 4 audio devices can be connected. To connect audio devices, a cable (WV-CA64, not supplied) is required. MPEG2 Decoder Front Panel OPERATE BLINKING TEMPERATURE WARNING OPERATE BLINKING TEMPERATURE WARNING q Power Indicator (OPERATE)
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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.
MPEG2 Decoder Rear Panel 1000BASE-T/ RESET 100BASE-TX V+ – G 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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Multicast Transmission 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 •...
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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.
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 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.
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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. http://(IP address of the decoder to be controlled)/control4?decode=start&ch=xx&address=aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa:ppppp control4?: Definition to control streaming video (required) decode =start: Identifier to start decoding (required) ch=xx: Number of the VIDEO OUT connector of the decoder to be controlled (xx:01 - 04)
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS System example (Recording streaming video) This is a system example to control the digital disk recorder (WJ-HD500) from a PC. VIDEO IN MPEG2 STATUS Encoder OPERATE MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE Video output (D-Sub) PS*Data WV-CA64 (Sold separately) 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T LINK1 1000 OPERATE VIDEO OUT...
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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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Unicast Transmission 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 traffic in the network, not only for this system but also the other systems.
Receiving and Sending Serial Data (RS-485) The encoder receives and sends serial data (duplex) as shown in the illustration below. • In case transmitting characters (ABC123) to a network RS-485 Device Sends 8 byte data including STX and ETX to the RS-485 data port.
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 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 Input 2 Sensor TRIGGER OUT On the rear panel of the MPEG2 encoder 4 3 2 1 G 4 3 2 1 GGV + –...
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ALARM IN • Alarms The encoder can receive the following alarms. • DRY CONTACT (Contact alarm) • CAMERA SITE ALARM (Overlapped alarm output signal with camera video signal supplied from a camera when the video motion detection function of a camera is activated, or when an alarm device such as a sensor connected to the alarm input connector of the camera is activated.) •...
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS (continued) Time zone xxxx Time zone xxxx Alarm code Contact number Fixed • 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)).
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS 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 •...
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS 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 decoder below a heat-generating appliance, install them below the appliance with a space equivalent to about 1 unit separating them.
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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.
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS 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.
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"...
Depending on the user's environment, it is necessary to change the network settings of the encoder and the decoder (IP addresses, subnet masks, etc.). In this case, using the "Panasonic IP Setup" software (included on the provided CD-ROM) will be useful to perform the settings.
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"...
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SETUP The setup window appears. 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.
To access the camera, the IP address of the PC should be "192.168.0.XXX" (where XXX should be a number from 2 to 254 except 10 and 11). If the IP address of the encoder/recoder is set with the "Panasonic IP Setup" software, perform the network setting of the PC according to the network environment.
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The "TCP/IP Properties" window appears. 3. Click the [Configuration] tab. 4. Click to select the TCP/IP protocol of the currently used network card. 5. Click the [Properties] button. 6. Click the [IP Address] tab. 7. Click the "Specify an IP address" radio button.
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.
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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.
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Using Windows XP (Category View) 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]).
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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. 5.
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER 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.
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SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER List of the Items on the Settings Pages of the Encoder ■ CONTROL/STATE 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...
CONTROL/STATE page ■ Item Descriptions 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...
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER 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.
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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.
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER camera and the decoder. When "STRONG" is selected, the authenticity of the watermark will be more reliable but the quality of pictures will become lower. The default setting is "OFF" for all channels. In a MPEG stream, coded data is a composition of frame units.
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 setting page.
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SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ALARM-DRY CONTACT page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions The numbers of the ALARM IN connectors MAKE CONTACT Set whether to control the encoder by making contact or not.
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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.
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SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ALARM-CAMERA SITE page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not.
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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.
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SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ALARM-VIDEO LOSS page Note: Click the [SET] button to save the changed settings. Otherwise, the changed settings will not be saved. ■ Item Descriptions The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not.
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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.
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER RS-485 DATA 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"...
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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.
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER 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.
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. ■...
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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.
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"...
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".
MAINTENANCE page It is possible to confirm the angle of view of the camera connected to the encoder, to perform the camera control and to update the firmware of the encoder. Note: The "EXCLUSIVE COMMAND" is the exclusive command to control the encoder. The exclusive command is sent via TCP/IP or UDP/IP to the encoder and it makes possible to control cameras faster.
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SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER 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.
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List of the Items on the Settings Pages of the Decoder ■ CONTROL/STATE 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 ■...
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER CONTROL/STATE page Note: It is impossible to switch streaming video when using the unicast transmission. ■ Item Descriptions 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 stream port numbers The decoder will receive streaming video and audio...
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 •...
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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.
DISPLAY 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. ■...
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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.
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.
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.
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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: •...
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"...
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.
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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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, please check the following symptoms. If the solutions below do not solve the problem or the symptom is not listed below, ask at the shop where you purchased the appliances. Symptom The power cord insulation is damaged.
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Symptom • Network troubles The LINK1 indicator does not light. • It is impossible to access the settings pages of the encoder/decoder from the browser When the encoder and the decoder are connected in the same subnet (network) It is impossible to access the setting pages though pictures can be displayed.
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Symptom Are the IP addresses set correctly? Video troubles • Delays during streaming transmission happen too frequently. The motion picture freezes (a still picture is displayed). The image is not displayed while the STATUS 1 - 4 indicators of the encoder are blinking. Possible cause / Possible solution •...
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Symptom The image is not displayed while the STATUS 1 - 4 indicators of the encoder are lit and the STATUS 1 - 4 indicators of the decoder are blinking. The STAUS 1 - 4 indicators of the encoder are not lit. The image is not displayed while the STATUS 1 - 4 indicators of...
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Symptom The image is disturbed (drop frame, etc.). Audio troubles • Audio fragmentation occurs. No audio. Possible cause / Possible solution • Is a temporary network trouble (a broken wire, connection trouble, etc.) occurring? When temporary software trouble occurs, it will be recovered automatically.
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS 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 •...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS 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.
Item Parameter name Iris control IRIS Defroster control Wiper control WIPER AUX1 output control AUX1 AUX2 output control AUX2 ■ Important Notices • It is necessary to enter the parameter value for the "CHSEL" parameter. • When controlling the pan-tilt head, it is necessary to enter the parameter value for both the vertical control (TILT) and the horizontal control (PAN).
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS 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 http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=(Parameter value)&(parameter name)=(parameter value) ■...
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■ 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...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS 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. ■...
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■ 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...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING START /STOP OF THE ENCODER Start and stop the transmission of streaming video and audio data from the encoder. ■ Format ● Start encoding (Streaming transmission) http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?encode=start&ch=(parameter value) ● Stop encoding (Stop streaming transmission) http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?encode=end&ch=(parameter value) ■...
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■ 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...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING START / STOP 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 not be output.
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● Stop decoding Item Parameter name Stop decoding decode VIDEO OUT connector number ch ■ Examples 1. To start displaying images from the VIDEO OUT 1 connector (start decoding) http://192.168.0.11/control4?decode=start&ch=01&address=239.192.0.1:50000 2. To stop displaying images from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector (stop decoding) http://192.168.0.11/control4?decode=end&ch=02 Parameter value Description...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE ENCODER Displays the status of the encoder. ■ Format http://( IP address of the encoder)/control4?status=get ■ Response HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX PLAY1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STOP1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy PLAY2:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STOP2:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy PLAY3:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STOP3:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy...
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■ 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...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE DECODER Displays the status of the decoder. ■ Format http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?status=get ■ Response HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX PLAY1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CRLF STOP1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CRLF NO_STREAM_DETECT1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STREAM_DOWN1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CHANNEL_SWITCHING_DOWN1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy...
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PLAY4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STOP4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy NO_STREAM_DETECT4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STREAM_DOWN4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CHANNEL_SWITCHING_DOWN4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy 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 data is missing.
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING THE BIT RATE OF STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO DATA 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. ■...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS RESETTING THE ALARM / DISPLAYING THE ALARM STATUS 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 applied.
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■ Response ● Response of alarm reset HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX ● Response of displaying alarm status HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX ALM1:xxx (Status of the contact input port 1) ALM2:xxx (Status of the contact input port 2) ALM3:xxx...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE CONTACT INPUT STATUS Displays the status of each contact input port. ■ Format http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?dio=status ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX DI1: xxx DI2:...
DISPLAYING THE STATUS 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. ■...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS MUTING THE AUDIO It is possible to mute audio temporarily, or resume muted audio. ■ Format http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?audio=out&ch=(parameter value)&mute=(parameter value) ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX OK or NG ■...
MULTISCREEN DISPLAY 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 http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?video=out&ch=(parameter value) ■...
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING THE CONTACT 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 http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=(parameter value)&OUT=(parameter value)&TYPE=(parameter value)&TIME=(parameter value)&submit=ACTION ■...
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■ 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 3. Trigger close output for the port 3 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=3&OUT=momentary&TYPE=close &submit=ACTION 4. Trigger open output for the port 4 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=4&OUT=momentary&TYPE=open &submit=ACTION 5.
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS RESTARTING THE ENCODER / DECODER It is possible to restart the encoder/decoder using the CGI commands. ■ Format ● Restarting the encoder http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/encoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=RESTART ● Restarting the decoder http://(IP address of the decoder)/cgi-bin/decoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=RESTART ■...
UPDATING 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 http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/encoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=START ●...
*: Valid only when "MAIN CPU MODE (MAIN CPU EXISTS)" is selected for "MODE" on the SYSTEM page of the encoder. Default setting 192.168.0.10 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 0.0.0.0 AUTO WEB MODE 0000 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time 2003/01/01 00:00:00 WJ-GXE900 public MULTICAST 239.192.255.1 239.192.255.2 51203 239.192.0.1 239.192.0.2 239.192.0.3 50000 50000 50000 51000...
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Setting Page Item HOST HOST AUTHENTICATION 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) Camera input channel Default setting Default setting 9.216 Mbps (150 ms)
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DECODER Setting Page Item NETWORK IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY DNS SERVER SPEED/DUPLEX SYSTEM MODE VIDEO&AUDIO DECRYPTION DECRYPTION KEY (4 digits: 0 - 9) NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS INTERVAL TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DATE [YYYY/MM/DD] DATE [hh:mm:ss] DEVICE NAME LOCATION CONTACT SNMP COMMUNITY...
●DECODER Basic Specification Power Source Power Consumption Ambient Operating Temperature Ambient Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions Input/Output Video Output Quad Audio Output Audio Mixing output Video Compression Method Audio Compression Method Resolutions Frame Rate Bit Rate Serial Port Reset Input Network Interface Network Interface Compatible Network Protocols Security measures...
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